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Topic: So, uh LotRO Beta (Read 69255 times)
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Trippy
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Stop calling it MEO.
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Signe
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I miss Piemax.
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Strazos
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Also, we can't hand out beta accounts that belong to others. That'd break the NDA.
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Fear the Backstab!
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schild
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Are you retarded? I don't mean in an internet-funny way either. I mean, in a, "it's very hard to communicate with other humans because I can't form logic they'd understand in my head" sort of way. |
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Modern Angel
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Your link is broken, too. I can't even see the example post you made. Of course, given that you couldn't understand after five pages of this shit that you WILL NOT GET A BETA INVITE BY ASKING NICELY I probably shouldn't be surprised...
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Shapechanger
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Sorry about the borked links - this forum uses some code I am not familiar with and the code I am used to using doesn't work here. Normally I hit the link key and fill in the link between the ]url[link here]/url[ brackets. No clue why that markup doesn't work here. I wasn't asking F13 for a beta invite btw, it's not too difficult to get the picture on that one. I was asking individual persons - but if your answer is 'no' then I'm obviously not asking you, but looks like that was too hard to understand. I didn't know it was an NDA breach to loan out an unused beta account key, but thanks for politely letting me know - I'll take the discussion elsewhere. Not my intention or style to talk about breach of NDA things. As for MEO vs LotRO, game will always be MEO to me. Which is easier to say than LotRO - a lame acronym changed only because of Tolkien Entrprises asshattery. 'Middle Earth Online is too broadly encompassing, you can't call it that'. Frankly, MEO is a hell of a lot easier to say than LotRO, so you can just damned well get used to it  |
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« Last Edit: January 06, 2007, 05:32:12 PM by Shapechanger »
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It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
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Trippy
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As for MEO vs LotRO, game will always be MEO to me. Which is easier to say than LotRO - a lame acronym changed only because of Tolkien Entrprises asshattery. 'Middle Earth Online is too broadly encompassing, you can't call it that'. Frankly, MEO is a hell of a lot easier to say than LotRO, so you can just damned well get used to it Actually I don't. See that title under my name? |
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Shapechanger
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The natives are friendly around here, arent' they? *looks down at the pot of boiling water*
I notice you make a big deal that I prefer to call it MEO. I also noticed that Mark Jacobs called it MEO as about a week ago, but nobody gave a shit.
I understand my post and opinion may not be popular, and it's a plenty good reason to fling boogers at me - but not because I prefer avoiding stupid acronyms. I'm an American. Make it 1 syllable or it's too damned much effort.
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It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
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Signe
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I have changed your name to Fucktardy tard tard tard. Get used to it.
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stray
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My, my, Signe and Trippy bringing on the heat, and I haven't even made a bark yet. What the hell is going on here?  |
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Signe
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I'm having a moment.
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Cheddar
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The natives are friendly around here, arent' they? *looks down at the pot of boiling water*
I notice you make a big deal that I prefer to call it MEO. I also noticed that Mark Jacobs called it MEO as about a week ago, but nobody gave a shit.
I understand my post and opinion may not be popular, and it's a plenty good reason to fling boogers at me - but not because I prefer avoiding stupid acronyms. I'm an American. Make it 1 syllable or it's too damned much effort.
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No Nerf, but I put a link to this very thread and I said that you all can guarantee for my purity. I even mentioned your case, and see if they can take a look at your lawn from a Michigan perspective.
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Rasix
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The natives are friendly around here, arent' they? *looks down at the pot of boiling water*
I notice you make a big deal that I prefer to call it MEO. I also noticed that Mark Jacobs called it MEO as about a week ago, but nobody gave a shit.
I understand my post and opinion may not be popular, and it's a plenty good reason to fling boogers at me - but not because I prefer avoiding stupid acronyms. I'm an American. Make it 1 syllable or it's too damned much effort.
Read your own sig and just fucking drown in the irony already. Goddamn.  |
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Modern Angel
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Goddamit, one post by Jacobs and the retard gates are flung open.
Yes, you were asking f13 for beta invites. Whether you do that by asking the community at large, schild specifically, or "individual members for a spare" is fucking irrelevant. You're begging for handouts and it's obnoxious. Stop. Stop being an idiot. Stop being a beggar. Stop breathing. Just stop.
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Falconeer
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Shapechanger, the links worked for me, in the sense that it opened a webpage on that warhammer website, but it didn't show any of your posts. Not to me anyway, as the only message there (and for both your links) was: "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."
But, in all honesty, I didn't followed those links to read your posts anyway... just to see if there where some reasons at all to post them.
I mean, seriously, did you think that showing your supposed "web cred" was the right way to maybe get a beta invite? As in "look at me I am a good poster, check it there, I am worth it"? I am not hostile here, just curious, as you didn't answered this qustion yet (I asked it in my first post).
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WindupAtheist
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I don't know why everyone is so into betas anyway. I've never done any. The average MMO is a such a sucky unfinished pile of shit even upon release that the idea of trying to play one still in beta fills me with dread.
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LK
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If you want to get into a game company, Quality Assurance is one very viable path, and participating in Betas and doing a damn good job on them (especially on the games of the company you want to join) is an excellent resume addition.
