Wanted: Beta Testers

BippyM · 15 December 2004, 18:12

I need a few ppl to beta test this first DVD for me, it is currently 95% complete

5 from the UK can have the DVD sent to them, others wanting to test can download it from me.

I need to get thoughts, ideas and bugs fixed

LocalH · 15 December 2004, 18:57

I'd be willing to test. I don't currently have a DVD burner myself, but there is one at work, so I could just plop it on my external 120GB HD then just plug that up to the machine at work and burn the disc. Will it be an ISO or the VIDEO_TS folder?

I'm assuming this is a PAL DVD, so I'd have to test it on my PC anyway, I don't have access to enough PAL-capable equipment to play it on a standalone.

Peanutuk · 15 December 2004, 19:24

I'll definitely give it a go, I could do with the excuse....although I'm not particularly knowledgable on the Demo scene

BippyM · 15 December 2004, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalH

I'd be willing to test. I don't currently have a DVD burner myself, but there is one at work, so I could just plop it on my external 120GB HD then just plug that up to the machine at work and burn the disc. Will it be an ISO or the VIDEO_TS folder?

I'm assuming this is a PAL DVD, so I'd have to test it on my PC anyway, I don't have access to enough PAL-capable equipment to play it on a standalone.

Sure you can test it

Either ISO or VIDEO_TS folder.. your choice

Once I get a list of testers I'll open an exclusive ftp account to just download that

BippyM · 15 December 2004, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanutuk

I'll definitely give it a go, I could do with the excuse....although I'm not particularly knowledgable on the Demo scene

Knowledge isn't needed, just an eye for problems or bugs (display bugs, audio sync bugs or menu problems)

The dvd isn't finished (still got to add the animated menus) but the majority is

PM me your addy and I'll post it soon

LocalH · 15 December 2004, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by bippym

Sure you can test it

Either ISO or VIDEO_TS folder.. your choice

Once I get a list of testers I'll open an exclusive ftp account to just download that

Either one's fine, I can play VIDEO_TS folders and I can mount DVD ISOs. So I'll take whichever one you offer.

I'm also assuming this is a single-layer 4.7GB DVD, as dual-layer drives aren't so widespread yet. My future projects will be dual-layer ^_^

BippyM · 15 December 2004, 22:28

This will be single layer and will also be in the original format, when I do the later dvd's I'll be doing dual layer and higher encoding & laced if I need to

I'll Rar it up so it shouldn't be much more than 2.5-3.5gb

LocalH · 15 December 2004, 22:33

Nice. I have high hopes for your project, I liked how I saw it shaping up.

Eny- · 16 December 2004, 01:44

I would give it go

Hillsy_ · 16 December 2004, 13:27

I'll test it for you, Black Box or White Box Testing??

My University days... I don't mind downloading it, but I only get 31kps. I can run DVD's from my PC but I need my MPEG-2 card in. DVD Iso would be good for me. Could mount it on a virtual drive.

Let me know Mr Captive man,

terryhan · 16 December 2004, 16:14

If you need any more testers, I'd also like to give it a go. (I'm in the UK, btw)

Dastardly · 16 December 2004, 17:11

I recieved mine today and WOW!

This really is a superbly put together project and Ive spent ALL AFTERNOON watc....erm testing it.

I have found 2 bugs and an annoyance.

1. Menu 2 - Cant get from Mental Hangover > Human Target with my DVD remote, I have to back the long way round if you know what I mean.

2. Menu 2 - Cant start the Despair demo. It wont allow me to highlight the 'Watch Demo'

A little annoyance I have is that on the demos menu screens the highlighting of 'Watch Demo' and 'Main Menu' isnt obvious enough and its hard to tell what your currently on (maybe its my eyesight). A nice highlight colour would improve this

This project really is fantastic and I loved every second of watching it!

Keep up the great work Bippy

BippyM · 16 December 2004, 18:23

Okay I'll try and get them fixed for the next batch of beta discs (going to a few above)

Terryhan & Hillsy send me PMs with your addresses please

LeeT · 16 December 2004, 18:38

Looking forward to receieving the DVD Bippy!

terryhan · 16 December 2004, 21:42

I'd PM you if I could bippy, but it tells me your box is full!

I've emailed it to you instead.

Dastardly · 18 December 2004, 18:25

Ive finished watching the DVD now and havent found anymore bugs

Ill watch it all again soon just to make sure

Peanutuk · 18 December 2004, 18:55

Have you posted mine Bippy? It hasn't turned up. Just checking.

