I just released the 6th version of the beta last night. So far only minor error reports so things look hopeful for a release in the near future.
Basically it depends on feedback from the testers.
Also the SDK has been updated for fixes and additional documentation
Ooooh, nearly there. Good luck on the last bugs... smash them to pieces!
ReplyDeleteGo, testers, go! Don't let us down.
ReplyDeleteDuuuude I am sooo anticipating this version! Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteLong time no post.. Mostly because the blog is starting to feel overcrowded.
ReplyDeleteMore questions: The SDK isn't for the new version, so... why update it?
Also, for the next Slave Maker, especially if it goes through massive changes again, maybe increase the amount of Testers by a small margin? It might help get rid of the bugs faster.
Slith
ReplyDeleteThe SDK is for the new version, thus the filename
SDK-3.0v3
ie SDK for Slave Maker 3, version 3
It documents the changes and provides examples for the revised function, and especially shows how to use FlashDevelop to develop Assistants and Slave Girls
This is only supported in Slave Maker 3
For testers I have over 10 beta testers I think probably enough, anymore is a pain to send the releases.
i think that what slith was meaning with "increse the amount if testers by a small margin" was somthing more like:
ReplyDelete"please, open beta.. please"
true that on an open beta, you don't have to send the files yourself, but them online once and let it go and you can bet that a bug won't get past hundreds of people.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, it's your game and we're not paying for it so none of us are in any way in position to complain about your methods.
Honestly, an open beta is usually more trouble than it is worth. Sure, you might find bugs faster with a higher tester base to draw from, but you are more likely to miss fixes because you're being swamped with hundreds or thousands of responses about the SAME bugs.
ReplyDeleteIt's really better to have a tester base that's both tech savvy (and somewhat familiar with the medium that the project is being produced on). Especially ones with who have a certain degree of familiarity with how YOU work.
Actually, what I was saying was... 5 more testers might have been able to squash bugs sooner?
ReplyDeleteOpen Betas aren't worth it for single player games. There's no reason to open it up to floods of people, since there's no 'server stability' or stuff like that to test.
foo, ten sounds like a good number, geuss ill go back and mess with the sdk XP
ReplyDelete*gives cmac a cookie* :3
ReplyDeletewe <3 cmac lol just finish it as fast as u can so god speed bug testers and cmac lol cant wait!
ReplyDeletegah, please hurry testers and bring it out quick like.
ReplyDeleteNote Small bugs remain, so a 7th iteration will happen. Release early next week, monday, tuesday most likely
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job cmac! Keep up the amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait! Seriously Cmac, you are awesome to be doing this! I can't wait to get my hands on all those wonderful new features.... and the girls of course.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to be able to talk about this on a forum thread. Cmac are you going to start a Slavemaker vs. 3 thread on Futanari?
ReplyDeleteJust go to the official forum, well, as official as it gets, it's the place where cmac is posting links and etc.
ReplyDeletehttp://masterbloodfer.creatuforo.com/viewforum.php?f=62
Hey i was just wondering if i could make a request from the the developers to add Boa Hancock in the next rlease cause im a big fan of hers and i think other people are too....if tht could happen tht would be great!! BTW I CAN"T WAIT FOR THIS RELEASE!!! THX TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS AND CMAC!!!
ReplyDelete@cmac: When you say release, do you mean the full game release or the 7th beta iteration release? Just wondering whether I should be looking forward to a slightly later full release or a next weekend release. :/
ReplyDeleteWhat the heck? Am I dreaming or something? A game's dealine has been pushed back and the comment are not filled with people flipping out about of it? I have no idea what you give to your fan to make them behave cmac, but you have to tell me where I can get some!
ReplyDeletecause we are awesome xD
ReplyDeleteIt's just a couple of days, not a big deal really.
ReplyDeleteyea a week is ok ;D cant wait!
ReplyDeleteWarrior536
ReplyDeleteIt's because he's going to give us something awesome for free =P And because it's going to be awesome that we are being awesomely nice about the wait!
We should all thank the Beta Testers as well though. It's also due to their tireless efforts to break the game that will help it be as good as it's going to be! You rock!
But Cmac rocks even more as he's doing the bulk of the work by himself! ^^v
Beta Iteration 7 is out and we're now being asked to opine whether or not it's ready for release. I don't know the answer to that question because I can't play it at the moment, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
ReplyDeletei hope that the betatesters will say "yes", or something bad could happen to them..
ReplyDeletedon't worry just kidding^^ (or maybe not... ).
Anyway, if it will not be released tomorrow.. can you (cmacleod) give us some teaser? like one screenshot of one of the new features of the game?
Yeah screenshots would be nice =P
ReplyDeleteBut then again, its all up to cmac because the time he takes to take the screenshots and post them here could be use to kill some pesky bugs.
We're like 1-4 days away from release, I think we can wait those few days to see the new features in their full working order. A teaser this late into the game really isn't necessary nor does it really serve any purpose. :/
ReplyDeleteI don't mind If Cmac wants to spend some extra time polishing it up for us that's perfectly fine with me. After all we have waited this long so I think we can wait a little longer for the release. I know it will be well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteThe Windsong Bard
Teaser screencaps can be found here -> http://masterbloodfer.creatuforo.com/16-tema10617.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=180
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