ISD ECAID

ECAID stands for "Equipment Certification and Anomaly Investigations Division". We are the Bug Hunters, those who volunteer behind the scenes to assist CCP in the attempt to ensure releases are bug free, exploits are quickly identified and excluded, and code testing for release patches. We are present mainly on the internal and external test servers. You will see us on Singularity, we're the ones with red text, you'll also find us on the coldfront irc network, within #eve-chaos. Our department members are from all corners of the globe, and our work is under a voluntary basis, although run to the strictest of operating conditions.

History

Bug hunters are one of the oldest part of EVEs volunteer program, starting with everyone who ever played Beta. Formalized now in the ISD department of ECAID, they are still referred as the Bug Hunters.

Ranks & Responsibilities

Vice-Admiral

The Vice-Admiral is in charge of the program. He has the final word regarding all the rules and important decisions.

• ISD BH Sabaoth

Captains

Captains are in charge of the daily operations. Including enforcing the rules within the program and recruiting new volunteers.

• ISD BH Chemal
• ISD BH CookieMistress
• ISD BH Desryn
• ISD BH Garik
• ISD BH Zahan

Commanders

Commanders are experienced members of the team who participate in developing the program further and watch over the training process.

Lieutenant Commanders

Lt. Commanders (mentors) are in charge of training the ensigns.

Lieutenants

Lieutenants have completed their training and are full members of the team.

Ensigns

Ensigns are those who have recently joined the bug hunter program.

Translation Team

The translation team, which also includes single members of other ISD departments, handles localization issues and investigates problems related to language, grammar etc.

Contact ECAID

If you wish to contact the ECAID team you can email us at contact@eve-bh.net. You can also join our IRC channel #eve-chaos and speak to one of our captains.

Joining ECAID

If you are interested in regression tests, testing the limits of game features and generally getting into the thick of game mechanics with the goal of making the EVE Universe a better place, then you might be interested in joining ECAID. To apply for a position within ISD you need to be 18 or over and hold an active subscribed account in EVE Online.

Simply go to the application page to fill out the form and choose "Bug Hunters". It may take some time till the leads will be able to check your application. Applicants will be subject to a background check pertaining to their activities within EVE Online and successful applicants will be required to sign an ISD Terms of Service and Non Disclosure agreements.

More Info

• Dev Blog about the Bug Hunters (February 2009)
• An old Chronicle about ECAID: Bug Hunters
• The public homepage of ECAID