Think you've got the right stuff to be a World of Warplanes alpha tester? Well, you may have it, but you'll also need to have a strong stomach when it comes to installing third-party apps on your computer.
Wargaming.net has thrown open the application process for its upcoming World War II aviation MMO, and would-be testers will need to install both Overwolf and Xfire on their gaming rigs. A news blurb on the official World of Tanks website spills the beans, and Wargaming.net says that the aim of the test is to "discover how functional and comfortable these programs are for you."
In addition to the alpha tester position, the devs are also dangling some sort of "special award" carrot. We're not sure whether it's an in-game title, ability, or other perk, but we do know that simply signing up doesn't guarantee you access to the testing phase. There's also a questionnaire that needs filling out, and "those of you who [...] provide [the] most detailed and descriptive answers will be awarded with the chance to become alpha testers [for] World of Warplanes!"
Reader Comments (7)
Posted: Sep 9th 2011 5:48PM Saker said
Waaaaay too much bs for a "chance" to alpha test? Best of luck those who want to jump through their hoops for a -possible- chance to test their game.
Posted: Sep 9th 2011 6:08PM FrostPaw said
I'll show my feelings on Xfire and Overwolf by not bothering to sign up. Question is....is that kind of feedback going to be recorded too?
Posted: Sep 9th 2011 6:53PM HereticalPenguin said
As much as I want to play World of Warplanes, I stopped using Xfire about 5 years ago and don't plan on using it again, sorry.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 12:25AM jdm12983 said
Yeah, too many hoops for a chance to be in the alpha.
I use Xfire and have no problem with it; but tried Overwolf and didn't really like it much.
I use Xfire and have no problem with it; but tried Overwolf and didn't really like it much.
Posted: Sep 11th 2011 11:08AM Trippin said
i just de-installed xfire, and what is Overwolf?
Dear Wargaming, stop being foolish by requiring bloatware and just use the game.
Yours truly, a World of Tanks fan
Dear Wargaming, stop being foolish by requiring bloatware and just use the game.
Yours truly, a World of Tanks fan
Posted: Sep 11th 2011 5:15PM wigburld said
World of Warplanes, built on BigWorld Technology
www.bigworldtech.com
www.bigworldtech.com
Posted: Oct 2nd 2011 8:52PM belgeode said
Hmmm... You know I was watching this one for a while now, since i am a HUGE aviation buff (I still fly Microsoft Flight Simulator X). I would love to get in on it, but yeah the real test is going to be how my computer (and I) react to downloading all the other palava that will come with it. I have not used xfire in ages btw... I am on raptr though. (Under this name)
I suppose I will sign up... though I thought I already did.
I suppose I will sign up... though I thought I already did.
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