Pacific Storm closed beta test

[Ulixes]

GAMER'S DREAM JOB

Lesta Studio an independent developer of interactive entertainment software offers you an exciting opportunity to work as a Volunteer QA/Game Tester on http://www.steelmonsters.com/en/description.php Pacific Storm in a closed beta test. Game testing experience preferred but not necessary. Candidate must have experience playing RTS/war-game/air simulation games.

Overview:
As a QA Tester, you will be responsible for running and creating test cases/test suites, performing testing, verify claimed bug fixes and entering data into bug tracking system. Teamwork and a professional attitude is KEY to this role. Both verbal and written communication along with interpersonal skills is a MUST!

Job description QA/Game Tester:
- Follow test plan to release software on time and with known quality.
- Ensure bugs reports are written clearly and accurately, detailing anomalies.
- Review Software documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Verify implemented fixes throughout the product in a timely manner
- Use database to record bugs and specific test results

Requirements:
- English as a native language
- Familiarity with PC games
- Own modern PC able to run Software and have access to the Internet
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to remain focused until project completion
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze software defects
- Quick learner, work independently
- Follow directions well

Desired skills
- Software troubleshooting
- Experience/understanding of console or PC game testing

You must submit a resume to be considered. Please send your resumes based on this http://pacificstorm.ru/files/Sample%20QA%20resume.doc template to this e-mail address:
job @ lesta.ru and write "Pacific Storm beta test" in the Subject field of your message.

Resume Deadline: August 21, 2005

Successful candidates will be asked to sign a copy of a non-disclosure confidentiality agreement and send it to us via fax.

On August 29 we'll start sending out copies of English public demo of the game for testing.

[Grim_Reaper]

SOunds good....Application has been emailed.

[Leadslinger]

<---------This guy Rocks


App Sent.

Admin comment: It is Russian national hero by the name Tchumazik.

[chip5541]

This is being reported all over the place. Blues News, Gamershell, Gamespot, etc. Looks like I need to get my resume in pronto!
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[ProgGuy]

How long will the beta test last, and how many hours per week are you hoping for?

[Seth]

I signed up too

[Drew3077]

Signed up!!! Ready to go!!!!

[IP: 68.21.173.246]

Signed up.

[Ulixes]

The testing/bugfix of the Public Demo will last until the end of September. The demo would require not too much of your time. You will play tutorials and several missions. I think about 6-10 hours for playing and reporting or a little more if you decide to formulate your comments on the gameplay/usability and etc.

We would like to note again that this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity for Pacific Storm enthusiasts. And it will be only your moral obligations that will make you remain focused on the project until the end of the test. In return, we’ll provide you a personal copy of a fresh Public Demo build of Pacific Storm and will give you an opportunity to try the game before its official release. If you would then need a letter of recommendation for a testing/QА position, we’d gladly provide you with such.

We are looking for a limited group of testers (20-30). I understand, you all want to try the game and I wish we could enlist you all but please understand our choice when it comes to it. We won’t be able to handle large group of testers, it will become a burden for us and will eventually hinder the release of the game simply because of the paperwork. Our requirements may seem tough but we want to be sure in the people we involve in the development process and that the test--taking our precious time before game release--will give results.

We have full-time Russian testing team but we would like to have international testers of the game able to note bugs/gameplay issues that either we don't see because we are “used to the game” or we don't notice because of our cultural peculiarities and gaming preferences.

PS: And English not necessarily must be your native language, all international enthusiasts are welcome. However, you should display good command of English.
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[Brashin]

As much as I would like to help test Ulixes I will not be doing so. I will wait for the demo and play that until the full release but don't have that much time to invest in it yet. I wish the testors well and hope they work out as many if not all the bugs possible (however unlikely) so that we can have a bug free game released

[Ulixes]

Also good choice!
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[Foxtrot]

Same for me Brashin. I have plenty of gaming experience and time (I'm on disability for medical reasons) but have testing experience only with the Linspire operating system. I don't want them wasting time reading my useless resume when they could be doing more productive work.

(If any of the Mods here think otherwise, I will submit a resume.)

The demo will keep me happy for a while.

Foxtrot

[Leadslinger]

[SemperFi2382]

[Ulixes]

No more resumes, please. Shop's closed.
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[chip5541]

out of curiosity, ow many did you recieve?
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[Ulixes]

About 40
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homo ludens

[Jinks]

No you wrong 41

Bit slow in making up my mind but has been send now

[Jinks]

Doh...just noticed your post above me......oh well...no problem....at least I can blame who got in if the game does not turn out to be flawless....

[Ulixes]

The group of testers (about 30 talented individuals) has been selected. Stay alert for further announcements. You'll be sent a personal email that you are now in the testing team. I think on Monday we'll start distributiong game copies. You'll be also given access to a bug tracking forum.

Those who received an email that there is some info missing in your resume please reply to the email from the development team a.s.a.p.

If you are not in the lucky list please take it with due understanding. Thank you for your interest and taking part. In either case you'll soon have a chance to try the public demo.
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[chip5541]

@30 out of @40. Not bad odds. Fingers crossed everyone and good luck!
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[AlmightyTallest]

Congratulations to those who get picked, do us all proud and help the devs squash all the bugs you can find before the game is released.

[Brashin]

Let me echo what AlmightTallest stated and wish you guys the best of luck in testing the game out, make the rest of us proud...and don't rub it in

[SemperFi2382]

[Ulixes]

There are some chosen applicants that have troubles sending NDA via fax or they don't have a scanner or available digital camera. If you fall into this category, please send me at least an email telling that you've read the agreement and agree to it.
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