News: Planetside 2 beta plans - Page 83

haticK · 2012-07-25, 04:40 PM

Paying for the game now is too late. To be considered a vet you had to be subscribed before they gave away the free month. We already went through this.

AzureWatcher · 2012-07-25, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by haticK

Paying for the game now is too late. To be considered a vet you had to be subscribed before they gave away the free month. We already went through this.

Ah, I did not know this. Oh well, at least I still have my PCGamer key.

Sephirex · 2012-07-25, 04:42 PM

Can anyone help me?

What if I used a time machine to give my current SOE account veteran status, but also wiped out my past self in the process? Will I still get Beta?

I really need answers on this.

Xyntech · 2012-07-25, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by haticK

Paying for the game now is too late. To be considered a vet you had to be subscribed before they gave away the free month. We already went through this.

That's right. Sorry, I'm starting to lose track of some of this stuff myself.

I wonder if I had to resubscribe before the free month or if I could resubscribe now.

Like I said, I'll just resubscribe and hope for the best.

Greeniegriz · 2012-07-25, 04:47 PM

Soon....

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Reizod · 2012-07-25, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

He did say that "Active Subscribers" will be the first of the first in the beta (aside from tech testers)

Yup, so the better whay to say it is... Active Subs> Non-Sub Vets> Priority Keys> Random signups

IgloGlass · 2012-07-25, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Xyntech

I tweeted him asking if I resubscribed today, if it would bump up my priority (currently a former subscriber). No response as of yet, I may never get a response, but I think I'll resubscribe regardless. It's only $15 dollars, I'll probably be spending that much in the cash shop (at least every few months if not more), so why not take the small chance that I'll get in sooner, right?

It may not help though. For all I know, it could have a cutoff date that they have to be active subscribers from a month or two ago or something arbitrary like that. But considering that they have stated that people can still buy the original game now and be considered a vet, I still think there's a good chance that I can increase my odds of getting in quicker.

I'm so pathetic.

Sorry to break it but they did say that active subs were those that had an active subscription before the community event, Planetside Day..

Raymac · 2012-07-25, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Xyntech

I tweeted him asking if I resubscribed today, if it would bump up my priority (currently a former subscriber). No response as of yet, I may never get a response, but I think I'll resubscribe regardless. It's only $15 dollars, I'll probably be spending that much in the cash shop (at least every few months if not more), so why not take the small chance that I'll get in sooner, right?

It may not help though. For all I know, it could have a cutoff date that they have to be active subscribers from a month or two ago or something arbitrary like that. But considering that they have stated that people can still buy the original game now and be considered a vet, I still think there's a good chance that I can increase my odds of getting in quicker.

I'm so pathetic.

Dude, you should resub just to play it again. The fights are still awesome. In fact, they may be the best it's ever been because the tactics and skills are so well refined after 9 years. I'm still loving it. Consider the possibilty of PS2 beta as a bonus.

Xyntech · 2012-07-25, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by IgloGlass

Sorry to break it but they did say that active subs were those that had an active subscription before the community event, Planetside Day..

Meh, at least that's not going to be too large of a group I gotta wait through

You don't happen to have the tweet on hand, do you? I remember the part about vet status now that I think back, but I don't remember active subs and prior vets being distinguished so specifically until now.

longfire · 2012-07-25, 05:00 PM

atleast your a vet xD Ive never heard of planetside until a friend told me about ps2 n now im wondering why i was playing halo and counter strike back in 2003 :/

Xyntech · 2012-07-25, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by longfire

atleast your a vet xD Ive never heard of planetside until a friend told me about ps2 n now im wondering why i was playing halo and counter strike back in 2003 :/

Because advertising. Hopefully they do a little better this time around...

haticK · 2012-07-25, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by longfire

atleast your a vet xD Ive never heard of planetside until a friend told me about ps2 n now im wondering why i was playing halo and counter strike back in 2003 :/

Because CS is the best game ever made

Crator · 2012-07-25, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Xyntech

Meh, at least that's not going to be too large of a group I gotta wait through

You don't happen to have the tweet on hand, do you? I remember the part about vet status now that I think back, but I don't remember active subs and prior vets being distinguished so specifically until now.

https://twitter.com/j_smedley/status/227906229832396800

zackziko · 2012-07-25, 05:07 PM

Any new on the closed beta?

Xyntech · 2012-07-25, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Crator

https://twitter.com/j_smedley/status/227906229832396800

Thanks for clarifying which tweet.

I understand it to mean that you are only considered a PS1 vet if you had a subscription at any time prior to that date. I don't see anything definitively saying that "active subscribers" were cut off at that date as well.

Originally Posted by John Smedly

ps1 vets - people subscribed ahead of us giving people free time followed by anyone who played in the last year.

Still uncertain, but that just means I may as well hedge my bets and resubscribe.