News: Planetside 2 beta plans

[iTax]

You terrorist and fanatical scum. The Republic will squish you beneath our boots!

[XenocX]

Feels like ages since I've been in a beta which has actually been a proper beta.

Good on you for doing it properly. Can't wait to get stuck in.

[Xaine]

Je suis excite.

[Tatwi]

Originally Posted by Higby

We are doing true beta testing, not just a game demo and we implore those of you who are invited to understand and respect that

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mh

Thanks man, that is fantastic news!

It's crazy how some MMO companies brand their game demos "beta tests" or they don't bother to include a /bug command in the client (heck, even Microsoft did that for Windows 7 - and they read them all too, because the head dude of the project replied to one of my submissions!). Yes, I am pointing my finger at the Diablo 3 "beta" and the Mist of Pandaria beta. Granted, Blizzard did specifically ask folks to test some of the dungeons recently. However, they have yet to reply to a single thread regarding their "Professions" in the last 2 expansion betas I've been in. Items yes, professions, no. Disappointing, because things are broken and crappy, no one knows if that's the way it's supposed to be.

Anyhow, it's nice to know that we'll have some direction and actual purpose/impact in the PS2 beta.

[Karrade]

Thanks for being honest about dates and intent to let people in. For me I am off playing and spending money in APB, looking at tribes ascend now. Plenty of other fish out there people, go and give them a look while you have time.

I am asking this for those that are concerned:

I know the admin asked us not to discuss when people are getting in here and take it to other threads, but so far those threads are being closed down, how can we then take it to other threads?

Apologies if that ruffles feathers, not my intent, just seems to be a problem.

[Exodan]

Originally Posted by Karrade

Thanks for being honest about dates and intent to let people in. For me I am off playing and spending money in APB, looking at tribes ascend now. Plenty of other fish out there people, go and give them a look while you have time.

Try out Blacklight Retribution, its awesome!

[Jonny]

Thankyou, can't wait!

Tribes ascend till I can help you make a better game!

[stalkish]

Originally Posted by Hamma

If you guys want to complain about the semantics of Higby's post find another thread to do it. People will start receiving bans and infractions if you continue to derail the topic with entitled banter.

Why do you run a forum if your not willing to listen to peoples point of view, hope i get banned from this shit, infact, closing my account. Do me a favour and look up zimbardo hamma, you might learn something about yourself you didnt know.

[snaffe]

Originally Posted by Jonny

Thankyou, can't wait!

Tribes ascend till I can help you make a better game!

Yepp, amen to that.

I am stupidly excited, and I didn't even play PS1. Seems to have the best bits from the Battlefield series with big ass maps with flying stuff and tanks and stuff (not counting BF3) - coupled with some serious hatred between factions and possible dent in my wallet depending on system specs and juggling it with soon becoming a dad - I probably shouldn't play this game, but I must....I must...

By the way, leaning towards NC as it's got the colours of my homeland. Ah, patriotism mixed with faction hatred.

I AM EXCITED AND OVER 30. AM I ALLOWED!?!

[bjorntju1]

Any info about when EU people get into beta?

[Otleaz]

Originally Posted by bjorntju1

Any info about when EU people get into beta?

I believe the EU representative mentioned that the Europeans will have the same priority as NA players.

[Zapalot]

Originally Posted by bjorntju1

Any info about when EU people get into beta?

You wouldnt get that info, even if they where.

NDA etc...

Im from EU and i dont think i will get in at the early phases of beta, even tough im a "vet"...

[bjorntju1]

I only want to know if we get in at the same time. Brollywood told us a while ago we do get in at the same time. But someone messaged him a few says ago and then he wasn't sure about it. Also smedly said a few days ago on twitter that the european beta starts "very SOON" Ugh, just tell us if we get in later or not and an estimate of how much later. That is all I want to know...

[IgloGlass]

It is of my understanding that all beta participants will be treated equally regardless of area

[Karrade]

Originally Posted by Exodan

Try out Blacklight Retribution, its awesome!

Thanks I am downloading now, isp is throttling speed after 3 gigs :/ but will get to try soon enough, looks quite nice.