Test Server
I just logged in to post something along the exact same lines.
You have millions of people willing to help you guys make this the best game of all time.
Why not recruit beta testers and run each patched version on a different server until all the kinks are worked out?
I’m sure you would have a line of people miles long willing to beta test for you.
I can’t believe there’s only one other person who thinks a test server is a good idea. Especially after that last patch that broke so much stuff.
Of course its a great Idea any company that wants the best out of their product should have a test server. Unless the company has a large enough testing force.. but obviously Anet is falling short a bit. Not every piece of material needs to be a surprise to where all players experience the material at the same time. Because it better work by then. Otherwise you have everyone gripe at the same time. CCP does well with their patches and they allow any player wanting to help do so.