Discussion: City of Heroes Freedom and Issue 21 VIP Beta starts August 9!

Haggard4Life · 08-09-2011 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by StratoNexus

People say that for almost every issue release. The joy is, they have been testing many of the back end systems on Test and some of the systems have been working on getting the beatdown in the live game already.

I still think it'll be longer than three weeks of testing and that they'll probably want to do a free player beta. The last they they'd want is to have a buggy release for Freedom and anger the new players they're hoping to get. I think they'll be looking to test the heck out of this system before release.

Weapon_Alpha · 08-09-2011 10:24 AM

I feel the i21B flu coming on at about the time this go active today

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Lost Ninja · 08-09-2011 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by StratoNexus

Because the open beta will only be for a limited time and then it will be live.

I am still predicting 8/30/11/.

I never predicted it but 09/06/11 would be fine for me...

Thany144 · 08-09-2011 10:26 AM

I cant wait I upgraded my graphics card last month cause this was coming out soon.

Zwillinger · 08-09-2011 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Negate

I'm SOOO tempted to call in right now...I don't know about you guys but I've been updating my Beta patch religiously all the while Foolishly hoping I would get in to be able to test the new shinyneeees.

I'd save that for tomorrow

You never know what's going to happen on day one of open beta.

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Lost Ninja · 08-09-2011 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger

I'd save that for tomorrow

You never know what's going to happen on day one of open beta.

Something very good or something very bad... Sadly with my experience of NCSoft I'd err in the direction of bad... :/

Emberly · 08-09-2011 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger

I'd save that for tomorrow

You never know what's going to happen on day one of open beta.

I really hope it isn't something like temporarily unlocking StJ for purchase while most of us are at work and can't get at it.

Weapon_Alpha · 08-09-2011 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger

We'll have Beta forums open when the server opens, along with patch notes.

For the duration.

I knew it there gonna be another patch... Good thing I have the auto updater set to download and install even if I'm still at work reguardless of what my compter thinks its gonna be doing.

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TerraDraconis · 08-09-2011 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha

...wut?

Yeah yeah, I meant Burns not Smithers. It was early morning and my coffee hadn't kicked in yet.

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rsclark · 08-09-2011 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Roderick

To clear up: Since the server list merge, there is only one Test Server, and only one Beta Server, and all accounts, both EU and NA, have equal access to both.

The instructions for setting up the beta server still reference not working with the EU launcher. Since that launcher doesn't work for the normal game anymore, it's a moot point, but they do need to be updated to remove that irrelevant instruction.

Thany144 · 08-09-2011 10:40 AM

This might be a stupid question but does beta testing mean they are close to finishing this?

viewtifuldee · 08-09-2011 10:47 AM

I think I'll try this out. I can't wait to see the new Galaxy City (even though I loved the old one).

Sideline · 08-09-2011 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thany144

This might be a stupid question but does beta testing mean they are close to finishing this?

Real Answer: Yes, yes it does.

Sarcastic Answer: Nope, they have to go Charlie testing through Zed testing yet. Beta is just the begining.

Five hours and thirteen minutes.

Thany144 · 08-09-2011 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideline

Real Answer: Yes, yes it does.

Sarcastic Answer: Nope, they have to go Charlie testing through Zed testing yet. Beta is just the begining.

Five hours and thirteen minutes.

TerraDraconis · 08-09-2011 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Thany144

This might be a stupid question but does beta testing mean they are close to finishing this?

The open beta or in this case the VIP beta is usually the last step before an issue goes live. Typically Open Beta lasts 2 - 4 weeks. It has gone longer in a couple of cases but it tends towards the 2 week mark often.

In this case there is enough that it might be easily 3 or even 4 weeks before it comes out. Really without seeing the beta, [Just over 5 hours now.] I can't judge how close it looks to being done. It could be all polished and just needing stress testing etc, or it could need more love and attention before it is ready.

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Jedrious · 08-09-2011 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideline

Real Answer: Yes, yes it does.

Sarcastic Answer: Nope, they have to go Charlie testing through Zed testing yet. Beta is just the begining.

Five hours and thirteen minutes.

you forgot, it's NCSoft, they have to go through the full Korean alphabet after the greek

Thany144 · 08-09-2011 10:52 AM

Taking odds that we crash the server tonight just with the sheer mass of us trying to get on? Thats gonna be the real test.

Arctic Man · 08-09-2011 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideline

Real Answer: Yes, yes it does.

Sarcastic Answer: Nope, they have to go Charlie testing through Zed testing yet. Beta is just the begining.

You mean Gamma, Delta, Epsilon etc through Omega, right? The B in the NATO phonetic alphabet is "bravo", not beta...

HomicidalMuffins · 08-09-2011 11:03 AM

I followed the beta client instructions (adding the tag to a 2nd copy of the shortcut, etc...) and get no option for installing said beta client. Any help? I have been a paid subscriber for awhile now so thought I'd try my luck here.

Zwillinger · 08-09-2011 11:09 AM

I come bearing tidings of good news:

For the purposes of the VIP Beta (and the VIP Beta only, so no, you can't keep them when we go live ), we will be seeding all currently active accounts with 10,000 Paragon Points, so you can spend to your hearts desire in the Paragon Market.

This will be live when Beta comes up tonight (fingers crossed, knock on wood, spin around in a circle and spit over your left shoulder).

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Chad Gulzow-Man · 08-09-2011 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thany144

Why wouldnt it work? The clients the same.

You don't think that they maybe need to test and make sure non-free content is locked out properly for free accounts, and that purchasing them individually gives them the correct access...?

If everybody who tests is a VIP, then none of the access limitations are getting tested.

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KAKTOS · 08-09-2011 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger

I come bearing tidings of good news:

For the purposes of the VIP Beta (and the VIP Beta only, so no, you can't keep them when we go live

), we will be seeding all currently active accounts with 10,000 Paragon Points, so you can spend to your hearts desire in the Paragon Market.

This will be live when Beta comes up tonight (fingers crossed, knock on wood, spin around in a circle and spit over your left shoulder).

Nice

Xaphan · 08-09-2011 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zwillinger

I come bearing tidings of good news:

For the purposes of the VIP Beta (and the VIP Beta only, so no, you can't keep them when we go live

), we will be seeding all currently active accounts with 10,000 Paragon Points, so you can spend to your hearts desire in the Paragon Market.

This will be live when Beta comes up tonight (fingers crossed, knock on wood, spin around in a circle and spit over your left shoulder).

Sounds good. And hey! Everyone rushing to get on the server at the same time AND buying everything they can from the market will be a GREAT stress test!

Chad Gulzow-Man · 08-09-2011 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KAKTOS

Nice

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Gothenem · 08-09-2011 11:14 AM

Want. Now.

Not a t 7:00 pm, NOW!!!

That said, awesome Zwillinger. I think I will enjoy splurging my 10000 PP. Now, what sort of gift basket do I need to send you to get these points for Live server?