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On the EOTW, and its approaching rebirth. (aka The Next Test)

You guys really threw down on Wednesday. Whoa. We were glued to our screens with a sense of wonderment and, at times, mischievous glee as you dumped all of your possessions and battered against the very limits of the game. Huzzah! For the nostalgia-prone amongst you and for those who missed out, links to some stunning screenshots:

Emblem mountain in Feman Falters
Chain of orbs in Valia Shede
Discovery of floating cubimals
The party that choked hell 

Now, on to the next test. Couldn't help but notice all the cries of WWIO around here, and thought, "What the heck, why don't we just put them out of their misery."  

So: We are aiming to open on Tuesday (September 20th) - OPEN NOW

What are you in for? Your future is bright, your pockets are light. You'll go through the tutorial one last time and you'll decide which of several streets in Groddle you'll resurface on to seal your reincarnation. And *we* will be glued to our screens once more. 

Posted 15 months ago by Blanky Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • That is exactly it, Joe Blow! Thanks!
    Posted 15 months ago by Little Miss Giggles Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oh good--see I'm not a liar, nor am I crazy :). Thanks, Joe Blow!
    Posted 15 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I read that back then and re-read it just now...still don't see where it states another shut-down after this test opens?
    Posted 15 months ago by sgjo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • THANK YOU BLANKY!!   So ... Monday afternoon would be PDT, right?  Cause, of course, I've got appts that can't be changed early Monday.

    TY too for the great pics!  I missed some of these in game.
    Posted 15 months ago by Marla Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ack!

    i was expecting a tuesday or wednesday openeing!

    i do not think i can cancel my vacation in maine.

    i am not sure i can explain the sudden desire to stay in my hotel room and not me on the beach, you know?

    will it at least be a long test?

    longish?

    'coz i can manage to come in an out, you know?
    Posted 15 months ago by flask Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @sgjo: I infer that from the following statement in that post:

    "there is zero chance of 24/7 operation before launch... To us, "launch" means 24/7 availability".

    This test is not "launch"--those are two separate events. 24/7 operation will not happen until launch, so it can't possibly happen during this test.... that's my line of reasoning anyway. A dev could quickly clear this up for us for sure, and remove all doubt... (*hint* *hint*)
    Posted 15 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ Shepherd...exactly why I had directed my question to Blanky to begin with lol!
    Posted 15 months ago by sgjo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • LOL, I know, sgjo--just trying to help out in case it's a long while (or never) before you receive a response...
    Posted 15 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Aw Blanky thank you SO much for answering the WWIO question. You guys are all so awesome! Come Monday it'll be alright... =)
    Posted 15 months ago by Gertie Mack Subscriber! | Permalink
  • This is the post where Blanky states that there will be another test "before the flood gates open":
    http://beta.glitch.com/forum/general/7200/
    Posted 15 months ago by Ximenez Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Blanky, I knew there was a reason I love you :) Thanks for the info!
    Posted 15 months ago by RM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Awesome! Thanks Blanky :) That will be early Tuesday for me..*goes to put house in order/prepare some meals for the freezer..
    Posted 15 months ago by Teena Subscriber! | Permalink
  • sgjo: To answer your question: this will be a "test" with a beginning and an end. Which means....I sincerely hope someone learns Animal Kinship V in time to name the apocapiggies again. "THERMONUCLEAR WARFARE" had me chuckling. 
    Posted 15 months ago by Blanky Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I have died and gone to Glitch heaven. OH YEAH BABY :D

    *writes on wall: MAKE NO PLANS FOR MONDAY*
    Posted 15 months ago by Piratice Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks, Blanky: you're awesome :). That's the first time someone has explicitly said there will be an actual end to the test before the launch, with some time in between (and that one won't directly follow the other without interruption). 
    Posted 15 months ago by Shepherdmoon Subscriber! | Permalink
  • TY, Blanky - that's why I asked...to get clarification :)
    Posted 15 months ago by sgjo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thank you Blanky! I thought next time we played we would be on 24/7, and then invites at a later date. Who knows where I got that idea...LOL. Just glad we get to play MONDAY! YAHOOOOOOO!
    Posted 15 months ago by Priscilla Parsley Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yay! You know what this means? It means we get another End Of Test Party!

    (Although we'll all be about level 4 and someone giving you 1 meat will be the height of generosity)
    (And you won't be able to accept it cos you've only got one small bag & all your 25 slots are full LOL)
    Posted 15 months ago by Snazzlefrazz Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks for letting us know! And CURSE being a responsible (physical) grown-up. I gotta work on Monday. But thank you! This means that Apathy Explosion will stop petting our kitchen doorframe and wailing "It's not the saaaaaame!"
    Posted 15 months ago by Voluptua Sneezelips Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Goodness Snazzle...I plan to be probably around level 10+ by the end of the first day...then again, I'm not planning for much sleep that first 24 hours either... ;)
    Posted 15 months ago by b3achy Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So, Monday through Saturday open, Sunday off, next Monday launch. right?
    Posted 15 months ago by bored no more Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hallellujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Posted 15 months ago by Fstra Subscriber! | Permalink
  • No One had better buy my house before I can earn enough currants to buy it back!! GRRR
    Posted 15 months ago by Fstra Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ROFL @ Snazzlefrazz!
    Posted 15 months ago by Stormy Weather Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Let's see...how can I work AND play Glitch???
    Posted 15 months ago by Fstra Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So sad I missed the reset :( Can't wait for this test!
    Posted 15 months ago by Happy Hannah Subscriber! | Permalink
  • You guys.... YOU GUYS...

