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I also thought being an official game tester is supposed to be tedious and boring.
incredibly so
turnover is about 110%
people quit before they even get the job
The only reason I'm still here is that my job is so completely different from the standard QA position. And that's unique to BioWare - there aren't really any other companies that seem to do this.
so they're going to be broadcasting a dumb idea for a reality show in which people compete for a bottom-rung job with no hope of advancement on their own shitty console "network"
I also thought being an official game tester is supposed to be tedious and boring.
incredibly so
turnover is about 110%
people quit before they even get the job
The only reason I'm still here is that my job is so completely different from the standard QA position. And that's unique to BioWare - there aren't really any other companies that seem to do this.
you and me both.
Most of Online adopted the Bioware approach. Studio and Labels? notsomuch.
Haha, really? I've never met anyone who's done anything there; it seemed like a weird choice.
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MorgensternICH BIN DER PESTVOGELDU KAMPFAFFE!Registered Userregular
edited September 2009
This is why I hate that movie Grandma's Boy.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I spent my day yesterday writing journal entries and building camera tracks so that we could properly test our facial effects in conversations.
What this job will probably involve is running through the same game multiple times a day, humping walls and generally doing the most tedious shit. I am convinced that the people in the video were told 'LOOK EXCITED OR YOU'RE FIRED'.
QA is not the place to be, generally speaking. Occasionally you can make the jump but most of the time it's really not worth it.
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edited September 2009
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
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WATCH THIS SPACE.
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edited September 2009
When I was younger I wanted to workin the video game industry so badly, but I was always one of those deluded kids who thought that by working in the industry, I would get to make the games I wanted to make, etc, etc. Lucky I found out that the video game industry is pretty much like other industries. You do what's expected of you, but don't expect your input to go too far unless you're close to the top of the ladder.
Unless if you start out making indie games I guess. Then you do what you want, to an extent, and hope for the best.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
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MorgensternICH BIN DER PESTVOGELDU KAMPFAFFE!Registered Userregular
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Kim. We went to the same university.
Morgenstern on
“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Watching the look of shock and disgust on the faces of Studio heads when we all got together last year at EARS and the two guys from Edmonton got up and explained how they ran QA was priceless.
Then I explained how I run it and they just shook their heads.
"See... you guys here have the luxury of hiring 150 18 year olds at 9 bucks an hour. THis si something we don't. We need 8 guys, really smart, and we give them the keys to the kingdom. Funny, our code works the first time, every time."
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Watching the look of shock and disgust on the faces of Studio heads when we all got together last year at EARS and the two guys from Edmonton got up and explained how they ran QA was priceless.
Then I explained how I run it and they just shook their heads.
"See... you guys here have the luxury of hiring 150 18 year olds at 9 bucks an hour. THis si something we don't. We need 8 guys, really smart, and we give them the keys to the kingdom. Funny, our code works the first time, every time."
Stale, I can provide you with three hundred 20 year old Koreans in a warehouse in Seoul for half the price.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Kim. We went to the same university.
Cool, she's my boss, actually.
vsove on
WATCH THIS SPACE.
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MorgensternICH BIN DER PESTVOGELDU KAMPFAFFE!Registered Userregular
I think I know someone who works in QA with you, vsove. That person always seems to really enjoy her work, so it's funny to hear it's not like that at other companies. Well, not surprised actually, since all companies are different.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Kim. We went to the same university.
Cool, she's my boss, actually.
Small world. She doesn't beat you too badly, I hope.
I sometimes come in and do testing. Guy called Iain runs it, I believe.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
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That's Italian-American pig!
AWESOME!!!!
the fuck
out
even listening to her gets my blood pressure uncomfortably high
incredibly so
turnover is about 110%
people quit before they even get the job
Stale, I'm gathering information to reply to your PM. It will be sent to you reasonably soon.
"Contestants must send photos of their sisters, must have bangin ass and titties"
I was really hoping for a "Bent Tails - My Boner"
gracias mi amigo
The only reason I'm still here is that my job is so completely different from the standard QA position. And that's unique to BioWare - there aren't really any other companies that seem to do this.
well, I'm sold
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES FOR MONEY
!!VIDEO GAMES!!
near LSU?
yeah.
not for long.
you and me both.
Most of Online adopted the Bioware approach. Studio and Labels? notsomuch.
Haha, really? I've never met anyone who's done anything there; it seemed like a weird choice.
Better tighten up the graphics on level four, campion
College talked an Alum into pitching another Alum inside the inner circle of EA.
Got setup, and then they realize.... "We can do this so much cheaper elsewhere."
What this job will probably involve is running through the same game multiple times a day, humping walls and generally doing the most tedious shit. I am convinced that the people in the video were told 'LOOK EXCITED OR YOU'RE FIRED'.
QA is not the place to be, generally speaking. Occasionally you can make the jump but most of the time it's really not worth it.
My mom knew I'd finally get somewhere with video games.
What's her name?
And yeah, even our terms are given a lot more responsibility/trust than in other companies.
Unless if you start out making indie games I guess. Then you do what you want, to an extent, and hope for the best.
Kim. We went to the same university.
Watching the look of shock and disgust on the faces of Studio heads when we all got together last year at EARS and the two guys from Edmonton got up and explained how they ran QA was priceless.
Then I explained how I run it and they just shook their heads.
"See... you guys here have the luxury of hiring 150 18 year olds at 9 bucks an hour. THis si something we don't. We need 8 guys, really smart, and we give them the keys to the kingdom. Funny, our code works the first time, every time."
Stale, I can provide you with three hundred 20 year old Koreans in a warehouse in Seoul for half the price.
Cool, she's my boss, actually.
Small world. She doesn't beat you too badly, I hope.
I sometimes come in and do testing. Guy called Iain runs it, I believe.
Guinea pigs get tested on for results, run on a wheel all day, and sleep in a nest of their own shit. Gerbils just do the latter two.