October 25 vs November 8 Alpha 1 Start - Is this ok?

Tangent369

I have rarely said anything negative about the way Intrepid has handled development of this game because I think they've done an amazing job on whole. Something has been bothering me though and I think I have identified clearly what it is now. I have no problem with people who invested in the game before I did getting to test on October 25th. It was very clear that when I bought Alpha 2 wave 1 that I would not have access until November 8th.
Up until this point there is zero issue. Where I do have a big problem is that there are people who have won a contest with approximately zero skin in the game, meaning they've purchased nothing and will be able to test the game on October 25th before people who actually paid money for Alpha 2 access, a two week lead time that feels like an eternity to anybody that's been following this game for a long time.
Let me offer this caveat to my complaint, I recognize the full possibility that Intrepid may allow early access to those of us who bought Alpha 2 wave one with the expectation of a November 8th entry.
I offer this complaint with all sincerity and love for what Intrepid is doing with this amazing game.

Ludullu

If you care that a few dozen people "won over you" by drawing a lucky gacha - that's a real shame.

Giveaway also usually required to be prepared to participate and/or do something, even outside of the luck factor.

I dunno about this latest giveaway, so maybe that one was pure luck and still gave people 25th access. And if you're talking purely about that giveaway - yeah, I agree, it should've given the 8th access instead.