GunkydocGunkydocOfficer Longbeard
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re: Beta Testing Begins July 27
by Gunkydoc on Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:13 pm
Beta testing for Rise of Isengard begins July 27. From what I understand, testing phase is 3 rounds:
1) Palantir is the Alpha test server which has probably already had RoI for the past 3-6 months minimum. You must apply to Palantir and it really isn't for anyone who isn't interested in testing the buggiest form of the game.
2) Closed Bullroarer Beta, invite-only. Invitations are sent "randomly," people who pre-ordered have a higher chance of getting the tap. There are no guarantees you will be invited
3) Open Beta on Bullroarer. Anyone can download the client and test the waters. There may or may not be an Open Beta for RoI - there was one for Mirkwood and all 3 of the last updates, but we won't know for sure until later this summer.
Hopefully some of us get invited. Unfortunately, the NDA stipulates that, if you do get invited, you can't tell anyone about it. Good luck all, and thanks Ryvick for the corrections.
Last edited by Gunkydoc on Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:17 pm; edited 1 time in total
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RyvickOfficer Longbeard
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re: Beta Testing Begins July 27
by Ryvick on Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:48 am
Actually a few things wrong here.
1. Palantir is the Alpha test server which has probably already had RoI for the past 3-6 months minimum. You must apply to Palantir and it really isn't for anyone who isn't interested in testing the buggiest form of the game.
2. Closed Beta is also called Bullroarer due to being on the Bullroarer server. There is no application process. They have clearly stated the only way of getting into this will be random chance selection from currently active players and those who pre-ordered RoI. ( http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?&postid=5553436#post5553436 ) Think of this as the previous Mirkwood and MoM betas.
3. There MAY eventually be an open Beta altho I'm not entirely certain. Was there an OB for Mirkwood? I can't remember. I'm doubting there will be an OB tho.
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GunkydocGunkydocOfficer Longbeard
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re: Beta Testing Begins July 27
by Gunkydoc on Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:02 pm
Corrections noted. Will make due corrections.
There was an Open Beta for Mirkwood. I remember testing the skirmishes, getting the cowboy hat (and then being disappointed on live when it took so many skirmishes to get enough marks to get it) and slugging partway through the Mirkwood Landing intro.
I think that was the first OB I took part in. There was one for F2P and each of the big updates since. For Update 2 they opened E&G Tavern, not sure if that will be the case this time or not.
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