Modder/Asset creator BETA application

[TotalyMoo]

Greetings dearest Chirpies!

We've been hinting for some time that we're looking for ways to let a certain group of modders get earlier access to upcoming content. Why? To ensure that the most common mods are compatible with the game when we launch big updates.

The goal is to try this out with After Dark in the form of a closed beta starting ~1 week prior to release for a small amount of our core modders.

What will be expected from you.

• You will sign an NDA with Paradox, as you're accessing non-released content.
• You will not update your mod/asset prior to the public release of this new content. (This is to avoid early updates breaking mods/games)
• Your most subscribed mod/asset will be updated within a day of releasing the new content.

Who can apply?

• Modders with at least one workshop entry with 25,000+ subscribers
• Asset creators with at least one workshop entry with 15,000+ subscribers
• Users that have a really, really, good case and believe they can convince us they are too valuable to not invite (please no joke applications)

How does one apply?

Send an email to john.rickne@paradoxplaza.com containing...

• Full name
• Nickname (forum, steam, reddit, whatever)
• Age
• Most popular asset/mod + link
• Reason why you should be picked as a beta
• Confirm that you are able to print & scan a document (NDA) and may legally sign it
• Confirm your availability between September 17-24

If you're not picked - don't worry! This is a test and we aim to expand the amount of betas in the future once we're sure this is the way to go.

Also, please note the following: being a beta tester does not mean you're at a privileged position in the community or entitled to a "heavier" opinion/voice. If one is found to abuse this position/trust it will lead to immediate exclusion from the program.

Cheers,
John

 

[Zed68]

Signing up at once.

Edit : mail sent.

 

[Mr Maison]

Signing up at once.

Edit : mail sent.

+1

I must have telekinetic powers. I was just thinking last night about asking if some of us builders can do a beta a week before launch....I kid you not. Thanks for the opportunity CO

 

[co_martsu]

+1

I must have telekinetic powers. I was just thinking last night about asking if some of us builders can do a beta a week before launch....I kid you not. Thanks for the opportunity CO

Oh don't thank us, this was TotalyMoo's idea

 

[Drosovila]

Awesome!

Email sent

 

[Xannepan]

Great initiative. Although I would love to sign up I am affraid I cannot be of much value because of very busy times at work
But I am confident it will be great!

 

[BadPeanut]

Dang I'd love to submit but i doubt I'd be able to commit to the time frame! But a lovely idea guys! Will it be possible to join betas in the future for future updates?

 

[templeofdoom]

Who can apply?

• Asset creators with at least one workshop entry with 15,000+ subscribers

Darn. Weeded out. Great idea to do this CO/Paradox - I think this is going to pay off dividends in streamlining issues for users when new updates hit across the board. I hope people who sign up & are selected take it seriously and provide great feedback and testing!

 

[Feindbold]

Wow, this is an awesome Idea! That way, we content creator are able to "deliver" on first day!

Email sent

 

[armarayo]

Darn. Weeded out. Great idea to do this CO/Paradox - I think this is going to pay off dividends in streamlining issues for users when new updates hit across the board. I hope people who sign up & are selected take it seriously and provide great feedback and testing!

Agree, I hope most mods will be compatible from day 1 or day 2.

Some mods will drop out as evolutionary process, people don't update them anymore.

But as we've sen the best mods with open source always have found a person to continue the mod and/or make new version/fork of it.

Like Traffic Manager + Improved AI - that's the hottest hot and future of traffic mods.

 

[Mr Maison]

Oh don't thank us, this was TotalyMoo's idea

Thanks Totally Moo

 

[HMV]

I totally misread the title of this, as an application to assist in making mods that Paradox was releasing in its beta state. Maybe something they cooked up in-house to make all of their assets.

 

[KnightHawkTFC]

Very good idea to let at least a couple dozen to start getting things in line prior to the actual release date, should make for less chaos on release day.

 

[FourWinds]

A great idea. I have actually started a new city with no non-vanilla assets at all, as I expected a delay as the modders tried to catch up; I didn't want any odd black gaps you see.

If, TotalyMoo, you were to compile a little list of assets that have been worked on by folks that have had a beta copy... If you had the time to throw onto the internets such a list on the day the expansion is released. That would be cool, as we could all rush to Steam and get them.

P.S. Christmas is coming, and so I think you should hold a Christmas tree making competition for the modders this year.

 

[TotalyMoo]

A great idea. I have actually started a new city with no non-vanilla assets at all, as I expected a delay as the modders tried to catch up; I didn't want any odd black gaps you see.

If, TotalyMoo, you were to compile a little list of assets that have been worked on by folks that have had a beta copy... If you had the time to throw onto the internets such a list on the day the expansion is released. That would be cool, as we could all rush to Steam and get them.

P.S. Christmas is coming, and so I think you should hold a Christmas tree making competition for the modders this year.

1. I've been talking with a guy about doing both a list and some kind of video-thingo on this.

2. Actually a great idea.

A really great idea.

I'm going to steal that.

 

[mntoes]

^^^^^

The competition must surely include Christmas lights to tie-in with the "After Dark" theme.

 

[justifications]

Email sent

 

[Zed68]

Guys, no news about the beta ???????