Act of War: High Treason Beta Signups Over!

BetaTestAdmin · 12-05-2005, 02:46 PM

Hello Everyone,
Atari and Eugen Systems are please to announce a closed public beta test for the upcoming Act of War: High Treason expansion. The highlight of this first expansion pack for Act of War: Direct Action is a major new feature – it’s the first RTS game ever to feature modern naval combat! In addition, several major and minor additions and adjustments have been made to improve and simplify the experience of the original game, such as new units, upgrades, and streamlined interface mechanics. The purpose of this public beta is to get your feedback on tuning and balancing, but also to help us with hardware compatibility as well as general functionality testing. Remember that if you are selected for the beta you will be under a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which means you cannot discuss the product outside of our dedicated private beta forum. Note that you will probably be playing in a separate area online which means that while you’re in the beta you will not be able to play online in the area you do now with other owners of Act of War: Direct Action. Please see below for details on the minimum requirements and how to sign up today!

Minimum specs:
· CPU: 2 GHz or equivalent
· RAM: 1 GB
· HDD free space: 6 GB
· Video Card: 128 MB VRAM, pixel shader 2.0 support
· Network: ADSL or better

Our planned launch date for the beta is around the 15th of December. At the present time we are without our www.betatests.net site so signups are being handled differently for this beta. Visit the following URL and fill in all information to Signup
If you did not previously have a betatests.net username simply place what you would like in the required field. If you have any questions feel free to email betatestadmin@atari.com
So gear up everyone, keep the B-1’s on standby, all ships on high alert, and signup for what’s sure to be (with your participation) the best beta test this winter!

Best Regards,
Betatest Administrator
Atari, Inc. and Eugen Systems

Note: If no modifications are made to this announcement and you have a site you would like to host it on please feel free to republish

BetaTestAdmin · 12-05-2005, 02:58 PM

If you previously emailed me don't worry about filling out the online form, I've got your information

DerPapierTiger · 12-05-2005, 03:10 PM

This is great! Hopefully this will make things easier for you. I'm spreading the word.

WarCrisis · 12-05-2005, 05:02 PM

I hope I get into the beta,I already sent my information. I guess when we get picked for the beta we will get more info in what we need to do. Can't wait!

zimnick · 12-06-2005, 05:33 AM

Hehe, I love the rootsite that the beta signup form is being hosted on. Very cool. I'm so glad to see that signups are open, I hope I make it in! I've been testing things for Atari for a bit now, and hope to continue the journey.

Gebirgjaeger · 12-09-2005, 03:04 PM

This thread has had over 1700 hits.

DerPapierTiger · 12-09-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gebirgjaeger
This thread has had over 1700 hits.

Oops, my browser kept refreshing for the past hour.

This shows that alot of peeps are interested! I think they might get a hit on their hands.

Pyros · 12-09-2005, 03:09 PM

The beta form has over 4000 hits

Gebirgjaeger · 12-09-2005, 07:20 PM

Cool, we need to keep up the PR and get the word out there.
Such a good game should be known by everyone.

GeneralGonzo · 12-10-2005, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pyros
The beta form has over 4000 hits

Good to hear

This means there are alotpeople interested in the addon although there wasn´t much advertising compared to other beta announcements. Makes me happy !!

nx306 · 12-10-2005, 12:48 PM

i would wait until we see how many of those signed up and will eb selected will be also active...

generally 4000hits is low for a game like this, but comparing there was advertisement almost pretty good

AgmLauncher · 12-11-2005, 04:57 PM

Signed up. I hope it's not too late, was away for a week beta testing another game :P

WarCrisis · 12-15-2005, 10:37 AM

As it is Dec.15 could we get an official update of the Beta?

nx306 · 12-15-2005, 10:38 AM

look to the other thread for an update...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betatestadmin

Update is that the beta should launch sometime next week. We'd hoped for this week, but there isn't time to properly do so. Nearly there though :biggrin:

Hellswaters · 12-15-2005, 04:49 PM

Maybe this thread should be deleted or locked so that people go to the other one

BetaTestAdmin · 12-19-2005, 12:41 PM

It appears the original Act of War: Direct Action is no longer a min. spec requirement.

