Post from http://returntoblockland.com/?p=226 by Wedge
I was out of town for a few days so I was unable to get an update in. We’ve got a 12 day back log of news here so there’s a lot to cover.
Beta News
We’ll start off with what everyone’s probably dying to hear about.
The beta will begin once the chat is working. There will be a short closed alpha before the beta release. The initial beta will be chat only, new features will be gradually reintroduced. The v3 beta unfortunately ended up with a lot of people who didn’t bother filling out bug reports or wrote very poor bug reports. The solution for v4 testing is that roughly a third of the initial beta slots will be filled by appointment. The rest of the beta should proceed normally.
Please do not ask to get in the beta. If you’re appointed you will know, if you’re not appointed you’ll be able to apply normally when the beta is open.
The beta should be opening fairly soon, so keep an eye on this blog, the Blockland forums, the RTB forums, and the beta site if you want to get in! Make it your homepage if you really want to get in. Slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can!
Links:
Beta Site
http://forum.returntoblockland.com/beta.php
Beta Announcements
http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=82529.msg2604343#msg2604343
http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=82529.msg2614576#msg2614576
RTB News
There’s been quite a few updates to RTB as well.
First of all, a sneak peak at the friends menu GUI.
As you can see, a few new options have been added to it. As mentioned in a previous blog update, the info button will bring up some information like their current name, previous aliases, ID, what server they’re in, etc. Friends will have a status next to them telling you if they’re hosting a server or playing, and what server they’re on. RTB Connect be able to distinguish between LAN servers, single player, and various Internet servers so your friends will always know where to find you (if you want them to). However, you won’t be able to set custom statuses nor will there be support for any kind of status plugins (for example: mp3 plugins that tell people what song you’re listening to).
We’ll also be seeing the return of chat rooms, although they will no longer be IRC based and you will be able to create your own and control who can join them. That chat system will also be able to use any character that Blockland allows, so you’ll be able to name yourself ««§êå®GeåNt»» and have it show up correctly in the friends list if you really want to.
Ephialtes is currently working on finishing up the messaging system and the interface, once this is finished the closed alpha and semi-open beta will begin.
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