I'm also pretty sure that they aren't on NDA for longer and can't ever reveal themselves. Hell, MadDjinn never said himself (did he?) that he's a frankie
I'm also pretty sure that they aren't on NDA for longer and can't ever reveal themselves. Hell, MadDjinn never said himself (did he?) that he's a frankie, and as far as I know the devs actually gave him the permission to do the live streams themselves.
I agree, totally do that devs, i"m on Warlord just saying,
You want more gameplay? As much as I'm looking forward to BNW, I had to stop MadDjinn's video after about half an hour because I thought "This is ridiculous, I'll be playing this in a week."
Regarding beta-tester qualifications: I would think that they would prefer "expert" players, if for no other reason that these people have clearly demonstrated that they have the time and inclination to obsess day and night about Civ V...after all, that is how the probably got to be "experts." If you are going to risk your corporate secrets (for that is what they are in the end) you want people who are inclined to do your bidding, yet who have credentials and experience enough to tell you if you are going down the wrong path.
From what miniscule experience I have, I can tell you that beta-testing a product that is "not ready for prime time" or "not your cup of tea" is a real drag and takes a lot of willpower, resolve and loyalty to the people who entrusted you with the job. I'm convinced that not just anybody can be a beta tester.
I've obsessed day and night over Civ for 20 years, playing little else, modding the games - but I still represent the average player. Also, especially with my modding experience, I have plenty of solid ideas for them...
Just check the G&K manual .
I'd love to be on that group. They are all expert players as far as I can tell. How about including some of us who aren't that great at the game (i.e. Warlord/Prince level) so that they get a balanced viewpoint of how it plays? At least I could see what I could do for a modding standpoint for them .
They arent looking for Immortal level players, so I'm afraid it will be some time before they look for Warlord level players.