Kixeye testers...do they exist?

NuknFutz
NuknFutz
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edited 9 Jan 2012, 4:06AM
Inquiring minds want to know.

1. Do Kixeye testers exist? ...if they do...
2. Does Kixeye supply testers with hulls, weapons and such prior to those items becoming available to the general public?
3. Are testers encouraged or disuaded in any why by Kixeye from attacking non-testers?
4. Can testers be marked in some way so they are easily distinguished from non-testers?
5. How can I become a tester?

Thanks! :)
  • Digger Jones
    Digger Jones
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    Joined Oct 2011 Posts: 1,393
    IF testers do not exist, once you get over lvl 31 can you buy all tech that has ever been given out?

    If Testers do exist, why aren't they outrageously high lvls?

    If there a position opening as a tester?
    Sunk a DreadX with a Frigate.. I'm not bothered about what you have.. I'll find the smallest thing to take it out.
  • Flo
    Flo
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    Joined Jun 2011 Posts: 8,586
    the testers are the devs...for testing stuff they place themselve in sector 0(the dev sector where they test stuff)
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  • Blazing_Darkness
    Blazing_Darkness
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    IF testers do not exist, once you get over lvl 31 can you buy all tech that has ever been given out?

    If Testers do exist, why aren't they outrageously high lvls?

    If there a position opening as a tester?
    I think the devs do a lot of the testing themselves. From what I've seen most of the active devs are around lvl36 and are removed from the leader board.
    You might be able to find a few threads in the other sections about battles between devs/the CEO and normal players that might have an answer to one or two of these questions.
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  • Digger Jones
    Digger Jones
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    A Dev is a developer?

    ok, so they are all in a development sector of 0?

    None are in world "active testing" against paying players?
    Sunk a DreadX with a Frigate.. I'm not bothered about what you have.. I'll find the smallest thing to take it out.
  • NuknFutz
    NuknFutz
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    The M wrote: »
    I think the devs do a lot of the testing themselves. From what I've seen most of the active devs are around lvl36 and are removed from the leader board.
    You might be able to find a few threads in the other sections about battles between devs/the CEO and normal players that might have an answer to one or two of these questions.

    I'll come right out and say it then. There's an individual in sector 202, his base name is Reindeerood7 and he has/had HH hulls and never earned them, he had anti-mortars BEFORE the last raid even started. One would expect this from a dev or CEO but not a "normal player". From what I've read and what you're saying he doesn't fall into either category. So what's my next step? He's been reported as a hacker before yet nothing happens. Any ideas? Anyone?
  • Flo
    Flo
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    Wait some time...the devs do normally not use any weapons before it got announced in public
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  • Remco Volatile
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    Testing done by developers isn't exactly a recommended practice. Just saying....
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  • Flo
    Flo
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    Testing done by developers isn't exactly a recommended practice. Just saying....

    they cant just give out free battleships before hand without everyone complaining
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  • KIXEYE Swag
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    Joined Nov 2011 Posts: 3,665
    NuknFutz wrote: »
    Inquiring minds want to know.

    1. Do Kixeye testers exist? ...if they do...
    2. Does Kixeye supply testers with hulls, weapons and such prior to those items becoming available to the general public?
    3. Are testers encouraged or disuaded in any why by Kixeye from attacking non-testers?
    4. Can testers be marked in some way so they are easily distinguished from non-testers?
    5. How can I become a tester?

    Thanks! :)

    1. Yes
    2. Yes, for internal use only
    3. We test on a closed server
    4. See above
    5. Here's a few tips: http://www.videogame-tester.org/
  • novatentativa
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    1. Yes
    2. Yes, for internal use only
    3. We test on a closed server
    4. See above
    5. Here's a few tips: http://www.videogame-tester.org/
  • novatentativa
    novatentativa
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    1. Yes
    2. Yes, for internal use only
    3. We test on a closed server
    4. See above
    5. Here's a few tips: http://www.videogame-tester.org/


    DONE ON A CLOSED SERVER ???????????????????????
    So how the hell did i got atked with antimortar weapons FIVE days before the raid that handed them out ?????????????????????
  • Digger Jones
    Digger Jones
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    NuknFutz wrote: »
    I'll come right out and say it then. There's an individual in sector 202, his base name is Reindeerood7 and he has/had HH hulls and never earned them, he had anti-mortars BEFORE the last raid even started. One would expect this from a dev or CEO but not a "normal player". From what I've read and what you're saying he doesn't fall into either category. So what's my next step? He's been reported as a hacker before yet nothing happens. Any ideas? Anyone?


    Swag I think you need to read this and answer.
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  • NuknFutz
    NuknFutz
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    1. Yes
    2. Yes, for internal use only
    3. We test on a closed server
    4. See above
    5. Here's a few tips: http://www.videogame-tester.org/

    I appreciate the answer. This confirms that Reindeerood7 located in sector 202 is in fact a cheat. That now begs the question, why has he not been banned? He has been reported at least 3 times that I'm aware of. One player is ruining the game for many many people. Do the devs really think we'll continue to play, not to mention spend money on a game where obvious cheats are allowed to roam free?
  • Dread Pyrate Turtle
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    NuknFutz wrote: »
    Inquiring minds want to know.

