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Frostimom · #1 10-08-2008, 05:20 AM

FYI...I applied for beta and never got it. When we got the welcome letter from Pirates after signing up my son, I emailed them and said thanks but what I wanted was a Test or Beta...oh well.

My son played Pirates for a bit but it was sooo buggy it did not run good on his computer so we just went on with TT. Every once in awhile he would go play to see how things were progressing.

Maybe six months after it went to open...he got me to come on and help him. Seems we got to playing pretty regularly then and ended up with 3 accounts paid...one for me, one for my son, and one for whoever was here at the time.

One day out of the blue...I got an email that my son's account had been accepted for test....first I was furious...cause I wanted the test account! But I got over it and told him to go check it out.

Guess what? All three accounts were available on test!

Maybe because they were all linked, maybe because we used the same account names/passwords as we had on TT? Who knows?

You just never know...don't lose hope...you may just get on test yet.

Richard SharkBones · #2 10-16-2008, 12:27 AM

There is nothing big about the test sever. You bairly find anyone online and
there is only 2 servers online anyway and they are both quiet. Sure
you get to test the new things comming online but its still boring because
you can bairly find anyone else online.

League · #3 10-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Ohh... hmm, your posts sent quite a different tone. Maybe I'm confusing you with another... carry on children!

Edit: Nevermind, was a different Captain guy, tee-hee!

Thomas Bridgebain · #4 10-06-2008, 01:55 AM

You guys are silly.

Captain Seaford · #5 10-06-2008, 01:59 AM

LOL...no I'm not you silly goose!

Dr. Zeppers · #6 10-07-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Seaford

Dear Captain Seaford, [it was really my name there but it's a secret

]

Thank you for contacting Pirates of the Caribbean Online.

Invitations to the Pirates Online Test Server are being chosen at random
based on how long an account has had an active paid subscription, as
well as if it is in good standing with our Moderation department. We are
not currently sending out any additional invites to participate on the
Test server via a waiting list, however we appreciate your interest in
our Test Server and may consider your account in an upcoming batch!

We hope to see you in the Caribbean again soon!

Thank you,

Javier
Pirates of the Caribbean Online

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last sentence got me excited, LOL

Other than the start (part with name). I received the same response word for word, right down to who sent it, "Javier".

Always a ray of hope I reckon. Hangin in there, looking forward to new stuff comin along.

Captain Seaford · #7 10-07-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Other than the start (part with name). I received the same response word for word, right down to who sent it, "Javier".

Always a ray of hope I reckon. Hangin in there, looking forward to new stuff comin along.

WAIT, so your saving Javier sent you the SAME thing? Darn, I'm never gonna get on test!

You know how you think people send stuff just to you and make you feel special, well, that bubble popped!

Dr. Zeppers · #8 10-08-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Seaford

WAIT, so your saving Javier sent you the SAME thing? Darn, I'm never gonna get on test!

You know how you think people send stuff just to you and make you feel special, well, that bubble popped!

Yes and I didnt mean to burst your bubble, we can hope that those that inquire are all thrown into the next selection bin to be drawn from (or however they do it).

Not surprised they have a form letter for it, not uncommon at all.

Was an interesting coincidence that both replies came from Javier.

swashbuckler II · #9 10-08-2008, 12:57 PM

lol this is the email i got months ago
Dear Pirates Online Guest,

Thank you for contacting Pirates of the Caribbean Online.

Invitations to the Pirates Online Test Server are being chosen at random
based on how long an account has had an active paid subscription, as
well as if it is in good standing with our Moderation department. We are
not currently sending out any additional invites to participate on the
Test server via a waiting list, however we appreciate your interest in
our Test Server and may consider your account in an upcoming batch!

We hope to see you in the Caribbean again soon!

Thank you,

Vanessa
Pirates of the Caribbean Online

different person similar message

Captain Seaford · #10 10-08-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Yes and I didnt mean to burst your bubble, we can hope that those that inquire are all thrown into the next selection bin to be drawn from (or however they do it).

Not surprised they have a form letter for it, not uncommon at all.

Was an interesting coincidence that both replies came from Javier.

Maybe he wants us 2 to join test, LOL. But now I know it just wasnt to me, and my bubble has been popped! Well, I'll just cross my fingers.

ukebec · #11 10-10-2008, 09:23 PM

From the Grog Blog today - a more detailed answer regarding this question:

Quote:

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!

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no previous bans or player reports/complaints filed against them.

(red added to text by me)

Are you kidding???? You hurt some obnoxious rep thief's feelings, you're reported and therefore won't be considered for the test servers?

I give up any and all hope that I will ever be invited.

Rackat · #12 10-13-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukebec

From the Grog Blog today - a more detailed answer regarding this question:

(red added to text by me)

Are you kidding???? You hurt some obnoxious rep thief's feelings, you're reported and therefore won't be considered for the test servers?

I give up any and all hope that I will ever be invited.

I've never been suspended, and I have no idea whether I've been "reported". I wish there were some way that D would let us know if we've been reported. I would like to be able to get an invite to the Test server, but I don't even know whether I am eligible or not.

***Andrew*** · #13 10-08-2008, 02:09 PM

I got the same thing when I asked live chat about test server invites, I already deleted the e-mail, but it was something like: "Test Server invites are given at random for pepole with Unlimited Access and have not broken any policy rules in the past"

So yea, they basically say the same thing to everyone. After the "have not broken policy rules" I was like oh great ill never get it now, ive been banned twice.
Im REALLY starting to regret those 2 suspensions now...

Frostimom · #14 10-08-2008, 03:05 PM

The point I was trying to make was...our first account was purchased whenever Pirates first opened. The second two accounts were opened and paid the end of May.

We got test acccounts on all 3 the first of June.

So never say never!

It has been pretty deserted when I have gotten on to try out the new stuff...so maybe they will need some new active people!

Rackat · #15 10-08-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostimom

It has been pretty deserted when I have gotten on to try out the new stuff...so maybe they will need some new active people!

I'd sure like to get a Test Account. As it is I will be leveling up my 3rd and 4th pirates over the next month and when that is done I will be quite bored. I'd like to have the opportunity to go on Test to create new pirates and test the updates. At the very least it would keep me busy. I'm not much into chasing down 500 corvettes for a clothing ensemble, but I would like to help make the game better.