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Expected duration of Alpha 1 tests (is it worth to buy access)

Does anyone know (more or less) how long the alpha 1 tests will last? A few weeks, a month or longer, what is your expectations? As far I only know that it starts in 4Q of 2018.

In your opinion is it worth to buy access to Alpha 1? As Steven wrote on Discord in this mounth is the last chance to buy access to Alpha 1 (500$ Pack).

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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited July 2018
    @Taneroth Have you listed your question in the July 9th Livestream Q&A post?  If you do, I bet you will get a lot of likes, which may get their attention and get us all the answer to your question.  I have already posted a question, or I would do it for you.  Steven said (in Discord) he is limiting the purchase of the Intrepid package to the end of July in order to keep the number of players who participate in Alpha 1 to under 10K.  I'm in and can't wait! 

    I understand that an alpha phase could be just time-bits, not continuous, and that it is a testing phase and nowhere near a finished product.  I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves, testing, giving feedback and helping shape this great new MMO.  If you want to help shape the game, get in! 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited July 2018
    Taneroth said:
    " Does anyone know (more or less) how long the alpha 1 tests will last? A few weeks, a month or longer, what is your expectations? As far I only know that it starts in 4Q of 2018 ..."
    While i'm unsure how long Alpha Phase 1 will last ... i do know that ... by reading the context of Alpha Phase 2 ... is that Alpha 1 & Alpha 2 is one BIG long session - meaning that there won't be any gaps/ pauses between these two times.

    Personally my expectations is testing everything - Testers might have a list of things to do - things/ activities already planned by the Devs 
    ( per say .... " points of interests " / " activities of interests " ... idk tbh )

    Taneroth said:
    " ... In your opinion is it worth to buy access to Alpha 1? ... "

    Its recommended that the Buyer research as much as possible about the Ashes of Creation MMO before purchasing - plus taking into consideration of
    • the " what-ifs " , 
    • " Pros & Cons " , 
    • Past LiveStreams ( including the ones from last year )
    • Blogs
    • Devs Experience
    • etc ...
    Any info to relieve any concerns/ questions/ doubts you may have
    I'm sure some should probably expect (minor) Connections Issues depending on Player's Location + Server Location .... but hopefully ... i think Alpha 0 helped minimized most of that 

    In short ... i think its best to come-up with your own decision for this part of the question - because there's lots to consider 
  • nagash said:
    I would, but anything would be speculation beyond the start date. If you don't bitch slap people with quotes and links here all they want to do is argue, so I will defer to our "Chicken Little" experts and let the sky fall.
  • " ...  "Chicken Little" experts ...
    <~<  ... i mean ... i got as close as i could get  :p
  •  Alpha 1 will last exactly 69 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes, and 12 seconds.

    I know a guy that knows a guy so, this information is solid.
  • Crymoar said:
     Alpha 1 will last exactly 69 days, 22 hours, 43 minutes, and 12 seconds.

    I know a guy that knows a guy so, this information is solid.
    Confirmed by Bacon!!!
  • Taneroth said:
    Does anyone know (more or less) how long the alpha 1 tests will last? A few weeks, a month or longer, what is your expectations? As far I only know that it starts in 4Q of 2018.

    In your opinion is it worth to buy access to Alpha 1? As Steven wrote on Discord in this mounth is the last chance to buy access to Alpha 1 (500$ Pack).
    If you are asking if we think you will get entertainment worth the listed price out of alpha, the answer is no.

    Alpha is not about entertainment, or "playing". it is about testing.

    If the idea of testing the game doesn't appeal to you, don't bother with alpha. If the idea does appeal to you, then go for it.
  • Sintu said:
    Confirmed by Bacon!!!

  • Eragale said:
    Sintu said:
    Confirmed by Bacon!!!

    Steven is just a front to throw you off from the truth!
  • I bought a package in Kickstarter for all the perks and for the lifetime sub.  The alpha 1 is great too but I'd never buy just for that.
  • nagash said:
    I would, but anything would be speculation beyond the start date. If you don't bitch slap people with quotes and links here all they want to do is argue, so I will defer to our "Chicken Little" experts and let the sky fall.
    Oh im in shock ^^
  • So based on just your post, I assuming you want Alpha 1 to play the game, ratherrthan help test.
    In that case, wait till Alpha 2 which will be the persistent Alpha: ie the server stays up.

    Alpha 1 will probably be shorter test periods, anywhere from 2-3 days to a week with some of the game, but mostly unfinished aspects. 

    If yo want to help test, go Alpha 1. If you are more comcercon about play timr, wait on Alpha 2 sometime in 2019.
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