Do you help test new content on the PTS?

emeraldbay

Pretty self-explanatory. Just wondering how much of the general populus utilizes the PTS.

Gythral

Other (just in case I left out an option - comment!)

Why test and give feedback when the 'marketeers' will order it out the door even if it destroys the customers PC!!!

Braidas

Other (just in case I left out an option - comment!)

I've used the PTS a few times while the NA megaserver was down for maintenance, but just to try out builds and *** around with different classes. Not to actually test content.

Rodario

I've never used the PTS.

Why? Because judging by the comments it seems like most reported issues or concerns are being ignored and the patch pushed to live anyway. I may be under a false impression here, but I won't risk my free time in case it's true.

If there were some kind of incentive for spending precious game time with testing instead of playing on live, I might participate.

ers101284b14_ESO

I occasionally test new content, or I have in the past.

I did with the dye system because I was really looking forward to it. I will with the champion system too.

Moonshadow66

I've never used the PTS.

I never used it since I'm "testing" it anyways when it's live already. I don't know how many bug reports (and even more mails to the support) I sent.

Rawlu

Other (just in case I left out an option - comment!)

Most of my 14 years playing Everquest was on the Test server BUT that was mainly because you received not only Double Experience but also all expansion content etc. was FREE. doubt that is the case here?.

Gedalya

I've never used the PTS.

I've done this for other games; and likely will for ESO in the future as I love this game. I'm very happy the PTS is available for players as a testbed.

Pseudolo

I've never used the PTS.

Computer memory to small, not enough time...

Nox_Aeterna

I've never used the PTS.

Nah and i dont plan to do so either.

I pay for a finished product , not to be their tester that would require them to pay me instead.

MikeBob

Nox_Aeterna wrote: »

Nah and i dont plan to do so either.

I pay for a finished product , not to be their tester that would require them to pay me instead.

This would be my response also (I didn't vote because I didn't see the "F*** NO" option).

Too many gaming companies rely too heavily on their paying customers to do QA for them post-beta.

I say, if you wanna cut me a check, sure - I'll spend my time chasing down your bugs instead of playing me game. Otherwise, forget it.

Skulclutter

I've never used the PTS.

I want to hit VR1 on at least one character first.

ZOS_GinaBruno

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

leeux

I've never used the PTS.

I'd love to help in testing, but I cannot stand the idea of another 22hs download

Maybe at some point I'll just bit the bullet and do it!

ers101284b14_ESO

I occasionally test new content, or I have in the past.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

@ZOS_GinaBruno‌

Jason Leavey's hair.

Seriously though something like rare armor looks. Or maybe a Motif. Or a costume. Special Dyes or a vanity pet to annoy people. Fun stuff.

LunaRae

I've tested content on the PTS before, but only once or twice.

I use PTS to get a sneak-peak into new sets, ability changes, and other changes that I find interesting. I don't specifically seek out new content as I don't usually have others motivated enough to play on PTS with me. But I'm geeky enough to want to know what I need on my live character before the go-live date.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

I think it would be cool if communication of bugs/feedback were a lot more visible and accessible on the PTS forums, and between dev's / players. If I feedback/bug in game AND/OR on these forums it should show up somewhere, whether that be an off comment like "we'll look at that later" or "not feasible" or even "low-prio"... but right now when you feedback/bug it just feels like your voice isn't heard. And I'd love to be more active testing on PTS but I feel like it detracts from my play time in Cyrodiil, and I enjoy clawing my way up on the leaderboards. Food for thought.

Rosveen

I've never used the PTS.

I don't have unlimited time to play. I'm behind most of my guildmates as it is, if I used the PTS I'd never get anything done on the real servers.

Besides, my ESO installation already takes 70 GB, I really don't need to bring it up to 100.

ArcaneBlue

leeux wrote: »

I'd love to help in testing, but I cannot stand the idea of another 22hs download

Maybe at some point I'll just bit the bullet and do it!

this @ZOS_GinaBruno, this.

Inversus

I've never used the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

At the moment you have to basically download a second version of the game, right? If that was reduced somehow, I would try out the pts, but I don't have enough space for a second eso.

Garbrac

I regularly test new content on the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

I hate seeing that people require incentives to test content. Content that they'll end up playing either way.

So, As for incentives, I would say they should be on a patch per patch basis. rewarded at the end of the patch cycle (when it goes live). You can't give away vanity pets and costumes every time as they'll begin to loose their stature and it has to be something that can't affect the economy too much.

Hours logged on the PTS = higher incentives, quality of the /bug and /feedback reports would also be part of it. They added goodies on top of the goodies.

