Profile of Jackiebrown

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

Sure. Those are usually called "beta".

Relic has a history of doing alphas in waves.

Because OKW non-doctrinal late game firepower isn't high enough already.

Heavy arty should be doctrine locked for OKW.

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

Problem is it doesn't really fit Relic's current NDA protocol. Casters/Youtubers didn't start broadcasting WFA live games/content until the day before WFA released. But I agree that they should get some sort of sneak peak and have Relic allow them to hype it up.

I don't think it would be to hard to have certain people on an "always invite" list, and just open a few extra slots in the Alpha to ensure they get in if they want to.

Then on the other hand, e-celebs don't necessarily deserve a for sure slot more than the average player.

I agree, e-celebs should't necessarily be the first in. If it was more of an open alpha and Relic wanted some coverage of the new content, inviting youtubers/ twitch streamers would make sense. But Relic wants this underwraps until they feel ready to announce it, I'm assuming when we get that announcement is going to be based off the initial feedback you guys (alpha testers) provide.

But for some outstanding members of the community, for all they do as a sign of appreciation a guaranteed spot would make sense.

On the previous page Mortar said he worries that people who got in won't actually play the alpha (aka dont give a crap about the game), which offended me a little. You appeared to agree in your reply to my post.

I have to admit, I have gotten into other games alphas/betas and did not participate. I kindly sent whoever was in charge a message saying give my slot to someone that deserved and would actually use it. I can see where you were offended, but sometimes for some reason or another people that get in are no longer interested, forget, don't find it fun, etc. It's not necessarily they don't give a crap about the game, it shows they cared enough if they signed up in the first place.

My argument that I have heard voiced by others, especially in a limited closed alpha setting such as this, Relic should see who doesn't use their access and give it to someone else who will be willing to put the time and effort in if the original recipient doesn't want to, can't or just doesn't participate. Instead of squandering it, give it to someone that would use it. Some of us are skeptical with the slots allocated to non-fans of the series/ people who have never played. They are more likely then any other demographic testing the alpha to be the ones to drop out first, find it not fun, or simply don't play it.