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My lame opinion

Kev2FreshYoKev2FreshYo Member
in General Discussion
Idk if it's just me but it's kinda upsetting that I pay $150 (3 years ago) and only get access to beta 2 but now people can come in, pay $100 and play in the alpha? You'd think the longer time supporter would at least be appreciated?

Comments

  • NoaaniNoaani Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    You had a choice of package when you made your purchase.

    You had the option of upgrading that package.

    You had the option of purchasing alpha access recently.

    You seem to just be after free shit.
  • PyrololPyrolol Member, Alpha Two
    edited November 14
    At least the title of the thread was correct
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  • Uncommon SenseUncommon Sense Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Did you really pay $150 because your forum banner does not list alpha access...?
  • AndiAndi Member, Alpha Two
    Kev2FreshYo wrote: »
    Idk if it's just me but it's kinda upsetting that I pay $150 (3 years ago) and only get access to beta 2 but now people can come in, pay $100 and play in the alpha? You'd think the longer time supporter would at least be appreciated?

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  • VhaeyneVhaeyne Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    I think A2 with worth it. <3
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    This is my personal feedback, shared to help the game thrive in its niche.
  • CrotchlessCrotchless Member, Alpha Two
    edited November 14
    i see where youre coming from OP, i did the same thing. youre talking about you buying the
    Expeditionary pre-order pack for $150:
    Access to future Beta-1 test phase
    Access to future Beta-2 test phase
    4 months of game time ($60 value)
    $50 in Embers
    Collector's Touch
    Sanguine Siphoner

    then having to buy (in my case) Bundle 1: First Wave Bundle — $120
    Alpha 2 First Wave Key
    Game Time: 1 month
    Beta One Access Key
    Beta Two Access Key
    1 month of Subscription time ($15 value)
    $15 in Embers

    the thing is, by buying the Expeditionary pre-order pack youre getting $110 worth of ingame stuff in the form of game time, shop currency, and even cosmetics. that the alpha key doesnt give. stacked with the alpha key its actually 5 months of game time and $75 in shop credit

    So yes you have to pay even more to get into the alpha, which was a bit frustrating. However these two bundles are different and you'd have a lot more stuff, that the alpha key players dont, if you bought the alpha key as well.

    so i think its unfair to say that you're not appreciated as a long-time supporter. maybe the alpha-key supporters feel its unfair you get a unique mount skin among other cosmetics just because you bought earlier?
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  • GithalGithal Member
    Well the moment they gave the alpha testers free access to the future Beta testing, they should have given the Beta testers access to the alpha also. Just my humble opinion.
  • ZehlanZehlan Member, Alpha Two
    Githal wrote: »
    Well the moment they gave the alpha testers free access to the future Beta testing, they should have given the Beta testers access to the alpha also. Just my humble opinion.

    That's just ridiculous alpha is going to run right up until launch beta is going to be a short polish running at the same time as alpha. When you have alpha 2 beta really doesn't have much value. Just curious can't Expeditionary pre-order pack upgrade to a voyager pack?
  • Taleof2CitiesTaleof2Cities Member, Alpha Two
    Zehlan wrote: »
    Just curious can't Expeditionary pre-order pack upgrade to a voyager pack?

    Yeah, they can upgrade to Alpha-2 for $25.

    This is one of my biggest pet peeves with Ashes players. Some have no understanding of what they actually paid for. Others conveniently ignore the details of what they actually paid for.
  • GithalGithal Member
    edited November 15
    Zehlan wrote: »
    Githal wrote: »
    Well the moment they gave the alpha testers free access to the future Beta testing, they should have given the Beta testers access to the alpha also. Just my humble opinion.

    That's just ridiculous alpha is going to run right up until launch beta is going to be a short polish running at the same time as alpha. When you have alpha 2 beta really doesn't have much value. Just curious can't Expeditionary pre-order pack upgrade to a voyager pack?

    The beta access key was similar price to the alpha. The ridiculous thing is for alpha testers to have access to both for the same price while beta testers have access to only beta. (not that i have access to any of the 2, but as a standby person this seems like the right way for things to work)
  • CaerylCaeryl Member, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Githal wrote: »
    Zehlan wrote: »
    Githal wrote: »
    Well the moment they gave the alpha testers free access to the future Beta testing, they should have given the Beta testers access to the alpha also. Just my humble opinion.

    That's just ridiculous alpha is going to run right up until launch beta is going to be a short polish running at the same time as alpha. When you have alpha 2 beta really doesn't have much value. Just curious can't Expeditionary pre-order pack upgrade to a voyager pack?

    The beta access key was similar price to the alpha. The ridiculous thing is for alpha testers to have access to both for the same price while beta testers have access to only beta. (not that i have access to any of the 2, but as a standby person this seems like the right way for things to work)

    Alpha purchases cost more, begin testing access at the Alpha stage, and continue access into later development

    Beta purchases cost less, begin testing access at the Beta phase, and continue access into later development

    What about that doesn't make sense to you?
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