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Mike Rogers
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Not much to say but its been a while since the last update, so just a quick one now before the next big projects...

Testing was completed on the new Default Zone Drop Downs, which Catch updated on in this forum : http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=4632293
As this was all pretty much established in the sim, the Testing was very quick and smooth, and the feature has now been active for some time on the live site.

This feature was something that was initiated through the GLB community asking for it, and feedback has been very positive so far.
No further Testing is planned for this feature, as it is now live it should be handled via Bugs Forum.

Other than that there has been a focus on nailing down some of the longer term Bug Issues, those which have been Filed for a while, but we still cannot precisely explain the real cause, due to them either being very complex, or rare and hard to replicate.

Most recently, I have been looking into the Field Goal Depth Chart Issue where TEs are being used instead of those listed under TE1 or TE2.
This Bug has been around for what seems like forever, and has been worked on in the background for a long time.

I went through literally hundreds of variables, trying to find the core issue, and have made a report to Catch with what I think might be the issue.
From here Catch and Bort will take all the data I have gathered, double check my conclusions and if its right they can get to work on fixing it.
If that happens the Fix will be Tested and then implemented, I'll update here, but it will probably hit the Changelog first.

I will also be looking through the entire Depth Chart, Custom Slots, Packages and Play specific positional options, Formation Over Rides etc, looking at any other issues or conflicts as these make up a large %age of recurring Bug Reports.

Any legitimate Bugs if there are any will be fixed, but where the issue is coming from one instruction over ruling another, we will be looking at the logic behind that decision, and at the very least creating a better FAQ or suggesting better on screen warnings/info to reduce the number of issues being reported.

Like I said just a quick update this time.
Edited by Mike Rogers on Jun 13, 2011 01:44:52
 
Mike Rogers
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Robbnva
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Clearly you need new testers.
 
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Originally posted by J_Beck
Clearly you need new testers.


Clearly you don't understand the process. Testers just CAN'T go test random things when they want to. There has to be a request from Bort or Catch to test either a issue or a "BUG".

There was a BUG - Field Goal Depth Chart Issue and Mike jumped in, started testing it and based on what he found he reported to Catch with what he thought might be the issue.


 
jamz
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Thanks Mike.
 
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Originally posted by ken-in-rockwall
Clearly you don't understand the process. Testers just CAN'T go test random things when they want to. There has to be a request from Bort or Catch to test either a issue or a "BUG".

There was a BUG - Field Goal Depth Chart Issue and Mike jumped in, started testing it and based on what he found he reported to Catch with what he thought might be the issue.




I was a tester for a few months and it is not as simple as test anything you would like too.

You have to ask to test, can only test the given condition laid out, and have other conditions and rules to follow.
 
rockitsauce
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And sometimes the test window is so short you aren't able to get involved. I really think the frowny face is uncalled for, Mike. An in season test scenario with a couple day window? Especially when it wasn't announced on the test server forum. But stir that pot so you can capture that glory.
 
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Originally posted by jamz
Thanks Mike.


 
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Originally posted by rockitsauce
And sometimes the test window is so short you aren't able to get involved. I really think the frowny face is uncalled for, Mike. An in season test scenario with a couple day window? Especially when it wasn't announced on the test server forum. But stir that pot so you can capture that glory.


This is true. In season tests are usually resolved quickly. That being said, however, if a tester sees a bug or issue that they would like to test out all they need to do is send me a pm and I'll be happy to discuss it with them. Does not mean I will approve the test but if there is a legitimate reason for it, it'll be strongly considered for approval.
 
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What off off season tests will be run?
 


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