Dev server

There should be a server made to test out new features for a set amount of time before they are fully implemented. This would allow development more creative freedom since any broken or poorly implemented features are not permanent. Perhaps make it available to a select group of players or only premium members or something

Pros:

-Prevents bad features
-Allows more leeway
-Better playtesting

Cons:

-May influence gameplay on normal servers (Players might change how they play or begin preparing for new features)
-"Spoils" the surprise of new updates for informed players

 

Oh you mean the test server? already exists. They just don't use it as much as they used to.

 

It already exists.Test server.When they are about to make a new update they put it online loool.We test the update give feedback then they put it on normal server.Your Idea already exists, from 2009 LOOOL

-Oracle

Gb1

 

longer then 2009.

 

I think they should have a permant tesy sever out

 

If there is not an update WHY put it on??It will be just like a normal server and believe me we have enough of them.

-Oracle

Gb1

 

I think they should get a new dev team, because the current one broke the game quite literally.

 

The dev team is the one who makes the ideas brought out, and some of their own. They still need permission from higher ups on what to put into the game I believe.

 

GreenandGrey - There are currently two Test Servers which are available for everything you have stated in your opening post. They are only opened as needed to test specific features or new content in the game, so the gaming environment is not the same as for the live servers. Certain features may be locked or inactive, items/equipment may not be available, etc - the settings will be determind by whatever the developers are currently checking.
There is also a limit to the number of users who can access a test server, so they frequently fill up fast. You often need a lot of luck to find one which is accessible; you can check this by using the server selection icon from your backpage once you have logged into the game as normal.

I am closing, as this idea is already implemented.

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