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Beta Testing an MMO - A Geek’s Heaven?

Is beta testing an MMPORG your idea of fun? I have to confess, this is the first time I have signed up to beta test a game and I don’t know if I’ll actually be invited. However, I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to do some testing on a different kind of software.

The software I develop in my day job is an enterprise level AutoCad drawing tool that integrates the product catalog. Most of the testing I do involves the data behind the application. When I get an error message I know how to read it and find the spot that needs fixing. To test an unfamiliar application is an exciting proposition.

The first time I did a beta test was for AOL Instant Messenger’s Buddy program. The AI program responded to various queries like, “How is the weather?” and “How are you?” It was over a decade ago so I’m a bit fuzzy on the overall experience and results. Since then I’ve been on the support side of beta testing for a software company. When I add up all my experience with testing software I feel I come up terribly short. Hopefully, an engaging game beta release will help me hone my skills and have fun doing it.

Do you have any fun or novel ways to improve on your skill set? Please share them in a comment below.

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