Test server

The test server is a restricted alternate Scrolls server on which upcoming contents may be uploaded before being released on live servers.

It was created by Mojang in order to help them test new features and Scrolls before making them available to all players. It mainly aims at avoiding to release Scrolls that would break the game balance or market. Thus, Scrolls released on the test server are often altered before going to live servers.

Accounts' stats, gold and Scrolls on the test server are distinct from those on live servers. Additionally, in order to make testing easier, players get 3 copies of each Scroll. However nothing is guaranteed to stay, including decks, Scrolls, and the test server itself.

Currently, the test server can only be accessed by a selected group of players (all alpha players, and some active players added from time to time), using a specific launcher. However, Mojang plans to open it up to all players on Mondays. It will be accessible through the same launcher as for live servers once the new launcher is released; ipso facto giving access to it to Mac users since its current launcher is for Windows only.

Version history
Below are changelogs displayed in the test client.

Keep in mind that these versions are different from those of live servers even when the version number is the same. Also, contents added in a test version is not guaranteed to be included in the next live version.