Test server

Access to the test server

The test servers, Singularity and Multiplicity are open to all players. Singularity purpose is to try out new features, and as a result it will generally be a few patches ahead of the Tranquility server. Multiplicity, on the other hand, is used for hotfix testing and usually runs the TQ code. As the DB of Multiplicity is often outdated, it is only seldom available for public testing. Character information is replicated (=mirrored) to the Singularity server on a regular basis, but keep in mind that if your account got created after the last replication, you will not be able to access the server.

Gameplay mechanics and playing environments may be quite different from what you're used to on Tranquility. Here, the world is constantly changing.

How do I get access to the test server?

To gain access to the test servers, follow these instructions:

• Create a separate folder for your test client (such as "C:\evetest")
• Copy everything from your original EVE folder (most likely situated at "C:\program files\ccp") to the new ("C:\evetest"). This step is important, since patching the test client will render it incompatible with the Tranquility server.
• Please go to this webpage and download the "Download TQ to Singularity Patch" or the Multiplicity one if you are going to test on that server.
• Apply the patch to the correct EVE installation such as "C:\evetest".
• Create a shortcut to your test client, add the text " /server:singularity" behind eve.exe in the shortcuts target line. (Make sure to include the space before the backslash.)
• Launch the client and type in your user name and password.

After the patch is installed you should be able to log on to the test server using the new ("c:\evetest") version. Please take the time to bug report as much as you can. Your feedback is also very important for what features are developed or changed, so don't hesitate to post your thoughts on the Test Server Feedback Forum.

Test server rules

Please read the test server rules before logging in. They can be also found in the forum.