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Howdy all,

The number #101 really set the expectations to be both the start of something new, as well as a continuation of a long standing tradition, right? So that is exactly what this entry will be about - the renewal of the Crusader Kings III Beta program.

Our Beta program has been around since before the launch of the game. We have had people joining us in different periods over the years, and there are still people with us that have been around from the very start! Their feedback is not only super insightful and valuable, but has also helped shape the landscape of the game. These things can sometimes seem trivial, but can also sometimes be the difference between a successful piece of content and something that might otherwise have been well received in a different block of content. Their efforts truly are the backbone of the testing process as well as the voice of the people!

As part of the continuous development of the program, we have now decided it’s time again to open up for new applicants!

What does it mean to be a Beta tester?

As a Beta tester you get access to content currently in development. The role is to play early versions, give feedback on experience playing with the new features and if you encounter any issues whilst playing. Since Crusader Kings is a Paradox game at its core, we have another layer in our beta program that is the Historical aspects of the game. Since we try to a large extent to be historically accurate, there is usually a lot of discussions and feedback on those areas of the game as well.

From the Devs side, we are a group of people that interact with the program continuously. Reading through feedback and thoughts, similarly how we monitor the forum and social channels, but with content not yet available to the public. We value the interaction and feedback from you guys a lot, and the Beta program is an important part of the Player / Developer interaction.

So, if you enjoy playing CK3 as much as we do, and perhaps have a niche knowledge that would benefit the group, such as a burning interest in the Kingdom of Ireland in 1101 or an extended knowledge of Medieval fashion choices in Iberia? Either way, if you think it sounds exciting to help us in the development process of upcoming content and love the Medieval period, we encourage you to send in your application to the program.

Please fill out the form HERE, and we will get back to you shortly!

Until then..

Tess & Troy
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Question: How much time does it take to be a beta tester approximately? I would like to participate, but I'm not sure, if I can afford to spend much time on it.
There is no absolute answer to this, some play a lot, some less, some during certain periods. But the main factor being that you come back to the game frequently and enjoy it.
 
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Exploiting your customers' passion for the game to get free beta testing work out of them? How very AAA of you, Paradox.

This is not an open source project, or even a small indie project. I just can't see how expecting donations of time and effort to a product that will then be have to be paid for is anything but a cold, cynical move.

Paradox, I like your games, and as a gaming company, I still consider you as One Of The Good Ones(tm), but this is... I am having trouble finding polite words for it.

Well, we are all different and being a Beta is very much voluntary. Since we devs see the game every day and know every bit and piece of it, having Beta testers as part of the process helps us get closer to the player perspective and discover things that we might not otherwise. We appreciate having that kind of feedback, and as far as I can tell, the people in the Beta program also enjoy contributing with just that. But indeed, it is not perhaps something that is for everyone, and what fun would it be if we all had the same interests or passions :)
 
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Howdy all!

Submissions have now been closed due to the overwhelming amount of responses that we have received!

We will be sending out responses in the coming weeks leading up to August through our vacation here in Sweden. We will be pretty quiet otherwise, but if you have been selected for the next steps, you will receive information on what to expect and anything we need from you fine folk!

Until then, cheers and happy summer!

-SP
 
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