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Originally Posted by: ASultryWmn Thank you for the update. Now when does Gold group actually get in? We are finally almost ready! We really needed to do this patch before it made sense. But now, give us a few days to make sure we got things working and Gold will get invites and then we can really get this party started! --Brian
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We have a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes right now. I can tell you all this: - Gray 3 should get their invites tonight! (Pacific time). This should happen within the next few hours. - We have several "temporary" systems in place. These systems don't support the features that are built but waiting to be connected. You'll notice this primarily in things like chat - where PMs aren't functioning, and regional chat isn't in place. Friends requests and profile links on right click are also not hooked up. All of these features are dependant on the permanent version of our API structure being plumbed in. This will be a few more weeks (est. 3 weeks +/-). We are moving forward with testing because of all the data and improvements we are doing, but huge feature additions once the complete API system is connected up! - The installer is working and it is patching now! - Gray 3 will be allowed to share images and video - New avatars are behind the API system. The clothes are all designed for the new avatars, but we have the last gen in the Beta, so some clothing doesn't seem to fit right. But the new avatars will be a radical improvement (not that these current ones are too bad, but there's a whole story about the avatars that I'll tell one day. It'll be funnier when it's all in the rear-view) Anyway, there's lots to tell, but the main point is Gray 3, look for invites soon! --Brian
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Hi All!
I have a few updates:
Firstly, rather than discuss the status of the testing by email, we're now sending an email with an invite to an event where we will be live streaming not only the Beta, but also content and features that aren't even in the Closed Beta yet. This way, everyone can see what the fuss is about, and you'll have a chance to get familiar and ask questions even before your group is able to join in.
This means that the email won't discuss the issues or timelines, but we can discuss those things live in the presentation.
Secondly, we have found substantial issues and it will take us a week to get them fixed. This is good news and bad news at the same time. The bad news is that we won't be inviting Gray 3 until these network issues are resolved. The good news is that we're putting in the permanent solution to the network issue that will make the rest of Beta move more quickly. Other testing has been quite successful, so we are basically on schedule with a delay on the front end but less stuff to fix later.
I know everyone wants me to say it, so I probably should even though I think it will be sooner, but everyone, "I expect that we will resume Beta testing in about ...two weeks!"
But seriously folks, thanks for being patient. We're going around the clock, and I hope to get the party started as soon as I know everyone will enjoy the party. So hopefully you'll all be able to join or at least watch our live event. Check your email for the invitation!
Thanks, --Brian
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Originally Posted by: Sedna_SD1 Originally Posted by: DJ_REBELCOWGIRL Originally Posted by: Sedna_SD1 I hoped some of us would get in, but ah well. The email about color groups doesn't actually mention a date at all regarding calling the colors. It's cool that one group got in though. some of us didnt even get an email either. so guess im not ment to be in the new world. still would ve nice to kbow what the details are like how music streams wotk over there for those dj able to get the invite to go over I don't think that a Beta testing includes anything like that. It's for figuring out bugs and testing capacity, not for aspects that will be only available when they go live. Actually, we will start testing streams and having DJs, but probably not until we are ready to invite in the Gold groups. When we get to Gold, I hope to have some big parties and streaming events!
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Closed Beta Day 1 Update
I want to thank everyone in Gray 1 who was able to test the new Utherverse Xaeon™ platform today.
Although Gray 1 was a small group, you all helped us find a handful of bugs, including a couple of serious issues with the Beta Test build.
We ask that everyone in this group hold off on any further testing while we fix the known login and syncing bugs. The development team doesn’t think these fixes will take very long, and we should have a new version for testing in the next 1-2 days. Hopefully at that time, we will invite Gray 2 to join in!
Thanks to everyone who tested today, and thanks to everyone else for your patience while we work things out!
Sincerely, --Brian
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Hi All, For anyone that doesn't want to wait until my Town Hall in Classic, you can join me this week!
I will be holding a Twitter Space on Thursday at 5:00pm Pacific Time to start answering questions and discussing the Closed Beta launch of our new platform.
You can follow me on Twitter @Brian_Shuster to get into the live Spaces meeting, or set a reminder at this link: Brian's Twitter SpaceI'm very excited to start revealing all the progress the team has been making, but I'll take this opportunity to reiterate that the Classic Utherverse and RLC will not be affected at all. Everything that's here will stay here, and I expect that the attention we get will grow the Classic community more than any marketing that we've done in the past 10 years. We're going to direct anyone who wants a more robust experience to download and explore Classic. Classic is just too charming and wonderful, and it is here to stay! --Brian
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Hi All!!
I want to emphasize the importance of reserving your Utherverse Name.
I have prioritized the longtime community members so that you will have first access to register, but other groups will quickly follow.
Usernames do not automatically transfer and they are not automatically reserved. To keep your current username in the new Uthervese Xaeon client, you will need to take proactive action.
--Brian
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In Regards to Love City:
Utherverse does indeed have a Russian franchise operation called Love City; and while our lawyers are reviewing all of the relevant sanctions that are being imposed from many countries against Russian interests (and also reviewing our contractual obligations), I want to address some thoughts on the entire matter.
What Putin is doing with the Russian military against Ukraine and its people is simple unconscionable. This is a horrible atrocity and I’m sure all of us are utterly sickened to be witnessing such wanton barbarity.
That said, I believe it is important to behave in ways that support Ukraine’s people and reduce Russia’s capabilities to inflict harm as best we can.
Love City is operated by a group of kind, good hearted people that would never support Putin in his mad aggression. The community are members of “Love” “City” and come on, this is a community that we know are positive and uplifting souls who also, I’m quite sure, don’t support Putin in this.
When it comes to the matter of shutting off a place where Russian people, and even many Ukrainians that are also members, go to have free conversation and free speech that is outside of the control of the Russian censors, I feel like the best interests of humanity are served by continuing to offer that town square to any voices that want or need to use it.
It is my opinion that the value that Love City brings to the effort to put truth into the public discourse in Russia is too big to even consider closing it down. I don’t know what value there would be in shutting off the franchise, but I know it would harm the ability for Russians and Ukrainians to share honest information and combat propaganda.
I also note that Utherverse will not be accepting any payment, or accruing any funds to be paid later, from the Russian franchise for as long as this crisis continues. We will not accept any money, and I hope that will help Love City expand its reach and grow its community, provided of course, that the site remains outside of any governmental interference from Russia.
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The link I posted in the Town Hall thread got killed off. Here is a more permanent link to the first video!RLC Mate Preview Video
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Originally Posted by: Nefarious_Needs The video of RLCMATE did not come out very well if kept freezing along the way, it did not show much either... I didn't realize that the video was freezing and incomplete. For now, here is a temporary link to the video. I think there will be a more formal post with links to various videos, but this is the one I tried to show today: RLC Mate Town Hall Video
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