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	~~{\| style="background:transparent; border:none;"~~		REDIRECT [[Bug Brigade]]
	~~{\| width=480px align="center" style="margin: 0px auto; background-color: #AAAAAA; border: 1px solid #5A7D96;"~~
	~~\| width=60px valign="middle" \|~~ [[~~Image:SotA Pickaxe Prosperity small.jpg\|center\|60px\|link=]]~~
	\| width=420px style="color: #202020; padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border:none; font-weight:normal;" \| '''This article has extremely old and outdated information.'''<br />''This information will need to be updated as of Release 114.''<br />''You are welcome to help in its construction by [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|action=edit}} editing] it as well.''
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	Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44, and reinstated for Release 46 on the QA Server.

	This program includes exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server <strike>but there were lots of awards that could be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. were eligible for rewards</strike>. The rewards were given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-suspension.98153/ Testing Incentives Program Suspension], Aug 21 2017</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-reinstated-as-a-lottery.100043/#post-878439 Testing Incentives Program Reinstated (as a Lottery)], Sep 20 2017</ref>

	~~== Rewards ==~~
	~~Each release Portalarium will randomly reward 4 of each of the following rewards (one prize per player):~~

	* '''[[Gold Crown of the Obsidians\|5 Gold Crowns]]'''
	* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot
	* '''[[Bugs Cloak]]:''' features lots of ants
	* '''[[Set of Bug Paintings]]:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects</strike>

	~~In order to qualify you must meet the following requirements:~~

	* Install the QA version of the game
	* Login and play on QA for at least 4 hours per release
	* Report at least 1 bug in the QA section of the forums
	~~:* ''Note that players will only be submitted for the lottery once per QA cycle. Continued bug reporting will not count toward additional submissions into the lottery.''~~

	~~<strike>These rewards could be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.~~
	* '''Titles:''' Players would rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)
	~~:*Pest Controller~~
	~~:*Expert Pest Controller~~
	~~:*Master Pest Controller~~
	~~:*Royal Pest Controller~~
	* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot
	* '''[[Bugs Cloak]]:''' features lots of ants
	* '''[[Bug Cloak]]:''' This cloak features one giant ant.
	* '''[[Bug Sprayer]]:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud

	~~These rewards could only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but were delivered on the Live Server).~~
	* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server would receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that was verified via logging.
	* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''[[Corpion Chair]]:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!
	* '''[[Insect Leg Table]]:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.
	* '''[[Butterfly Chair]]:''' It is so pretty to sit on!
	* '''[[Set of Bug ~~Paintings~~]]~~:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects</strike>~~

	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references/>~~

Jaesun at 17:07, 21 June 2023

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			{\| style="background:transparent; border:none;"
			{\| width=480px align="center" style="margin: 0px auto; background-color: #AAAAAA; border: 1px solid #5A7D96;"
			\| width=60px valign="middle" \| [[Image:SotA Pickaxe Prosperity small.jpg\|center\|60px\|link=]]
			\| width=420px style="color: #202020; padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border:none; font-weight:normal;" \| '''This article has extremely old and outdated information.'''<br />''This information will need to be updated as of Release 114.''<br />''You are welcome to help in its construction by [{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|action=edit}} editing] it as well.''
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	Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44, and reinstated for Release 46 on the QA Server.		Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44, and reinstated for Release 46 on the QA Server.

Browncoat Jayson at 13:57, 21 September 2017

2017-09-21T13:57:43Z

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	Each release Portalarium will randomly reward 4 of each of the following rewards (one prize per player):		Each release Portalarium will randomly reward 4 of each of the following rewards (one prize per player):

	* '''~~COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours~~ of ~~play time per Release on~~ the ~~QA Server would receive~~ 5 Gold ~~COTOs. Please note this is active play that was verified via logging.~~		* '''[[Gold Crown of the Obsidians\|5 Gold Crowns]]'''
	* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!		* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot		* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot

Browncoat Jayson at 13:56, 21 September 2017

2017-09-21T13:56:23Z

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	Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44.		Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44, and reinstated for Release 46 on the QA Server.

	This program ~~included~~ exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server but there were lots of awards that could be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. were eligible for rewards. The rewards were given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-suspension.98153/ Testing Incentives Program Suspension], Aug 21 2017</ref>		This program includes exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server <strike>but there were lots of awards that could be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. were eligible for rewards</strike>. The rewards were given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-suspension.98153/ Testing Incentives Program Suspension], Aug 21 2017</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-reinstated-as-a-lottery.100043/#post-878439 Testing Incentives Program Reinstated (as a Lottery)], Sep 20 2017</ref>

	== Rewards ==		== Rewards ==
	These rewards could be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.		Each release Portalarium will randomly reward 4 of each of the following rewards (one prize per player):

			* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server would receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that was verified via logging.
			* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
			* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot
			* '''[[Bugs Cloak]]:''' features lots of ants
			* '''[[Set of Bug Paintings]]:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects</strike>

			In order to qualify you must meet the following requirements:

			* Install the QA version of the game
			* Login and play on QA for at least 4 hours per release
			* Report at least 1 bug in the QA section of the forums
			:* ''Note that players will only be submitted for the lottery once per QA cycle. Continued bug reporting will not count toward additional submissions into the lottery.''

