been in beta for 3 months and I'm just sick to my stomach on how things are/arent rolling along, cant give details for NDA would kick me but TBH i could care less right now, I'm just happy I didnt pre-order yet.
from a gamer that has played almost every mmorpg out there right now I have one word for you on this game RAW
Have heard the exact opposite from many others that have been testing. I guess the opinions of this game are pretty varied, but much of the feedback has been positive.
And you already broke the NDA, so I wouldn't worry about it now.
Contrary to what the developers want you to think, SWTOR's beta (even during the weekends) is still very small. Definitely not the right size given how close the release date is. And that is not the only thing that is lacking in beta. Comparable betas I have experienced have had A LOT more beta testers at this stage.
I've preorded the £129 collectors edition, been signed up to the SWTOR site since day one and ticked yes to participate in the beta as soon as it was on the site. Still no invite I guess they know I'llplay the game no matter what so my opinion doesnt count
I've preorded the £129 collectors edition, been signed up to the SWTOR site since day one and ticked yes to participate in the beta as soon as it was on the site. Still no invite I guess they know I'llplay the game no matter what so my opinion doesnt count
I notice your icon and SWG references on your profile. Do you feel like giving so much money to a game that represents a step further away from pre-CU SWG than post-CU SWG was is supporting themepark mmos with your purchasing power?
I think it's complete BS that those who have pre-ordered have not been automatically invited to the remaining tests.
I have to say i agree to this statement.
They may be worried you will try to get a refund after trying the beta, it has been an issue in past MMOs.
Yes it could be that. Or they may instead assume since people have already pre ordered they'll be getting the game so may as well invite registered site members who havent pre ordered so that they might. Which is sort of the opposite of what you stated.
Or? It could be entirely random just as Bioware has said. If it is entirely random then its a complete matter of luck. And simply that. So if some of you angry folks really dont think Bioware is lying, and trust them, then they've done nothing wrong. You just werent randomly selected.
However if Im not mistaken pre-orders get early access. With early access you get to keep your characters and start early. This is what you knew you would be getting. I wasnt aware it was ever mentioned you would get Beta access of any kind. If so I apologize.
I checked my email in-box for an invite.... and I don't think I've ever signed up for it.
Ah, hope springs eternal, but no, I'm going to resist and not "spoil" my experience with SWTOR by playing the game in an incomplete state because as the one guy said, the 1st round beta testers had a less than perfect experience.
I'm really trying to hold off until a few months after release (ok, maybe a few weeks even) just to avoid the early shennaigans such as log in queues and what not.
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
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The EU already had limited beta access, since the start I believe. In anycase I got my invite for the weekend and looking forward to seeing the game in the current iteration. Ill echo what someone else said, don't get to excited yet. Its still in beta. Things tend to be rough in any mmo. Especially in the first few months after release.
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
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I am willing to assume it's a random pick of the the VERY large pool of testers. Maybe the odds aren't so bad as the lottery, but they aren't good either.
*shrug* I'd love to spend a weekend poking around with the game (I do TEST during beta tests) but apparently not this time around.
The US hasn't fought a war in Europe since 1945 so they have forgotten we exist
Didn't they say they were holding off on EU invites until they got the double top secret (regionalized) version ready for testing?
Localization is done. French and Germans are testing it already. EU members from all launch countries were invited to the upcoming Weekend Beta. All this and more is found in the Dev Tracker.
Signed up for Beta as soon aftter that creation as I could and still nothing from them. Even preordered collectors edition hoping it would give me a boos in the pool.. Bummer.. Starting to get the feeling it'll be an overhyped waste of money anyway. Hope I'm wrong, just have to wait and see.
my account was created 11/20/08
but i don't really want to play the beta as it ruins the game for you when it goes live.
Today, we’re excited to announce that we are sending out a batch of invites! In particular, this initial batch marks the start of a series of invites to our larger European player base, who get the chance to join the Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Testing program and provide feedback during the months up until launch.
In other exciting news, we’ll be making further announcements in the coming days and weeks, as we update you on Game Testing on the European service. On top of that, we’ll also be announcing details around the upcoming Beta Testing Weekends!
With the launch drawing ever-closer, we’re more excited than ever to receive your feedback on the game to help make the launch as smooth as possible.
from the new invites have been sent thread on the official forums that was updated yesterday:
All invites for Beta Testing Weekend #2 have now been sent. Please check your email (including spam folders) and login to swtor.com/tester/ to see if you have been accepted for this weekend's testing.
Who was invited: Testers from the USA, Canada and all European launch countries (see list here)
Please note - We will be re-inviting all testers from Beta Testing Weekend #1 (AKA 'Squadron 1020') as promised.
What was sent: Beta Testing Weekend #2 invites (October 7th to 10th - early hours of 11th for EU)
Server locations: East Coast USA (all testers)
Invite status: All invites in this batch are now sent
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Have heard the exact opposite from many others that have been testing. I guess the opinions of this game are pretty varied, but much of the feedback has been positive.
And you already broke the NDA, so I wouldn't worry about it now.
Contrary to what the developers want you to think, SWTOR's beta (even during the weekends) is still very small. Definitely not the right size given how close the release date is. And that is not the only thing that is lacking in beta. Comparable betas I have experienced have had A LOT more beta testers at this stage.
Play as your fav retro characters: cnd-online.net. My site: www.lysle.net. Blog: creatingaworld.blogspot.com.
I have to say i agree to this statement.
Got my email as well
downloading as we speak Hope you get yours soon!! Cya in game and may the force be with you. Btw i'm greek
They may be worried you will try to get a refund after trying the beta, it has been an issue in past MMOs.