Course if you love a game a lot, doing everything possible to see it succeed is within your best interest.
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bhodi
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I would think going at it that way is like climbing a pile of shit to smell the rose on top -- once you get there, you've lost your sense of smell.
Why not get real, marketable skills -- technical, design, art, marketing, or management based, and then actually apply for jobs openings with the company as they become available? Or, alternatively, do your own thing and get it out there and try to "get noticed"? Then you won't have to jettison your dignity or adopt a seething hatred for all things game or personnel related...
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« Last Edit: January 07, 2007, 08:45:10 PM by bhodi »
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schild
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QA assurance is pretty much the worst way to get into the industry. All the worst people I've met (still reasonably likable though) are QA managers. As for QA types, great, you're willing to work for the lowest wage in the industry in a position that is as necessary as lead programmer.
Meh.
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Venkman
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There's plenty of ways to get in. You just can't assume you'll go from outsider to Creative Lead :)
Pick the goal. You like modeling? Quest writing? Environment/Zone/Level building? There's clear paths to all of it. Once you know the goal, that path becomes easier to see. Once you've got the skills and some experience working on teams (as in, not being a know-it-all asshat) then some people might start listening. Get the right ears at the right time.
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WindupAtheist
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Course if you love a game a lot, doing everything possible to see it succeed is within your best interest. Don't be a fag. |
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Venkman
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Oh come on. It's cute :)
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LK
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Oi. So you guys must hate Quality Assurance? I was trying to make a point that participating in Betas is a way to get noticed for QA work. I don't know if I have as negative a view as you have, but then again I haven't seen many QA departments.
"Getting noticed" is pretty easy if you're working in another department of the company and proving your chops there. There's a huge difference between those who apply for a position whether you're working in another department or are an outsider.
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"Then there's the double-barreled shotgun from Doom 2 - no-one within your entire household could be of any doubt that it's been fired because it sounds like God slamming a door on his fingers." - Yahtzee Croshaw
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Yegolev
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Course if you love a game a lot, doing everything possible to see it succeed is within your best interest. Don't be a fag. I was going to say "Going outside occasionally is in your best interest", but your line works great with fewer words. I am pretty sure the Thing To Do is get a job in some other industry that pays well and just buy a lot of games... then heckle the designers from the bleachers. Loads of fun. |
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schild
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I am pretty sure the Thing To Do is get a job in some other industry that pays well and just buy a lot of games... then heckle the designers from the bleachers. Loads of fun. What are you saying? |
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shiznitz
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The problem you will run into is that the Vanguard beta is attached to a person's SOE account. So anyone lending you their login is giving you access to their EQ1/2 and Planetside accounts too. Even if someone isn't an SOE customer right now, you will know their Station login and password. |
I have never played WoW.
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Murgos
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I am pretty sure the Thing To Do is get a job in some other industry that pays well and just buy a lot of games... then heckle the designers from the bleachers. Loads of fun. What are you saying? it's what I do, and I agree, it's loads of fun. All the joy and none of the responsibility to produce. |
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Aranel
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Do I smell an EA employee?
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Yegolev
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I am pretty sure the Thing To Do is get a job in some other industry that pays well and just buy a lot of games... then heckle the designers from the bleachers. Loads of fun. What are you saying? I'm saying that I am glad I don't work in the games industry. I am a player, not a maker. I do, however, enjoy tossing old fruit at it from time to time. I've reported bugs for AIX and Perl, maybe one day I can report one for a game... and it be fixed, I mean. |
Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Soln
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this is looking very pretty and seems to be getting a good buzz. W/o divulging any sekrets can anyone tell me and the other non-Betas when open Beta might happen? They still on track for "Spring 2007" launch?
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rk47
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I don't know why everyone is so into betas anyway. I've never done any. The average MMO is a such a sucky unfinished pile of shit even upon release that the idea of trying to play one still in beta fills me with dread.
because it's free. And people who wants freebies are usually people with too much time but not enough money. ;) Better pay nothing than pay $50 to get a half ass job. |
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Azazel
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That goes for any asshole who expects handouts in their first post.
Is the handjob offer still active, though? Woo, someone forgot to take their pills today. I didn't ask for "special treatment," just asked (via private message) to be put on a waiiting list. And I didn't say that anyone was "mean to newbies," though I did say that the remarks haven't really seemed friendly. And that was before your ever-so-gracious remarks. Sorry I rubbed people here the wrong way.
Woo. Someone hasn't even bothered to lurk before posting. Our remarks to one another are often somewhat unfriendly. This isn't a board for the thin-skinned. You better stop.
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Falconeer
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Where's your John Cena avatar? I miss him.
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Azazel
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The John Cena avatar is still there. You just can't see him!
I thought I'd use the catass picture for a while.
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Cheddar
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FYI, the pipe is off. Stop PM'ing me. Stop. Please. Stop. Naw, it really is not that bad. But I do not have free invites. For real.  |
No Nerf, but I put a link to this very thread and I said that you all can guarantee for my purity. I even mentioned your case, and see if they can take a look at your lawn from a Michigan perspective.
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