Beta Testing

Bobsavage

How old do you have to be to beta test games?

darkman

Most games have no age requirement, some ask you to be older than 13, and others require you to have a parent create an account if you are under 18.

air_head1

i know i probably shouldn't be saying this but if u really wanted to u could be of age to any beta testing offer

Stukov

No comment on that...

Anyways, 18+ is usually required on closed betas due to the fact you have to agree to an NDA usually.

Nugget

i would say 18+ for any games... they want decent criticism and if your under 18 you dont have a credit card  but thats a wild guess id say throw in your 18 anyways.

hell getting a parent to sign for someone under 18 would be time consuming and honesty dont think they would want you... but thats just my opinion

 

Gendail

I agree with everyone else on this one.

18 years old is the magic number for 99% of the beta tests out there.  It has been the age requirement for every single beta that I have been in.  The reason for this is as Stukov pointed out, because of the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).  It is a legal document and you can not legally agree to it unless you are 18 or over.

Shmee

It doesn't really matter, you can be as old as you want on the internet...he he he he...

Yordo

18 makes sense...i still don't agree with it

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darkman

Age though as something they would look at is pointless IMO, if the people really wanted to get in the game, they would put 25 and say in their info that they are a millionarie or something, age isn't something they should look at, but how dedicated they can be and their past beta testing experience. Also they should weigh in a bit on how good their computer is, but don't make that the deciding factor.

Yordo

I agree.  I think one of the main things they look at though is beta experience and cpu specs.

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UXO, Lineage 2, KO, Guild Wars, Dragon Empires, City of Heroes

sir-anima

i also said sometimes that i was 19 or 20 to get into betas

Silent85

yeah beta testing experience is the most valuable and the fact that I have beta tested loads gives me good chances in beta signups lol

Omol

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Originally posted by darkman

Age though as something they would look at is pointless IMO, if the people really wanted to get in the game, they would put 25 and say in their info that they are a millionarie or something, age isn't something they should look at, but how dedicated they can be and their past beta testing experience. Also they should weigh in a bit on how good their computer is, but don't make that the deciding factor.

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They look at age as a way of being able to hold someone responsible. If your under 18 you cant be legally held to a contract. That way if you break said contract they can (if they wanted to) prosecute you.

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Omol da'Ox
The Blooded