Beta Testers wanted!

**Aerif** · 10-06-2008, 02:18 PM

Attention. Beta Phase is over, the link to the demo is here

Those who even vaguely listen to me (or have seen my signature), will probably know that for the past few years I have been working on a game version of my most successful RP.

Finally I've been able to create a large enough amount of my game to warrant a demo of it, and I'm looking for beta testers from as wide a range and skill as possible to test my game and inform me of any bugs etc.

If you're interested post here and contact me through PM, any questions etc. will be answered in the thread so that those who are curious about some things are not left in the dark.

Current List of Beta Testers:

Palazzo
Silver
Raider
Lowlf
Loner-kid
Rocky
Chez Daja
joesteel64
Taco
Unknown Entity

**Palazzo** · 10-06-2008, 02:58 PM

I'm interested, I've sent you a PM.

**Furore** · 10-07-2008, 12:14 AM

I must say I'm also intrigued.
Still, I've helped some friends work out some RPG Maker game bugs before, so if you need another tester, I'll make the time (considering if it's your creation it's bound to be interesting even if it is another FFVII related title).
Cheers.

**Raider** · 10-07-2008, 06:26 AM

i'll have a go, i've tested other games before

**loner-kid** · 10-07-2008, 09:18 AM

I have lots of spare time, and I have some experience reviewing games

**Rocky** · 10-07-2008, 12:43 PM

I've got some spare time handily available, so if you need some RPG expert such as myself, be sure to hit me up! What kind of programs would I need to download to run the game? Are we just looking for the problems, or are you looking for Beta Testers that can give solutions to them, or even go a step further and fix them ourselves? Approximately how long is the game? Just some random questions I guess.

**Aerif** · 10-07-2008, 12:55 PM

Everyone who has put their name down has been accepted... I think... I could have accidently left a name out of the list in the first post.

I'm trying to find somewhere to upload it, the file is 128Mb and I'm struggling to find somewhere to host it.

Rocky, at the moment I'm just wanting people to play through the game and inform me of bugs found etc. I'm not entirely sure how long it is but my guess is about half an hour to one hour. I'm pretty certain that you don't need any programs installed to play though that may not be entirely true.

**Rocky** · 10-07-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Aerif

Everyone who has put their name down has been accepted... I think... I could have accidently left a name out of the list in the first post.

I'm trying to find somewhere to upload it, the file is 128Mb and I'm struggling to find somewhere to host it.

Rocky, at the moment I'm just wanting people to play through the game and inform me of bugs found etc. I'm not entirely sure how long it is but my guess is about half an hour to one hour. I'm pretty certain that you don't need any programs installed to play though that may not be entirely true.

Sounds gravy, man. I'm pretty excited to play through it all and see how it turns out! Just curious, how long did it take you to go through and make the RPG? I'm not counting the storyline aspect, I just wanted to see how much time one has to spend on working at the technical aspects of it.

**Raider** · 10-07-2008, 01:00 PM

upload it to megaupload

**Chez Daja** · 10-07-2008, 01:50 PM

I'd be glad to help you out if you're still looking.

I don't have an ideal amount of experience... Uhm... I went... to college. Am I good enough now?

I play a shiteload of games, too.

**Aerif** · 10-07-2008, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Chez Daja

I'd be glad to help you out if you're still looking.

I don't have a deal amount of experience... Uhm... I went... to college. Am I good enough now?

I play a shiteload of games, too.

Oh dear, there is a chance that you may be over-qualified for this position

So, now I'm up to 7 official TFF beta testers!

I'm trying to upload with Megaupload but my computer keeps getting disconnected from the internet, hopefully I'll get it up. Eventually.

**Joe** · 10-07-2008, 02:45 PM

If you'd like another tester, I'd be more than happy to lend my services.

Erm, Not really familiar with working out bugs, but I could play it and see if I could find any!

If you don't like Megaupload, what you could do is, if it has multiple files, compress them with WinRAR, into 100MB or less files, then upload them to Mediafire. It's what I tend to do.

**Taco-Calamitous** · 10-08-2008, 10:58 AM

Send me a copy, please! Your dear old mum would like a shot at one of these newfangled "video games," as the kids like to call 'em! I'll get my jump drive and transfer it over to my 'puter, and give it a play. Anyhoo...

Wuv, Yer Mom

**Aerif** · 10-09-2008, 12:19 AM

I've been told by two people that the extraction of the game was unsuccessful. Can anybody get it to work?

