Unified Test server

This is just an idea that came into my head, It has probably been posted before.

It may be shouted down, but how about it?

Then there would be no problem inviting an EU player to a beta test.
Granted, there are more players in the US. But even more people problem solving is no bad thing. Also access to an 'open' beta would be truly open.

If NC wanted a stress test of a particular build, I am sure we all as players would give them what they wanted.

A lot of people know I don't pvp. But there is another possibility. Remember S4 in the EU?
Now it could really be a global event.


okay, I'll shut up now and go back to sleep.

This is one thing I hope for.
Then we could have the other server to stand empty and stand as back up for issues.
Then we could play as one big ParagonCity family
Rawr

/sign

I'm all for this.

Couldn't agree more, and when thats done work on live please. There's your solution. Take it, think about it and figure out a method of accomplishment please.

Regards,
Kind

Probably to everyones surprise, I didn't see the i16 thread until after I posted this one.
So, as Kindeller said - Here is your solution - IF it can be made to work.

/cross_fingers

+ Yes get us all onto the same beta server and the quality of feedback will improve greatly from all parties.

- Once they get us all onto the same test server then there will be a call of why cant they do the same for the live servers.

Suggested this already...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolio I could suggest an ulterior solution... Merge the test servers! Our sub's are paid for live, access to test is an added bonus. Merging the test servers would allow both sides of the EU/NA split, access to the same testing environment. Test's @Globals are not required to be identical to the live ones either... That way we could have access to 1 or 2 test servers... Depending on devs requirements...

And to the devs as 'Test Fix Suggestion!', which is identical to the above quote, plus:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolio via PM Advantages: 1 or 2 server builds rather than dual rollout. Optional testing of up to 2 different test builds simultaneously. The test servers @Globals are not linked to the live servers @Globals. Can alternate between 1 and 2 test servers. Allowing closed beta's to have their own test server if required. (Current situation.) Test events, such as the Wedding could be held with access from both EU and NA test players. The character copy tool would need to tag a copied character EU/NA for reference. This would allow for Dev events on test to correctly allocate EU/NA rewards depending on the characters hidden tag. Disadvantages: The character copy tool would also need to tag a copied character's account EU/NA for logging in/shop testing. Requires merging of the test server's character lists. Requires duplication of the test servers character lists across both test servers. There could be a small problem with test servers @Globals. But as they are not linked to the live servers @Globals this shouldn't really be an issue. Hope this helps... EU @Coolio

My first thought would be issues of have 2 account databases on the same server.


But if they've already done it before, then why not?


Well I guess merging live servers would cause an issue for international billing.