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ISuckAtGames wrote:
Path Of Exile has always been Free-To-Play until today.
That's not true. Firstly, I paid $25 to get into the first Closed Beta back in 2012. Secondly, you can still play the fully released game (1.3.1) if you want.
Given GGG made no announcement that supporters of any tier were going to get into this beta:
* How can you be so sure you won't get into the beta in a few weeks time without spending any more money?
* How do you know that the free beta timer won't select you?
If I'd posted when the Awakening Closed Beta was first announced, I would have sounded just like you. I was riddled with entitlement issues back then but for different reasons: I've already paid to get into a PoE beta once, why should I pay again?
Of course I'm glad not to be waiting on the timer any more but I had already stopped being angry with GGG. I'd stopped my self-enforced ban of playing PoE 1.3.1 and instead was checking my e-mail a few times a day to see if I'd been lucky enough to join the Closed Beta.
p.s. Divination cards?!? HYPE!!
There has to be a low point where some people stop complaining because it's just not worth it, and I have yet to see it. - Squeakypaw, 2013 Last edited by obadonke#0693 on Apr 23, 2015, 8:55:01 AM
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Posted byobadonke#0693on Apr 23, 2015, 8:52:19 AM
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ISuckAtGames wrote:
So, I'm not going to lie, I was really disappointed in the way the Beta access was decided to be given out. I'm a numbers guy. So, if 1,000,000 people signed up for access, my chance of getting in was about 0.17% chance of getting in. The odds of winning some prize in the Mega Millions Lottery is 0.67%. So after over two years of playing, this is very disappointing. I was of course willing to wait and ready to get into Act 4.
However, after today's announcement, I am very displeased and ready to leave altogether. Path Of Exile has always been Free-To-Play until today. This announcement sets the standard of "if you have a ton of money and donate it, you get special {In Game} perks. Yes, playing the Beta (regardless of character wipe) is an In-Game advantage. Now that the announcement has been made that people with money can get in, this game has lost the ground that it stood on for so long.
As a blue collared employee, a future husband, and homeowner, I do not have the extra cash to throw around. I have however managed to spend around $400 for this game. At this point, charge me $60 just like every other game and give me the same opportunity as everyone else.
Thanks GGG for letting us that cant afford thousands of dollars down.
I suggest you man up and start acting like an employee, future husband and homeowner then.. because the way how you and others here make drama over a CLOSED Beta key "advantage" is just pathethic.
It's a CLOSED BETA ffs.. a couple years ago people didn't even think of getting in one and nowadays everyone thinks closed beta means they should earn immediate access.
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Posted byInsert_Pixels#0380on Apr 23, 2015, 8:54:32 AM
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ISuckAtGames wrote:
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However, after today's announcement, I am very displeased and ready to leave altogether. Path Of Exile has always been Free-To-Play until today. This announcement sets the standard of "if you have a ton of money and donate it, you get special {In Game} perks. Yes, playing the Beta (regardless of character wipe) is an In-Game advantage. Now that the announcement has been made that people with money can get in, this game has lost the ground that it stood on for so long.
As a blue collared employee, a future husband, and homeowner, I do not have the extra cash to throw around. I have however managed to spend around $400 for this game. At this point, charge me $60 just like every other game and give me the same opportunity as everyone else.
Thanks GGG for letting us that cant afford thousands of dollars down.
Thanks as always for the update, Chris !
Actually, I recall that beta keys for the original closed beta were available either as part of a lottery (like is going on now) or as part of Supporter Packs, which cost real money, so it's not completely brand new ground. In fact, I kind of thought GGG would do pretty much the same thing this time around - and they still might, as it's very early in the beta. I'm confident that the method by which beta keys would be allocated was a tough decision for GGG, as some group(s) were sure to be offended or put off - but allowing too many users too fast would create its own set of problems.
I've been a supporter for a while now, and if GGG chooses to send an extra perk my way as a result, so be it; if not, no big deal. I'll learn what I can by watching streamers, and reading relevant posts on these boards and Reddit. Meanwhile, I'm already saving some cash for the next wave of Supporter Packs, and I'll kick in what I can when I can.
"Experience is the best teacher,but there's only one seat in his classroom."
Play with honour and show some class - www.theAmazonBasin.com Last edited by OldeSchool#5333 on Apr 23, 2015, 9:18:08 AM
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Posted byOldeSchool#5333on Apr 23, 2015, 8:58:30 AM
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And master supporters 4 days after grandmaster supporters? Yes?
