Jeff
Lord
ConnectUO 2.0 Closed Beta Application
ConnectUO 2.0 is looking really nice. I've spent a lot of time fine tuning things on the server and on the client over the past week. Now that things are moving along at a better pace I want to start small with a closed beta. This beta will last approximately a week pending any major issues. I'm hoping to start it later this week, or early next. The entire RunUO team will be involved in testing, but on top up that I would like to choose a select few users, at random, to be involved in testing as well. In order to provide detailed information regarding the system you are using, I've would like everyone who applies to provide me with a DXDiag file for the following reasons:
If you have a major problem with uploading a dxdiag file. Feel free to PM me and I will include you in the list.
Here are instructions on how to create a DXDiag file from your machine:
If you are interested in applying for a beta testing position you can apply here: ConnectUO 2.0 Beta Application
If you do not get in, please be patient, I do not anticipate the beta to last more then a week, and the open beta of ConnectUO 2.0 should follow quickly.
Thanks,
-Jeff
ConnectUO 2.0 is looking really nice. I've spent a lot of time fine tuning things on the server and on the client over the past week. Now that things are moving along at a better pace I want to start small with a closed beta. This beta will last approximately a week pending any major issues. I'm hoping to start it later this week, or early next. The entire RunUO team will be involved in testing, but on top up that I would like to choose a select few users, at random, to be involved in testing as well. In order to provide detailed information regarding the system you are using, I've would like everyone who applies to provide me with a DXDiag file for the following reasons:
- Allows me to get the specs of your machine, without you needing to know
- Standard format for everyone to list specs.
If you have a major problem with uploading a dxdiag file. Feel free to PM me and I will include you in the list.
Here are instructions on how to create a DXDiag file from your machine:
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Instructions: First of all we will need your email, it should detect your email already based on your user for the forums, sure that you are using a valid email because we will contact you via email not by your forum user. The other thing we will need is for you to upload a DxDiag file. For those who do not know how to do this by getting this file, there will be instructions below. We will also need to know what UO Client Version you are using, as well if your using Razor or not.
To get your DxDiag, the following steps are to be done in the following order:
dxDiag (short for DirectX Diagnostic) is a commonly requested file when dealing with tech problems. It contains information about the hardware your computer has and all sorts of other helpful information. This file does not contain any sort of personal information other than your computers "name".
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How to obtain your DxDiag file (Windows XP or older):
1. From the desktop click: Start > Run (or windows key + r).
2. In the blank text field of the window that appears type “dxdiag” without the quotes. Press run or hit enter.
3. Another window should appear titled DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Near the bottom of the window click on “Save All Information...”
A popup should appear with a progress bar, this may take a few minutes.
4. After it completes a dialog should appear asking you where to save the file, you will need to select the XML File Type. (Not choosing the correct format will not upload this file).
5. Open up the file, and make sure there are no invalid characters such as TradeMarks, Registers, and Copyright symbols, the XML file needs to be in UTF-8 Format. Replace those symbols with (TM), (R) or (C).
If you do not want the Computer name to be shown, simply go to the MachineName Tag in the XML File, replace the computer name with "*". Note, this information could not be used against you in a hacking attempt.
How to obtain your Dxdiag (Vista)
1. Click on the windows icon in the bottom left (It's a blue circle with a wavy square in it.)
2. In the box that says "Start Search" type in "Dxdiag" without the quotes. Click on the magnifying glass icon or hit enter.
3. Another window should appear titled DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Near the bottom of the window click on “Save All Information…”
A popup should appear with a progress bar, this may take a few minutes.
4. After it completes a dialog should appear asking you where to save the file, you will need to select the XML File Type. (Not choosing the correct format will not upload this file).
5. Open up the file, and make sure there are no invalid characters such as TradeMarks, Registers, and Copyright symbols, the XML file needs to be in UTF-8 Format. Replace those symbols with (TM), (R) or (C).
If you do not want the Computer name to be shown, simply go to the MachineName Tag in the XML File, replace the computer name with "*". Note, this information could not be used against you in a hacking attempt.
If you do not get in, please be patient, I do not anticipate the beta to last more then a week, and the open beta of ConnectUO 2.0 should follow quickly.
Thanks,
-Jeff