Beta Released - Page 2

patscarr · 05-29-2003, 10:27 PM

I don't want a release date, I just want a "heads up" when the time comes. Could you let us know when the beta test period is about to end and version 1.0 will start and the price will go up? I want to purchase it the day before.

Reichart · 05-30-2003, 12:30 AM

1. Q: When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)?

A: According to Morg, this is not tricky, so I will let him explain this.

05-30-2003, 08:04 AM

Just to clarify, I've also gone to the "test" address, and I find no test beta dated May 19. There is one for GA dated April 18, and one for Pop up Hitman dated May something.
Not trying to make waves (

easy to do in a goldfish bowl; just rock things a bit), just want to see the new fish and all.

feldon34 · 05-30-2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by klyntun
When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)?

Because Monstro has not appeared in any downloadable version of the Goldfish Aquarium at lifeglobe.com, only Test versions made available here?

Prolific would get stacks of hatemail if there were 5 fish at the website under "meet the fish" and 4 version in they version they download.

feldon34 · 05-30-2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Reichart
1. Q: When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)?

A: According to Morg, this is not tricky, so I will let him explain this.

It doesn't matter how clearly you write things, people will still ask odd questions.

Reichart · 05-30-2003, 11:30 AM

…And that is why I say this is tricky.

But to make things as easy as possible:

http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product.

www.LifeGlobe.com: This is where new versions are released (which we call a “new” version).

So, let’s “test” this:

Ralph, you imply the most recent test has more bugs than previous versions, “name one” (this would be what beta testing is all about).

RA · 05-30-2003, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by Reichart
…And that is why I say this is tricky.

But to make things as easy as possible:

http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product.

Your URL doesn't work Reichart. It has a : at the end of it.

Reichart · 05-30-2003, 01:45 PM

I know. It stops people from using it freely.

05-30-2003, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the "tips," but I think I'll just wait until the "finished" version is released.

Pushwall · 05-30-2003, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by Reichart
…And that is why I say this is tricky.

But to make things as easy as possible:

http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product.

www.LifeGlobe.com: This is where new versions are released (which we call a “new” version).

How you've handled this testing has always been very clear to me and is similar to other beta projects (games) I've been a beta-tester for. I've really enjoyed looking at and playing with these "test" versions of the pre-release betas. Keep those great "test" versions coming!

feldon34 · 06-02-2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Reichart
Ralph, you imply the most recent test has more bugs than previous versions, “name one” (this would be what beta testing is all about).

Discussion of Tail Twitching moved to....

https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums...&threadid=1559

CIRCUIT JUDGE · 06-03-2003, 06:14 PM

Nice..be good to see them spawning like mine in my pond

05-29-2003, 10:27 PM	#21
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,454	I don't want a release date, I just want a "heads up" when the time comes. Could you let us know when the beta test period is about to end and version 1.0 will start and the price will go up? I want to purchase it the day before. Patrick

05-30-2003, 12:30 AM	#22
Reichart CTO Prolific Publishing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 423	1. Q: When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)? A: According to Morg, this is not tricky, so I will let him explain this. *Reichart...* , CTO, Prolific Publishing, Inc. Come visit us Prolific Publishing, Inc.

05-30-2003, 08:04 AM	#23
klyntun Guest Posts: n/a	...missing something. Just to clarify, I've also gone to the "test" address, and I find no test beta dated May 19. There is one for GA dated April 18, and one for Pop up Hitman dated May something. Not trying to make waves ( easy to do in a goldfish bowl; just rock things a bit), just want to see the new fish and all.

05-30-2003, 09:48 AM	#24
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Re: New Beta? Originally posted by klyntun When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)? Because Monstro has not appeared in any downloadable version of the Goldfish Aquarium at lifeglobe.com, only Test versions made available here? Prolific would get stacks of hatemail if there were 5 fish at the website under "meet the fish" and 4 version in they version they download. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

05-30-2003, 09:48 AM	#25
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Originally posted by Reichart 1. Q: When I go to the LifeGlobe site and "meet the fish" there are still only the four I'm familiar with. Where is the new beta? Am I missing something (besides Monstro)? A: According to Morg, this is not tricky, so I will let him explain this. It doesn't matter how clearly you write things, people will still ask odd questions. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

05-30-2003, 11:30 AM	#26
Reichart CTO Prolific Publishing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 423	…And that is why I say this is tricky. But to make things as easy as possible: http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product. www.LifeGlobe.com: This is where new versions are released (which we call a “new” version). So, let’s “test” this: Ralph, you imply the most recent test has more bugs than previous versions, “name one” (this would be what beta testing is all about). *Reichart...* , CTO, Prolific Publishing, Inc. Come visit us Prolific Publishing, Inc.

05-30-2003, 01:05 PM	#27
RA Registered Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 45	Originally posted by Reichart …And that is why I say this is tricky. But to make things as easy as possible: http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product. Your URL doesn't work Reichart. It has a : at the end of it.

05-30-2003, 01:45 PM	#28
Reichart CTO Prolific Publishing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 423	I know. It stops people from using it freely. *Reichart...* , CTO, Prolific Publishing, Inc. Come visit us Prolific Publishing, Inc.

05-30-2003, 02:42 PM	#30
Pushwall Fellow Twang Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 133	Originally posted by Reichart …And that is why I say this is tricky. But to make things as easy as possible: http://www.prolific.com/test/: Anytime you grab or talk about a version you find in Test/ (which we call a “test” version) you have “magic knowledge of things to come.” It is as if you are part of our team, and are working on the product. www.LifeGlobe.com: This is where new versions are released (which we call a “new” version). How you've handled this testing has always been very clear to me and is similar to other beta projects (games) I've been a beta-tester for. I've really enjoyed looking at and playing with these "test" versions of the pre-release betas. Keep those great "test" versions coming!

06-02-2003, 09:48 AM	#31
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Originally posted by Reichart Ralph, you imply the most recent test has more bugs than previous versions, “name one” (this would be what beta testing is all about). Discussion of Tail Twitching moved to.... https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums...&threadid=1559 "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman Last edited by feldon34; 06-03-2003 at 08:24 PM.

06-03-2003, 06:14 PM	#32
CIRCUIT JUDGE Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4	Nice..be good to see them spawning like mine in my pond