**Rocky** · 10-09-2008, 05:56 AM

I've also tried extracting the program after downloading it, and after it gets to a certain point, the extraction stops responding and I can never get it to work.

I've tried extracting several times, restarting my computer, etc. and nothing seems to work, so I think it might be on your end, (especially if other people are having the same problems.) so idk.

**Joe** · 10-09-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm having problems with extraction as well, it locks up at a different point each time, but it's, for me, either at a midi, or at the last/next to last file.

**Aerif** · 10-09-2008, 11:02 AM

Okay I think, I've fixed that little extraction error, I'm re-uploading so expect the link in a PM soon!

PS: The nifty little icon for the game has been removed, it wasn't the problem but I forgot to add it in

Nope, still doesn't work... GRR!

**Rocky** · 10-10-2008, 11:29 AM

Ok Aerif, I downloaded the RGSS102e file, but now I'm having yet another problem in the form of "RGSS-RTP Standard not found." I'm sure you know what it is, so could I get a link to download that as well? Thanks.

**Aerif** · 10-10-2008, 12:07 PM

Hm... That shouldn't be happening...

I can't believe I've made so many mistakes in preparing the game

Though everything should be fixed with this re-download. It includes everything that's needed.

The problem with the game is that the default encryption only works for people who buy the £30 program, however with the right stuff, (RGSS102e.DLL etc.) it is possible to distribute the games and even sell them if the work is 100% original.

If you could re-download (this time the file-size has been cut and stuff, since the audio has been reworked) then I would be really grateful, the link will come in yet another PM.

**loaf** · 10-10-2008, 12:49 PM

This is just the first phase of beta.

**Rocky** · 10-10-2008, 05:46 PM

Two things I found so far.

One: Although I am not sure if you meant for it or not, during my trek through the NCCS, the FF7 battle theme played throughout the entire time, while once I entered my first battle, there was no music at all. Did you purposely mean for that to happen or what?

Two: Platform key is tagged as a consumable item. I used it on the wrong door and had to reset the game.

For the sake of simplicity, do you mind telling me where I need to use the platform key, so I don't misuse it on another door again?

Other then that, everything is fun so far! Nice job guys!

**Aerif** · 10-11-2008, 02:45 AM

The music went off in battle? That's very strange...

I didn't mean for the Platform key to be a consumable, that was an accident that could've been avoided though I witnessed it's effects.

If you try to enter the double doors that lead to the platform again, make sure you enter the left-hand-side door, the issue is being fixed as we speak but for now the right-hand-side door doesn't work right.

**Rocky** · 10-12-2008, 05:43 PM

K, I played through the whole demo. Besides the whole grounds key thing, when using the key, the dialogue says "The key card fits!", which is incorrect since you're using a regular key. So I would say either change the key into a key card (which would make more sense since in the NCCS everything is supposed to be replaced by the keycards. Also, I think there was a small typo in the dialogue between the girl that got kidnapped (don't remember her name right now lol) and the older guy. I think she says "I beg you pardon?" instead it should be changed to "I beg your pardon?". Otherwise I can't find anything else after giving the demo over in hour. I'll play through it again if you like but that's all I found at this point.

**loaf** · 10-17-2008, 03:46 AM

Sorry. Didn't respond. Most of what I have to say is what Rocky already said.

**Aerif** · 10-17-2008, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the info Rocky, I'll get right onto fixing those things.

If you saved at the end (To be continued screen) then could you please tell me the total gameplay time on that save file, I want to get an idea as to how long an average playthrough is.

**Rocky** · 10-17-2008, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Aerif

Thanks for the info Rocky, I'll get right onto fixing those things.

If you saved at the end (To be continued screen) then could you please tell me the total gameplay time on that save file, I want to get an idea as to how long an average playthrough is.

I clocked in at 31:35 total, though I probably spent closer to an hour figuring out how to play through it all, testing for typos/glitches/etc. But yeah it was a short but sweet playthrough. The NCCS building was quite large, so I didn't want to miss any of the nooks or crannys.

**Totakeke777** · 10-29-2008, 01:52 PM

I hope that I am not too late! Please, I would love to be part of your beta testing program. I have experience with DEBUGGING, PROGRAMMING, and other USEFUL SERVICES. I really need something to do. please. I'll PM you too.
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