Hi Everyone,
With the most recent announcement in regards to raid testing I would like to share a couple things myself, namely the story of my cousins childhood as well as the weight of what it means to be hand picked from millions of people to do VIP content testing within the specific gaming community. Depending on what NDA restrictions are present during the Anet raid testing initiative, this may or may not apply.
In short ITS A BIG DEAL not just for the popularity of your guild but the potential future of your very own career within the gaming industry. As much as we all love MMO Gaming, sooner or later you’re going to want to be a bigger part of that experience, that movement, to be a part of that soul that changes and grows people into who they are today, to give back to the gaming community itself by sharing your very own ideas, creativity, your passion.
I can only think of my cousin’s childhood friend whom visited us in Canada to get himself sloshed and hammered, party animal 420 (essentially to live the life of a Canadian) who I later discovered was a co-producer for one of World of Warcraft’s expansions. How did he start off in the business? well, aside from completing his university courses he got his foot in the door doing QA just like everyone else, even before then he was just like us, a common player with a passion for the product. Sounds simple enough? of course, but even better. During the interview process when applying for a job at blizzard, they do prod you with WoW questions, what do you know? do you test constantly on the beta clients? what have you reported? what was the most game breaking bug you dicovered? The list goes on.
Why does it matter to you guys?
Its simple really.
Those who get hand picked to do so out of millions via Anet are being given the VIP opportunity to arm yourself with those interview destroying answers the moment they pop up, you are literally first in line, you were hand picked out of millions of players to provide a VIP opportunity to help shape content to ensure its successful reception. It’s literally a one on one once in a lifetime opportunity to do something that could potentially benefit your future if gaming is your passion. Will Anet allow you to be so proud of your partnership with them to allow this opportunity to be recorded on a resume? obviously I wouldn’t know but wouldn’t it be awesome if that were true?
Attuned already has been text book about the relationship but for those of you who may potentially get this chance, I’ve got some bullet points, most obviously are well, obvious.
Be Professional
- During the test, during the game, whatever, always be professional. Yes you have free rights to do whatever the hell you want with your life but at the expectation that you are willing to face the consequences of those actions. Freedom of choice doesn’t mean do without worry of consequence less you end up just like DnT.
A Positive Relationship Is A Lasting Relationship
- Not always true, but generally. Even if things don’t go your way and raid testers get picked fresh again. Maintaining a positive product relationship will still help prevent pot holes from forming in your road to victory, that doesn’t mean a storm isn’t going to come out of no where and flood the entire road though.
I’ve got a giant list of bullet points but I believe I am hitting my char cap but for those of you who are testing, the possibilities are literally endless. Don’t scoff at the opportunity that many could dream to have, its not “just raid testing” it is so much more than that. Be proud of the product, wear it like its your personal country flag.