Hello all,
Please excuse my ignorance about the test server but I am trying to gain some clarity. I did a search and really didn't find the answers. If there are posts that already answer these questions, links to them are greatly appreciated
First off, I don't log on to test simply because I dread the update process going back and forth. I'm on dsl and have fairly good connection but it seems the update process still takes way too long for my tastes.
I've grouped the questions into several Q's paragraphs for ease of explanation of the process regarding the question i.e., some questions are multipart.
Thanks in advance for any assistance...
1. Is there a quicker/easier way to switch between test and live? For example: Copying needed files/folders (not the entire game folder) to a test folder when I wanted to test then copying back the live folders when I wanted to play live. If this is an option, is there a list of which files are typically needed (I realize this may/does change with each patch, but perhaps there are files that are generally not updated each patch).
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2. Is there a list of what is needed to be tested, and exactly how these items should work? If there is a list, where is it posted and does the list contain the various files/folders that are affected (see question 1. for length of update).
I'm also confused about the chars on test.
3. Do I create a new char there, or are my live chars there? If it's my live chars and I play them on test, are they impacted in anyway? Example: I don't want to play my level 50 on test if he's available and not be able to play him on live or have anything about him change on live. I read a thread about offering a copy of live chars and I don't understand the impact on my live chars. Let me clarify this before I get royally flamed: I don't want to move my char back and forth from test to live. I'm just trying to understand the process of copying a char if it is offered.
4. I think I read somewhere, that there are no buffing/leveling commands, correct? So if I understand correctly you have to actually level your char on test just as you are playing on live, correct? If that's the case, you can only test what your char level allows you test, correct?
Thanks again in advance for any all positive responses. I have tested on other games in the past but due to the length of update process in VG I have been less than enthused about testing here.