Test and Beta servers (setup and general info)

Bunji · 10-03-2012, 02:55 PM

Test Server:

Treated same as a live server (must create new characters, no buffers of any kind, and no data is wiped on this server).
Marketplace works same as live servers (real money transactions).
We grant an XP bonus on Test server to help with leveling.
Test server receives content before live servers.

Beta Server:

This server is replacing what was Test Copy. The Beta server may not be accessible at all times.
This server is wiped periodically, meaning all current characters will be deleted.
You can copy your Live and/or Test characters over to the Beta server.

Other Beta server info (subject to change at any time):

Buffers available
Free Marketplace
Grants Gold Membership (all classes and races available)
Grants free Alternate Advancement respecs
Claims are disabled

To patch and get into the Test or Beta servers:

Start your live launchpad
In the top-left corner, click the ‘Version’ link which will open the ‘Select Game Version’ panel
In the drop-down you can choose ‘Beta’ or ‘Public Test’ then hit ‘Apply’ to patch the corresponding server
Hit ‘Play’ once the patching completes

How to copy your Live and/or Test character over to the Beta server (two different ways):

You can click the 'Beta Copy' button on the character create screen to copy the currently selected character.
You can log in your character and then use the /beta command.

Notes:

Beta and Test install into subfolders and both require about the same amount of space your live install takes.
Remember to set the ‘Version’ back to your regular setting to get back onto your normal servers.

10-03-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
Bunji Build Master Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 652	Test Server: Treated same as a live server (must create new characters, no buffers of any kind, and no data is wiped on this server). Marketplace works same as live servers (real money transactions). We grant an XP bonus on Test server to help with leveling. Test server receives content before live servers. Beta Server: This server is replacing what was Test Copy. The Beta server may not be accessible at all times. This server is wiped periodically, meaning all current characters will be deleted. You can copy your Live and/or Test characters over to the Beta server. Other Beta server info (subject to change at any time): Buffers available Free Marketplace Grants Gold Membership (all classes and races available) Grants free Alternate Advancement respecs Claims are disabled To patch and get into the Test or Beta servers: Start your live launchpad In the top-left corner, click the ‘Version’ link which will open the ‘Select Game Version’ panel In the drop-down you can choose ‘Beta’ or ‘Public Test’ then hit ‘Apply’ to patch the corresponding server Hit ‘Play’ once the patching completes How to copy your Live and/or Test character over to the Beta server (two different ways): You can click the 'Beta Copy' button on the character create screen to copy the currently selected character. You can log in your character and then use the /beta command. Notes: Beta and Test install into subfolders and both require about the same amount of space your live install takes. Remember to set the ‘Version’ back to your regular setting to get back onto your normal servers.