    *sniffs*
    Posted 15 months ago by shhexy corin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • So it doesn't actually state that the game won't Launch staight after the test, so in reality its quite possible to not actually close, but end testing. And yes I am an optimist :)
    Posted 15 months ago by ~Annie~ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Fstra: I think everyone that can is calling in sick. must be contagious. better take the week off

    Happy Hannah, do you mean you missed the test that ended wednesday? we weren't in the game when the reset happened.
    Posted 15 months ago by bored no more Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thermonuclear War? Wouldn't you prefer a nice game of chess?
    Posted 15 months ago by BarryW Subscriber! | Permalink
  • THANK YOU!!!

    Now I can stop the bad, bad feelings toward the developers playing in the game.  I was feeling guilty.  I must go plan my game attack so that I'm ready on Monday.  :)
    Posted 15 months ago by noqualia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • WAHOO!!  AweSUM.
    Posted 15 months ago by Tradescantia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YAY.  That's all.
    Posted 15 months ago by chilirlw Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YAY!! How long will it go for?? Give us a week? Please? Can't wait!
    Posted 15 months ago by jjbob Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Can't wait!
    Posted 15 months ago by Joe Blow Subscriber! | Permalink
  • How is it that some people are playing the game right now and the rest of us aren't?
    Posted 15 months ago by Sparkkitty Subscriber! | Permalink
  • YAY!!! I don't remember being so happy with an arriving Monday!

    Thank you (((Blanky))) for the pictures! I'm amazed with all the effort in decorating those streets! Thank you (((Glitchens)))!
    Posted 15 months ago by mira gaia maia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @ Sparkkitty Those would be some of the devs.
    If I were them, I'd totally be in there too! They may not actually be playing...they could be testing. Either way, after all the hard work they put in to make this game amazing, their opportunity to wander solo is richly deserved. I just hope they have a chance to simply play, rather than test. :)
    Posted 15 months ago by Voluptua Sneezelips Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Voluptua, ah tah that explains it. I was wondering why. Strangely they are playing I think they are enjoying running around without so many of us to do things. ;)
    Posted 15 months ago by Sparkkitty Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I am so glad I work at home. You can bet that I will get my chores done early so I have smooth sailing from the time we get the signal to dive in again!

    Thanks to Blanky for not keeping us in suspense too long. I may not have quite such bad withdrawal symptoms now. :-D
    Posted 15 months ago by Wombat of DOOM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • OMG SO EXCITED! Congrats on making us all actually look forward to a Monday! That is impressive in its own right.

    You never disappoint TS.

    <3
    Posted 15 months ago by Avery♥ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hmm?
    "you'll decide which of several streets in Groddle you'll resurface on"
    I wonder what this means. Perhaps once the tutorial is done we get to choose?
    Posted 15 months ago by Serilyn Subscriber! | Permalink
  • WOO! Looking forward to the beginning of the world. Thanks Tiny Speck!
    Posted 15 months ago by Aspasia Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Exactly, Serilyn :) But the number of streets you get to choose from is limited.

    This thread makes me so happy <3
    Posted 15 months ago by Millie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yayyyy!! Cant wait to get my glitch on!!
    Posted 15 months ago by cyre Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Well, each start location is connected to a few streets. I think there were several options on the signpost when I was ready to leave the start location my first time around, so I had a choice back then too. I'm guessing that's how it still works.
    Posted 15 months ago by Xacau Feera Blin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @Serilyn: After the tutorial, you'll end up on one of three Start Streets on Groddle Isle (Forest Start, Meadow Start, or Heights Start). Each of those start streets connects to 3 streets:

    Groddle Forest - Forest Start
    Groddle Heights - Heights Start
    Groddle Meadow - Meadow Start
    Posted 15 months ago by Varaeth Subscriber! | Permalink
  • er? It is a 'test' or official open?
    Posted 15 months ago by Aether Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Woohoo! So glad I get to be a part of one last test before it goes live! I got to play for a little less than a week & can't wait to have some more practice time for a few things. Thanks so much for the heads-up, Blanky, and for helping to clear up my newb questions about test vs. live for this (last) time, everyone. Can't wait to see everyone busy and partying Glitch style soon! 'Til Monday my friends!
    Posted 15 months ago by Carnivale Justice Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Aether: It is a test. The last test before they officially launch the game. The official launch will happen at some point after the end of this test, and the game will be closed between the end of the test and the beginning of the launch.
    Posted 15 months ago by Little Miss Giggles Subscriber! | Permalink
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