Fallen Earth beta stress test is available on Fileplanet

http://www.fileplanet.com/

The banner show's that July 23th will be the stress test, however you'll have to be a Subscribed Member.

Yeah downloaded the beta client file, but the file is locked in some way and cant find where to get this key.

It is not the beta key, i have that one, its the key to lock unlock the file itself.

Anyone else have this problem ??

You'll be able to install it on June 23th, reading the stuff that Fileplanet put there does wonders.

Only if you're subscribed to fileplanet.

Originally posted by grunty

Only if you're subscribed to fileplanet.

That's what i wrote in the original post.

Originally posted by glomma

 

Yeah downloaded the beta client file, but the file is locked in some way and cant find where to get this key.

It is not the beta key, i have that one, its the key to lock unlock the file itself.

 

Anyone else have this problem ??

 

 

It unlocks at 12:01 on Wensday presumably for install, from there you recieve instructions for creating an account and etc. Subscribers should know this already =D

Originally posted by StarPoint117

Originally posted by glomma

 

Yeah downloaded the beta client file, but the file is locked in some way and cant find where to get this key.

It is not the beta key, i have that one, its the key to lock unlock the file itself.

 

Anyone else have this problem ??

 

 

 

It unlocks at 12:01 on Wensday presumably for install, from there you recieve instructions for creating an account and etc. Subscribers should know this already =D

The email I received from Fileplanet stated that we can start on tuesday.

I quote out of the mail:

"Gameplay begins Tuesday, June 23!"

So I'm guessing it will be midnight monday to tuesday...?

And what timezone?

PDT timezone, So i guess it is in 1 hr. :)

Stress test already? Don't get me wrong, I'm really loving the concept of this game, but there are a lot of beta leaks out there suggesting that this baby is still in need of a LOT of work to get it up to release standard. Hope this doesn't turn into another Darkfall abortion, the last thing indy MMO dev companies need is the albatross of a disastrous launch hanging around their necks. 

I guess it isent 12:01 then.

Originally posted by charlespayne

I guess it isent 12:01 then.

OP said July 23rd, everyone else since said June... not sure which is correct, but maybe that's your explanation?

EDIT: Yeah my bad, I checked Fileplanet and it does say June, not July. Guess it's just a waitin' game now.

In www.fallenearth.com and www.fileplanet.com both says june 23rd.

*taps foot*

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Stress test already? Don't get me wrong, I'm really loving the concept of this game, but there are a lot of beta leaks out there suggesting that this baby is still in need of a LOT of work to get it up to release standard. Hope this doesn't turn into another Darkfall abortion, the last thing indy MMO dev companies need is the albatross of a disastrous launch hanging around their necks. 

The problem with beta leaks is that the people who don't like the game will say so becuase they don't care if they booted off the game.

I would expect a lot more postive stuff to come out when the NDA id lifted.

Most recent info:

As part of an ongoing promotion with FilePlanet to increase stress testing loads, Fallen Earth will begin its stress test later today. The limited exclusive promotion to paid subscribers of IGN’s FilePlanet and Founders’ Club services is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to www.fallenearth.com for live updates and scheduling information for the Stress Test. For more information on how to join the Fallen Earth Stress Test, visit www.FilePlanet.com.
 

(Note that the 7pm is US East Coast time, where the servers are.   Also note it's been being pushed back all day, from 1pm to 3pm to 5pm to 6pm to 7pm (so far).

Stress Test FAQ:

Fallen Earth Stress Test FAQ

I’m currently a tester in the Fallen Earth Closed Beta program. Will I need to sign up again?
No. All current testers will have access to participate in the stress test.
During this testing phase, am I bound by the NDA agreement?
Yes, all testers are bound by the NDA agreement they signed during the stress test phase of the testing program.

I received my product key code but I’m having trouble downloading the game. Where can I go for help?
Use your Fallen Earth forums account to sign in to the special Beta section on the Fallen Earth forums to view troubleshooting threads. If you can’t find a solution there, email support@fallenearth.com.

Will there be a character wipe before the stress test?
Yes, there was a character wipe a few days before the stress test.

Will the server hours be the same during the stress test?
Yes, the server hours will be the same.

Where do I report bugs and feedback?
You can report bugs using the /bug command in the chat window. You can submit feedback through focused feedback threads on the special Beta section of the Fallen Earth forums.

Will there be any new patches during the stress test?
Yes, we will continue to update the game on a regular schedule. Stay tuned for announcements in the special Beta section on the Fallen Earth forums.

Will there be any specially coordinated activities or playtests during this testing phase?
Yes, we’re excited about the new phase of testing and we look forward to including you in special in-game events. Check the forums for upcoming activities.

Where can I find updates on the game and the testing program?
Look for updates and news on the game on www.fallenearth.com and in the Fallen Earth forums.

Notice that all testers, including the Fileplanet ones, are still under NDA, and thus not allowed to tell others they are in the beta, outside the game (obviously) and the (reputed to exist) official beta forums.

Folks posting on the open Fallen Earth boards that they got a key have been getting warnings from the moderators, and threads deleted.

relax dude.  dont get all mental cause you dont have the funds to float a membership for yourself.

