So… You want to be a BetterTester…
Welcome to our new cruelty-free BetterTester program! By being a BetterTester you will have early access to the latest updates of CrossOver, have the ability to maintain and create CrossTies, and be an integral part of making the next release of CrossOver better than ever. We will no longer be removing BetterTesters who do not earn sufficient XP every 6 months; instead, we will be removing people with lapsed licenses who have not reached BetterTester level 6 or higher. So sign up today and help make CrossOver better for everyone. Oh, and did we mention you will be handsomely rewarded?
As a member of our BetterTester program you will have access to the following sections of the website.
As a CodeWeavers BetterTester, you’ll receive full access to:
In exchange for the latest and greatest from CodeWeavers, we ask that you provide feedback about your experience with the CrossOver beta version, update and maintain and create CrossTies and get the warm fuzzy feeling of contributing to Wine.
Great! I’m a BetterTester. What do I get?
Okay, what do I have to do?
We request that all BetterTesters to at least one the following:
Bonus points for BetterTesters who also:
How does the BetterTester XP system work?
When you perform certain tasks (forum posts, beta reports, etc.) on the website you will earn XP. The more XP you earn, the more BetterTester Ranks you will unlock.
You should also be aware that our team of Ninjas are watching. They reserve the right to award and remove XP. If you are exceptional, you could be awarded bonus XP. If you do something to upset the balance of C4, you could find yourself with a Ninja Curse, and lose a rank.
For every 1,000 XP points you earn you level up. Every 10 levels unlocks a new icon. Your level will be depicted by a number on your rank icon.
Task * | XP Value |
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Screen Shot
Points awarded when shot approved by staff. |
10 |
Rank Application
Points awarded for submitting a rank for an application. |
15 |
Rank Comment
Points awarded by adding comments to a rank submission. Minimum 10 word count. |
15 |
Spread the Word
Points awarded for original thoughts about us, our software and/or our services posted to social media, tagging us or using #CodeWeavers or #CodeWeaversSwag. Email our Marketing Director, Jana with a link to the post and XP will magically appear in your account. |
20 |
Forum Post
Points awarded for a forum post. Minimum 5 word count. |
25 |
Update a CrossTie
Points awarded for updating an existing CrossTie. |
50 |
Submit new Application
Points awarded when new application is approved by staff. |
50 |
Submit Application Tip
Points awarded for creating a Tip article for an application. |
50 |
Review / Blog Post / Article
Points awarded for the written word about CodeWeavers, CrossOver, or any of our services (PortJump and ExecMode). Please email our Marketing Director, Jana, with a link. |
125 |
Video of Game Play / App Running or CrossOver Tutorial
Points awarded depending on the quality of the video. Well thought out tutorials > 30 seconds gameplay with your dog barking in the background. |
150 |
Beta Test Report
Max points awarded if a Beta Report is read and approved by Staff. Otherwise, points are awarded as follows: Tier 1: Tier 2: Tier 3: A bonus Note: There is a limit of 5 reports per day. |
150 |
Submit new CrossTie
Points awarded for creation of a new CrossTie. Subject to staff approval. |
200 |
Translations
Help us Translate CrossOver into other languages. For our multilingual BetterTesters. We would love it if you would offer to help us translate CrossOver. Contact Aric to get started. |
Unlimited |
* We reserve the right to reject and remove any XP or SwagBuckaroos for mischievous activity.
Reward System: What are SwagBuckaroos and how do I earn free Swag?
For every 1,000 XP points you earn, you will receive 10 SwagBuckaroos. You can use your SwagBuckaroos at our BetterTester boutique to buy CodeWeavers exclusive items.
Item | SwagBuckaroos |
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Wine Sticker | 1 β |
CodeWeavers Logo Sticker | 1 β |
Custom Wine Project Donation | 1 β |
CodeWeavers Magnet | 2 β |
The Slap Wrap | 3 β |
Notebook | 6 β |
Wine Code Socks | 13 β |
White Unicorn Plush with CodeWeavers Hoodie | 16 β |
Short Sleeve CodeWeavers Shirt | 20 β |
Wine Short Sleeved T-Shirt | 23 β |
The Impossible Shirt | 23 β |
Blue CrossOver T-Shirt | 24 β |
Pink CrossOver T-Shirt | 24 β |
Red Wine Long Sleeve Shirt | 25 β |
Wine Long Sleeved T-Shirt | 25 β |
Growler | 25 β |
Insulated Water Bottle | 27 β |
$30 USD Donation to Wine | 30 β |
Precision Tool Set | 31 β |
Computer Sling Pack | 32 β |
Long Sleeved Dry Wick Shirts | 32 β |
Unisex Black Joggers | 45 β |
$50 USD Donation to Wine | 50 β |
Womens Short Sleeve Nike Golf Polo | 55 β |
Mens Short Sleeve Nike Golf Polo | 55 β |
Mens Long Sleeve Nike Golf Polo | 60 β |
Womens Long Sleeve Nike Golf Polo | 60 β |
$65 USD Donation to Wine | 65 β |
Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirt | 65 β |
In order to sign up to be a BetterTester, you need to be logged in with an account that has an active CrossOver license on it.
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Yours Truly,
The CodeWeavers Team