Supertest – FAQ

[VoodooPopeye]

Hello,

You’ve just reached the gateway to one of the most secret, and important, sections of the forum: the SuperTest Program! 
But you see only a small part of it, and somewhere in the depths inaccessible to you (so far) Supertest is at full swing. What it is? What do they do there? How to get there?

(All questions not related to the Supertest program will be deleted, so please be mindful).

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Q: What is the Supertest program?

A: Through the Supertest program, a group of volunteers—the supertesters—help our development team to guarantee the quality we consider necessary for our game:

• By testing game versions that have not been released yet.
• By preparing future installments of the game for public release by means of a rigorous process that includes scanning for and elimination of bugs, and meticulous tests to check the integrity of contents and functionalities.
• By participating in the evaluation of new ideas, from the prototype stage to their full completion.
• Consider the program like a ship, where the heroic crew works together to reach their destination, by challenging the wild waters of development (full of nasty shark-shaped bugs of course!).

The supertester should:

• Love playing World of Warships!
• Have a burning curiosity and drive to test right from the prototype stage of new functionality.
• Be interested or even versed in game development. Prepare yourself to deal with all the stimulating challenges this process can offer, while always aiming for the maximal result!
• Be eager to become a vital part of a friendly, close-knit team; united by common goals and super-nerdy interests.

Q: Sounds great! How can I be part of the program?

A: You need to undergo training at the Supertest Academy, upon completion of the Academy courses, apply in the admission to the Supertest thread.

Q: I was already in the Supertest program and I want to rejoin

A: You need to get the Supertest Academy certificate. You can apply to Supertest only if you have the STA certificate.

Q: Are there any age restrictions?

A: Yes, you can only be part of the Supertest program if you are 18 or older since all the volunteers must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Q: What will I need to do?

A: The duties of a supertester are multiple:

The most important one is checking the new version of the game that is being prepared for release.

Checking all the game mechanics and changes for glitches/bugs, then reporting them.

Submitting feedback that accurately describes your opinion about the tested contents.

Q: Is participating in the Supertest sessions obligatory?

A: Yes and no. Based on your schedule, you can decide whether you have the time to participate in the Supertest session; but we do have some requirements that supertesters need to meet to keep being part of the program. This includes a certain amount of participation in the scheduled sessions and the completion on time of the tasks assigned to you. We don’t intend to keep players in the program who don’t actively contribute to its development, neither do we want to exclude our testers for minor violations or rare absences.

Q: What is the schedule for the testing sessions?

A: Testing sessions can be performed on various days, it usually goes from 08:00 PM ET to 10:00 PM ET. If you can’t spend your time during this period, it’s better not to apply.

Q: Do I get paid or do I gain other kinds of perks?

A: Being a supertester for World of Warships does not grant a salary: the volunteers of our Supertest program are just driven by the love we all share for this fantastic game. But you will have numerous advantages: you will be the first commander to play new versions of the game and you will be able to communicate and work closely with our development team. Furthermore, you will gain access to a special forum group and discord channel, exclusive for the participants of the program, where we will interact with you daily, expressing our gratitude for your work closely. From time to time, we also give rewards based on merit to the most active participants.

Q: Who are the “Supertest Coordinators”?

A: The Coordinators, like supertesters, are volunteers; but with more responsibilities and tasks. The duties of the coordinators include:

Supervising the course of the various testing sessions.

Supporting supertesters with their experience.

Assisting the supertesters in processing feedback and bug reports.

Coordinators are selected by the Supertest manager.

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This FAQ is genetically engineered to answer all your questions regarding the Supertest program; if, after reading this post, you would still need some clarification, don’t despair, you are more than welcome to leave a comment on this thread, and we will reply as soon as we can!

[Redov_ST]

21 hours ago, mrguns5000 said:

if I have a STA certificate and already applied once through the forum. do i make a new post, edit my current post, to try again for the program

 

Hello, make a new post.

[Czevak]

2 hours ago, itphux said:

hi, been waiting a long time to get further instructions and or know if i am rejected. have followed your rules, attended the meetings, obtained a certificate, and have been instructed to wait for further details, really feeling like i have been forgotten here. just hanging in limbo.

You are not forgotten, this process takes time and everyone who will be accepted and rejected have not been fully contacted yet.

 

We have said this process takes time so we ask you to have patience.