wingman15 · 12-21-2005, 01:05 PM

Awesome news. I just signed up for the beta. I am so glad to see that this game is getting an expansion. And Naval warfare? Awesome. Thank you so much Atari and Eugen.

wingman15 · 12-21-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betatestadmin

Hello Everyone,
Atari and Eugen Systems are please to announce a closed public beta test for the upcoming Act of War: High Treason expansion. The highlight of this first expansion pack for Act of War: Direct Action is a major new feature – it’s the first RTS game ever to feature modern naval combat! In addition, several major and minor additions and adjustments have been made to improve and simplify the experience of the original game, such as new units, upgrades, and streamlined interface mechanics. The purpose of this public beta is to get your feedback on tuning and balancing, but also to help us with hardware compatibility as well as general functionality testing. Remember that if you are selected for the beta you will be under a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which means you cannot discuss the product outside of our dedicated private beta forum. Note that you will probably be playing in a separate area online which means that while you’re in the beta you will not be able to play online in the area you do now with other owners of Act of War: Direct Action. Please see below for details on the minimum requirements and how to sign up today!

Minimum specs:
· CPU: 2 GHz or equivalent
· RAM: 1 GB
· HDD free space: 6 GB
· Video Card: 128 MB VRAM, pixel shader 2.0 support
· Network: ADSL or better

Our planned launch date for the beta is around the 15th of December. At the present time we are without our www.betatests.net site so signups are being handled differently for this beta. Visit the following URL and fill in all information to Signup
If you did not previously have a betatests.net username simply place what you would like in the required field. If you have any questions feel free to email betatestadmin@atari.com
So gear up everyone, keep the B-1’s on standby, all ships on high alert, and signup for what’s sure to be (with your participation) the best beta test this winter!

Best Regards,
Betatest Administrator
Atari, Inc. and Eugen Systems

Note: If no modifications are made to this announcement and you have a site you would like to host it on please feel free to republish

Hi there. I emailed in my request today, but it got returned with the following message.

Your message

To: US-SV-BetaTestAdmin
Subject: Request for Act of War: High Treason Beta
Sent: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:48:10 -0500

did not reach the following recipient(s):

US-SV-BetaTestAdmin on Wed, 21 Dec 2005 16:47:13 -0500
No route was found for the recipient server. Please contact your system
administrator.
arod.Us.Atari.loc 5.4.4

I will resend and hope you get it the second time.

Pyros · 12-21-2005, 05:00 PM

Wingman15, Atari's e-mail servers seem to be down. In the meantime, you can use this sign up form to enter:
http://www.terriblesecretofspace.com...eta/form1.html

wingman15 · 12-21-2005, 05:01 PM

Awesome. Thanks so much.

Gen.Killer · 12-21-2005, 09:09 PM

So does this mean that BTA didn't get my email?

Pyros · 12-21-2005, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen.Killer

So does this mean that BTA didn't get my email?

Did you send it today?

Silentscoper · 12-22-2005, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen.Killer

So does this mean that BTA didn't get my email?

You got a reply on the other thread the other day I think as follows:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betatestadmin

I see your email so you're in Gen. The username you selected is fine, it was intended to be a new name though it can be a forum username also

On this thread : http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums...=503239&page=4

BetaTestAdmin · 12-22-2005, 12:13 PM

Follks, our email server is still down

It looks like we just got your build, which is a bit late but I can probably still launch the beta before the holiday for us hits starting Saturday. However, without email it's not possible

I am trying to think of some solutions here, I will advise later what I come up with.

Barf · 12-22-2005, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the update.

wingman15 · 12-22-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betatestadmin

Follks, our email server is still down

It looks like we just got your build, which is a bit late but I can probably still launch the beta before the holiday for us hits starting Saturday. However, without email it's not possible

I am trying to think of some solutions here, I will advise later what I come up with.

How about you setup a free email account like gmail, hotmail, yahoo, etc and we can email our info to you there? Will that work? Hopefully your email system will come up soon, but the free email is an idea for a workaround. Hope to see you in the beta. Thanks.