BippyM · 18 December 2004, 21:39

I am ironing out the few bugs Dast has noticed and any I found, then the DVD's will be posted (hopefully Monday/Tuesday)

Sorry for the delay but I'd rather iron out the bugs I notice first

Peanutuk · 18 December 2004, 21:48

Sure NP

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BippyM · 19 December 2004, 08:48

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Right the archive is 3.3gb and is split into 64 Rar archives

I don't know what the best way to distribute this between the testers would be as my measly 30kb/s up is shit!

I was thinking torrent or something, but I don't know how to make it Private! any ideas?

(obviously this wont affect those I hope to post this to)

15 December 2004, 18:12	#1
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Wanted: Beta Testers I need a few ppl to beta test this first DVD for me, it is currently 95% complete 5 from the UK can have the DVD sent to them, others wanting to test can download it from me. I need to get thoughts, ideas and bugs fixed

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15 December 2004, 18:57	#2
LocalH Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kingsport, TN / USA Age: 44 Posts: 295	I'd be willing to test. I don't currently have a DVD burner myself, but there is one at work, so I could just plop it on my external 120GB HD then just plug that up to the machine at work and burn the disc. Will it be an ISO or the VIDEO_TS folder? I'm assuming this is a PAL DVD, so I'd have to test it on my PC anyway, I don't have access to enough PAL-capable equipment to play it on a standalone.

15 December 2004, 19:24	#3
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,082	I'll definitely give it a go, I could do with the excuse....although I'm not particularly knowledgable on the Demo scene

15 December 2004, 22:28	#7
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	This will be single layer and will also be in the original format, when I do the later dvd's I'll be doing dual layer and higher encoding & laced if I need to I'll Rar it up so it shouldn't be much more than 2.5-3.5gb

15 December 2004, 22:33	#8
LocalH Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kingsport, TN / USA Age: 44 Posts: 295	Nice. I have high hopes for your project, I liked how I saw it shaping up.

16 December 2004, 01:44	#9
Eny- R3tr0 G4m3r Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lisbon - Portugal Age: 44 Posts: 327	I would give it go

16 December 2004, 13:27	#10
Hillsy_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Age: 51 Posts: 257	I'll test it for you, Black Box or White Box Testing?? My University days... I don't mind downloading it, but I only get 31kps. I can run DVD's from my PC but I need my MPEG-2 card in. DVD Iso would be good for me. Could mount it on a virtual drive. Let me know Mr Captive man,

16 December 2004, 16:14	#11
terryhan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a zombi filled shopping mall Posts: 103	If you need any more testers, I'd also like to give it a go. (I'm in the UK, btw)

16 December 2004, 17:11	#12
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	I recieved mine today and WOW! This really is a superbly put together project and Ive spent ALL AFTERNOON watc....erm testing it. I have found 2 bugs and an annoyance. 1. Menu 2 - Cant get from Mental Hangover > Human Target with my DVD remote, I have to back the long way round if you know what I mean. 2. Menu 2 - Cant start the Despair demo. It wont allow me to highlight the 'Watch Demo' A little annoyance I have is that on the demos menu screens the highlighting of 'Watch Demo' and 'Main Menu' isnt obvious enough and its hard to tell what your currently on (maybe its my eyesight). A nice highlight colour would improve this This project really is fantastic and I loved every second of watching it! Keep up the great work Bippy

16 December 2004, 18:23	#13
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Okay I'll try and get them fixed for the next batch of beta discs (going to a few above) Terryhan & Hillsy send me PMs with your addresses please

16 December 2004, 18:38	#14
LeeT At Large Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK - Hartlepool Age: 52 Posts: 14	Looking forward to receieving the DVD Bippy!

16 December 2004, 21:42	#15
terryhan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a zombi filled shopping mall Posts: 103	I'd PM you if I could bippy, but it tells me your box is full! I've emailed it to you instead.

18 December 2004, 18:25	#16
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	Ive finished watching the DVD now and havent found anymore bugs Ill watch it all again soon just to make sure

18 December 2004, 18:55	#17
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,082	Have you posted mine Bippy? It hasn't turned up. Just checking.

18 December 2004, 21:39	#18
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	I am ironing out the few bugs Dast has noticed and any I found, then the DVD's will be posted (hopefully Monday/Tuesday) Sorry for the delay but I'd rather iron out the bugs I notice first

18 December 2004, 21:48	#19
Peanutuk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The North, UK Age: 44 Posts: 1,082	Sure NP .

19 December 2004, 08:48	#20
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Right the archive is 3.3gb and is split into 64 Rar archives I don't know what the best way to distribute this between the testers would be as my measly 30kb/s up is shit! I was thinking torrent or something, but I don't know how to make it Private! any ideas? (obviously this wont affect those I hope to post this to)

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