That may not true. NW is not a translation of other MMO which is working in some other region already. It is developed and has many features which would be tested in this particular setting for first time.
Idk I am currently in alpha testing for 2 games that are a part of a fairly new emerging genre.
While we were restricted to certain maps ect, they (NEVER) released something that wasn't presentably completed to the playerbase. With the exceptions of exploits and the such and a couple missing textures here and there, placeholder movies ect.
As for Beta testing (I have been in a lot of tests) like a lot. Beta tests are pretty complete for the most part. Especially in the actual mechanics of the game. Not balancing mind you, thats a separate thing and really its hard to balance a game internally since you only get a select group of people metagaming. But mechanics like idk how damage is dealt and stuff are usually entirely sound by the time they get to the playerbase.
After all its hard to test a game if there isn't a game to test.
I've just entered a key to the neverwinter site and my status has been set to 'accepted'
From what i know, keys can be gotten from lifetime subs, pre-order and from conventions.
Have anyone with those keys gotten into beta yet?
At this point the 'sign up for beta' tab at the main page is replaced by 'download now'.
However i cant download the game. I can see the download (direct/torrent) button at http://nw.perfectworld.com/download but it's greyed out to me and i cant click it.
I know the current beta is in waves but i also read from this thread that it has not started yet so i'm quite confused.
To clarify, i'm referring to beta invites/keys from lifetime subs/pre-order/conventions which should have priority over normal beta invites. Just want to know if beta for the above (subs/PO/conven) has started.
Thanks
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zebularMember, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 15,270Community Moderator
I've just entered a key to the neverwinter site and my status has been set to 'accepted'
From what i know, keys can be gotten from lifetime subs, pre-order and from conventions.
Have anyone with those keys gotten into beta yet?
At this point the 'sign up for beta' tab at the main page is replaced by 'download now'.
However i cant download the game. I can see the download (direct/torrent) button at http://nw.perfectworld.com/download but it's greyed out to me and i cant click it.
I know the current beta is in waves but i also read from this thread that it has not started yet so i'm quite confused.
To clarify, i'm referring to beta invites/keys from lifetime subs/pre-order/conventions which should have priority over normal beta invites. Just want to know if beta for the above (subs/PO/conven) has started.
Thanks
Closed Beta has not yet started so there is no Closed Beta to get into yet. Once CBT starts, the download page will be populated with pertinent links and info for you. CBT start date has yet to be released.
Also, there has been no such statement of certain keys gaining preference, so I am not sure how you are under that assumption. From everything I have read and heard, all CBT keys will be phased over the course of CBT, with no bias.
Closed beta has not yet started.
Posted today at main page:-
The first 200 attendees will be receiving a free Neverwinter t-shirt, and following the panel there will be a raffle for a free Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Gaming headset, and AMD Radeon HD 6870 Graphics Card, and a Logitech Prize Pack including a G400 Gaming Mouse, and G510 Gaming Keyboard. Everyone attending the panel will also receive a closed beta code for Neverwinter, which can be redeemed right away (We?ll let you know once the Closed Beta Begins should you redeem the code), the code will also provide access to a free in-game item once the game goes live!
You can redeem code but closed beta has not yet started.
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iamtruthseekerMember, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta UsersPosts: 0Arc User
I've just entered a key to the neverwinter site and my status has been set to 'accepted'
From what i know, keys can be gotten from lifetime subs, pre-order and from conventions.
Have anyone with those keys gotten into beta yet?
At this point the 'sign up for beta' tab at the main page is replaced by 'download now'.
However i cant download the game. I can see the download (direct/torrent) button at http://nw.perfectworld.com/download but it's greyed out to me and i cant click it.
I know the current beta is in waves but i also read from this thread that it has not started yet so i'm quite confused.
To clarify, i'm referring to beta invites/keys from lifetime subs/pre-order/conventions which should have priority over normal beta invites. Just want to know if beta for the above (subs/PO/conven) has started.
Thanks
I made a New Users Guide FAQ for this kind of thing. Feel free to keep the link handy as it will answer a lot of these questions. I'll reprint the answer you're looking for below:
What About Beta? What Stage is it in?
Update: 9/23/2012: The Game is currently in a Pre-Alpha Phase and Beta has not started yet, but could start the end of Fall 2012 according to the PRNewswire article.
How do I (and how did others) get/will get Beta Key Access?
Those who already received Closed Beta keys for their completing the demo at PAX East/E3 or other conventions as well as those who have gotten or will get future keys from signing up and pre-ordering Torchlight 2, RaiderZ, or lifetime subscription holders for Star Trek Online, Champions Online and other potential lifetime membership options offered by Cryptic and/or PWE (check with your community moderator for details) have received or will receive invitations to a Closed Beta stage, but an actual specific Beta start date is not guaranteed and may vary for different users.
Even when beta starts, an entered key does not guarantee immediate access and your stages may vary (even if two people got the exact same key from the exact same location.) Finally, just because one promotion sends out keys does not mean the other promotions will also be sending out keys. Again, see above for "your stages may vary."
Sometimes, a select few could be invited to stages outside the normal public testing, but such information is highly restricted.
(Note: This answer will be updated as we receive new information.)
Can you explain that last part?
No. The only people who know details have signed Non Disclosure Agreements and cannot share their information here with me or you.
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Idk I am currently in alpha testing for 2 games that are a part of a fairly new emerging genre.
While we were restricted to certain maps ect, they (NEVER) released something that wasn't presentably completed to the playerbase. With the exceptions of exploits and the such and a couple missing textures here and there, placeholder movies ect.
As for Beta testing (I have been in a lot of tests) like a lot. Beta tests are pretty complete for the most part. Especially in the actual mechanics of the game. Not balancing mind you, thats a separate thing and really its hard to balance a game internally since you only get a select group of people metagaming. But mechanics like idk how damage is dealt and stuff are usually entirely sound by the time they get to the playerbase.
After all its hard to test a game if there isn't a game to test.
I've just entered a key to the neverwinter site and my status has been set to 'accepted'
From what i know, keys can be gotten from lifetime subs, pre-order and from conventions.
Have anyone with those keys gotten into beta yet?
At this point the 'sign up for beta' tab at the main page is replaced by 'download now'.
However i cant download the game. I can see the download (direct/torrent) button at http://nw.perfectworld.com/download but it's greyed out to me and i cant click it.
I know the current beta is in waves but i also read from this thread that it has not started yet so i'm quite confused.
To clarify, i'm referring to beta invites/keys from lifetime subs/pre-order/conventions which should have priority over normal beta invites. Just want to know if beta for the above (subs/PO/conven) has started.
Thanks
Closed Beta has not yet started so there is no Closed Beta to get into yet. Once CBT starts, the download page will be populated with pertinent links and info for you. CBT start date has yet to be released.
Also, there has been no such statement of certain keys gaining preference, so I am not sure how you are under that assumption. From everything I have read and heard, all CBT keys will be phased over the course of CBT, with no bias.
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But I think that it has not started yet and thats why you cant download it yet.
Cheers and have fun with the game when you get in! b:pleased
EDIT: as zebular said!
Posted today at main page:-
You can redeem code but closed beta has not yet started.
I made a New Users Guide FAQ for this kind of thing. Feel free to keep the link handy as it will answer a lot of these questions. I'll reprint the answer you're looking for below: