Look at what I see in the blog on the POTCO site...

[MacIronhawk]

Here it is...

Swashbuckler
To get in the Test server you need to Follow the rules, Cross your fingers, and hope they pick you next.

It seems as though I'm not the only member here who has posted in the blogs and I know who it is!

October 10, 2008 01:25PM
ADMIN - GM Cayman Trench
Test Server access is sent out via e-mail invitation. We start from our longest standing members (Pirates that have been Unlimited Access since Launch) who have had no account violations, are in good standing, no previous bans or player reports/complaints filed against them. You also must be a current, paid Unlimited Access Member subscriber. Canceling or changing to Basic Access will cancel your Test Server access.

If you meet all of these requirements, congratulations! You either already have Test Server access or are on the waiting list. We do not transfer any Pirates from the Live game over to the Test Server, everyone starts from meager beginnings on Test.

When we have large releases and need help to check out upcoming game updates, we like to message the community. If we are ever in need of recruiting more Pirates for the Test Server cause, we'll let you know and release the next batch of invitations ... so keep a watchful eye on your inbox.

Thanks for your interest!

I think that's the answer but Swashbuclkler made it short and sweet.

[Twisted]

What's sad to me is people PAY to test the game... It should be the other way around. Or at least give people free unlimited access to the live game as long as they are playing on the test server and reporting bugs. Just my opinion, but I would never waste my time playing on a test server without any ACTUAL benefits besides seeing new things before the live players.

Back to your regularly scheduled boredom.

[Chris]

Awesome! I have never been banned, paid from day 1, am still paying member! Now all i need to do is cross my fingers.

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by Twisted

What's sad to me is people PAY to test the game... It should be the other way around. Or at least give people free unlimited access to the live game as long as they are playing on the test server and reporting bugs. Just my opinion, but I would never waste my time playing on a test server without any ACTUAL benefits besides seeing new things before the live players.

Back to your regularly scheduled boredom.

You think we pay to go on test?
No, we don't.
Yes you do need to pay, for the regular open server so you can get on test but you don't have to pay for test as a seperate account.

I pay for my open server account and get unlimited access on test.

[Joseph]

Cool ive never been banned and ive had a paid account since January so hopefully ill be getting it soon

[Mr.LoveLocket]

I've been banned! Oh well

[Harukantos]

I think most people in Partners in Crime have been banned, they're just haters!, lol JK

[Dr. Zeppers]

I was banned once for a stupid reason, yes it was against the rules, but there was no harm, no complaints, no reports, and we talked to customer service to clear it all up.

I'd like to think that didnt eliminate me from the selection pool, but it probably did.
Even an honest guy cant catch a break these days... oh well.

Perhaps I should start another account.. lol
Thats what THEY encouraged me to do while I was suspended.

[swashbuckler II]

Well good luck getting on test for thoose who havnt gotten banned

[Aaron McEagle]

I have had tons of people report me. But still havnt been banned...

[AdmiralSavvy]

Originally Posted by Harukantos

I think most people in Partners in Crime have been banned, they're just haters!, lol JK

LOL, funny funny!
By the way, 3 people from PIC Live Server are on Test. Chris, Rachel and Amelia, more might come to test. (Not most people have been banned.)

[Cannonfury]

Ive never been banned

[Sarah]

I signed up for Pirates on day one of Live, 10/31/07. Got my invite to test on 6/24/08. Give it some time if you've just been on a month or two.

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

I was banned once for a stupid reason, yes it was against the rules, but there was no harm, no complaints, no reports, and we talked to customer service to clear it all up.

I'd like to think that didnt eliminate me from the selection pool, but it probably did.
Even an honest guy cant catch a break these days... oh well.

Perhaps I should start another account.. lol
Thats what THEY encouraged me to do while I was suspended.

I don't think making another account would increase your chances of getting to test.
They'll see that you have the same email address and count you as someone who was suspended/banned.
If you make another account, do it with another email address.
(Wait, I don't think you can make an account with the same email address as another, can you?)
The best option would be with another email address.(one of yours)

[ukebec]

I've never been banned, but I may have been reported - don't know. And I've been p2p since Nov. 17, yet no invitation. I think there's a certain degree of randomness at work also.