[Redov_ST]

On 2/23/2022 at 5:08 AM, Prometheus_Common said:

I would like to be a tester, I'm retired so I have ALL day for ya!

Hello, ST Academy enrollment is currently open, apply in this thread.
https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/250987-supertest-academy-enrollment-4-feb-1-mar/

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

4 hours ago, ShipXforXBrains said:

I see the thread from above for April 1st- April 4th is locked for comments. Are you not taking any more applications? I would appreciate the opportunity to apply. 

Hi, the only thread that is from the 1st-4th and is locked is Supertest Academy enrollment from February 4th to March 1st. It has been locked since the last day to enroll was March 1st.

We will have another enrollment to Supertest Academy in the near future. Please keep an eye out for it when it comes.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

7 hours ago, BL4CKW0LF21 said:

Hola una pregunta, cada cuanto suelen abrir las inscripciones para el programa de supertesters ya que me gustaria saberlo para inscribirme

  

Hi, we open STA or Supertest Academy when there is a post of enrollment for the month in the following section. https://forum.worldofwarships.com/forum/373-supertest-academy/
If you're interested in applying, keep an eye out for it there. Do note, classes are conducted in English, verbally and textually. Knowledge of the English language is mandatory for the training participants.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

1 hour ago, Donas said:

Hi there! 

I just graduated from the last round of STA. Is this where the ST program session application noticed will be posted in the future?

Hi, if you're planning to join ST, please put your application here. https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/247159-supertest-admission/

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

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5 hours ago, D_S_K said:

Is there a template or example that we can see on how the application form should be filled out?

Is there a template or a sample that we can see on how the application form should be filled out?

 

3 hours ago, Ted_Cruz_Missile_ said:

I was asked to apply to application format, but no example was ever given, and i dont even recal a format given even in the academy 

 

22 minutes ago, Oceanless said:

Hello, I was asked to fulfill application format but am uncertain where I deviated. Could I please be corrected as to what I did wrong?

 

9 minutes ago, Potato_Bait said:

Hello I was also asked to fufill application format but I could not find the format to use. Would someone be able to send me the correct format to use?

 

Hey,

The correct application format is putting the numbers and the questions in your post followed by your answer. Your application should look something like this.

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1. Question being asked.

A: Your answer.

2. Question being asked.

A: Your answer.

 

 Your application should look official and easy to read. Remember that we have a lot of applications to process and this will help us speed the process up.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

2 minutes ago, VanHammer said:

Okay, that was very unclear in the application's description. I submitted my application last night with just numbered answers like the instructions led me to believe before seeing this and got an edit-reply just saying "Please fulfill the application format. Thanks.". I edited it according to your post, will it get looked at again? I really don't want to be delayed due to incomplete instructions.

Hi,

 Your application should look official and easy to read. Yes, it will be looked at again, we're not on the admission forum 24/7 but we check it everyday. Please be patient.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

1 hour ago, Woo67 said:

Want to make sure i understand this right. Does " not less than 200 random battles on 3 (of 5) different ship classes " mean 200 random battles on each ship class or 200 random battles combined. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi,

It is 200 random battles on each ship class as it says "200 random battles on 3 (of 5) different ship classes".

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

9 hours ago, mark_veri_90 said:

hi i already applied and was told to apply next wave? when is the next wave of applications being accepted?

 

Hi,

You can apply at any time. We check it everyday for new applications.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

2 hours ago, PauseForEffect said:

Hello,

How will we be notified if we were accepted or rejected, will it be via the original application, forum message, or something like discord?

Hey,

You will be notified by an edited message on your application and a personal/direct message (PM/DM) on this forum from a coordinator when all checks are done from WG's side.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

34 minutes ago, Gauris said:

Hi, just wondering where I should keep an eye out for the announcement of the next academy session?

Hey,

You should keep an eye out on the Supertest Academy section of the External testing groups. Here is the link to it.

https://forum.worldofwarships.com/forum/373-supertest-academy/

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

3 minutes ago, SoyForever_YT said:

Hello I want to be part of ST

Hey,

Please read the post to find out how to join the program.

[WA2KIsMyWaifu]

2 minutes ago, SoyForever_YT said:

I think the SuperTester academy is closed now?

 

Hey,

Correct, keep an eye out for future posts relating to the Supertest Academy. You will have the opportunity to enroll then.