test content
What is the Arc Client?
Install Arc

The Beta Anxiety Thread!

1246721

Comments

  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited May 2012
    I would love to get in the betas for Neverwinter. Buying a different game, that I won't play, just for a Neverwinter beta key isn't something that will happen however.

    *puffs on a pipe and cheers a mug in the air*
    Here's to hoping that my years of playing Cryptic and Perfect World games matters in getting an invite, as well as my continued playing and enjoyment of the Forgotten Realms campaign for almost twenty years now - in a myriad of forms. I know I am one of many, I can still hope. Indeed! Best of luck to other 'Realms fans.

    May the Caretaker ever guide,
    Archmage Zebular of Mystryl


    -- Journal entry
    "I feel I am starting to go a bit mad, indeed. I even went and re-installed that other D&D MMO, just to try and get some relief. Unfortunately, that was a complete waste of time and a continued disappointment. Yeah, I loathe Eberron immensely. Never wanted to go there by Spelljammer, let alone through the internet. I thank the gods that I may yet live to see the Realms open on the MMO genre in this plane.

    This 'Neverwinter' will most likely become the only MMO I will endulge, finally (hopefully) keeping me from going back to all these past worlds I keep leaving again - and again - all while waiting for Abeir-Toril to come to me, since I am bound from going to it."
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Smile, you're on Candid Camera!

    There ARE NO frEEEEEEkin FREE BETA KEYS!!!! Unless you went to PAX or E3, or preordered Torchlight II THERE ARE NO KEYS. NONE.

    Not even one.

    No green eggs and ham... no beta key for you no matter how much you cry, beg or spam...

    If you want a beta key you will need to subscribe to a newsletter and wait... damn, damn, 13br!!rn!!13@!#$@! damn!


    heh heh heh

    If you are a new user, get the most up-to-date, concise, and complete game data available in one place at the following link: http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=5211

    ** Cryptic is promising many ways to acquire a beta key at no charge... soon(r)....

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • vindiconvindicon Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    I know that all those people asking where to get beta keys, as if the answer was not three posts above them,are getting very annoying indeed, but... was this thread really necessary?
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    vindicon wrote: »
    I know that all those people asking where to get beta keys, as if the answer was not three posts above them,are getting very annoying indeed, but... was this thread really necessary?

    Ahh lighten up Vin ;) Its all in good fun.

    Hey if it attracts attention to Truths thread, than I consider that a win.

    Until Cryptic gets off its <font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> and actually puts more than five minutes a month into this forum... be glad we have a community willing to stick around and try to chuckle a bit ...

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • eshnickeshnick Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2012
    There is no free lunch... er... beta key.

    b:cry
  • gvangvan Member Posts: 23 Community Moderator
    edited June 2012
    No green eggs and ham? b:sad
    2afl8q8.png
    <Gwenny> - Precision Marksman - Eyrda Server
    <Gvanza> - Torture Tormentor - Eyrda Server
    <Gwendolyn> - Bloodwind Bloodraider - Lionheart Server

    >> My FW Youtube <<
    >> My FW Tumblr <<
  • macabrivsmacabrivs Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 417 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
    Unfortenly im affraid we will have to wait much more time then we expected to get beta keys.... its seems beta will only start at the end of the summer :/ and if we miss that we can only get open beta at end of the year lol so for some of us we will probably have a long waittttt..... :(

    Lets just keep throwing our thoughts at the forum and maybe we can actually contribute something to the game :)
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Hmmm, how to respond to the mean but not serious jab at the Beta key poking, and the difficulty since he referenced my stickied thread....


    When in Doubt, (like Andre) go Seussian:

    I felt this thread was kind of mean
    yet my refer was also keen.

    When people want to get a key
    they learn something, and it's from me!

    But at what cost, was this done here
    Is it right to do that jeer?

    We're acting out without all facts
    and too much hate causes retracts.

    Yet, I see little reply
    from staff 'til when, after July?

