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CK3 Dev Diary #101: The CK3 Beta Program

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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PDS has been running closed BETA programs for small groups since almost the founding of the company, the purpose isn't to abuse the passion of fans but provide a dedicated few with the ability to contribute to development in even a small way such as crowdsourcing historical knowledge together and yes finding bugs in early code. These testers are even credited with every DLC, these are not unpaid QA positions at the end of the day and never have been.

Exactly.

You can sign up, get accepted and then after a few days or weeks, decide, no this is not for me or I don't have the time and then you can just stop with it.

They won't demand anything from you. Alltough they do hope of course that you will contribute.

I have done it a few times and seeing things in a game that I have suggested or fixes I reported can still make me proud sometimes.
 
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Lol a lot of players demanding PDX to have open beta for their patch then the moment PDX decided to do just that another person came out of the woodwork to declare PDX evil, exploiting for doing what fan base demanded.

It's damned if you do and damned if you don't scenario I guess.
 
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Good idea! Should be a good way to solicit player feedback and to help catch bugs before release.
 
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I have OCD so I repeate things a lot plus I have a biochemistry background so I"m very used to taking, even when I don't like the outcome. LIke most on hear I"m an absolute history fan so I can generally spot kit if small mistakes.
I have a 9590X with an RTX 3080, so I"ll be able push the game.
 
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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