Play as your fav retro characters: cnd-online.net. My site: www.lysle.net. Blog: creatingaworld.blogspot.com.
I give up
I've preorded the £129 collectors edition, been signed up to the SWTOR site since day one and ticked yes to participate in the beta as soon as it was on the site. Still no invite I guess they know I'llplay the game no matter what so my opinion doesnt count
I notice your icon and SWG references on your profile. Do you feel like giving so much money to a game that represents a step further away from pre-CU SWG than post-CU SWG was is supporting themepark mmos with your purchasing power?
Play as your fav retro characters: cnd-online.net. My site: www.lysle.net. Blog: creatingaworld.blogspot.com.
Yes it could be that. Or they may instead assume since people have already pre ordered they'll be getting the game so may as well invite registered site members who havent pre ordered so that they might. Which is sort of the opposite of what you stated.
Or? It could be entirely random just as Bioware has said. If it is entirely random then its a complete matter of luck. And simply that. So if some of you angry folks really dont think Bioware is lying, and trust them, then they've done nothing wrong. You just werent randomly selected.
However if Im not mistaken pre-orders get early access. With early access you get to keep your characters and start early. This is what you knew you would be getting. I wasnt aware it was ever mentioned you would get Beta access of any kind. If so I apologize.
Where the hell are the EU beta invites????
I checked my email in-box for an invite.... and I don't think I've ever signed up for it.
Ah, hope springs eternal, but no, I'm going to resist and not "spoil" my experience with SWTOR by playing the game in an incomplete state because as the one guy said, the 1st round beta testers had a less than perfect experience.
I'm really trying to hold off until a few months after release (ok, maybe a few weeks even) just to avoid the early shennaigans such as log in queues and what not.
"True friends stab you in the front." | Oscar Wilde
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Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
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"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
The EU already had limited beta access, since the start I believe. In anycase I got my invite for the weekend and looking forward to seeing the game in the current iteration. Ill echo what someone else said, don't get to excited yet. Its still in beta. Things tend to be rough in any mmo. Especially in the first few months after release.
The US hasn't fought a war in Europe since 1945 so they have forgotten we exist
Didn't they say they were holding off on EU invites until they got the double top secret (regionalized) version ready for testing?
"True friends stab you in the front." | Oscar Wilde
"I need to finish" - Christian Wolff: The Accountant
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Pvbs 18:2, NIV
Don't just play games, inhabit virtual worlds™
"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
I am willing to assume it's a random pick of the the VERY large pool of testers. Maybe the odds aren't so bad as the lottery, but they aren't good either.
*shrug* I'd love to spend a weekend poking around with the game (I do TEST during beta tests) but apparently not this time around.
Cheers to all who made it for this weekend.
I find your lack of giving me a beta invite disturbing....
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Localization is done. French and Germans are testing it already. EU members from all launch countries were invited to the upcoming Weekend Beta. All this and more is found in the Dev Tracker.
Wrong, they attacked Serbia back in 1999.
back then it was known as yugoslavia.
my account was created 11/20/08
but i don't really want to play the beta as it ruins the game for you when it goes live.
ChrisCollins General Discussion -> New invites to Game-Testing
Today, we’re excited to announce that we are sending out a batch of invites! In particular, this initial batch marks the start of a series of invites to our larger European player base, who get the chance to join the Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Testing program and provide feedback during the months up until launch.
In other exciting news, we’ll be making further announcements in the coming days and weeks, as we update you on Game Testing on the European service. On top of that, we’ll also be announcing details around the upcoming Beta Testing Weekends!
With the launch drawing ever-closer, we’re more excited than ever to receive your feedback on the game to help make the launch as smooth as possible.
from the new invites have been sent thread on the official forums that was updated yesterday:
StephenReid General Discussion -> Game Testing: official 'invites have been sent' thread
Invites that were sent last week (week ended September 30th)
Invites that have been sent this weekWho was invited: Testers from the USA, Canada and select European countries
What was sent: General Game Testing invites
Server location: East Coast USA
Invite status: All invites in this batch are now sent
General Game Testing invites
Beta Testing Weekend #2 invitesWho was invited: Testers from the USA, Canada, France and Germany
What was sent: General Game Testing invites
Server locations: East Coast USA (North America testers); EU servers (France/Germany testers)
Invite status: All invites in this batch are now sent
All invites for Beta Testing Weekend #2 have now been sent. Please check your email (including spam folders) and login to swtor.com/tester/ to see if you have been accepted for this weekend's testing.
Who was invited: Testers from the USA, Canada and all European launch countries (see list here)
Please note - We will be re-inviting all testers from Beta Testing Weekend #1 (AKA 'Squadron 1020') as promised.
What was sent: Beta Testing Weekend #2 invites (October 7th to 10th - early hours of 11th for EU)
Server locations: East Coast USA (all testers)
Invite status: All invites in this batch are now sent
I signed up for the beta but once the release date was out, I cancelled my beta sign up.
20th of Dec 2011?!!!
Are you kidding me?
Do you know how many games I have to finish before TOR comes out so I can play TOR this year?
FIFA, BF3, COD:MW3, Skyrim, NBA, Ace Combat etc etc
My god!
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Informing people about your thoughts and impressions is not a review, it's a blog.
Wrong, the Socialist Fedral Republic of Yugoslavia was dissolved between 1990 and 1992. The US attacked Serbia.
I signed up for Beta testing like 2 years ago the very day you could, still nothing... Bioware sucks at this game
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Random is...well...random!
wont Skyrim alone take up all your time? heh
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