This really isn't good. We basically have to pay Fileplanet in order to try this game before it releases...

you guys kill me 

Originally posted by adrianemery

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Stress test already? Don't get me wrong, I'm really loving the concept of this game, but there are a lot of beta leaks out there suggesting that this baby is still in need of a LOT of work to get it up to release standard. Hope this doesn't turn into another Darkfall abortion, the last thing indy MMO dev companies need is the albatross of a disastrous launch hanging around their necks. 

 

The problem with beta leaks is that the people who don't like the game will say so becuase they don't care if they booted off the game.

I would expect a lot more postive stuff to come out when the NDA id lifted.

Don't assume that all beta leaks are inaccurate, or driven by malice, just because they discuss legitimate or perceived problems with a title in development. Sure there's the rabid "All Beta Leakers Are Liars Who Should Be Burned At The Stake" brigade and the "It's Still Beta, Of Course There Are Problems" camp (who are usually far more correct) but to simply write off these sources of information (which are, at the moment, the only sources) is more than a little short-sighted. History has shown time and again that there's usually more than a grain of truth in such reports.

Guess those who buy into the Fileplanet 'beta' will see for themselves.

:)

I hope they will have more beta keys soon. I missed the chance =/

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Originally posted by adrianemery

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Stress test already? Don't get me wrong, I'm really loving the concept of this game, but there are a lot of beta leaks out there suggesting that this baby is still in need of a LOT of work to get it up to release standard. Hope this doesn't turn into another Darkfall abortion, the last thing indy MMO dev companies need is the albatross of a disastrous launch hanging around their necks. 

 

The problem with beta leaks is that the people who don't like the game will say so becuase they don't care if they booted off the game.

I would expect a lot more postive stuff to come out when the NDA id lifted.

 

Don't assume that all beta leaks are inaccurate, or driven by malice, just because they discuss legitimate or perceived problems with a title in development. Sure there's the rabid "All Beta Leakers Are Liars Who Should Be Burned At The Stake" brigade and the "It's Still Beta, Of Course There Are Problems" camp (who are usually far more correct) but to simply write off these sources of information (which are, at the moment, the only sources) is more than a little short-sighted. History has shown time and again that there's usually more than a grain of truth in such reports.

Guess those who buy into the Fileplanet 'beta' will see for themselves.

The problem here is that the "grain" of truth is all there may be... only a grain, a very small bit.  Someone enjoying the game es certainly less likely to want to get booted from the beta, and therefor more likely to keep his mouth shut and not break a legally binding agreement.  It makes sense for people to recognize this and take the criticism with a "grain" of salt.

Originally posted by madeux

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Originally posted by adrianemery

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Stress test already? Don't get me wrong, I'm really loving the concept of this game, but there are a lot of beta leaks out there suggesting that this baby is still in need of a LOT of work to get it up to release standard. Hope this doesn't turn into another Darkfall abortion, the last thing indy MMO dev companies need is the albatross of a disastrous launch hanging around their necks. 

 

The problem with beta leaks is that the people who don't like the game will say so becuase they don't care if they booted off the game.

I would expect a lot more postive stuff to come out when the NDA id lifted.

 

Don't assume that all beta leaks are inaccurate, or driven by malice, just because they discuss legitimate or perceived problems with a title in development. Sure there's the rabid "All Beta Leakers Are Liars Who Should Be Burned At The Stake" brigade and the "It's Still Beta, Of Course There Are Problems" camp (who are usually far more correct) but to simply write off these sources of information (which are, at the moment, the only sources) is more than a little short-sighted. History has shown time and again that there's usually more than a grain of truth in such reports.

Guess those who buy into the Fileplanet 'beta' will see for themselves.

 

The problem here is that the "grain" of truth is all there may be... only a grain, a very small bit.  Someone enjoying the game es certainly less likely to want to get booted from the beta, and therefor more likely to keep his mouth shut and not break a legally binding agreement.  It makes sense for people to recognize this and take the criticism with a "grain" of salt.

 

You don't really believe that beta testers are paranoid that The Man will discover their online indiscretions and kick them from their beloved beta, do you? In this virtual world of aliases and false IDs within false IDs, I think it's pretty safe to assume that unless you post up actual screenshots of your character running around in the beta of something, there's no way for a dev company to know where the leaks are coming from... and the vast majority of beta testers understand this.

Which leads us to the unwelcome conclusion that the reason why we aren't hearing more glowing, positive reviews of this game might be because the beta testers are too noble to break their virtual promise, or it might be that they're having way too much fun playing in the beta to even bother logging in to these (or any other) forums, or it just might be that they don't really have anything particularly good to say about the game.

It is impossible to say anything positive without breaking the NDA hence there isn't any glowing reviews.

Originally posted by Greek_Matt 

You don't really believe that beta testers are paranoid that The Man will discover their online indiscretions and kick them from their beloved beta, do you? In this virtual world of aliases and false IDs within false IDs, I think it's pretty safe to assume that unless you post up actual screenshots of your character running around in the beta of something, there's no way for a dev company to know where the leaks are coming from... and the vast majority of beta testers understand this.

I'm believe these three things will due enough for that. And I also think that these are obvious options avaible to use for any serious gaming site that wants to have good standings with a game developer.

* Remove posts breaking NDA.

* Eventually ban the user and eventual alts.

* Pass user information.

I'm pretty shure that my registered email here would qualify, I'm pretty shure that my IP would show any of my alts. But the least thing they would do is to remove any posts breaking the NDA.