Silentscoper · 12-22-2005, 01:06 PM

And right about now is where excitement turns, once again, to dissappointment !!

Holidays ??

What is this "H-o-l-i-d-a-y-s" you speak of ??

Did you not know that xmas has been cancelled ??

Santa lost his Naughty list, so now all the good little boys and girls have to suffer with the bad little boys and girls, and not get what they wanted for xmas.......

.............ACT OF WAR : HIGH TREASON BETA !!

BetaTestAdmin · 12-22-2005, 03:09 PM

Email is back up but there is a new technical issue. I'm working hard, but this looks like it will slip. It's the holidays fault

Pyros · 12-22-2005, 03:17 PM

If it's back up, do you want the list now?

edit: Nevermind, just checked my AIM away messages.

ShipperS7 · 12-22-2005, 04:42 PM

I sent mine weeks ago. Did it get to BTA?

Also, how will I know whether or not I got accepted for the beta test? I know if I do get accepted I will get an email, but what happens if I don't? Will I be left on the edge of my seat until the game goes gold???

12-05-2005, 02:46 PM	#1
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,318	Act of War: High Treason Beta Accepting Signups! Hello Everyone, Atari and Eugen Systems are please to announce a closed public beta test for the upcoming Act of War: High Treason expansion. The highlight of this first expansion pack for Act of War: Direct Action is a major new feature – it’s the first RTS game ever to feature modern naval combat! In addition, several major and minor additions and adjustments have been made to improve and simplify the experience of the original game, such as new units, upgrades, and streamlined interface mechanics. The purpose of this public beta is to get your feedback on tuning and balancing, but also to help us with hardware compatibility as well as general functionality testing. Remember that if you are selected for the beta you will be under a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which means you cannot discuss the product outside of our dedicated private beta forum. Note that you will probably be playing in a separate area online which means that while you’re in the beta you will not be able to play online in the area you do now with other owners of Act of War: Direct Action. Please see below for details on the minimum requirements and how to sign up today! Minimum specs: · CPU: 2 GHz or equivalent · RAM: 1 GB · HDD free space: 6 GB · Video Card: 128 MB VRAM, pixel shader 2.0 support · Network: ADSL or better Our planned launch date for the beta is around the 15th of December. At the present time we are without our www.betatests.net site so signups are being handled differently for this beta. Visit the following URL and fill in all information to Signup If you did not previously have a betatests.net username simply place what you would like in the required field. If you have any questions feel free to email betatestadmin@atari.com So gear up everyone, keep the B-1’s on standby, all ships on high alert, and signup for what’s sure to be (with your participation) the best beta test this winter! Best Regards, Betatest Administrator Atari, Inc. and Eugen Systems Note: If no modifications are made to this announcement and you have a site you would like to host it on please feel free to republish Last edited by BetaTestAdmin; 12-19-2005 at 12:43 PM.

12-05-2005, 03:10 PM	#3
DerPapierTiger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 369	This is great! Hopefully this will make things easier for you. I'm spreading the word. __________________ Administrator of Gamereplays.org! Post some good replays there!

12-05-2005, 05:02 PM	#4
WarCrisis Delta Force Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 140	I hope I get into the beta,I already sent my information. I guess when we get picked for the beta we will get more info in what we need to do. Can't wait! __________________ There can only be one victory, unless someone beats you to it. Act of War Direct Action

12-09-2005, 03:04 PM	#6
Gebirgjaeger Community Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 322	This thread has had over 1700 hits. __________________ http://www.StrategyPage.com

12-09-2005, 07:20 PM	#9
Gebirgjaeger Community Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 322	Cool, we need to keep up the PR and get the word out there. Such a good game should be known by everyone. __________________ http://www.StrategyPage.com

12-05-2005, 02:58 PM	#2
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,318	If you previously emailed me don't worry about filling out the online form, I've got your information

12-06-2005, 05:33 AM	#5
zimnick Master Breaker of Stuff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 16	Hehe, I love the rootsite that the beta signup form is being hosted on. Very cool. I'm so glad to see that signups are open, I hope I make it in! I've been testing things for Atari for a bit now, and hope to continue the journey.

