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Post by BoB3K on Dec 22, 2021 14:38:13 GMT -5
It would be cool if some board member got in so they could give us the inside info here in the update thread, or i dunno maybe a new gizmoplex beta thread.
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Post by kracker on Dec 22, 2021 14:50:08 GMT -5
Go nuts guys, not everyone will get in because I assume they are looking at who is on which devices
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Post by Diet Kolos on Dec 22, 2021 15:30:39 GMT -5
They'd prob require an NDA for beta testing, most places do. But its possible they wouldn't.
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Post by kracker on Dec 22, 2021 16:37:54 GMT -5
probably not, they mention if you arent part of the beta test, they'll still give you details. And you really think they have the resources to enforce an NDA? Its not like a beta test for a hot new game or something, they just want to make sure everything works properly across all devices. But If anyone here applied yet, they can tell us the boxes they had to check.
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Post by Diet Kolos on Dec 22, 2021 16:55:54 GMT -5
I took a look at it.
It asked what kind of devices you watch TV/stream on and how often, the browser you use, the streaming services you watch and how often, your upload/download speed, your KS backer number, if you have VHX and if so if you already have any MST episodes on it/how many and how often you use it, plus if you have any thoughts on how to improve VHX.
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Post by kracker on Dec 22, 2021 17:11:28 GMT -5
maybe ill apply knowing ill get rejected anyway, i hate and avoid streaming services
just got my email with my digital rewards
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Post by monkeypretzel on Dec 22, 2021 18:15:34 GMT -5
I nominate MonkeyPretzel for beta testing. She will whip them into shape.Pass. If I don't intend to use it, I shouldn't be involved in testing it. Plus, Ivan's made it known to me in no uncertain terms that he wishes I would just shut up and go away, and has offered to refund me my money to do so. (I have not taken him up on his "generous" offer. I should think he would have learned after the first time he tried it.) I'd NEVER be chosen, for understandable reasons. Who wants someone around who doesn't forget promises made?
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Post by dudehitscar on Dec 22, 2021 18:27:02 GMT -5
Plus, Ivan's made it known to me in no uncertain terms that he wishes I would just shut up and go away, and has offered to refund me my money to do so. (I have not taken him up on his "generous" offer. I should think he would have learned after the first time he tried it.) I'd NEVER be chosen, for understandable reasons. Who wants someone around who doesn't forget promises mad Me. I want you around for this. If there is anything that needs a critical cynical eye it's beta testing the gizmoplex. I can't count on Joel's sleepy eyed shrug and spin to make it work. "I don't know how it works!!!" - Joel Hodgson
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 19:55:22 GMT -5
I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I got my digital collection and logged in to start watching Sidehackers and something seemed off. It was in widescreen! I jumped over to my 2015 Kickstarter collection and noticed Robot Vs the Aztec Mummy was in the correct 4:3 aspect ratio. I went through the rest of the episodes, and all seemed to be 4:3, except Village of the Giants, which was also widescreen. Hopefully this is something that can be corrected. Sidehackers screen grab: imgur.com/gallery/h0zS3ajRobot vs the Aztec Mummy: imgur.com/gallery/aicKETP
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Post by dudehitscar on Dec 22, 2021 20:32:29 GMT -5
I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! We riot!!!
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 20:35:56 GMT -5
Just to clarify, don’t take Joel’s proximity to the screen as a sign of how much is cropped. I didn’t do the screen grab at the exact same frame. It was more to demonstrate the difference in the image sizes.
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Post by Megalon on Dec 22, 2021 20:44:06 GMT -5
I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I got my digital collection and logged in to start watching Sidehackers and something seemed off. It was in widescreen! I jumped over to my 2015 Kickstarter collection and noticed Robot Vs the Aztec Mummy was in the correct 4:3 aspect ratio. I went through the rest of the episodes, and all seemed to be 4:3, except Village of the Giants, which was also widescreen. Hopefully this is something that can be corrected. Huh. What about the theater segments? Are the silhouettes cropped out of the picture? Also, is this something all shows are aspiring to do these days? I know when the Simpsons first launched on Disney+, it was also in widescreen (and still, presumably, is), meaning that a good chunk of the picture was cropped.
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 20:50:06 GMT -5
I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I’ve got a complaint about the Kickstarter! I got my digital collection and logged in to start watching Sidehackers and something seemed off. It was in widescreen! I jumped over to my 2015 Kickstarter collection and noticed Robot Vs the Aztec Mummy was in the correct 4:3 aspect ratio. I went through the rest of the episodes, and all seemed to be 4:3, except Village of the Giants, which was also widescreen. Hopefully this is something that can be corrected. Huh. What about the theater segments? Are the silhouettes cropped out of the picture? Also, is this something all shows are aspiring to do these days? I know when the Simpsons first launched on Disney+, it was also in widescreen (and still, presumably, is), meaning that a good chunk of the picture was cropped. Things are still cropped in the theater, but it’s not enough of a crop to cut out the silhouettes. It is possible to see The Simpsons in 4:3 on Disney +, it just took them a while to fix and is kind of hard to find. www.theverge.com/platform/amp/21273476/simpsons-original-4-3-aspect-ratio-disney-plus-stream-how-to
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 21:00:02 GMT -5
Update: I noticed this on my iPad. When I went to check on the VHX app on my TV, it was in 4:3. I’ll check on my computer in a moment.
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Post by majorjoe23 on Dec 22, 2021 21:04:19 GMT -5
I just checked on my laptop, and it's 4:3 there as well. Maybe this is just an issue with ipads?
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