Beta Testing Program?

[Tigershark_BAS]

Has there been an official statement regarding a beta testing program?

I know this is not something BIS historically has done but with a firmly established community and a pool of demonstrated talent out there that has (in some cases) pushed the OFP1 engine to the limits I think it is about time BIS seriously considered it.

Whether by invitation only or through a beta signup/evaluation program there would be plenty of volunteers to help ensure the product is as polished as possible when hits the shelves.

Any official comment from BIS? Placebo..you out there buddy?

[gandalf the white]

I think that Bis will consider it in about half a year, now is way too early http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/crazy_o.gif .

"what goes on the internet, stays on the internet"

so sending people a beta is... "risky" , to say the least.

[Heatseeker]

Lol, at this stage it would do more harm than good, im sure Codemasters and all competition would enjoy it http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge_o.gif .
Now you dont want their proprietary, technological achievements stolen do you http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif ? . Also it wouldnt be fair because everybody would want it and most are already complaining about the pre-alpha pictures, also i dont think their current build is playable enough at this stage.
Maybe a early demo when its close to completion...

not if they are using a doongle like in VBS...;)

[spoock]

Has there been an official statement regarding a beta testing program?

I know this is not something BIS historically has done but with a firmly established community and a pool of demonstrated talent out there that has (in some cases) pushed the OFP1 engine to the limits I think it is about time BIS seriously considered it.

Whether by invitation only or through a beta signup/evaluation program there would be plenty of volunteers to help ensure the product is as polished as possible when hits the shelves.

Any official comment from BIS? Placebo..you out there buddy?
BIS are careful and I think, that they don't release OFP2 BETA for fans.

agreeing with "gandalf the white"

[Antichrist]

I thought about this many times. Don't think that we have a chance! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/sad_o.gif

[Placebo]

Should we decide to do a public beta test we'll announce it, publicly http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Until then there's really no point thinking too much about such a thing http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif