Dionoid Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Hi, I'm looking for volunteers who would like to beta test a new Atari 2600 game which I'm working on. I cannot provide details about the game here, but it's an action-puzzle style game (think Boulder Dash, Lode Runner, Sokoban, Lemmings, etc.) The game engine itself is pretty stable, but most of the levels are untested. That's where you come in ? What you'll need: Some free time. Preferably a Harmony cart for testing on an actual Atari 2600 or Atari 7800. Being persistent in learning game rules and solving puzzles. What you'll get: Access to a private AtariAge club with early, pre-release ROMs of the game. The joy of participating on a really cool project. A chance to have your feedback actually influence the development of a game (to some extent!). And of course, my eternal gratitude ? If you are interested, just reply to this topic or send me a private message. I'd appreciate if only those seriously interested in actual testing request it. Cheers, Dion Edited December 8, 2020 by Dionoid 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I'm game for it, if you'd like me as a tester. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prizrak Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I'm interested as well sir, would be an honor. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotokeo2001 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I am always available to test new games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+splendidnut Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I'm interested. It would be a nice distraction from my current "developers-block". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ76 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Would love to be involved. Just repaired a 2600Jr, and have a light sixer to sort video on soon also. I have a Uno cart in post to me, so should be able to load roms from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain King Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I'd love to help. I have a harmony cart ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spspspsp Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Puzzle games are my favorite. I'd be happy to help out. I have a Harmony Encore and a PlusCart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Luis Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Estoy interesado en testear tu juego, tengo el Harmony cart y puedo probar en hardware real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novastar Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I'd be interested in joining the test. Sounds like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithbk Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) I'm willing to give it a go; I will probably do the rom on the Flashback portable, if that is acceptable. I can do a regular Atari as well (have a Harmony cart), but I would have more time at work with the portable. Edited December 9, 2020 by keithbk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 @sramirez2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mksmith Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I'd be happy to help @Dionoid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionoid Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Wow, I didn't expect this many volunteers! I think I've got enough beta testers for now ? Give me some time to process and respond to the applications (both here and in the PM box). Thanks!!!! Dion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhodgeshvs Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I would love to help, I have a couple of harmony carts and play on a 7800 console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) As a puzzler fan (and author of two - boulder dash (with Thomas) and Qb), I would be happy to give it a whiz. More particularly, I can test on a PlusCart on both NTSC and PAL consoles. Edit: and sokoboo!!! how could i forget. and chess, which is a puzzler sorta.... Edited December 9, 2020 by Andrew Davie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyFM Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I’ve got an Atari 7800 and provided it’s available for purchase I would totally buy that cartridge for the purposes of beta testing a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomberman94 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I own an Atari 2600 light sixer PAL version and a Harmony cartridge. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Dionoid said: Wow, I didn't expect this many volunteers! I think I've got enough beta testers for now ? Give me some time to process and respond to the applications (both here and in the PM box). Thanks!!!! Dion You can share your test ROMs with PlusCart users via the nextcloud sharing function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroeight Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 You can add me to the list if you need some more. Have harmony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionoid Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hi all, at the moment I've got over 20 beta testers (with a Harmony cartridge), which is the about the maximum number of testers I can manage, as I've got to check who is testing what level, look at their feedback, keep track of fixed bugs, etc. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help out (either in a reply to this topic or PM) and sorry in case I couldn't accept your offer. I really appreciate how this community is supporting homebrew game developers! Cheers, Dion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredtdk Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) From what you yourself described, I am waiting for a great game. Success.⭐ Edited December 10, 2020 by alfredtdk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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