80321-the-public-test-realm-is-open

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You can now test out our bigger content drops, such as the upcoming Strain Ultradrop! The new server to test on is called Nexus or Public Test Realm (PTR for short) and it's now open! Now that the PTR is available, here are some things that you should know about it:
 
The PTR will be located in the Dallas Data Center
As long as you have an Active WildStar subscription (NA or EU) you will be able to access the PTR.Note: This required the team perform magical technical manipulations to make this possible. 
Character wipes may be needed on the PTR from time to time and your progress on this Realm may be lost, this is a fair warning!
“Boost” NPC’s will be available in Nexus that will level you up and give you gear.“Boost” NPC’s will only be available for players who have earned a level 50 on a Live Realm before 6/12.
We typically take time stamps prior to when the next drop will hit the PTR. Example: Before Drop 2 hits the PTR, we’ll take another time stamp.
We are planning on leaving the PTR up and available 24/7, similar to any other Realm, for the remainder of the time that Drop 1 (Strain) needs to be tested.o Do note that you shouldn’t approach this server as a new “home” for an ongoing basis as we might have to take this Realm down at a moment’s notice for updates. 
o Please consider the PTR a place to visit and check out some new exciting content, not live.
In-game localization of Drop 1 will not be ready for Day 1 of PTR, but we work to make it available in a future update. 
We’ve set up forums specifically for the Nexus Public Test Realm, they are:Game UpdateUpdate notes for the PTR will live here
General DiscussionGeneral talk about the PTR can take place here
Bug ReportsIf you come across a bug, specific to the PTR content we’d appreciate you submitting them here!
Finally, the Team truly appreciates your early participation in finding and submitting any issues or bugs with the new Strain content you find while on Nexus. Thank you!
 
The Public Test Realm can be accessed through the WildStarPTR download found here: http://wildstar.patcher.ncsoft.com/PTR/WildStarPTR.exe
 
EDIT: You are totally allowed to video/capture/stream/discuss anything on the PTR by the way. ;)	
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			Yay, now patches can come more bug free.	
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As we move towards testing out our bigger content drops, such as the upcoming Strain Ultradrop, we are going to be opening up a new server to test on called Nexus or Public Test Realm (PTR for short). When the PTR becomes available there are a few things that you should know about it:
 
“Boost” NPC’s will be available in Nexus that will level you up and give you gear.“Boost” NPC’s will only be available for players who have earned a level 50 on a Live Realm before 6/12.
We typically take time stamps prior to when the next drop will hit the PTR. Example: Before Drop 2 hits the PTR, we’ll take another time stamp.
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I know this isn't really an issue, but it kinda sucks that the same time you announce the availibilty of these NPCs you mention the requirement to unlock the use of them and that the deadline to meet that requirement was a week before anyone even knew about it.
 
I love that their available, just one of those things that I'm sure some newer/casual players will be like "ooh, awesome - oh wait I can't use them till the next major PTR update".
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Where are the boost npc's?
 
Also I never got the Achievement for level 50 does this affect why I cant see boost npcs?
 
I hit 50 June 4-6th cant remember what day exactly.	
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Uhm.
Where are level 50 chars getting gear from? :)
Doesn't make too much sense having a naked 50char to test things. Except you want us to focus on the housing update.	
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I guess the thinking is that, if you do not have any experience playing at that level, how can you effectively test and give feed back on any changes that have been made. It's a test realm after all, not a 'here, have some free high end gear / toons' realm. 
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How can people who rushed through content be trusted with bug reporting?
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2-3 hours a day is 'casual'? :huh:
 
Also, many bugs that still have not been corrected are not related to end game content but rather to mid game content. Dyeing & costumes, lore & journals, low level quests, tradeskills, paths etc. You know, the staff that people who want to get to lvl 50 usually skip.	
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			Got my lvl 50 on 6/11/2014 9:00:05PM - EU time, lvl up npc doesn't want to speak with me, all i can do is buy gear from holocrypt.	
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			Iv gotten 3 characters to 30+(and started over cause i either didn't like the class or hated the characters appearance) does that count? XD	
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I'm sorry, but I won't download additional 18GB of PTR data, in order to try it out and test it for you... That's just ridiculous!
 
If it was something that can be 1-2GB of data files and just switch the server via launcher... That, I can understand!
 
