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Xenx656
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For anyone waiting for the game you can get in now for $150
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/updates/205309274/1402248910
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Any idea how long this will last?
EDIT: Nevermind. I assume it's july 31st https://www.therepopulation.com/crowdfunding/
$150.00 is a bit pricey. I'll wait for release..... no telling if it is a cash grab or whether the project will flop. Not worth MY gamble.
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I can pretty much guarantee there has never been a game like this before. Just labeling one as "sci-fi" doesn't count.
not one, but a combination of all of them.
Well you did say you can "go back into 2004 and play one of the many scifi mmos of those days"
TR boasts a list of features I've never seen in one game before. ever. Yes, it is reminiscent of a lot of oldschool sandbox games, which is a GOOD thing. It looks very much like they're taking the best of SWG, UO, Shadowbane, etc. If you like these types of games, how could you NOT be excited about this? If you don't like these types of games, then this game isn't for you, and you can promptly leave these forums and stop spewing misinformation and needless pessimism.
US$150?? well, sorry to say, but this kind of feature in order to get you access is getting ridiculous, just like ArcheAge, a game that is almost 4 years old, and then making you pay 150 for Alpha.
still, i have high hopes for Repop, i truly do, and i will 100% play this when its full release, hell ill even use the cash shop if the game turns out to be really good, but sorry for now i dont think i will do 150 for alpha
all the best for those who will, and we all depend on you to make sure you guys give a good feedback to make the game awesome
So What Now?
You got guaranteed early BETA access with a $50 Kickstarter Pledge which i got about a year ago.
Now they are milking it for ALPHA which is a little weird if you ask me since the original Pledge was $50 and BETA and now it's suddenly Alpha.
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It's disgusting.
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EDIT: Whoops, wrong forum...
yup, it definitely isnt a game for people who weight cover over content
https://www.therepopulation.com - Sci Fi Sandbox.
Lol. What are you talking about? What in the world do you want in a game if this doesn't have enough features?
Edit: I will be waiting for release to play any and all titles...except free open beta of course.
anyone remember earthrise? how that game turn out?
do they stream this game on twitch tv?
screenshots? how about streaming it on twitch tv? anymore you tube video footages on this game?
what are the features? do they work? stream the gfameplay and features on twitch tv i want to see them also stream combat footage.
It is under NDA. So even if you pay $150 to play it, you cant talk about it...
This is pathetic. Looks like 150 is the going rate now that companies have realized they can get away with charging for incomplete games that languish in alpha/beta phases for who knows how long.
Spending 150 on any completed game is something I would never do. Much less an INCOMPLETE game that has no guarantee of ever reaching "released" status. Is this what PC gaming has devolved into? So tired of all the early access games on steam and all their "potential". I don't fucking want potential. I want a goddamn fully functional working game.
Obviously this plan is working out great for companies as more and more seem to be jumping on this bandwagon. It's a shame that gamer's these days are so damn gullible.
I wonder why they decided on $150?!
Their kickstarter was only 50k unless I'm mistaken which is pretty humble but this...
Makes it look like they don't intend to develop the game further and just cash in on what they have made so far, but that is just my opinion.
Not too long ago Minecraft and Mount and Blade did it the other way around, they sold it cheaper while they developed it and they increased the price as features were added. In my opinion it makes much more sense.
just check their official website out for videos and features
Skill base progression, old school rpg elements in Sci Fi theme (there are hidden missions for those who react with npc often enough etc), DEEP crafting plus true player driven economy (equipments wear out and you have to buy from players), Sci Fi theme (oh did I mention it already?), Sci Fi theme (opps did I mention it again?), optional hardcore PvP (full loot on hardcore server)
The only reason stopping me from pay the 150 is that I am concerned if, even if it gets released, it may end up like earth and beyond, shutting down expectedly all a sudden despite it being a good game, and that I prefer to pay for a full game.
Yes to all of the above. If you'd click on their website and spend as much time as you have typing up this misinformed post, maybe you would not have to bother posting?
No one forcing you to pay anything. 150 to play the game 6 months before release and get exclusive in game items is not that much. No different than buying Wildstar or TESO and subbing 6 months. If you can't afford it just say it, don't mock others for what they want to do with their money.
Your whole post is just you rationalizing away spending 150$ to alpha test someone else's game. Those devs are probably snorting lines of coke off strippers tits using the cash you gave them lol. I think I can hear them screamin out "SUUUCKKKERSSSS!"
I wanted to touch on this for a moment. While the strippers and coke joke never gets old, the reality is that the amount of money generated from these things is more in the range of being able to hire a couple additional hands. I wanted to tackle the reasoning here though.
Why Charge For Alpha?
We originally did not allow players to buy into alpha because the game was in a very early state at that point and we needed experienced testers Now it's closer to the end of alpha testing and we needed more eyes on the game. We moved some of the previous backer tiers to gain access and then we needed more testers so began allowing a $150 option to buy in. Why have the barrier at all? Because we don't want thousands of testers at a time right now. The game has a lot of bugs that need fixing still and there are some features that are still being refined, as well as some areas that lack content. You'd rather not have as many eyes on the game until you resolve most of those issues because to today's player beta = open beta. The average player isn't used to alpha testing and dealing with works in progress. So having that barrier allows us to a) generate money to hire additional help, and b) to limit the number of testers which would quickly get out of control if we say sold that access on steam for cheaper.
Why Would Players Want to Pay?
I'm not here to sell people to buy into alpha. The truth is, if you are easily put off by bugs, your better off waiting until beta or launch. The value of being in at an alpha stage for players is the chance to provide their feedback when the game is an early stage. As any of our testers would probably tell you, we do listen to player feedback and there are adjustments that are made based on it. That's a lot easier to do and experiment though when there are less players. By the time the game reaches beta it will be strictly in refinement and content mode. If that's something you desire then maybe it's worth it for you as a player. If it's not then you may want to wait for beta or launch. The option is there because some players want it, but it isn't meant for everyone to hop in and purchase it. For some players it will be worth the cost of admission, others would be better off waiting.
https://www.therepopulation.com - Sci Fi Sandbox.
To be fair, I'm not at all against you guys turning a profit and if the market is buying then its simple economics here. Here's to hoping this money will go towards making it an even better experience. I want the game to do well and I want the experience to be second to none. Yes, my expectations are high. I want every bang for my buck I can get.
Contact me when its around 20$.