Update on Alpha 3.0
- Thread starter Sir.Tj
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Greetings,
Think of it this way. There are varying levels of enthusiasts with any game or anything else for that matter. By allowing those people to participate in the development or testing of the game they are hoping to increase the chances of the game being fully launched.
Personally I signed up for the Alpha because I am a rubbish pilot and I need as much practice as possible!
For those who don't want to or those who cannot afford it get to see the videos and hear the stories on the forum and simply wait for the BETA or GAMMA.
Kro
Think of it this way. There are varying levels of enthusiasts with any game or anything else for that matter. By allowing those people to participate in the development or testing of the game they are hoping to increase the chances of the game being fully launched.
Personally I signed up for the Alpha because I am a rubbish pilot and I need as much practice as possible!
For those who don't want to or those who cannot afford it get to see the videos and hear the stories on the forum and simply wait for the BETA or GAMMA.
Kro
Once more, some seem to be equating a KS pledge-level with the current Alpha sales pricing in the store.
IMO the 2 are very different, even though they were for the same price and giving some of the same thing. The KS pledge-level offered much greater value, with potentially long-lasting influence over design of the final product. Ergo the current shop offer is comparatively overpriced and, by definition, of limited and diminishing value.
If in doubt, wait and see how many are still buying Alpha when Beta arrives.
I agree with this assessment. Didn't stop me from buying into it though.
I see nothing wrong with people saying it's not worth it for themselves. I also see nothing wrong with people saying it is worth it for themselves.
It's clearly subjective. If it's worth it for you good. If it's not worth it for you... also good.
Problems arrise when one party tries to tell another party whether it's worth it or not. It's up to me to decide... not up to you to tell me.
(This post is not aimed at anyone in particular... just a generic observation)
Absolutely!
And to the seller, something is only ever worth what someone else will pay for it.... (although there's often also a longer-term view of retaining customers for their repeat business).
But that's not the point. People wanted FD to continue to sell Alpha access, and they wanted to upgrade, as they will want upgrade to premium beta. Michael have said that they would have much easier life if they would stop offering alpha altogether. There's no serious income in doing this, and they are primary interested in retail sales.
I have no problem with you seeing it as deal you don't like, but don't please overgeneralize. It is your personal subjective experience, as ours is that it was worth it.
It is my point, which is why I said what I said. If you don't like an opinion, feel free to not contribute, or to offer facts which clearly disprove it. But don't go around subjectively accusing others of being subjective.
I'm patiently waiting for the beta but I really would like to be able to see these.
I can understand why they are not public, but how about read access to beta backers ?
I can understand why they are not public, but how about read access to beta backers ?
As the W.O.P.R computer said in 'War Games' back in the 80's...
"The only way to win is not to play"
As an Alpha backer I'm more than happy to have made the KS choices I made. FD have enabled others to upgrade to Alpha, which is great... or not depending on one's opinion.
Choices have been made and scenes have been set -Alpha - Beta - Gamma - Retail - you're all the same to me (Players / Enthusiasts) - let's keep this on the level of fun, that one would hope or expect from any game.
Naz
"The only way to win is not to play"
As an Alpha backer I'm more than happy to have made the KS choices I made. FD have enabled others to upgrade to Alpha, which is great... or not depending on one's opinion.
Choices have been made and scenes have been set -Alpha - Beta - Gamma - Retail - you're all the same to me (Players / Enthusiasts) - let's keep this on the level of fun, that one would hope or expect from any game.
Naz
I backed the game to alpha level early in the kickstarter, so I didn't BUY anything - I GAVE FD £200 in order to help get the project started. As thanks for my support, FD granted me (& all the others like me) alpha access. I would have pledged the money anyway, even without backer rewards because like many others I wanted more than anything to be able to play a new Elite.
We also get the collector's edition boxed game & all additional content free, which at retail prices probably won't be far off £200. Does it still sound too much for a game ?
If I was cynical <cough> I might even wonder about how much a collector might pay for the unopened boxed game a few years from now.
I agree Calebe; The core Elite game with the included feature ideas from the DDF. The game as its going appears to cater to almost all of us. We don't need Guilds.
Agreed. Those of us that wanted to, did. Those that didn't, well, I guess they didn't. Neither side should be castigated for their choices.