this mod is in beta...

[Lowbei 33]

i dont know by what logic rocket stated that this mod was in alpha... but newsflash...

an alpha test is : (ill give two definitions from different dictionaries, you are welcome)

a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer.

or

an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.

getting so tired of people responding to threads with valid complaints about massive issues like hacking, with "its alpha"

hacking isnt going anywhere, battleye is failing hardcore, as it has been for months, and until the game reaches standalone, we will continue to see them. so when exactly is the beta test again?

oh right, we have been beta testing this game for months

not complaining :) just tired of hearing idiots respond to valid points with "its alpha"

[tsandrey 379]

Battleye is not failling, it's working very good. The problem is that Arma allows scripts, which Rocket can disable in standalone

[Daffy Duck 15]

Features are still being added to the game, therefore it is still in alpha. Beta will come when the features stop coming and the current ones receive all the necessary touch-ups.

[SadPanda (DayZ) 181]

It IS alpha.

[Lowbei 33]

im sorry that you idiots dont like the dictionary definitions of the term "alpha test"

keep raging tho :)

[BigFatJohnSon 16]

[CookieJar 19]

And DayZ hasn't got all it's features implemented yet, nor is everything definite for what's already ingame. Which should be the case for a beta... Kinda ignorant to think you're so much cleverer than the developer.

Anyway, it's just a name for it being in testing phase, so be happy about you noticing it is a beta, now you can pwn everything. Congrats.

[Copgun 2]

Hahah, you sir have my beans.

[Zymi 64]

Rocket stated somewhere DayZ would move to beta once he stopped adding features.

He's still adding features. So it's alpha.

Maybe you should read the definition of beta testing. This mod is clearly not in the final stages of its development.

[sudZ! 115]

"Alpha" for a standalone carries more narrow connotations than that of an "alpha" for a mod. By your logic, the handful of guys who created dayZ should have alpha tested the game by themselves, figured out the balancing issues and made 90% of the content decisions before opening it up the the public for a beta to fix minor bugs.

They haven't even decided if they want humanity to be influential to gameplay, how can the be in the bug fixing beta stage?

As for time. The game has been out for 4 months. A lot of Alphas for mods last 6 months to a year.

[Seiseki 16]

a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer.

or

an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.

I don't see how both can't be true?

The whole mod is very experimental, and this is the first test, it's also an early and new software.

A dictionary can't define how long the test lasts, the definition of "early" or when it enters the beta phase.

not complaining :) just tired of hearing idiots respond to valid points with "its alpha"

Perhaps you should look up complaint in the dictionary instead..

[Nergalwaja 20]

im sorry that you idiots dont like the dictionary definitions of the term "alpha test"

keep raging tho :)

You sir, are a fucking idiot. Keep on thinking you're right though :)

[Bludy 324]

with the objectives that devs have, i think this isn't even an alpha...from a mod for a 2010 game to standalone in 2013 in the middle there are so many things

[SadPanda (DayZ) 181]

keep raging tho :)

I'm not the one making threads just to bitch :rolleyes:

[Lowbei 33]

lol, again, ill state this as clearly as i can for you morons

an alpha test, is when the developers (BIS) in house test something, before releasing it to the public (you) for further testing. features usually continue to be added and tweaked in betas

gg, thanks for playing, but you lose :D

[Seiseki 16]

There is nothing that states an alpha cannot be public.

Even if it was labeled as a beta, nothing would actually change.

The alpha means the game is in an early or incomplete state, saying it is a beta will not change that.

[CLewis 31]

From wiki:

Alpha software can be unstable and could cause crashes or data loss. The exception to this is when the alpha is available publicly (such as a pre-order bonus), in which developers normally push for stability so that their testers can test properly. External availability of alpha software is uncommon in proprietary software. However, open source software, in particular, often have publicly available alpha versions, often distributed as the raw source code of the software. The alpha phase usually ends with a feature freeze, indicating that no more features will be added to the software. At this time, the software is said to be feature complete

You're welcome smartypants...

[Seiseki 16]

Seems like someone just lost in their own thread..

[yorkie065 78]

lol, again, ill state this as clearly as i can for you morons

an alpha test, is when the developers (BIS) in house test something, before releasing it to the public (you) for further testing. features usually continue to be added and tweaked in betas

gg, thanks for playing, but you lose :D

Dear OP

Let me state this for you, you moron:

Beta

Beta is feature and asset complete version of the game, when only bugs are being fixed. This version contains no bugs that prevent the game from being shippable. No changes are made to the game features, assets, or code. Beta occurs two to three months before code release.

That quote is taken directly from wiki page for video game development: http://en.wikipedia....ame_development

DayZ is quite away off Beta at the moment. Rocket has a lot up his sleeve that he wants to implement into DayZ.

Much Love

A Level Designer working in the games industry.

Edited August 7, 2012 by Yorkie065

[SadPanda (DayZ) 181]

lol, again, ill state this as clearly as i can for you morons

an alpha test, is when the developers (BIS) in house test something, before releasing it to the public (you) for further testing. features usually continue to be added and tweaked in betas

gg, thanks for playing, but you lose :D

God damn, you're retarded.

[Lowbei 33]

alpha test :

"an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users."

now, i have no doubts that you can attempt to redefine words for your own benefit, or state that "usually" i would be right, but in this case "its different cuz this is a mod"

doesnt change the fact that this game is in beta

and i do enjoy playing this dayz beta, my crew is enjoying playing on a private hive, easier to keep our helis and jeeps away from hackers :D

[Glyphyyy (DayZ) 16]

Alpha = Beginning the first phase of testing software. Essentially we are testing this mod and helping improve it by giving feedback.

Beta = Feature complete build of the software. Pretty much the final phase of testing.

Source: Im a QA Technician for a large software developer.

[yorkie065 78]

alpha test :

"an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users."

You not realise that what you've just quoted here is exactly what DayZ is!?!?

and i do enjoy playing this dayz beta, my crew is enjoying playing on a private hive, easier to keep our helis and jeeps away from hackers :D

Good for you! I just hope that when you do decide to join the rest of us rather than hiding away under your bed sheets, that you get dicked on left right and centre with lack of experience in coming across other players. And when that happens, don't come crying to the forums.

[Glyphyyy (DayZ) 16]

alpha test :

"an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users."

now, i have no doubts that you can attempt to redefine words for your own benefit, or state that "usually" i would be right, but in this case "its different cuz this is a mod"

doesnt change the fact that this game is in beta

and i do enjoy playing this dayz beta, my crew is enjoying playing on a private hive, easier to keep our helis and jeeps away from hackers :D

[HeHeHe 38]

im sorry that you idiots dont like the dictionary definitions of the term "alpha test"

keep raging tho :)

Dicitonary definitions aren't always to be used.

Continue acting superior i suppose...