5 hours = 1 extra Hirling mails (redeemable once)
10 hours = 2 extra Hirling Mails (redeemable once)
15 hours = Bonze Undaunted Key
20 hours = Silver Undaunted Key
24+ hours = Gold Undaunted Key + Title (title can only be earned once)

I suggested the Undaunted keys, as it is they who are brave enough to step foot into the unknown first. So I thought it'd only be fitting for them to be like Hey you're awesome here is something special.

Those who provided quality feedback and bug reports should get added fluff items, maybe like a 5% off at the Bethesda Store. I know I'd use that

starlizard70ub17_ESO

I've never used the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

I think alot of people like me, don't use the PTS because of our limited play time. With a job or full time school, it's hard to justify spending that time on a test server when one could be getting experiance on the game server. If there was a way to gain experiance, even 1/2 as much, or skill points, or something that could be used on our charactors in the main game, you'd see more people on the PTS.

LonePirate

I regularly test new content on the PTS.

@ZOS_GinaBruno

The usual perks that are unrelated to game play - pets, dyes, costumes and titles - would all make good incentives for people to join the PTS.

Another possible option would be giving these players access to a new mount in their stables, like one of the Craglorn camels, for instance.

If ZOS wanted to infuse a lot of new players onto the PTS, then rewarding them with Nirncrux stones or items with Nirnhoned traits would almost certainly entice them.

ThePonzzz

Only incentive I'd like to see is better communication to those that give feedback.

Voodoo

I've never used the PTS.

@ZOS_GinaBruno

While leveling it is hard to get into the PTS as it would take away from precious leveling time. The only incentive for me while leveling would be to experience new endgame content that would take me months to get to through normal game time.

However even that incentive is not strong enough to give up my level time for.

If possible some sort of "PTS Tester" leveling buff and/or title that would go on the players main character to help make up for time lost doing testing would certainly get a few more testers on the PST.

No idea for endgame players as I am not there yet.

KriHavok

I've never used the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

I feel like if content came out even sooner than usual (as long as it is playable) on the PTS, then that would rack up more players. Because, I always hear people questioning when new content will be on PTS and it turns out only to be a couple of weeks before the actual content goes live.

Basically, playable content from the next update should be on the PTS as soon as it is ready which may require regular updates, but I don't think people will care too much about an update lasting not too long, as long as they get a flavour of the new content sooner than later.

R1ckyDaMan

I've tested content on the PTS before, but only once or twice.

I have logged onto the pts before, it was when you had to start fresh though...

I keep putting off going back on because I am a load of patches behind.

As for incentives, the only thing that would make me go to test the new stuff is if the progress was shared, so if I rank up on pts I rank up on normal etc, I know this is too much to ask though..

But my play time is just too valuable.

Garbrac

I regularly test new content on the PTS.

A form of Enlightment XP buff would be a interesting idea. For every hour logged on the PTS you'd receive a 5% XP buff for an hour on your main or something along those lines. I like that idea. Wouldn't be too hard to implement, but it would take a bunch of resources for tracking.

LonePirate

I regularly test new content on the PTS.

Voodoo wrote: »

@ZOS_GinaBruno

While leveling it is hard to get into the PTS as it would take away from precious leveling time. The only incentive for me while leveling would be to experience new endgame content that would take me months to get to through normal game time.

The PTS includes max level VR14 character templates with 150 or so skill points to burn on skills that automatically max out when you burn the points. You also receive 5,000,000 gold along with chests filled with max level legendary gear. You simply load the template, access your gear and skills and then head off anywhere in the world, playing whatever content you wish, even endgame content. You may also start a new character in the prison, if you wish.

stefan.gustavsonb16_ESO

I've never used the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

First and foremost, do not push stuff live unless it has been tested, and make sure to listen to bug reports that are filed during testing.

And as said above, consider giving unpaid PTS volunteers something that has an impact on the live game. Something small and largely inconsequential, but shiny and fun, like a bug for a pet, a title "Bug Hunter", a bonus emote or a trophy to perform a bug stomping animation, or something like that. And if it is an item of some sort, please make it a quest item so it doesn't take up an inventory slot. We are already short on those.

Mujuro

I occasionally test new content, or I have in the past.

@ZOS_GinaBruno
Relating to "incentives": I'd like to see bugs that we report on PTS actually get addressed before going live. Perhaps this is just me, but I feel as if I'm doing the job of ZOS QA, having to PAY to do so, and then being ignored as reported bugs get repeatedly ignored and then pushed into production/live.

Stated differently, what's the point of "testing" on PTS when so few of the bugs that get reported actually get addressed in any meaningful way prior to "going live"?

GuyB88

I've never used the PTS.

ZOS_GinaBruno wrote: »

For those that feel like there isn't enough incentive to hop on the PTS and test some of the future content, what are some things that would motivate you to do so?

@ZOS_GinaBruno now that our live character are up on the pts there isnt much to ask for except more content on the pts to test out but i dont think thats possible.