Obviously beta testers will be chosen by a contest of who can recite the most and longest Monthy Python sketches in a row. And since there's no real way to make sure no one cheats, everyone loses by default.
Oh yeah, I have only 5 posts with 2 likes! That's 40% Wait, now it's only 33%... Nooooooo! Quick, someone like my post! And yes, I tend to be introverted and not post much; I've been following this game since August last year, and yet this is now only my 6th post .
You know, I thought this thread would quiet down once the "you can sign up for beta!" thread got going. I was wrong.
Well we still don't really know how they will be selected. Jon could write all the names on slips of paper then toss them like confetti around his office and the ones that land on his desk get into beta. Or something less ridiculous could happen.
Oh, I know--it just seemed like such a good idea then that I felt it should be given more consideration. I mean... why complicate things when we can just go ABC? I don't know what this silly, sneaky, sour S business is all about, though. Best to stick with the basics!
Speaking of letters . . . I just saw that one of my posts on that linked page was "liked" by "xkcd." I find that improbable for a number of reasons. But I'm amused. But I digress.
The best way to do beta invites is probably random with a small percentage saved for those that have been around for a while and are still active. The reason this is usually what happens is because you get a wide range of computer specs as well as type of player. The old followers are the type likely not to flake as soon as they see problems. They have an interest in the game, and will probably continue playing for a long time. This can make their input more valuable so long as you do not cater to them purely for this reason.
You know they could also just say, "keg4 you get in the beta testing first because you are cool." "hint hint" then randomly select other people.
Theirs still less than a thousand people registered on the forum, pretty small group, so hopefully everyone will get in real quick.
Bacon mini keg full of beer. I could wait a few minutes in one of those until I got hungry. Now, how to shrink myself.
These are all fantastic ideas! However, I still believe that a contest involving barrels is at hand. MORE BARRELS. EDIT: I will settle for Alphabetical ABC if need be, though. No need to get fancy.