 
As soon, as I saw the 18GB of data files, when I started the WSPTR.exe... I turn it off! I'm sorry, but this is just not user friendly!	
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			Is the level up NPC in the capital city?	
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Is the level up NPC in the capital city?
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Is the level up NPC in the capital city?
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Uhm.
Where are level 50 chars getting gear from? :)
Doesn't make too much sense having a naked 50char to test things. Except you want us to focus on the housing update.
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			So, is the Strain only level 50 content or what? Is there any point in anyone other than level 50s trying out the PTR?	
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			Awesome news !! Going to be able to debug addons even easier now :)	
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			How big is the PTR download files?	
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How big is the PTR download files?
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Boost is awesome ! One thing is missing: we need a NPC for the AMPs...
 
Nevermind they are in the holo crypt. However some are sold for prestige currency which we dont have ...	
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I'm sorry, but I won't download additional 18GB of PTR data, in order to try it out and test it for you... That's just ridiculous!
 
If it was something that can be 1-2GB of data files and just switch the server via launcher... That, I can understand!
 
 
As soon, as I saw the 18GB of data files, when I started the WSPTR.exe... I turn it off! I'm sorry, but this is just not user friendly!
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Updates like this require a whole-launcher update and can't be done in small patches like you wish... Sorry but you're just not being realistic.
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Some other MMO's did it very well ;)
 
Neverwinter comes to my mind as one... 
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I guess the thinking is that, if you do not have any experience playing at that level, how can you effectively test and give feed back on any changes that have been made. It's a test realm after all, not a 'here, have some free high end gear / toons' realm. 
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Yay, now patches can come more bug free.
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Ritzu?! is that you?! the true you?
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			You can copy your wildstar folder contents into the wildstar ptr folder, which reduced the download to 3gig for me.	
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			When i create a character on the ptr there is no special npc on the start , just the damn quest npc :/	
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So because I got my character to 50 on Friday night instead of Thursday I won't be able to participate in the PTR? That's extremely lame. 
 
Downloaded it anyways, but the NPC wasn't showing up for me either. I was really excited to test out some of the new and fixed content with some classes I hadn't gotten a chance to level. 
 
Hopefully they'll change the the criteria for testing soon. 	
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So because I got my character to 50 on Friday night instead of Thursday I won't be able to participate in the PTR? That's extremely lame. 
 
Downloaded it anyways, but the NPC wasn't showing up for me either. I was really excited to test out some of the new and fixed content with some classes I hadn't gotten a chance to level. 
 
Hopefully they'll change the the criteria for testing soon. 
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			I too hope they will change their test policy, as I am a casual user and would love to test out end game content without having to level each class up one by one. But according to some, If you dont play 7 hours a day, your opinion and money are no good.	
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please rethink your test policy! I find it extremely insane you would only allow people who rushed to 50 before a certain date to test it. i have 2 lvl 42's, seems a little biased to me..just open the npc up to anyone willing to test and download the whole game twice..just saying
I can never figure out who thinks of some of these rules? I mean here you are with all the bad press of bots,bugs,servers over crowded during head start which didnt even allow most to play with friends or play at all on some servers just to name a few problems this game has not to mention the nameplates and memory leaks you have. you could possibly have had some good press about strain...so short sighted!	
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please rethink your test policy! I find it extremely insane you would only allow people who rushed to 50 before a certain date to test it. i have 2 lvl 42's, seems a little biased to me..just open the npc up to anyone willing to test and download the whole game twice..just saying
I can never figure out who thinks of some of these rules? I mean here you are with all the bad press of bots,bugs,servers over crowded during head start which didnt even allow most to play with friends or play at all on some servers just to name a few problems this game has not to mention the nameplates and memory leaks you have. you could possibly have had some good press about strain...so short sighted!
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			I feel like it would acceptable to at least remove the time gate, so that as long as you have a 50 you could get a boost. It's the first PTR though, it's all a learning experience!	
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“Boost” NPC’s will only be available for players who have earned a level 50 on a Live Realm before 6/12. 
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I'm sorry, but I won't download additional 18GB of PTR data, in order to try it out and test it for you... That's just ridiculous!
 
If it was something that can be 1-2GB of data files and just switch the server via launcher... That, I can understand!
 
 
As soon, as I saw the 18GB of data files, when I started the WSPTR.exe... I turn it off! I'm sorry, but this is just not user friendly!
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			ok so i made a toon on the ptr i know i hit 50 before the deadline i even logged on to live and /played just to make sure butt for some reason the teleporter isnt there any solutions 	
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Hey, I see your character in the Dominion starting area. My character name was System.
 
