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Zez · Mar 31, 2009, 12:20 AM // 00:20

So I was browsing around, when I found this:

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Description

ArenaNet is looking for a quality assurance tester with a passion for online role-playing games to join our QA team. Candidates must have extensive experience playing and testing games across a wide variety of genres, be resourceful in an environment of continually changing constraints, and be driven by a strong desire to learn and improve the games they work on.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work well in a team environment to successfully accomplish assigned projects.

Document testing procedures and writing/editing test cases

Identify and report bugs via a database

Verify bug fixes and monitor active issues

Responsible for the overall quality of products

Communicate and coordinate activities with team members and other departments

Qualifications:

2+ years testing video games

Passion for Guild Wars

Works well in a creative team environment

Reliable and self-motivated

Extensive experience playing games

Strong communication skills

Creative and analytical thinker

Strong problem solving abilities

Familiarity with Word and Excel

Experience in creating and running test cases

Basic knowledge of Wiki page formatting

Ability to communicate professionally with players

Flexible schedule that adjusts to testing needs

Able to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment with minimal supervision

http://http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/...&cws=1&rid=436

Now, my question is if this is just for the Normal Guild Wars, or Guild Wars2. Someone must get this position, and give us the inside scoop

sickle of carnage · Mar 31, 2009, 12:22 AM // 00:22

If they get the position they will most likely not be aloud to release any information..

NoXiFy · Mar 31, 2009, 12:24 AM // 00:24

They will not be allowed, part of their contract.

Apollo Smile · Mar 31, 2009, 12:34 AM // 00:34

There is a reason they have NDAs.

Lord Of Blame · Mar 31, 2009, 01:09 AM // 01:09

It must be for GW2 because GW has no issues that need a QA team. wut????

FengShuiDove · Mar 31, 2009, 01:30 AM // 01:30

Encouraging nonetheless, in my opinion.

Konig Des Todes · Mar 31, 2009, 02:23 AM // 02:23

Whoever gets this position will be unable to "give us the inside scoop" because of the Non-Disclosure Agreement *NDA Apollo Smile mentioned*.

Also, it's allowed, not aloud.

shoyon456 · Mar 31, 2009, 02:56 AM // 02:56

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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Also, it's allowed, not aloud.

Thank you, I was about to post just because ppl were making that mistake.

There's no way we can speculate on whether this is for GW or GW2, because we don't know the state the game is in. Regina has said she played it, but even games with nothing but basic land texture and an unspecific avatar are "playable."

Also, NCSoft shed alot of jobs I believe (layoffs) and this may be an attempt to hire back some of the ppl that answer those report tickets on the NCSoft site for GW.

If it is meant only for GW2, then the game would have to be very well-developed to this point, and they must have alot of confidence in its' mechanics and ability to sell.

They could be hiring with GW in mind, but switch the people over to GW2 on an as-needed basis for long-term preparation. This is the most likely situation in my opinion.

Eragon Zarroc · Mar 31, 2009, 03:32 AM // 03:32

very interesting. =) qualifications are to steep for me though =( lmao, right, anyways

Mr.Kotte · Mar 31, 2009, 06:15 AM // 06:15

Just send your Email and password to [email protected] and start testing!

I wish I had those 2 years.. ow well.

Amnel Ithtirsol · Mar 31, 2009, 06:45 AM // 06:45

lol Kottis

anyway, yea, what a job that will be... I'll do it at home for free in my spare time.
Set up the VPN, lets go.

NuclearSlug · Mar 31, 2009, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Whomever gets that position will surely be signing a nondisclosure agreement. It's standard practice for positions within companies with sensitive information. Especially those that trade publicly on the stock market.

PlasticBlue · Mar 31, 2009, 07:00 AM // 07:00

I know some people that went to Anet on a school trip (yeah I know, how lucky can you get) And even they had to sign an NDA.
I don't think we can get any more info from GW2 unless Anet really wants it. (or your school gets you a school trip to Seattle)

Lonesamurai · Mar 31, 2009, 08:00 AM // 08:00

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Originally Posted by Mr.Kotte

Just send your Email and password to [email protected] and start testing!

I wish I had those 2 years.. ow well.

Is that really on there?

Crunk N Monkey · Mar 31, 2009, 09:43 AM // 09:43

are you sure this isnt one of those Guild Wars 2 scams that have been going around, clearly Arenanet has been warning us to stay away from such stuff. (I mean the link doesnt even work anymore, lol.)

Stuart444 · Mar 31, 2009, 09:51 AM // 09:51

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Originally Posted by Lord Of Blame

It must be for GW2 because GW has no issues that need a QA team. wut????

the QA team still does things for GW ya know

everything gets tested before it's released to the public (including the April update I'm sure) so implying that GW doesn't need a QA team is silly (I say implying since you didn't outright say they don't but you do seem to imply it from my perspective)

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Originally Posted by Crunk N Monkey

are you sure this isnt one of those Guild Wars 2 scams that have been going around, clearly Arenanet has been warning us to stay away from such stuff. (I mean the link doesnt even work anymore, lol.)

I saw this post linked to from the NCSoft website so no it is not a scam

http://tinyurl.com/c73sqz

(the link was too big so I put it into a tinyurl)

it says quality assurance tester there, click the link for yourself

tmakinen · Mar 31, 2009, 09:54 AM // 09:54

The given link is corrupted, should have been:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers...&cws=1&rid=436

In any case, 'inside scoop' is the last thing one would want to do. Breaking NDAs is not exactly a career enhancing move.

TheodenKing · Mar 31, 2009, 01:44 PM // 13:44

I want that job!

Zinger314 · Mar 31, 2009, 03:57 PM // 15:57

ITT: People who have never tested games before.

distilledwill · Mar 31, 2009, 04:03 PM // 16:03

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Originally Posted by Zinger314

ITT: People who have never tested games before.

Yup, thats me. Still, would be an awesome job.