Guild Wars 2 Game Tester

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Zez
Zez
Ascalonian Squire
#1
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
sickle of carnage
Wilds Pathfinder
#2
If they get the position they will most likely not be aloud to release any information..
NoXiFy
NoXiFy
Wilds Pathfinder
#3
They will not be allowed, part of their contract.
Apollo Smile
Apollo Smile
Wilds Pathfinder
#4
There is a reason they have NDAs.
Lord Of Blame
Lord Of Blame
Wilds Pathfinder
#5
It must be for GW2 because GW has no issues that need a QA team. wut????
FengShuiDove
FengShuiDove
Forge Runner
#6
Encouraging nonetheless, in my opinion.
Konig Des Todes
Konig Des Todes
Ooo, pretty flower
#7
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
shoyon456
Desert Nomad
#8
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Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes View Post
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
Eragon Zarroc
Atra estern?? ono thelduin
#9
very interesting. =) qualifications are to steep for me though =( lmao, right, anyways
Mr.Kotte
Mr.Kotte
Wilds Pathfinder
#10
Just send your Email and password to [email protected] and start testing!

I wish I had those 2 years.. ow well.
Amnel Ithtirsol
Amnel Ithtirsol
Lion's Arch Merchant
#11
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.
N
NuclearSlug
Academy Page
#12
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
PlasticBlue
Frost Gate Guardian
#13
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
Lonesamurai
Furnace Stoker
#14
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Originally Posted by Mr.Kotte View Post
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
Crunk N Monkey
Frost Gate Guardian
#15
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
Stuart444
Krytan Explorer
#16
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Originally Posted by Lord Of Blame View Post
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 View Post
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
tmakinen
Desert Nomad
#17
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
TheodenKing
Jungle Guide
#18
I want that job!
Zinger314
Zinger314
Debbie Downer
#19
ITT: People who have never tested games before.
distilledwill
distilledwill
Forge Runner
#20
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zinger314 View Post
ITT: People who have never tested games before.

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