RE: Early Access Alpha

Amovieman2020 · Jan 29, 2016

RE: Early Access Alpha

Hi,

Do you know how long we can play the Pre Alpha beta for? Is it a week? Can we play it up till release? I'm not sure. I am ordering it soon. Thank you for your help.

PSPfreaky · Jan 29, 2016

The early bird edition gives you access to the game in March and all the way through till release and includes the full game at release.

Angelis1 · Jan 29, 2016

- Title : Early Access Alpha
- Question : Do you know how long we can play the Pre Alpha beta for? [...]

But no one bats an eye...

This ... is ... just ... amazing !!! [big grin]

Marvin1 · Jan 29, 2016

Up till release. You're gonna be getting the game at least 6 months ahead of the release.

jamesviago · Jan 30, 2016

Angelis said:
- Title : Early Access Alpha
- Question : Do you know how long we can play the Pre Alpha beta for? [...]

But no one bats an eye...

This ... is ... just ... amazing !!! [big grin]

yeah. the beta that's better before the alpha tha'ts early bird? or something.

there's no alpha / beta on offer. there's early access.

Marvin1 · Jan 30, 2016

jamesviago said:
yeah. the beta that's better before the alpha tha'ts early bird? or something.

there's no alpha / beta on offer. there's early access.

The Early Access allows you to play the alpha version of the game starting in March. From then you can play whenever you want, with new version every couple of weeks/months (I'm just guessing here). Eventually it will become beta and then in Q4 2016 you will have the final game already available to play.

AaronTuckwell · Feb 1, 2016

I bought the Early Bird just before Christmas and literally cannot wait to get my hands on this!! I was under the impression that we only got access to the Alpha build as it stood in March, which is then updated for the Beta when that's ready (and not updated throughout). Does this mean then that this is more like Early Access than Alpha testing? Totally worth the extra if so (as it was worth it to start with!)

inspectorgadget1 · Feb 2, 2016

Any idea when we'll have more news on the Alpha release Brett? Surely it's gotta be soon given March is approaching [cool]

Milkman1 · Feb 2, 2016

AaronTuckwell said:
I bought the Early Bird just before Christmas and literally cannot wait to get my hands on this!! I was under the impression that we only got access to the Alpha build as it stood in March, which is then updated for the Beta when that's ready (and not updated throughout). Does this mean then that this is more like Early Access than Alpha testing? Totally worth the extra if so (as it was worth it to start with!)

No...it's testing.
I remember reading that they were actually going to start Early Access with Beta testing, but then later changed their minds and decided to start with Alpha. I suppose they're that confident.

They'll release new builds as they get more feedback- with regards to content...I don't know if more will be released as we progress or not.

Coasterbuff · Feb 2, 2016

Zac, If you could please explain how this Early Access works, it would answer quite a few questions , there seems to be a lot of confusion about Early Access, as to what it entails and how long can we play it for.

Is it actually Alpha Testing?
Will it be update on a regular basis up until final release?
Are you expected to take part in finding faults if you buy Early access?
Once I buy Early Access, I won't need to purchase the game again?

Thank you Zac, if you can find the time to answer. Much appreciated.

Angelis1 · Feb 2, 2016

*cough*
(again and again)

coasterlover · Feb 2, 2016

more info would be great , I ordered early access yesterday and also cancelled RCTW pre order yesterday because of the lack of communication from A****i

Coasterbuff · Feb 2, 2016

Quite a few have cancelled RCTW, myself included, I have lost faith in that game because of lack of information. I have supported Frontier 100% since I joined this forum and have every confidence that we will get a brilliant game at the end of the day.

Bax2blade · Feb 2, 2016

I'm still on the edge about buying early access, I just don't think we get enough for $80 that covers the value. If we get something like a shirt, goodies, etc... that $80 could be worth it.

AaronTuckwell · Feb 2, 2016

If it means getting to play the game months ahead of release, I'm more than happy to be an Alpha tester! Constant crashes and bug reports don't bother me... if it means that I can play a final game knowing that in some way, shape or form I helped to shape it...

Harbinger · Feb 2, 2016

Bax2blade said:
I'm still on the edge about buying early access, I just don't think we get enough for $80 that covers the value. If we get something like a shirt, goodies, etc... that $80 could be worth it.

Where are you getting the extra $5 from?

coencoensmeets · Feb 2, 2016

Harbinger said:
Where are you getting the extra $5 from?

http://i.imgur.com/z1JU1H0.png

Who doesn't want a icecream. [squeeeeee][squeeeeee]

Bax2blade · Feb 2, 2016

Harbinger said:
Where are you getting the extra $5 from?

http://i.imgur.com/z1JU1H0.png

$75, $80... still too high.

Milkman1 · Feb 2, 2016

Harbinger said:
Where are you getting the extra $5 from?

http://i.imgur.com/z1JU1H0.png

He rounded up. Technically you'd round down with that price...but it's only a penny off so it's forgivable.

coasterlover · Feb 2, 2016

it took me 3 dev diarys to agree that £50 was a fair price

I always thought this would cost £40 as a AAA Title, however £20 to pre order was crazy , but then £50 to test it, it was a little hard to justify at first, however as time goes on, not at all, it becomes more and more "Worth it"