12-09-2005, 03:09 PM	#8
Pyros Your Weighted Companion Cube will never stab you Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The barrens of Canada Posts: 8,125	The beta form has over 4000 hits

12-10-2005, 12:48 PM	#11
nx306 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 352	i would wait until we see how many of those signed up and will eb selected will be also active... generally 4000hits is low for a game like this, but comparing there was advertisement almost pretty good __________________ BetaDV - The gateway to game betatesting Comp Specs CPU: AMD Athlon64 3500+ Winchester MB: MSI K8Neo4 (nForce4) GPU: GeForce 6800GT 256MB RAM: 2048MB OS: Windows XP Pro x64 Edition

12-11-2005, 04:57 PM	#12
AgmLauncher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 236	Signed up. I hope it's not too late, was away for a week beta testing another game :P __________________ AgmLauncher Senior Administrator GameReplays.org/actofwar Official replay reviews \| Strategy development \| Discussions \| Cheat reporting

12-15-2005, 10:37 AM	#13
WarCrisis Delta Force Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 140	As it is Dec.15 could we get an official update of the Beta? __________________ There can only be one victory, unless someone beats you to it. Act of War Direct Action

12-15-2005, 04:49 PM	#15
Hellswaters Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 367	Maybe this thread should be deleted or locked so that people go to the other one

12-19-2005, 12:41 PM	#16
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,318	It appears the original Act of War: Direct Action is no longer a min. spec requirement.

12-21-2005, 01:05 PM	#17
wingman15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 795	Awesome news. I just signed up for the beta. I am so glad to see that this game is getting an expansion. And Naval warfare? Awesome. Thank you so much Atari and Eugen.

12-21-2005, 05:00 PM	#19
Pyros Your Weighted Companion Cube will never stab you Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The barrens of Canada Posts: 8,125	Wingman15, Atari's e-mail servers seem to be down. In the meantime, you can use this sign up form to enter: http://www.terriblesecretofspace.com...eta/form1.html

12-21-2005, 05:01 PM	#20
wingman15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 795	Awesome. Thanks so much.

12-21-2005, 09:09 PM	#21
Gen.Killer A ub3r l337 h4x0r g4m3r!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 196	So does this mean that BTA didn't get my email? __________________ Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool, or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself with out that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailiant, if I live I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven. Such is the rule of Honor.

12-22-2005, 12:13 PM	#24
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,318	Follks, our email server is still down It looks like we just got your build, which is a bit late but I can probably still launch the beta before the holiday for us hits starting Saturday. However, without email it's not possible I am trying to think of some solutions here, I will advise later what I come up with.

12-22-2005, 12:22 PM	#25
Barf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: RI USA Posts: 103	Thanks for the update.

12-22-2005, 01:06 PM	#27
Silentscoper Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 225	And right about now is where excitement turns, once again, to dissappointment !! Holidays ?? What is this "H-o-l-i-d-a-y-s" you speak of ?? Did you not know that xmas has been cancelled ?? Santa lost his Naughty list, so now all the good little boys and girls have to suffer with the bad little boys and girls, and not get what they wanted for xmas....... .............ACT OF WAR : HIGH TREASON BETA !!

12-22-2005, 03:09 PM	#28
BetaTestAdmin Administrator Atari, Inc. Staff Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: I'm all over the place... Posts: 7,318	Email is back up but there is a new technical issue. I'm working hard, but this looks like it will slip. It's the holidays fault

12-22-2005, 03:17 PM	#29
Pyros Your Weighted Companion Cube will never stab you Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The barrens of Canada Posts: 8,125	If it's back up, do you want the list now? edit: Nevermind, just checked my AIM away messages.

12-22-2005, 04:42 PM	#30
ShipperS7 Mostly Harmless Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,226	I sent mine weeks ago. Did it get to BTA? Also, how will I know whether or not I got accepted for the beta test? I know if I do get accepted I will get an email, but what happens if I don't? Will I be left on the edge of my seat until the game goes gold???

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