Hi,

we're currently working on a rather big project, which needs to be tested soon. Before we start a public or closed beta test, however, I would like to know your opinion on a few things.

Thanks for participating

Why would you be interested in a beta test? multiple choice
	To help improving the software
	To try the software before it is released
	Hope to get the software for free, when I report a bug
	Other (describe)
Votes accepted starting: 06/29/08 20:04 You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

What would you do in order to receive a beta key? single choice
	Sign up for the beta program
	I just want to download the software
	Write an application to the developer
	Other (describe)
Votes accepted starting: 06/29/08 20:06 You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

How would you like to report the bugs? multiple choice
	Use a forum software to talk directly to the developer
	Use a bug tracking software
	Use an application that is included in the software
	Other (describe)
Votes accepted starting: 06/29/08 20:08 You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

What would you like to see as result of your work? multiple choice
	Fast updates that fix the bugs
	New features that reflect my ideas and suggestions
	Other (describe)
Votes accepted starting: 06/29/08 20:10 You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

I didn't hit the others, but...

As a result of my beta replies, I would love to be notified when such bug is fixed.

I would report via instant messaging and pm, but I would fave an actual tracking software.

I'm interested in coopereating since, I love to find faults and point a finger to them. It makes me feel better than the othes, and I don't need to slice my wrists that day

I voted honestly:

I want to preplay the game, see what's good and what's not so good, and most likely wont buy it afterwards.

Of course found bugs should also be fixed.

i always like the beta they are mostley realy differnt then the real gameplay

and like me as nooby i always find the not-common bugs
i always found bugs in games all are they realy small

the only problem is bugs need to be fixed and can be a lot of work

one thing, how are you contrilling and updating stuff?

Perhaps getting a beta-tester discount and being able to try the software earlier definitely are reasons for me to participate in an open beta.

Most of the time it turns out some of the more serious bugs are still in there, so it really depends on the kind of software whether or not I really like being part of the beta, but for some programs / systems it's worth the effort.

Firstly, thanks for your votes and opinions. I find them really helpful
Secondly, I realise that I should have told you about the type of the project, as it is indeed not a game. Our project is a collection of servers that implement various internet protocols as well as other services (i.e. http, ftp, account services, search, project management, sql (based on sqlite) etc.).

We are looking forward to start an open beta test for the http and ftp server in the next weeks, based on the results of this survey.

I really like PHeMoX's idea by the way. A discount for active beta testers seems to be a good choice. We'll definitely consider this.

Michael

why don't you just die?

o.O?

previously, our beloved testDummy had posted something very... helpful... here, and my somewhat sarcastic post pointed the finger in his direction, not yours. nevermind. testDummy deleted his post, and as the new ubb board doesn't leave shadow posts, it's hard to see that this comment wasn't aiming at you.

Re: Survey: Beta Tests [Re: testDummy]

that's all that remained (my comment header). sorry.

oh ok. The new version turns out to be more and more annoying... maybe they should start improving their ways to beta test the software