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Bad Experience

AkiuunAkiuun Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
edited November 2024 in General Discussion
First, I understand that it is an alpha, yet it is an alpha that has been in development for 6+ years. Why, as a Braver of Worlds backer, do we not get priority queue over those who bought into the game after the fact? So many of the issues, from queue time to server lag, are the result of letting too many people into the game after the fact. Why was this allowed? Why were Kickstarter backers not given priority over those who supported the development of the game after the fact?

Comments

  • ChicagoChicago Member, Alpha One, Adventurer, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    damn i wish i could downvote your post, back to the end of the queue mate.
  • palabanapalabana Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    You paying early or later does not guarantee quality feedback coming from you. This thread is proof of that.
  • AkiuunAkiuun Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited October 2024
    I love how those who responded literally ignored what I said. We were guaranteed access to Alpha II, which, by the way, was suppose to be a persistent alpha and not a phased alpha. If my access is limited because of queue issues, server lag, etc., then Intrepid is not fulfilling their end of the bargain. Instead, Intrepid sold a boatload of access keys, which in turn caused said queue issues, server lag, etc. How is that okay?
  • TeemEmuricaTeemEmurica Member, Alpha Two
    The amount of entitlement coming from you is astonishing. Everyone gets to play that payed money and like another guy here said, paying early or more doesn't equate to better feedback. Also, Steven did not say that you would get priority access to the game just because you got it back on Kickstarter so no, he isn't "not fulfilling his end of the bargain", as you put it. My god, I am assuming you're over 30 cause you're an MMO player, but you sure are acting like a 10 year old.
  • CROW3CROW3 Member, Alpha Two
    I suggest folding your arms and calling for the manager.
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  • nanfoodlenanfoodle Member, Founder, Kickstarter, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    I am a Kickstarter as well. I don't agree we should take precedence over anyone else. It's really everyone's game who has been following it.
  • ChicagoChicago Member, Alpha One, Adventurer, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Akiuun wrote: »
    I love how those who responded literally ignored what I said. We were guaranteed access to Alpha II, which, by the way, was suppose to be a persistent alpha and not a phased alpha. If my access is limited because of queue issues, server lag, etc., then Intrepid is not fulfilling their end of the bargain. Instead, Intrepid sold a boatload of access keys, which in turn caused said queue issues, server lag, etc. How is that okay?

    mate, if you want to jump the queue, start streaming, intrepid don't care about you once you have paid the money, they only care before, if you are not activley advertising their product you are a number like the rest of the A2 backers. do you really think a company that charges 500$ to help them test a game is going to give you priority once they already have your money lol
  • katarinaekatarinae Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited October 2024
    Akiuun wrote: »
    First, I understand that it is an alpha, yet it is an alpha that has been in development for 6+ years. Why, as a Braver of Worlds backer, do we not get priority queue over those who bought into the game after the fact? So many of the issues, from queue time to server lag, are the result of letting too many people into the game after the fact. Why was this allowed? Why were Kickstarter backers not given priority over those who supported the development of the game after the fact?

    Wut??? Your Braver of Worlds title doesn't entitle you to anything. You gave Intrepid money because you support their vision of the game. Nowhere does it state you're entitled priority over anyone else. You've received in game rewards (on release) as well as the privilege... yes privilege of joining their testing phases. Hell us Braver of Worlds holders also gives us LIFETIME sub. Are you that greedy and self entitled that you need more?

    Phase one is all about server stability and performance issues including the queuing system. How can you test the queue system if your high and mighty attitude requires to be in line 1st? You, sir, are just fail.
  • MinionX1MinionX1 Member, Alpha Two
    Akiuun wrote: »
    First, I understand that it is an alpha, yet it is an alpha that has been in development for 6+ years. Why, as a Braver of Worlds backer, do we not get priority queue over those who bought into the game after the fact? So many of the issues, from queue time to server lag, are the result of letting too many people into the game after the fact. Why was this allowed? Why were Kickstarter backers not given priority over those who supported the development of the game after the fact?

    My family has purchased multiple packages years ago. One for each person and pc in the household. I've spent more money than you, therefore I believe I should get queue priority over you. o:)
  • DeepariDeepari Member, Braver of Worlds, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Akiuun wrote: »
    First, I understand that it is an alpha, yet it is an alpha that has been in development for 6+ years. Why, as a Braver of Worlds backer, do we not get priority queue over those who bought into the game after the fact? So many of the issues, from queue time to server lag, are the result of letting too many people into the game after the fact. Why was this allowed? Why were Kickstarter backers not given priority over those who supported the development of the game after the fact?

    No. Not because of the reasons stated above, but a more fundamental engineering reason above all else. Unnecessary code for something that was never promised is pointless and another vector for bugs.

    Fundamentally. All Code can be traced back to Acceptance Criteria. Acceptance Criteria is based on User and/or Developer stories.

    There was never a User Story promised or otherwise of the flavor "Elites get priority entrance." Therefore, no acceptance criteria were ever formed around this. Meaning no code was written to fulfill said criteria.

    I as a backer think the following User Story is more agreeable.

    <As a "role", I want to "action", so that "benefit">

    "I as a backer, would rather have engineering time spent on game play instead of making speed lanes for elites, so that I can receive more polished gameplay."
    I used to think people could do basic math and realize scalability problems. I have been forced to realize that people cannot due basic math.
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