Do you think this alpha should be in waves?

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 18:44 PMBeltFedWombat

These are wise words and I couldn't agree more.... except....

Outstanding community members *should* get a free pass and automatic entry. Hans is one. So is Imperial Dane. Romeo is a no-brainer for entry. Ditto ATR, Team RNG casters and the Generals Gents crew.

Barton? No disrespect to the man but (a) his contribution to the community is mainly his skill as a player (he doesn't cast, for example) and (b) his fairly outrageous comments to Cynthia recently deserve some sort of sanction.

Yes, a broad spread of players is needed. That elite dude who popped up recently advocating truck-pushing is an example of why the ultra-competitive will invariably strangle every last drop of fun out of this game in order to climb that ladder (q.v. RNG hate).

But good *community* members? Whatever their skill, they should get in automatically. Ami, Hans, The Dane and the others. We all know who they are.

Edit - any of these folks are welcome to my key if Relic will waive the usual rule. They deserve it more than me by a country mile.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 18:31 PMMortar

Well if you were offended I apologize. I certainly wasn't trying to offend those that take it seriously.

My post was intended towards those who DON'T take advantage of this opportunity or are only somewhat interested. I recall last fall when the open Beta was launched how incredibly difficult it was to get a game. And that was OPEN BETA. Moreover, my comment was aimed at Relic for being so cavalier in their choices when there are OBVIOUSLY people who want a voice, WOULD take it seriously and yet can't play. Maybe I could have worded it more elegantly.

In the meantime, maybe you could just appreciate you got in while others who desperately would like to join you didn't. You aren't the only offended party here.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 18:44 PMBeltFedWombat

These are wise words and I couldn't agree more.... except....

Outstanding community members *should* get a free pass and automatic entry. Hans is one. So is Imperial Dane. Romeo is a no-brainer for entry. Ditto ATR, Team RNG casters and the Generals Gents crew.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 19:46 PMelchino7

Exactly. I mean, you want those guys who market your game for free, to be able to hype your consumers... Right?

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 21:02 PMZombiFrancis

"Do you think this alpha should be in waves?"

Sure. Those are usually called "beta".

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 21:30 PMJackiebrown

Relic has a history of doing alphas in waves.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 21:58 PMKatitof

http://www.coh2.org/topic/34075/do-you-think-this-alpha-should-be-in-waves/post/323901

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 22:03 PMJackiebrown

They said that about WFA alpha, doesn't mean there is going to be more waves but there is a possibility. To be honest it would surprise me if they didn't just based on the demand.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 22:27 PMKatitof

The quote is literally 48 hours old.
If my memory serves me right, there was no WFA alpha within last 48 hours.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 23:07 PMJackiebrown

The problem is some of the opinions are biased. Some people that got in vote "no" because they they feel special and don't want the inclusion of more people then there are those who vote "yes" because they didn't get in. Need more unbiased people to provide feedback.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 23:23 PMBrachiaraidos

'People are biased so the poll shows results I don't agree with. If unbiased people were voting my opinion would be reflected by the community as a whole'

Good job.

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 23:51 PMJackiebrown

When did I say I don't support what the poll shows? I agree with what it shows so far, you have to take into consideration biased opinions will take up a small percentage of each category. More unbiased opinions would be a welcome as they would be less tainted opinions on the subject matter. Don't start shit where none exists. Ok?

Jump back to quoted post30 Apr 2015, 23:53 PMBrachiaraidos

Taking a moment to glance over it again, you are right. I picked up your 'some people' as 'more people', which changes the whole implication of the sentence from neutral to hugely one sided.

My bad, old chap. Carry on.