PATCH 0.9.0 • BETA TEST

[attr="class","link-text2"]Welcome to Link Start's beta test! You have been hand-selected for testing the system of Sword Art Online due to your separate capabilities. Some of you are experienced with system design. Some of you have an innate knowledge of Sword Art Online's mechanics. Some of you have a talent for breaking whatever system you touch. Whatever the reason, the staff probably has the same trait you do, so they'll be participating in the beta test with you. So, to prepare us for the full launch of the website on NOVEMBER 6, 2016, we've asked you to come help us with testing the SAO system!

[attr="class","link-text2"]We have a few rules for those who will be beta testing with us. Don't worry, we have perks as well, those are coming up.

• Beta testers will be expected to tell the moderators about bugs or problems that they spot with either the system, the skin or other aspects of the board in the SUPPORT TICKETS board as a thread. We recognize and understand that you have most of the moderators on your Skypes, but we need a record of the changes for the next patch notes.
• Beta testers are asked not to share the site's link with anyone beyond those who are participating in the beta test. We want the full launch of the site to be on November 6th due to some conflicting schedules in October, and sharing the link will make some of the surprise fade.
• Beta testers are allowed to invite two (2) other people to beta with. However, you are asked to list who you invite for recordkeeping purposes and so the staff can give out rewards. Please consider beta testers that you'll not only have a fun time playing with, but you know will help work out bugs. Furthermore, only beta testers invited directly by staff will get the 2 invitations.
• Beta testers at this time are only permitted one character each. That character will be the only character given the title of «BETA TESTER». This limitation will be taken out on the day of launch.
• Beta testing will be done in-character, as if the roleplay site has actually begun. Anything that your character has done in the beta test will carry over as history for your character in the website launch.
• The beta testing period is not a death game. Your characters still believe this is just a game. This is, in fact, the beta testing period for SAO. Beta testers were selected randomly through email. If your character dies in game, they simply revive at the closest town.
• Please be discreet in regards to posting on resource sites in giving credit to posting template creators. We would prefer that you directly PM the template creators rather than post in their threads with the link to where you are using the template.
  

[attr="class","link-text2"]«BETA TESTER» characters upon launch will be given the following benefits:

• +2 Stat Points to allocate as they see fit.
• +1 bonus Skill Slot.
• +50 COL to spend as they see fit.
• The one-time title of «BETA TESTER».