			<strike>These rewards could be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.
	* '''Titles:''' Players would rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)		* '''Titles:''' Players would rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)
	:*Pest Controller		:*Pest Controller
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	* '''[[Insect Leg Table]]:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.		* '''[[Insect Leg Table]]:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.
	* '''[[Butterfly Chair]]:''' It is so pretty to sit on!		* '''[[Butterfly Chair]]:''' It is so pretty to sit on!
	* '''[[Set of Bug Paintings]]:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects		* '''[[Set of Bug Paintings]]:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects</strike>

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references/>		<references/>

Browncoat Jayson: Program suspension

2017-08-21T15:21:37Z

Program suspension

Browncoat Jayson at 18:36, 16 December 2016

2016-12-16T18:36:06Z

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	:*Master Pest Controller		:*Master Pest Controller
	:*Royal Pest Controller		:*Royal Pest Controller
	* '''Antennae:''' worn in the head slot		* '''[[Antennae]]:''' worn in the head slot
	* '''Bugs Cloak:''' features lots of ants		* '''[[Bugs Cloak]]:''' features lots of ants
	* '''Bug Cloak:''' This cloak features one giant ant.		* '''[[Bug Cloak]]:''' This cloak features one giant ant.
	* '''Bug Sprayer:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud		* '''[[Bug Sprayer]]:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud

	These rewards can only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but will be delivered to you on the Live Server).		These rewards can only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but will be delivered to you on the Live Server).
	* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server will receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that we will verify via logging. You cannot simply login and stand still.		* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server will receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that we will verify via logging. You cannot simply login and stand still.
	* '''Ant Farm:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!		* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''Corpion Chair:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!		* '''[[Corpion Chair]]:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!
	* '''Insect Leg Table:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.		* '''[[Insect Leg Table]]:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.
	* '''Butterfly Chair:''' It is so pretty to sit on!		* '''[[Butterfly Chair]]:''' It is so pretty to sit on!
	* '''Set of Bug Paintings:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects		* '''[[Set of Bug Paintings]]:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references/>		<references/>

Browncoat Jayson at 18:31, 16 December 2016

2016-12-16T18:31:59Z

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	* '''Ant Farm:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!		* '''Ant Farm:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''Corpion Chair:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!		* '''Corpion Chair:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!
	* '''Insect Leg Table'''		* '''Insect Leg Table:''' Make sure to always watch it so it doesn’t walk away.
	* '''Butterfly Chair'''		* '''Butterfly Chair:''' It is so pretty to sit on!
	* '''Set of Bug Paintings:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects		* '''Set of Bug Paintings:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references/>		<references/>

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Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34.

This program will include exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server but there are lots of awards that can be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. will be eligible for rewards. The rewards will be given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref>.

== Rewards ==
These rewards can be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.
* '''Titles:''' Players will rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)
:*Pest Controller
:*Expert Pest Controller
:*Master Pest Controller
:*Royal Pest Controller
* '''Antennae:''' worn in the head slot
* '''Bugs Cloak:''' features lots of ants
* '''Bug Cloak:''' This cloak features one giant ant.
* '''Bug Sprayer:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud

These rewards can only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but will be delivered to you on the Live Server).
* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server will receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that we will verify via logging. You cannot simply login and stand still.
* '''Ant Farm:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
* '''Corpion Chair:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!
* '''Insect Leg Table'''
* '''Butterfly Chair'''
* '''Set of Bug Paintings:''' An assortment of Classical still life paintings featuring insects

== References ==
<references/>

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	Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34.		Portalarium began a Testing Incentives Program program with the QA Server and Live Server tests of Release 34. The program was suspended with Release 44.

	This program ~~will include~~ exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server but there ~~are~~ lots of awards that ~~can~~ be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. ~~will be~~ eligible for rewards. The rewards ~~will be~~ given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref>.		This program included exclusives that can only be earned on the QA Server but there were lots of awards that could be earned on the live servers as well. Each Release, exceptional contributors from testing through quality bug reports, document edits, etc. were eligible for rewards. The rewards were given out as individual items, not all at once.<ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program.61911/ Testing Incentives Program], Sep 8 2016</ref><ref>[[DarkStarr]], [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/testing-incentives-program-suspension.98153/ Testing Incentives Program Suspension], Aug 21 2017</ref>

	== Rewards ==		== Rewards ==
	These rewards ~~can~~ be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.		These rewards could be earned through playing and reporting on both the Live and QA Servers.
	* '''Titles:''' Players ~~will~~ rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)		* '''Titles:''' Players would rank up through these after demonstrating a solid record of reproducible bugs with detailed information (ex. coordinates and screenshots)
	:*Pest Controller		:*Pest Controller
	:*Expert Pest Controller		:*Expert Pest Controller
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	* '''[[Bug Sprayer]]:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud		* '''[[Bug Sprayer]]:''' Equippable with /bugspray emote that makes a green cloud

	These rewards ~~can~~ only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but ~~will be~~ delivered ~~to you~~ on the Live Server).		These rewards could only be earned through play time and bug reporting on the QA Server (but were delivered on the Live Server).
	* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server ~~will~~ receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that ~~we will verify~~ via logging~~. You cannot simply login and stand still~~.		* '''COTOs for Time:''' Players who spend at least 4 hours of play time per Release on the QA Server would receive 5 Gold COTOs. Please note this is active play that was verified via logging.
	* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!		* '''[[Ant Farm]]:''' Decoration you can place in your house with ants crawling around in it. Don’t break it!
	* '''[[Corpion Chair]]:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!		* '''[[Corpion Chair]]:''' Don’t fear the cushion of its deadly comfort!