Public Test Server Access for ALL
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This pretty much sums up everything right here. Quoted from Organic on foundry
The main thing this provides is exclusivity to “world firsts” and other such things, along with a significant shortage of eyes on potential changes. With pre-launch PTSers getting first crack at Craglorn (Erlexx’s video was cut mid-stream after the second pull in the Trial tonight after hours of lead up to “Craglorn footage”), for folks who are trying to be competitive, it’s a significant advantage. I’m not in one of the more elite guilds for ESO, but I have been competitive in many other MMORPGs. I don’t fault them for using the tools at their disposal, but PTS in MMORPGs post-launch are typically completely open to anyone wanting access so the most eyes can review possible/future content to verify the changes taking place have time for feedback by the larger community.PTS post-launch should be public, hence the name. It’s not a private test server.
That said, at least posting the PTS patch notes goes a little ways toward generating continued community feedback and I do appreciate getting to see them in advance of the patch being pushed to live.
The main thing this provides is exclusivity to “world firsts” and other such things, along with a significant shortage of eyes on potential changes. With pre-launch PTSers getting first crack at Craglorn (Erlexx’s video was cut mid-stream after the second pull in the Trial tonight after hours of lead up to “Craglorn footage”), for folks who are trying to be competitive, it’s a significant advantage. I’m not in one of the more elite guilds for ESO, but I have been competitive in many other MMORPGs. I don’t fault them for using the tools at their disposal, but PTS in MMORPGs post-launch are typically completely open to anyone wanting access so the most eyes can review possible/future content to verify the changes taking place have time for feedback by the larger community.PTS post-launch should be public, hence the name. It’s not a private test server.
That said, at least posting the PTS patch notes goes a little ways toward generating continued community feedback and I do appreciate getting to see them in advance of the patch being pushed to live.
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Thralgaf✭✭✭You just can't let it go, can you? A post by a company representative letting you know that there are plans to open the PTS to everyone wasn't good enough. A warning and then a thread lock by a Mod wasn't good enough. Nope, now you feel it necessary to post your latest rant ON THE WRONG FORUM. Let it go.0 -
Lanatireb17_ESO✭✭✭Dude how often do you want to post this ***. You already got an answer by a frickin dev, thats more than most people here with REAL issues ever get. So shut up finally.1
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ZOS_JasonI✭✭✭✭Hey there, everyone. As previously stated:We have closed this thread, as the discussion has veered off course. We ask that all posts on the forums be of a constructive nature. While it's okay to disagree, please be respectful and avoid personal attacks against other community members. Thanks for your understanding.
Hey there, everyone. Please be aware that our long-term goal is for anyone who has an active subscription for The Elder Scrolls Online to have access to the public test server when it is open. We'll have more details in the future. Thank you for your understanding! "
We want to remind you that creating multiple threads about the same issue is considered spamming according to the community rules.
Edited by ZOS_JasonI on April 26, 2014 7:51PM1
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