    But I cannot be a troll,
    even if it makes them roll.

    Patience and persistence rule
    while meanness makes you look the Fool.

    Demand more but do not sink
    into the harassing slip-slope brink.

    Show the cake...err, key implied
    is coming, and not just lied.

    Let's be nice to Cryptic but
    demand more than their replies thus shut.

    We ask Cryptic speak to us
    and we'll be civil when they do thus.


    You all do this, we'll have your back
    you want more answers, go read my FAQ!



    There, an important message with a "rude" self-promoting jab at myself so I don't take myself too seriously by appearing "egotistical."

    Just everybody take everything in fun and open-mindedness please, thanks.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    After reading all this, before somebody else asks this question, I would rather ask it myself so I don't have to faint again.

    So, what to do to get a bet key?
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    gillrmn wrote: »
    After reading all this, before somebody else asks this question, I would rather ask it myself so I don't have to faint again.

    So, what to do to get a bet key?

    LOL!!

    I was waiting for it in fact! :) Ya know, these questions and your (and my) reaction reminds me of a certain news story I saw years ago about Myotonic goats.. I believe we've uncovered another potential root cause of a rather peculiar "stiffening of the muscles" of this esoteric animal! :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9_CdNPuJg

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Hmmm, how to respond to the mean but not serious jab at the Beta key poking, and the difficulty since he referenced my stickied thread....


    When in Doubt, (like Andre) go Seussian:

    Very good stuff. I admit, just having some fun here. Even though you show calm, I know you wish PW/Cryptic was much more active on the forum and engaged the community more.

    I still give Storm props (its really not his fault folks), and most of us want a kick <font color="orange">HAMSTER</font> game. But its naturally in my personality to poke some fun, as long as nobody gets hurt...
    Most importantly, I promise no animals were hurt in the making of the last video I posted ;)

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    true that. I guess we'll just have to work on that program to kill goats with out minds until this game goes live.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited June 2012
  • devoteoftempusdevoteoftempus Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 473 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
    Damn it... just been d ick rolled
  • devoteoftempusdevoteoftempus Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 473 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
    vindicon wrote: »
    I know that all those people asking where to get beta keys, as if the answer was not three posts above them,are getting very annoying indeed, but... was this thread really necessary?

    Better get used to it. There is gonna be all walks of life who think they know how to better to design a game even though it takes after a themepark mmo and has no relation to D&D an might even be counter intuitive to it. Wait till closer to release and as the hype for the game reaches it's peak. Being F2P and of good/high quality is gonna attrack droves of consumers whoprolly don't even know what D&D stands for.
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Being F2P and of good/high quality is gonna attrack droves of consumers whoprolly don't even know what D&D stands for.

    This is very true. Could be a coup for the D&D brand name, or a cause a glut of gamers who couldn't give three craps about D&D. The deciding factor will lay with PW/Cryptic. How and who they promote the game to, and most importantly not to distance itself too far away from D&D. They have to walk that fine line that its not a carbon copy of 4e, yet made as close as possible considering the pros and cons of MMO play. If they walk too far away, or walk too close, there will be a mess.

    Welcome to DDO deja vu, all over again! ;)

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    vindicon wrote: »
    I know that all those people asking where to get beta keys, as if the answer was not three posts above them,are getting very annoying indeed, but... was this thread really necessary?

    Actually I think its nice. People when they come to forums search for the word "beta key" in the topic of posts first rather than go to FAQ. A thread like that is very informative to all those.

    Apart from the fact, as andre already pointed out, to bring smiles to our faces.

    That said;

    Whaar cam i got a betza key 4r da game?
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Well, since we're "rolling along,"

    Neverwinter Online Beta Key Information.

    Gotta keep up the tradition.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Well, since we're "rolling along,"

    Neverwinter Online Beta Key Information.

    Gotta keep up the tradition.

    Oh thats cruel Truth... how could you? :(

    At least lets give em some hope... when in doubt...

    go Muppets!

