News: PC Gamer April Issue with Beta Key - Page 12

Firefly · 2012-02-15, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Shogun

wait a minute...

there is a playtest in that magazine and it is already printed?
so the beta server is already up and running?
or did the pc-gamer guys played the game directly at soe?

Nobody's read the article yet. Best guess is, played it at SOE.

Gortha · 2012-02-15, 04:13 PM

Wow, i am that fu**ing happy i cryed very lound in my PC room when i read the Facebook-Update and clicked into the PC Gamer Issue Front Page Picture.

OMFG our big fat Slaughtering can begin soon

PS:
Lets hope that current subcribers outside the US also get a key

From FB:

"PlanetSide 2 Hello all! As previously stated, original PlanetSide 1 players and Fan Faire 2011 registered attendees will receive priority access to PlanetSide 2 beta as well. [Danicia]

PlanetSide 2 If you played/play PS1, you will have priority access. I'm working on getting more of your questions answered. Hang tight! [Danicia]"

Azren · 2012-02-15, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Espion

Someone that buys a magazine should not be getting in before or even at the same time as people that are still subscribed to PS1. Period.

Meh, the more the merrier

Espion · 2012-02-15, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Firefly

We already covered this. Welcome to six pages ago.

It's not covered, at all. Regardless of whether both subscribers and PCGamer keys get in at the same time, some people have been subscribed to PS1 for years without a break in subbed time, and now those people are thrown into the same bucket as any random idiot that buys an issue of PCGamer.

At a very minimum there needs to be assurances of different feedback paths for new players (PCGamer keys), veteran players (PS1 subscribers), and possibly a competitive group for addressing finer points. I'm all for more players, and a PS beta will need to be big. But everyone's feedback is not equal, and those with a higher potential for more detailed/knowledgeable feedback should be put ahead of others.

Good effort trying to satisfy that ego though.

Firefly · 2012-02-15, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Espion

It's not covered, at all.

Look dude, if you can't be bothered to go back and read the thread that's on you, not the rest of us that figured this shit out already.

CidHighwind · 2012-02-15, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Firefly

Look dude, if you can't be bothered to go back and read the thread that's on you, not the rest of us that figured this shit out already.

Firefly's moments of clarity and clarification make me happy.

Toonlad · 2012-02-15, 04:22 PM

This is great news indeed, lets hope we can generate more press cover , for what this game really deserves. Its still a game unknown to lots of people out there, and a lot of people have never sampled the delights of the vertical learning curve of the game lol.

Good luck to those who gain access, hopefully its the good eggs that gain access and test it properly.

Regards
Toon

Espion · 2012-02-15, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Firefly

Look dude, if you can't be bothered to go back and read the thread that's on you, not the rest of us that figured this shit out already.

You're really good at pointing out what I already know, congrats. But now work on understanding what I'm saying. Your turn to go back and read over my post a couple times.

I know you were probably just some bluebie running around with thumper jammer packs in your max loadout (just in case!), but you should at least be able to see the merit in proper feedback channels and catering to those who actually have experience in the only other remotely similar game.

demonicale · 2012-02-15, 04:24 PM

US ONLY!, shafted again ... pfff

Gortha · 2012-02-15, 04:24 PM

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Rokazulu · 2012-02-15, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Firefly

Do you remember the email you used for registration?

Oh if they send it to you in email before Feb. 28th that would save me some money.

bjorntju1 · 2012-02-15, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by kwackerUK

That screen shot was taken in the March edition of PC Gamer so next month must be April right? The March edition has the Tribes beta key in it not the April edition.

That article was posted today. That is the next issue. I don't know why the UK version is March and US is April.

Talking about that... Why does PC gamer US put out an April issue, when it comes out at the end of febuary? I see many magazines do this but I never saw the point in it.

etheral · 2012-02-15, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by demonicale

US ONLY!, shafted again ... pfff

We dont know if the beta itself is US only.

Zhane · 2012-02-15, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Espion

It's not covered, at all. Regardless of whether both subscribers and PCGamer keys get in at the same time, some people have been subscribed to PS1 for years without a break in subbed time, and now those people are thrown into the same bucket as any random idiot that buys an issue of PCGamer.

At a very minimum there needs to be assurances of different feedback paths for new players (PCGamer keys), veteran players (PS1 subscribers), and possibly a competitive group for addressing finer points. I'm all for more players, and a PS beta will need to be big. But everyone's feedback is not equal, and those with a higher potential for more detailed/knowledgeable feedback should be put ahead of others.

Good effort trying to satisfy that ego though.

You've got balls to talk about ego. You think that a PS1 player's opinion should be given more weight than the unwashed masses? That's the thought process I see here. A different feedback path? My God. You really think a lot of yourself. Self important dicks give forum communities a bad rap.

Everyone's feedback is equal. Because you played a decade old game has no bearing on your ability to properly test a new one. Your opinion matters exactly as much as everyone else who may spend money on PS2. They're doing you a favor and stroking your little ego by ensuring you get in along with everyone else. You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake and you are no more qualified to test and give feedback than anyone else.

And that's coming from a PS1 vet, for the record.

Hydra · 2012-02-15, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Espion

It's not covered, at all. Regardless of whether both subscribers and PCGamer keys get in at the same time, some people have been subscribed to PS1 for years without a break in subbed time, and now those people are thrown into the same bucket as any random idiot that buys an issue of PCGamer.

At a very minimum there needs to be assurances of different feedback paths for new players (PCGamer keys), veteran players (PS1 subscribers), and possibly a competitive group for addressing finer points. I'm all for more players, and a PS beta will need to be big. But everyone's feedback is not equal, and those with a higher potential for more detailed/knowledgeable feedback should be put ahead of others.

I agree 100%
However I don't really care about being in-game with a new idiot player as long as SOE keep their word about giving Veterans special treatment (20% stronger, hopefully redesigned PS1 outfits) And SOE keeping their word is exactly why I'm worried, although I am impress with the amount of communication The PS team has with the fans I certainly hope that it isn't a facade.