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Posted byGilgameshNL#4850on Apr 23, 2015, 8:59:09 AM
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Ive personally already given up the chance but the bottom line is that people feel left out, no matter if its right or wrong, or entitled or not. These people who are left out are paying customers and by chance they wont support the game anymore. Maybe the new players supporting will cover the fund loss by the people stopping support. If people were ok with how GGG did the beta, there wouldnt be 69 pages of salty whiners in every post Chris makes.
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Posted byHartsai#7614on Apr 23, 2015, 8:59:35 AM
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what are the specific times at which each pack holder is granted access? (e.g. 18:00 GMT)
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Posted byBendyboy#6444on Apr 23, 2015, 8:59:36 AM
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Hartsai wrote:
Ive personally already given up the chance but the bottom line is that people feel left out, no matter if its right or wrong, or entitled or not. These people who are left out are paying customers and by chance they wont support the game anymore. Maybe the new players supporting will cover the fund loss by the people stopping support. If people were ok with how GGG did the beta, there wouldnt be 69 pages of salty whiners in every post Chris makes.
No matter what they do (short from inviting everyone, which is impossible at this stage) someone will feel left out. The reason we have 69 pages of salty whiners is because we have too many people that need to grow up.
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Posted byEvarsor#6401on Apr 23, 2015, 9:04:25 AM
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See this guys
This proves us that if we get to get mArried with GGG
It would be better to buy it a porsche right away and then never gift it anymore and sit on it
rather than offering it thousand of vacations,trips,restaurants,little presents to show your love throughtout the year you spend together
Lol
it's just a joke guys, dont get salty
lower tier will get one too soon
and everybody will get one on week6 with Open beta
ZiggyD is the Labyrinth of streamers, some like it, some dont, but GGG will make sure to push it down ur throat to make you like it Last edited by Sexcalibure#7575 on Apr 23, 2015, 9:13:11 AM
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Posted bySexcalibure#7575on Apr 23, 2015, 9:06:05 AMOn Probation
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Sexcalibure wrote:
See this guys
This proves us that if we get to get mArried with GGG
It would be better to buy it a porsche right away and then never gift it anymore and sit on it
rather than offering it thousand of vacations,trips,restaurants,little presents to show your love throughtout the year you spend together
hopefully, no girl is present in forum, right ?....
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Posted byArmorpiercer#4821on Apr 23, 2015, 9:07:06 AM
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Raybabbitt wrote:
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ISuckAtGames wrote:
So, I'm not going to lie, I was really disappointed in the way the Beta access was decided to be given out. I'm a numbers guy. So, if 1,000,000 people signed up for access, my chance of getting in was about 0.17% chance of getting in. The odds of winning some prize in the Mega Millions Lottery is 0.67%. So after over two years of playing, this is very disappointing. I was of course willing to wait and ready to get into Act 4.
However, after today's announcement, I am very displeased and ready to leave altogether. Path Of Exile has always been Free-To-Play until today. This announcement sets the standard of "if you have a ton of money and donate it, you get special {In Game} perks. Yes, playing the Beta (regardless of character wipe) is an In-Game advantage. Now that the announcement has been made that people with money can get in, this game has lost the ground that it stood on for so long.
As a blue collared employee, a future husband, and homeowner, I do not have the extra cash to throw around. I have however managed to spend around $400 for this game. At this point, charge me $60 just like every other game and give me the same opportunity as everyone else.
Thanks GGG for letting us that cant afford thousands of dollars down.
I suggest you man up and start acting like an employee, future husband and homeowner then.. because the way how you and others here make drama over a CLOSED Beta key "advantage" is just pathethic.
It's a CLOSED BETA ffs.. a couple years ago people didn't even think of getting in one and nowadays everyone thinks closed beta means they should earn immediate access.
Really? My stance is not about getting in or not getting in. You sir are obviously a donkey who is blinded by your own stupidity. It is about the fact that GGG has stood beside the saying "Free To Play". This is considered an In-Game advantage that someone has paid for. If you don't agree with that, then you sir are an idiot. If you play the game, can use the tree, can use the skill gems, can use the jewels, can "practice", experience the boss fights, etc...then you will have an advantage once the game was released. I was okay with the streamers getting their keys. Hell, I follow Ziggy, Pohx, and Nugi. I watched most of Ziggy's 16+ hour stream. Did I learn some things from him sure. Did I get the experience with running the content and new mechanics, no. I had no problem with the random draw for access. Yes it sucks that the % chance to get in was low. What I have a problem with is the fact that selected groups of people who have more money than others (See WoW, Diablo 3 {with auction house}, Hearthstone, and all other pay to win games) will get the valuable experience with the new content. So before you go judging someone sitting behind your computer screen, it may help to read or at least be literate. Have a great day JA.
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Posted byISuckAtGames#2753on Apr 23, 2015, 9:11:22 AM
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