But this must be the preferred (Devs preferred, that is.) plan. Otherwise Bo wouldn't of said it in the first place???
Typical.
Moving into Alpha 3 - Steam Store Update
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But this must be the preferred (Devs preferred, that is.) plan. Otherwise Bo wouldn't of said it in the first place???
Typical.
Question: What about those who already purchased the standard edition for $30? If I buy now at the discounted price do I get the Thrillseeker Edition?
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The game when it releases. No early access.
So no Beta Access?
Meaning the £20 'Planet Coaster' Edition is NOT the 'Thrillseeker' edition -- which is currently not available for purchase?
You didn't understand me. What your saying is the same like I said. Until today I waited for buying the vip ticket, to see first how it's gonna be. Than I would like to buy it. But now iam forced to buy it without the knowing how the vip ticket will look like or act like.
Zac if I could get an answer it would be nice. Otherwise i stalking you at the gamescom to ask
yea I dont like all these "select" items, i wonder how many will see after release... paid for avatar items?? ick [blah] i guess its standard edition for meYou didn't understand me. What your saying is the same like I said. Until today I waited for buying the vip ticket, to see first how it's gonna be. Than I would like to buy it. But now iam forced to buy it without the knowing how the vip ticket will look like or act like.
Zac if I could get an answer it would be nice. Otherwise i stalking you at the gamescom to ask
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Harbinger
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I think you're reading something into Zac's words that just isn't there. He can't really give you a clear answer on the length of the beta right now because it's likely dependent on:
- How long Alpha 3 runs for - This will be dependent on feedback, fixing bugs and how long it takes to work on the additional features to be introduced in the beta.
- The final release date of the game - Frontier likely have a pretty good idea about this but this too will be dependent on feedback/bug fixes and implementing any finishing touches.
The beta should start when Alpha 3 wraps up and last until the eventual release at which point you'll be playing the final game. I doubt the beta is going to be a weekend long affair, merely an unfortunate typo in the original copy.
I'm no more knowledgeable than anyone else here (Frontier don't tell us mods secrets [sad]) but I can still come to some logical conclusions of my own.
I'd expect Frontier are probably aiming for around 2 months for Alpha 3 (Tuesday August 23rd - Tuesday October 25th) followed by a month long beta (Tuesday October 25th - Tuesday November 22nd) at which point they go to full release. However this is an absolute best case scenario and Frontier will want to allow some extra time for delays but probably no more than 3-4 weeks (extending the alpha and/or beta as necessary) in order to get the game out in time for Christmas.
Some people would surely like to upgrade their earlier Planet Coaster pre-order to the Thrillseeker Edition in order to unlock the digital extras and beta access.
It seems to me you guys are missing a trick by not offering an upgrade option on your own store for the £3/€4/$4 price difference between these two new products. With the new pre-order prices that go into effect on August 25th this upgrade would represent quite the bargain (£7/€7/$11 saving) for those who pre-ordered at the current price and will likely generate quite a few additional sales.
I doubt the alternative of them cancelling their cheaper pre-order and then buying the Thrillseeker Edition at £10/€11/$15 more than they originally paid will appeal to many.
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Planet Coaster: Thrillseeker Edition £29.99/€37.99/$44.99 – this version includes an in-game Golden Hat for your avatar, a Gold King Coaster mascot, a digital sketchbook, the Planet Coaster Official Soundtrack and access to the Planet Coaster beta.
When will we be able to play the beta if you buy this? Not after alpha 3 but how long after alpha 3 will the beta come?
When will we be able to play the beta if you buy this? Not after alpha 3 but how long after alpha 3 will the beta come?
Original post of this thread. It will be available to buy from alpha 3 until release. But you will already get all the features since you have the Early Bird and CHC.
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Harbinger
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The OP states the changes won't happen until August 25th so it won't be available for purchase for another 12 days.
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Great news and thank you for the extras we will be given. I am very excited as is many others for the next update.
However I have a few questions about the following.
Firstly why do these need to be removed?
Also how can one really consider buying the more expensive Staff VIP and Foundation stone without fully knowing details about these? I have been waiting for more details on all of the VIP ticket options. I currently have the single VIP ticket due to its low cost. However I have considered purchasing the staff pass but at £100 I really need more details first. Will I be able to design the look of the staff member? Or will it just be me able to name the staff member? Can I decide what rides the staff member prefers to work on? Will staff members have needs like guests will? It's a lot of money and something I personally need more details about before deciding. If the product is removed before these details then Frontier are losing out on extra money from me and how many others?
The items in question I think could be sold for a while longer. This to date is the only issue I have with PC. Hopefully we will see a change in the plans for these products giving people more time to decide if they want them.
However I have a few questions about the following.
Firstly why do these need to be removed?
Also how can one really consider buying the more expensive Staff VIP and Foundation stone without fully knowing details about these? I have been waiting for more details on all of the VIP ticket options. I currently have the single VIP ticket due to its low cost. However I have considered purchasing the staff pass but at £100 I really need more details first. Will I be able to design the look of the staff member? Or will it just be me able to name the staff member? Can I decide what rides the staff member prefers to work on? Will staff members have needs like guests will? It's a lot of money and something I personally need more details about before deciding. If the product is removed before these details then Frontier are losing out on extra money from me and how many others?
The items in question I think could be sold for a while longer. This to date is the only issue I have with PC. Hopefully we will see a change in the plans for these products giving people more time to decide if they want them.
Yeah we definitely need more information about the VIP tickets. I bought a single ticket for £10 with the intention of possibly buying a staff one later once I knew what it was, but I don't know now... It would be nice to know something.