The future of the operational strategy sim

[macgregor]

This game is older than the century now, with even TOAW 4 approaching the 10-year mark. Out of curiosity, what does the future for this game look like? What is required? Do you think it will survive? I get the weird feeling that maybe if it doesn't fade into obscurity, TOAW could morph into some entirely new game. Without getting into a myriad of requests for this dreamware, I'm okay with that, to the extent it will take on the TOAW mission.

[Curtis Lemay]

https://forums.matrixgames.com/viewtopi ... 2#p5201782

[macgregor]

Thanks. I didn't realize.

[Lobster]

So have you heard anything from Eric yet? About an open beta test? Last I heard no response from him.

[Curtis Lemay]

So have you heard anything from Eric yet? About an open beta test? Last I heard no response from him.

maximKI approved it:

https://forums.matrixgames.com/viewtopi ... 5#p5270755

It's in progress now.

[Lobster]

That says nothing about an open beta. That is a closed one for registered testers only.

[Curtis Lemay]

That says nothing about an open beta. That is a closed one for registered testers only.

He included this link, which takes you to the sign-in page:

https://www.matrixgames.com/beta/the-op ... -of-war-iv

[Lobster]

That says nothing about an open beta. That is a closed one for registered testers only.

He included this link, which takes you to the sign-in page:

https://www.matrixgames.com/beta/the-op ... -of-war-iv

Again, not open beta. Simply beta. You've been around long enough. You know the difference.

[Curtis Lemay]

That says nothing about an open beta. That is a closed one for registered testers only.

He included this link, which takes you to the sign-in page:

https://www.matrixgames.com/beta/the-op ... -of-war-iv

Again, not open beta. Simply beta. You've been around long enough. You know the difference.

What's the difference? Just apply and you're in the Beta.

[Lobster]

An open beta is a pre-release version of software or a game that is available to anyone who wants to participate, allowing widespread testing and feedback before the official launch.
Definition and Purpose:
An open beta, also called a public beta, is a stage in software or game development where the product is made available to the general public for testing. Unlike a closed beta, which restricts access to selected users, an open beta allows anyone interested to download, use, and provide feedback on the product.

But as usual Bob, you're right because you are never wrong.