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Looking For Alpha Testers + Merch Update
🕑 Added 2024-03-27 17:43:41 +0000 UTCHello again folks! I need to bother you with a rare Wednesday Update because it's time for me to lay out my needs/wants for Alpha Testers and I have a merch update for yall!
I'll start with the merch update since I think a higher percentage of people will be concerned about that:
I checked my tracking number this morning and was shocked to see that the shipment is apparently coming tomorrow!?
So, I'll need a day to go through the boxes, organize everything, take product photos of the new daki, and make new listings. Since that would be Friday, I think the best course of action would be for me to actually drop the restock + new dakis on Monday [ this way instead of losing my weekend and being tired, I can pack/ship things while my new alpha testers are playing the rough copy of the game and finding bugs for me ]
SO! Until further notice, the restock will happen on April Fool's Day [ April 1st ]. I promise you there is no fuckery, that's just how things are shaking out 😂
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And now for the part about looking for Alpha Testers!
If you are interested in becoming an Alpha Tester, please read through the following carefully.
What I absolutely need from an Alpha Tester:
has time to play the game thoroughly multiple times in different ways over the course of the next 1 or 2 months
has a discord account and is willing to join a small temporary testing server
is willing to show me a photo of ID through email [ I must ensure Alpha Testers are over 18, and I need to know a legal name for a Non Disclosure Agreement. ] ID and legal name will remain strictly between us privately and will not be shared in any form with other testers or any other party.
is willing to sign aforementioned NDA [ Non Disclosure Agreement ]: you will not be allowed to discuss the game with ANYONE. Not friends, not family, not a private discord. Please, this is incredibly important at this early stage of the process. [ Beta Testers will not have to worry about this, this is just for Alpha Testing ]
is willing to view all content in the game. If you have serious triggers that could affect your ability to see all of the game content, then please do not apply for alpha testing- my list of warnings is very rough and new, and part of alpha testing will be to help me flesh out the warnings list so that future players can be more sure and safe in their gameplay.
is willing to download copies of the game repeatedly [ we will go through several versions together as I fix bugs ]
About the Discord:
this will be a very small server exclusively for Alpha Testing. It will be deleted after 1 month [ or 2 months if we need that long ]
there will be no moderation, only me and the 5-10 Alpha Testers. Because of this, I expect everyone to keep conversations generally about alpha testing and to be able to behave respectfully and in a businesslike manner. If someone is unable to get along with other testers, they will be removed from testing [ please don't make me do this ]
this is a more personal request but I ask that all Alpha Testers not discuss social media in the server. I don't want to know what's happening on social media, I just want to be able to get my work done.
What I am looking for in an Alpha Tester [ not all required but things I am looking for ]
previous game testing/QA experience
game development or renpy experience
editing/writing experience
ability to get along with others and work on a team
willingness to make suggestions and critique [ don't be terrified of hurting my feelings! ]
willing to give up a lot of the surprise and joy of playing the final copy of the game. I'm serious about this one, Alpha Testing is the least fun testing and you really should only apply if you're very interested in being involved in improving the game and willing to make that sacrifice.
How to Apply
If you have read the above and are still interested in Alpha Testing, please send me a DM here on Patreon with a list of your experience and any other factors that you think will make you a good candidate for Alpha Testing.
I will only need 5-10 people- if a lot of people apply, I may not have time to reply to everyone except for the people I choose for testing. Please don't be angry with me if you're not chosen 🙏😭
Thank you very much for your time. I hope I can find enough testers and I hope it all goes well! I'll let all of you know on Saturday if I have found my testers by then.
Comments
Gatobob
I'm afraid Alpha testing is already going on and the window is closed, but thank you for your interest! Also, you can DM me by going to the message icon and clicking the area to start a new message
Grace Elizabeth
I'd be interested in being an alpha tester but I'm not seeing an option to DM? Is that only available at specific support tiers?
lawrence
im so estatic for this restock on April 1st!! im so looking forward to it!!💓💓
Rosettaawa
🥺🥺🥺The best news I've heard this week!! I am really looking forward to the new restock……This will be the best April ❤️
Gatobob
I'm afraid it isn't possible for me to send stuff to Romania since Etsy wont let me purchase a label, I'm sorry 😩
ocs
Commenting regarding the merch drop~ I've been browsing the etsy store for a while now and I noticed they don't allow the option to ship to Romania. I think it has something to do with our outdated postal system, but I've been wanting to ask- Would it be possible to ship to Romania? I'm very excited for the new merch, so I'm hoping it can be done somehow :( On another note, good luck on finding alpha testers!! Hope everything goes smoothly!
nurnur
I’d like to apply, but my Renpy code experience isn’t strong, and I wanna be surprised… but also I am craving a new gatobob game!!! ahhh. well, I guess I’ll wait.
Catro1000
Man I'm TORN!!!! I wanna apply so badly!!! But on the other hand I want to be surprised X(!!!! Being a long time fan is tough fr...
Leotes
I lack the relevant game dev. and specific Renpy coding experience that would make me more useful as an alpha tester, alas. 🥲 That said, your post was well-written in laying out professional expectations. I'm wishing you and the rest of Alpha Squad all the best when it comes to QA testing! May you squash all the major 'bugs'~! 😁
birb
wooo!! I don't have any game/dev experience so I'll sit out the alpha testing and let the professionals handle it lol good luck to everyone applying!! but YAY FOX DAKI FOX DAKI ive been writing a fanfic and when I lose motivation I just stare at the art to recharge. very silly. soon i get to see it in person!! 💙
Zero
Applied! Looking forward to the merch drop <3
Taheca
Oh man, I'd love to offer my services for alpha testing, but even if I could work myself past the game no longer being fun, I know that NDA would torture me (and not in the fun way like Strade's going to!). I hope things go well for you and your testers!
pk
Ohhh im so excited for the merch drop ahhh!!! ^_^ *gripping my wallet* I hope the alpha testing stuff goes well!
Phoenix Astra
Was debating messaging you about alpha testing but I have game dev experience not in renpy, it might be better to have someone will full renpy experience!! I hope the alpha testing goes fantastic and it's been such a blast seeing you make this game! Thank you so much for these wonderful updates x) <3
Clyde
Ahhhh, thank you for the updates!! I'm excitedly looking forward to the merch drop and more updates about your game in the future :DDD
Neodorothy
Thank youuu !!
Charunia ❤️🔥🔨
Gato, I have problems with DM in the Patreon app and can't do it in da Chrome, but I HIGHLY INTERESTED TO BE YOUR ALPHA TESTER ✨✨✨ so please DM me if you don't mind 🙏🌟💕💕💕💕💕💕
Gatobob
It will probably happen sometime in the morning but please don't worry about missing it ^^; I've purchased a LOT of stock and it will not run out that quickly. In fact, it helps me a lot if people try and space out their orders over a couple days so I don't have to do 30 hours of packing immediately
LYNX
i left a comment telling people how to ^w^
LYNX
for anyone who is having a hard time with sending messages. go to the message icon and click the area to start a new message, you’ll be able to message her there 🩷
Neodorothy
THE WAY I SCREAMED GATO U ARE SO AMAZING AAAAA DO U HAVE AN EXACT HOUR U WILL PUT UP THE MERCH CAUZE I DON'T WANNA MISS IT ??
LYNX
dm sent! 🫶
Bunnie
Ohhhh I wish I could but my computer is BUSTED. Good luck, applicants!!
Adriana (Ren) K
I am not able to DM you!
Cadaverdog
Excited for the restock! I'm gonna have to snag some stuff :)
Rens horn dog
Swaws