    HA!

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • ryvvikryvvik Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 966 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Yeah, where did this Beta date come from? Grain of salt taken. Prove me wrong and it goes up on my FAQ though.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    ryvvik wrote: »

    A barely known gaming site AggroGamer gets "the scoop" and NONE of the established websites/paper press dont? Then he doesnt name the source? I dont believe that date until I read it from straight from an actual moderator.

    Now the entire time Ive beent thinking they will release the CB late and have the open beta live around the date they said the game would release, thereby buying them some more time, while saving face at least partially. I totally would not be surprised in the least if this is how it goes down.

    That's a complete guess on my part, and I believe Mr AggroGamer was not only thinking out loud, but adding in false propaganda... unless the highly unlikely event an employee slipped up under questioning ;)

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • ryvvikryvvik Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 966 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
    Oh for sure, Big Mon i see what you saying, even thought it myself, now that we see 2 links in granmazzo's post stating beta in september and then now october, the thing was i saw the post about beta giveaways and wanted to put that up as i thought it should be seen wether its bogus or not as we hadnt seen or heard about any giveaways up until this point outside cryptic/PWE.

    Yeah, where did this Beta date come from? Grain of salt taken. Prove me wrong and it goes up on my FAQ though.

    Not trying to troll man, just saw it thought it needed to be posted, found it while trying to research more neverwinter info, also found something else but it would only cheese people off (cheese'd me), So i took that down.
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Oh yeah, not being negative to you in any way, but all skeptical on that author's listed date. How's that go? "Screenshot or it never happened?" Well, "Dev quote or it never is released then." I fully hear what you're saying as I was looking for more info on a quote about the Dungeon Delve's quick playabiility and I found an article listing their look pull system at the end, so yeah, we find our gems where we find em. Such a thing ws soo good, I made a RAID FAQ and loot pull FAQ with it on my New Users FAQ link.

    But the treasure they pulled they witnessed, unlike the beta date mentioned before which we know nothing where that date was 'created" from.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • aandrethegiantaandrethegiant Member Posts: 3,369 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    ryvvik wrote: »
    Oh for sure, Big Mon i see what you saying, even thought it myself, now that we see 2 links in granmazzo's post stating beta in september and then now october, the thing was i saw the post about beta giveaways and wanted to put that up as i thought it should be seen wether its bogus or not as we hadnt seen or heard about any giveaways up until this point outside cryptic/PWE.

    That's exactly what I thought you meant, thanks for grabbing the article, it still serves a purpose as what he "states" may actually come to fruition ;) I also dont put it past an employee to accidentally slip out the forecasted "date."

    As Truth said, at this point its just a grain of salt.

    TYRS PALADIUM - A Premier Neverwinter Online Guild
    No Drama. Camaraderie. TEAM Focus. That's the TYRS way. If that's your style, come join us!
    Research our Guild here: Read our official Recruitment thread | Sign up here: Tyrs Guild Website! | NEVERWINTER GUILD LEADERS: Join the Fellowship!
  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Makes me remember the old interview with level 0. Remember that?

    And so considering that level 0 fiasco, I agree with andre and truth - rather than grain I would advise bucket of salt if it is not from official source.

    Oops! I threw the bucket of salt in that lake thread... nvm
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    gillrmn wrote: »
    Makes me remember the old interview with level 0. Remember that?

    And so considering that level 0 fiasco, I agree with andre and truth - rather than grain I would advise bucket of salt if it is not from official source.

    Oops! I threw the bucket of salt in that lake thread... nvm

    OOOOH, bucket of salt: the new monster caltrops?
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • ryvvikryvvik Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 966 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2012
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2012
    Nice, a real key giveaway option! Posted reply (and shameless company and self promotion of course :D ) on their site.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited June 2012
    It is awesome to see consumer testing is beginning to take off. I hope that is a legit code give-away!
    *insert a non-bear smiley here*
This discussion has been closed.