Closing Date - 2.0

[Antipika]

If the Alpha is like XIV 1.0 Alpha, it has to run along with the current version of the game. Really on the first alpha there was nothing to do. The only thing that made the alpha last was that we could only play 4 hours every couple of days. (the two first weeks were more like 1hr of gameplay because of crashes).

But then, as soon as the game was a bit more stable, there were just nothing to do in there... Reaching level 20 is really fast. The area was quite limited.

[Emulord]

If the Alpha is like XIV 1.0 Alpha, it has to run along with the current version of the game. Really on the first alpha there was nothing to do. The only thing that made the alpha last was that we could only play 4 hours every couple of days. (the two first weeks were more like 1hr of gameplay because of crashes).

But then, as soon as the game was a bit more stable, there were just nothing to do in there... Reaching level 20 is really fast. The area was quite limited.

Moreover, stats were re-rolled btw each phase, so it lost of its interest to try to reach the lvl cap...

[Gokulo]

Alpha is supposed to be for their internal testing too, isn't it?

[Emulord]

From what I heard, not exactly. A handful of people from the outisde will be granted access as well.

[Gokulo]

Ah, still that's only a handful, plus I guess it will be NDA'd, so I think most people should forget about it and be patient until beta ^^;

[Archadius]

I think it'd be pretty cool to try Alpha, or even 2.0 Beta

[Emulord]

Ah, still that's only a handful, plus I guess it will be NDA'd, so I think most people should forget about it and be patient until beta ^^;

Most probably... We should /pray in order to be chosen.

[Elexia]

If the Alpha is like XIV 1.0 Alpha, it has to run along with the current version of the game. Really on the first alpha there was nothing to do. The only thing that made the alpha last was that we could only play 4 hours every couple of days. (the two first weeks were more like 1hr of gameplay because of crashes).

But then, as soon as the game was a bit more stable, there were just nothing to do in there... Reaching level 20 is really fast. The area was quite limited.

1.0 Alpha =/= 2.0 alpha. 2.0 is using a game already produced, 1.0 was a unfinished game, it technically doesn't have to run in conjunction with each other ecause they stated it's going to take awhile to import everyone's data into 2.0 so constantly updating your data even during 2.0 testing makes no sense xD.

Alpha is supposed to be for their internal testing too, isn't it?

No. Alpha is stress testing as Yoshida stated.

[Onisake]

1.0 Alpha =/= 2.0 alpha. 2.0 is using a game already produced, 1.0 was a unfinished game, it technically doesn't have to run in conjunction with each other ecause they stated it's going to take awhile to import everyone's data into 2.0 so constantly updating your data even during 2.0 testing makes no sense xD.



No. Alpha is stress testing as Yoshida stated.

Pretty much this.

there will likely be some hardware testing for compatibility. they are introducing a new engine to help alleviate some of the need for a high end machine. (1.0 beta requirements were ridiculous) and I imagine this is what a big goal of alpha/beta will be.

balancing i suspect will not be a priority goal, if it will be on the list at all.

we know we're getting a new UI, so feedback will be appreciated on that. but the big meat and potatoes will likely be testing the new engine.

[Antipika]

1.0 Alpha =/= 2.0 alpha. 2.0 is using a game already produced, 1.0 was a unfinished game, it technically doesn't have to run in conjunction with each other ecause they stated it's going to take awhile to import everyone's data into 2.0 so constantly updating your data even during 2.0 testing makes no sense xD.

And how do you know anything about the details about the 2.0 alpha? You don't even use any "if" and state things as if they were facts. There is still a possibility to get a crippled alpha version, with a very low level cap, only a small fraction of the map available and couple of quest. Hence why if the current game stops as soon as the 1st stage of the alpha begins, current players will have nothing to play...

No. Alpha is stress testing as Yoshida stated.

That answer makes no sense at all. The game could be already at alpha stage internally. It doesn't mean that a public alpha is already available.

In a software development cycle, an alpha version is used for internal testing purpose. That's the main purpose of an alpha. Our public alpha goal will be stress testing. Both aren't mutually exclusive.