Dice got smart

[Cigar_Man]

Re: Dice got smart

The problem with open-beta testing is you get those trying the beta files that do not have any real computer debugging skills. We see so many posts about basic problems that are generally easy to figure out but a lot cannot.

Now, these same players are going to install a beta patch and have all sorts of problems. This just causes more delays in the beta testing.

It is better to have a controlled group of beta testers that at least understand what their system and OS is doing.

Just wait, you will see the post "I installed the beta patch and it blew my power supply. I had to buy a new PS cause of your stupid buggy beta patch. I'm gonna sue you".

We will see all sorts of crap like that.

If you cannot debug your own system, then do not try installing a beta patch.

Also, do not install the beta on your main system. Always have a system setup for just running the beta programs. If it corrupts something, you just reflash the system and try again.

[Roger Rabbit]

Re: Dice got smart

It will be nice if EA/DICE is offering this Open Beta to actually get input, rather than just as a public relations stunt just to boost their damaged rep.

+1

We can only hope!

[TheEn|gma]

Re: Dice got smart

Hopefully this doesn't just turn out to be a fluke. It will be nice if EA/DICE is offering this Open Beta to actually get input, rather than just as a public relations stunt just to boost their damaged rep.

This was the second thought that popped into my head after I read Salad Fork's post, could be a stunt to increase their PR relations in an attempt to get a killing with BF2142.

They'll probly be shouting from the roof tops "Look we've given you a brilliant patch that we've openly beta tested in the community, those other patches were just erm .....practice."

Oh and my first thought after reading it was , how the hell do I prononouce Jalalabad.

[0likid]

Re: Dice got smart

Just cause it's open beta doesn't mean theyre going to fix anything...

and neither does it mean its good either