    1. Do Kixeye testers exist? ...if they do...
    5. How can I become a tester?

    Thanks! :)
    Forgive me for pointing out the obvious, but you already are a game tester... It's a little known game called Battle Pirates BETA. See there is this company called Kixeye that developed it & released it on FB for people to play. They also gave the testers a nifty system to report issues with the game. That way they can try to fix the glitches in it. Fortunately for some of you they don't fire whiners or many of us would be gone. Unfortunately, we don't get paid for it in anything but giggles & grins when we smash the bases or fleets of other game testers...

    :lol:
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  • Digger Jones
    Digger Jones
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    Turtle.. Actually no. We are play testing a game in Beta. We are not Play testers. Very different.
    Sunk a DreadX with a Frigate.. I'm not bothered about what you have.. I'll find the smallest thing to take it out.
  • SsgtMcNasty
    SsgtMcNasty
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    Joined Nov 2011 Posts: 419
    NuknFutz wrote: »
    I'll come right out and say it then. There's an individual in sector 202, his base name is Reindeerood7 and he has/had HH hulls and never earned them, he had anti-mortars BEFORE the last raid even started. One would expect this from a dev or CEO but not a "normal player". From what I've read and what you're saying he doesn't fall into either category. So what's my next step? He's been reported as a hacker before yet nothing happens. Any ideas? Anyone?

    I got an idea.... stop whining, you and digger go back to 201 and think about why nothing has happened to reindeer. I'll give you a hint.... you're full of crap. Where's your proof?
    You get your arse kicked and come here to cry about it like soooo many others do when they get their arse kicked. Trying to get someone reported and banned for hacking is the worst thing any player can do when they get their base hit. How bout we talk about how many of your accounts we see out there? Maybe you AND Digger should be more original when you come up with your second and third account names.

    I know...I know...you're about to say...."Well I'm not the only one who uses this name....blah blah blah."

    Save it.... see how easy it is to point the finger?
  • NuknFutz
    NuknFutz
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    Joined Sep 2011 Posts: 11
    I got an idea.... stop whining, you and digger go back to 201 and think about why nothing has happened to reindeer. I'll give you a hint.... you're full of crap. Where's your proof?
    You get your arse kicked and come here to cry about it like soooo many others do when they get their arse kicked. Trying to get someone reported and banned for hacking is the worst thing any player can do when they get their base hit. How bout we talk about how many of your accounts we see out there? Maybe you AND Digger should be more original when you come up with your second and third account names.

    I know...I know...you're about to say...."Well I'm not the only one who uses this name....blah blah blah."

    Save it.... see how easy it is to point the finger?

    If you could explain to anyone how he got both HH hulls without winning a single raid you might have a point but, you can't.

    reindeerHHs.jpg


    See how easy it is to post proof?
  • Q Rich
    Q Rich
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    NuknFutz wrote: »
    If you could explain to anyone how he got both HH hulls without winning a single raid you might have a point but, you can't.

    reindeerHHs.jpg


    See how easy it is to post proof?

    I wish that was enough proof, but it may not be quite enough. But please see the Reporting Hackers and Cheaters FAQ. If they attacked you mention that as well please.
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  • NuknFutz
    NuknFutz
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    I wish that was enough proof, but it may not be quite enough. But please see the Reporting Hackers and Cheaters FAQ. If they attacked you mention that as well please.

    That screencap was for McNasty's benefit. We have much more proof and have submitted it through the proper channels.

    For the record, the player in question has never flattened my base, his skills are quite limited and I usually send him home busted up. If a player has earned the juice to wipe me out then so be it. If a player steals the juice he's a thief. End of story.
  • Digger Jones
    Digger Jones
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    Joined Oct 2011 Posts: 1,393
    I usually kill Said player's FF's that hang around his base, it's a good exercise and a test of ships. I'm also to low for him to hit me.

    I don't have more than one base, I have only one facebook account.
    Sunk a DreadX with a Frigate.. I'm not bothered about what you have.. I'll find the smallest thing to take it out.
  • Ripetide
    Ripetide
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    Joined Jan 2012 Posts: 1
    NuknFutz wrote: »
    I'll come right out and say it then. There's an individual in sector 202, his base name is Reindeerood7 and he has/had HH hulls and never earned them, he had anti-mortars BEFORE the last raid even started. One would expect this from a dev or CEO but not a "normal player". From what I've read and what you're saying he doesn't fall into either category. So what's my next step? He's been reported as a hacker before yet nothing happens. Any ideas? Anyone?

    Well Mods how about an answer to this. We have a senior player in our sector ready to quit because he has lodged complaints, with supporting evidence, about a cheat and he has been flobbed off by KIXEYE. This guy is an inspiration to our sector and we will be very pissed to see him go. Others are thinking of following him to another game. Most of us have invested an enormous amount of time, effort, and yes KIXEYE cash, into this game. How about some justice for a change. Or don't you care a stuff
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