Each new addition to WoWs is tested multiple times before its launch to identify flaws in visuals, story, and ship characteristics.
The most objective assessment of updates can only be given by those who have become experts in naval battles, spending hundreds of hours playing missions and battles with other users.
What is a Supertest, how to become a Supertester in World of Warships and what benefits you can get from it, let’s consider below.
What is a Supertest in World of Warships?
Supertest tests the performance of each regular update of World of Warships, which contains new locations, modes, ships, buildings, story missions, and other changes.
The process of checking the game content by real users is necessary because, without it, flaws and shortcomings of developers will be revealed not at the pre-testing stage but in the process of use, which will cause discomfort to players and negative feedback.
Supertest is conducted for each new addition and update, which becomes publicly available only in the absence of critical comments that require their finalization.
Who is a Supertester
Objective comments can be received from an independent expert, who can only become an expert by understanding the gameplay. For this, you need to fight many battles, understand the technology learning system, master the management of combat ships of different classes, and become a participant in various events.
Super testers are not part of the development team, but are regular World of Warships users who meet the selection and qualification criteria.
Requirements for a Supertester in World of Warships
The qualifying requirements for potential testers are as follows:
- Older than 18 years of age because a signed confidentiality agreement (NDA) will be required.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Possession of a Super Test Academy certificate, which will be issued upon completion of mandatory Discord classes on the topics:
- supertest group goals and objectives;
- subject and methods of testing;
- frequently asked questions;
- feedback: concept, how to compose, standards used;
- identifying errors, making necessary reports, and supporting materials.
- Availability of 100 GB of free space on the hard disk.
Qualification requirements for Supertester candidates have been getting stricter over the years and, at the moment, are twice as high as they were two years ago:
- at least 2,000 battles with other users (PvP);
- 400 or more battles on ships of different classes (2 or more);
- presence of level VII or higher ships in the port (1 or more).
The profile must have open access to statistics so that it is possible to check if qualifications are met.
How to Become a Supertester
To become a Supertester, you need to apply by clicking on the link of the next Supertest, which periodically appears among the announcements of the official client.
When applying, you will be required to answer several questions, such as:
- the reason for wanting to become a Supertester;
- technical data of the computer, which must exceed the minimum requirements;
- having experience testing similar games or World of Warships;
- write a short review of one of the ships;
- document that you are over 18 years of age.
The submitted application will be reviewed for eligibility and qualification requirements, after which a response will be sent with instructions, if positive.
Are there any Bonuses for Supertesters in WoWs?
The Super Testers activity is a volunteer and is positioned as a free activity that provides an opportunity for a limited number of users to get early access to new content and become involved in the development of the app.
Based on the results of the Supertest, users may be awarded special bonuses: camouflage and flags.