I agree with you all. Why put that kind of restriction? The staff said you don't want to live there because our characters can get wiped. But just leveling to level 50 takes about 50 hours and that's kind of living there.
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Seems there is no Boost NPc. Hitted 50 first ID. But nothing nope. Where  has the NPC to be? I am on Stormcaller Landing and nothing down here.
 
On ArkShip no one too. Or maybe EU Players just locked out , like in every game?	
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As we move towards testing out our bigger content drops, such as the upcoming Strain Ultradrop, we are going to be opening up a new server to test on called Nexus or Public Test Realm (PTR for short). When the PTR becomes available there are a few things that you should know about it:
 
The PTR will be located in the Dallas Data Center
As long as you have an Active WildStar subscription (NA or EU) you will be able to access the PTR.Note: This required the team perform magical technical manipulations to make this possible. 
Character wipes may be needed on the PTR from time to time and your progress on this Realm may be lost, this is a fair warning!
“Boost” NPC’s will be available in Nexus that will level you up and give you gear.“Boost” NPC’s will only be available for players who have earned a level 50 on a Live Realm before 6/12.
We typically take time stamps prior to when the next drop will hit the PTR. Example: Before Drop 2 hits the PTR, we’ll take another time stamp.
We are planning on leaving the PTR up and available 24/7, similar to any other Realm, for the remainder of the time that Drop 1 (Strain) needs to be tested.o Do note that you shouldn’t approach this server as a new “home” for an ongoing basis as we might have to take this Realm down at a moment’s notice for updates. 
o Please consider the PTR a place to visit and check out some new exciting content, not live.
In-game localization of Drop 1 will not be ready for Day 1 of PTR, but we work to make it available in a future update. 
We’ve set up forums specifically for the Nexus Public Test Realm, they are:Game UpdateUpdate notes for the PTR will live here
General DiscussionGeneral talk about the PTR can take place here
Bug ReportsIf you come across a bug, specific to the PTR content we’d appreciate you submitting them here!
Finally, the Team truly appreciates your early participation in finding and submitting any issues or bugs with the new Strain content you find while on Nexus. Thank you!
 
The Public Test Realm can be accessed through the WildStarPTR download found here: http://wildstar.patcher.ncsoft.com/PTR/WildStarPTR.exe
 
EDIT: You are totally allowed to video/capture/stream/discuss anything on the PTR by the way. ;)
 
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So let me get this straight. The first drop, specifically for "casuals", cannot be tested by "casuals".
 
BRILLIANT!
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			This is odd. I know I hit 50 before the 12th because its my birthday, yet I didn't have the NPCs to boost me. I wonder if it's because I never got the 50 achievement when I dinged. Is this a bug?	
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At this time you should have access to the NPCs if you were level 50 before 12:00 PDT on 06/23.
 
Info on where to find those NPCs is HERE.
 
~Windward	
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			Stuck on "Retrieving Characters just a moment..." is this a common issue at the moment?	
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Stuck on "Retrieving Characters just a moment..." is this a common issue at the moment?
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			Small request for next PTR: Can we please have 80 more plat for advanced riding? It would be respectfully appreciated. (100 total)	
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			So the only server available to me after the upate download is Nexus the test realm, where any of us who have enjoyed the storyline and not power-leveled to 50 yet really have nothing but starter quest stuff to do...so when will the regular servers be available again or am I just glitched and missing something while the other servers are actually up and running?	
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So the only server available to me after the upate download is Nexus the test realm, where any of us who have enjoyed the storyline and not power-leveled to 50 yet really have nothing but starter quest stuff to do...so when will the regular servers be available again or am I just glitched and missing something while the other servers are actually up and running?
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			Just wondering but is there any rewards for being part of the PTR?  Not that it matters because I love this game and playing PTR is good for finding things that need fixing and what not.	
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Updated Nano Fields 2nd press to have a short 250ms GCD to prevent the combat option "hold to continue casting" from triggering it non-stop until out of Suit Power.
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			Any word on when the next PTR sync for boost NPCs will be? I just hit 50 yesterday...	
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I would love to help test the new stuff, but I'm only a little lvl44 and it seems Blighthaven thinks it's terrible and that I should be ashamed of myself.
As Denton says: "What a shame".	
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			It give me an error after %5 saying it can't patch it or something and then it closes out.	
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			Why is it telling me "there are no realms at this time"?	
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			I assume it says so because the Strain patch has been released and there is nothing to test?	
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