Forum: empire-en
Board: [818] General Discussion
Topic: [287676] Tests
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Phoenix Fire (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 16, 2015, 11:55 p.m.
Dear Players of GoodGame Empire
Recently I have found out that GGE has been making what they say is "tests" on certain players, I am one of them... from what I have found out (which admittedly isn't much) that GGE picks random players to test some of those tests are that the certain player doesn't get any daily log in bonus's and the player does not have a mercenary post (among other so called tests). I believe that these tests should stop or else be put on everyone so that the game is more fair... isn't it enough that some people have major advantages over others because they buy rubies (Not meaning to offend anyone here just making a point) If you believe that these tests should stop or be put on everyone to make the game more fair please change you flag red and tell everyone you know... Im not very creative so I dont know whether to stop doing something for the sake of this... but please show your support.
Recently I have found out that GGE has been making what they say is "tests" on certain players, I am one of them... from what I have found out (which admittedly isn't much) that GGE picks random players to test some of those tests are that the certain player doesn't get any daily log in bonus's and the player does not have a mercenary post (among other so called tests). I believe that these tests should stop or else be put on everyone so that the game is more fair... isn't it enough that some people have major advantages over others because they buy rubies (Not meaning to offend anyone here just making a point) If you believe that these tests should stop or be put on everyone to make the game more fair please change you flag red and tell everyone you know... Im not very creative so I dont know whether to stop doing something for the sake of this... but please show your support.
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Snake Plissken (US1) [US1]
:: Oct. 16, 2015, 11:58 p.m.
You have no mercenary tent or a login bonus, correct?
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Phoenix Fire (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 12:03 a.m.
I dont have the merc tent others dont have the login bonus
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Snake Plissken (US1) [US1]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 12:27 a.m.
Which login bonus do you have? Does it look like this http://prnt.sc/8s59hn
I also know they are running different daily tasks which give you rewards once you get a certain amount of points completed. Which daily tasks do you have? Mine looks like this http://prnt.sc/8s59m7
I also know they are running different daily tasks which give you rewards once you get a certain amount of points completed. Which daily tasks do you have? Mine looks like this http://prnt.sc/8s59m7
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Phoenix Fire (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 12:34 a.m.
My challage looks like that my login bonus doesnt look like that but it wont upload to lightshot
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Petyr Baelish (IN1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 3:16 a.m.
My login bonus doesnt look like that either.
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kennith (US1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 3:21 a.m.
I have both...
I've been playing since 2012 though...wonder if thats it.
I've been playing since 2012 though...wonder if thats it.
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Snake Plissken (US1) [US1]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 3:45 a.m.
Basically, from what I can tell... there are tests being run on the login, mercenary and the daily tasks. There could be others but those are the ones that I am aware of that can randomly affect players. I've seen from other players where the other daily tasks and login bonuses are much better than the one's I have for myself (shown above). If that's the case, I don't really see anything wrong with them testing these options. You may not have the mercenary tent but you may have a better login bonus or daily tasks than I do, so it seems like a bit more give and take. If this isn't the case, I would like to see where players are getting tested and having a worse option than others. I am not siding with GGE or even the players here, but rather trying to put a bit of rationality on the subject. Another thing to consider is that these weren't even options on the game when I started and many others, so we've been playing for years without any of these bonuses.
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Rob from Nova 9 (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 12:47 p.m.
These tests are not options Snake, these 'tests' are a denial of basic game play. If you go back and read some of the Technical Assistance posts they GGE (via CM Arcanine aka Steve) have admitted to a whole lot of secret tests. tests of denial of basic game play for new players (no login,no dailies, no M-Post etc), some alliance tests where some players who drop out of an alliance can't be invited back in or you could not send support because you could not click on their info and more.
And if you read the response from Steve its "Apologies for the inconvenience" inconvenience that we are all just Guinea Pigs or Lab Rats
The questions I have are;
What is the point of these tests?
How long have they been going on?
and Lastly and most importantly for those affected,
When will they stop?
And if you read the response from Steve its "Apologies for the inconvenience" inconvenience that we are all just Guinea Pigs or Lab Rats
The questions I have are;
What is the point of these tests?
How long have they been going on?
and Lastly and most importantly for those affected,
When will they stop?
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Rob from Nova 9 (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 12:52 p.m.
Maybe we should run a test of our own. How about a no Ruby buying day or better a Ruby Free Week
See how long their tests would last if a player protest hit their back pockets.
I support No More Secret Testing
Raise the Red Flag of protest.
See how long their tests would last if a player protest hit their back pockets.
I support No More Secret Testing
Raise the Red Flag of protest.
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JJJJJJSK (AU1) [None]
:: Oct. 17, 2015, 1:13 p.m.
*raises flag*
I support testing to an extent but not in the way it has been happening where it has effected game play how it has and in secret.
Also the different rewards or log in bonus system to me is just plain silly. If its going to change its going to change, if you want feedback ask the community and we will give it freely. Dont give it to some and not others, if you really must test it in ONE WHOLE SERVER and keep it to that and cmparethe data from on server to the next to see the change in habits or patterns. That way it is fair for all the players in that server and doesnt effect balance player to player.
Getting data to support changes that enhance gameplay is something, however getting data from these tests to enhance what is my question, it wasnt good gameplay when I sat out the nigh as people couldnt invite me back as they coudnt click on my name. It was frustrating for everyone and detracted from the gameplay.
I support testing, just not how it has been done. Be up front and honest about it.
JJJJJJSK.
I support testing to an extent but not in the way it has been happening where it has effected game play how it has and in secret.
Also the different rewards or log in bonus system to me is just plain silly. If its going to change its going to change, if you want feedback ask the community and we will give it freely. Dont give it to some and not others, if you really must test it in ONE WHOLE SERVER and keep it to that and cmparethe data from on server to the next to see the change in habits or patterns. That way it is fair for all the players in that server and doesnt effect balance player to player.
Getting data to support changes that enhance gameplay is something, however getting data from these tests to enhance what is my question, it wasnt good gameplay when I sat out the nigh as people couldnt invite me back as they coudnt click on my name. It was frustrating for everyone and detracted from the gameplay.
I support testing, just not how it has been done. Be up front and honest about it.
JJJJJJSK.