Don't bother with the Twitter key giveaways - Page 2

Rainfur · 2012-06-06, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by SpcFarlen

Good marketing too. Much better then spamming your friends facebook pages with invites.

Yep. Make some friends, and keep some!

raidyr · 2012-06-06, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Top Sgt

i really think those of us who are in or get in should be given 3 keys to pass along to friends etc.. promotes outfits playing in beta to test features and helps get more true fans in game for beta testing.

I've got several friends chomping at the bit to try this game and would love to give them an invite.

Knightwyvern · 2012-06-06, 09:20 PM

Such is the Way of Beta. Not everyone gets in. Harsh realities and all.

Dartan · 2012-06-06, 09:21 PM

Why are people bothering with this?
I would certainly not want to spoil anything by having a degraded version of the game, which beta/alpha basically is.

raidyr · 2012-06-06, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dartan

Why are people bothering with this?
I would certainly not want to spoil anything by having a degraded version of the game, which beta/alpha basically is.

Uh, beta/alpha "basically is" a way for developers to test their ideas, designs, and mechanics outside of their contained environment and with the gamers themselves.

I personally enjoy testing games. Being able to play games I enjoy earlier then release is a bonus.

Envenom · 2012-06-06, 09:26 PM

1 tweet, 1 kill for me.

Absentis · 2012-06-06, 09:35 PM

I agree it's unfair and the keys go stupidly fast go stupidly fast.

I personally hate that companies do Beta key giveaways on social networking sites since it's complete luck and there isn't a particularly good chance of those who get the keys actually testing the game. If people who do get these keys play, they see it more or less as an early demo rather than to actually test the mechanics and to balance what needs to be balanced.

Vetto · 2012-06-06, 09:36 PM

I think I will just wait till they send me a key in my e-mail.

Envenom · 2012-06-06, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Absentis

I agree it's unfair and the keys go stupidly fast go stupidly fast.

I personally hate that companies do Beta key giveaways on social networking sites since it's complete luck and there isn't a particularly good chance of those who get the keys actually testing the game. If people who do get these keys play, they see it more or less as an early demo rather than to actually test the mechanics and to balance what needs to be balanced.

Lol. What kind of a blanket ignorant statement is that?

Roidster · 2012-06-06, 09:47 PM

why they haven't gave us vets beta keys yet,astounds me

yet they are handing them out like candy to everyone else

hiben · 2012-06-06, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rainfur

I wouldn't bother with the FB at ALL, it's dominated by bots...

and how might one go about obtaining one of these bot, for "testing" purposes.

DerFurst · 2012-06-06, 09:53 PM

I wouldn't bother with the FB codes, since they're always gotten the instant they're posted. Your chances are much higher by making up something clever for Twitter. However, the amount of things I did before getting one was ridiculous. I made a robot in photoshop, remade the PS1 logo in 3ds max, then posted an image of my cat and a variety of funny gifs. Only until I mentioned I was sad about Mr. Trololo did I manage to get one.

Raymac · 2012-06-06, 09:54 PM

Or you just gotta be quick like this guy right here. I think I got the 2nd key they gave out on twitter when I asked about the 1st guy getting one. I'm not bragging....well yes, actually I guess I am.

Knightwyvern · 2012-06-06, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Roidster

why they haven't gave us vets beta keys yet,astounds me

yet they are handing them out like candy to everyone else

What do you mean by "vets?" PS1 Vets? http://www.planetside-universe.com/s...ad.php?t=39024

PS1 players, Fan Faire 2011 attendees and PC Gamer keys will have first access to beta once it begins.

No restrictions there. if you are/were a PlanetSide player you get a beta invite, be sure your station acct email is accurate

I wanted to drop in and clarify Beta access for former PlanetSide 1 players. As stated players will receive priority access. This means they will receive access early in the Beta process. This does not mean every former PlanetSide 1 player will get in before anyone else. All we can do is ensure those folks will get in before most others.

Elude · 2012-06-06, 09:55 PM

Wow those bots are fast lol.