Beta priority clarification. - Page 3

pajonk · 2012-07-25, 04:35 PM

Also does anyone know how long will the first phase take? (first phase which is people with active subs)

matthewpeters · 2012-07-25, 04:35 PM

edit-oops repeating what others said before I got the post in

Sephirex · 2012-07-25, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by pajonk

Also does anyone know how long will the first phase take? (first phase which is people with active subs)

I knew it!

This is why they can never win. Once one thing gets clarified, everyone starts stampeding to the next subject.

IgloGlass · 2012-07-25, 04:36 PM

When it comes down to the priority keys it's not really any different from how it used to be.

However if the hierarchy is: active subs > anytime subbed > priority keys > normal signups right now then I used to believe that it was something like anytime subbed > PC Gamer keys > Twitter/E3 keys > normal signups

That's why this changes alot for me at least.

Xyntech · 2012-07-25, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by pajonk

Also does anyone know how long will the first phase take? (first phase which is people with active subs)

No, we haven't gotten any clarification on that. It will probably depend on how big each pool is though. For example, if they let in 1000 players a week, it will go a lot quicker if there are fewer currently subscribed vets than if there are a lot of them.

Simokon · 2012-07-25, 04:37 PM

It is crazy how fast this thread can get replies lol

haticK · 2012-07-25, 04:39 PM

I'm hoping for multiple waves per week. Otherwise it will be awhile before anyone who isn't a vet gets in.

IgloGlass · 2012-07-25, 04:39 PM

Important new information regarding veterans with activated keys:

Doxy · 2012-07-25, 04:49 PM

So much for PCG stating their keys are "top priority" when everyone even their gramma got a key off twitter.

Sephirex · 2012-07-25, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Doxy

So much for PCG stating their keys are "top priority" when everyone even their gramma got a key off twitter.

I wouldn't consider buying a magazine that prestigious either.

Crator · 2012-07-25, 04:51 PM

Still top priority vs. regular non-key beta sign-ups. But there is a priority access hierarchy according to Smed...

Sephirex · 2012-07-25, 04:52 PM

Its vets then keys which is what must of us were thinking all along. It just ends up Vets are tiered, but keys are not. I don't see the big deal.

IgloGlass · 2012-07-25, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Doxy

So much for PCG stating their keys are "top priority" when everyone even their gramma got a key off twitter.

Well they are top priority, just that there aren't so many tiers lol.. It was given that veterans would get in first and PC gamer keys are right behind!... As well as everyone with a notebook, pencil and a camera that posts a picture of themselves with a poorly-drawn empire logo on twitter and receives a key :')

Originally Posted by Sephirex

I wouldn't consider buying a magazine that prestigious either.

Totally agreed... Must admit that I feel rather powerful right now with an extra beta key in my inbox from Higby, when I've already handed out four keys to my friends x)

Originally Posted by Crator

Still top priority vs. regular non-key beta sign-ups. But there is a priority access hierarchy according to Smed...

No there is not.

All beta keys, Twitter/E3/PC-Gamer are equal and that's that.

It was old info that is no longer accurate. The up to date information is that they are equal, and for all I know they have always been. When you activate them it always says "priority access", no matter what kind of code.

WiteBeam · 2012-07-25, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Crator

Still top priority vs. regular non-key beta sign-ups. But there is a priority access hierarchy according to Smed...

So twitter keys>PCGamer keys?

Crator · 2012-07-25, 04:56 PM

Smed just said 'Priority Keys'.... So all beta keys (PCGamer/Twitter/PS2 Events) are in the same bucket.