(at this time no beta )  came on here look up some info on CoH forum, left that forum and seen Aion contest and joined it, waited about 30mins looked up CO seen post about beta keys starting today no link at this time nothing started at this time, so I signed out for a min and back,  seen the new beta for CO went to click and (NOT A DAMN KEY LEFT HOW THE HELL IS THAT POSSIBLE?) anyway I just chilled out and thought about the people at there PC clicking refresh button to get key while asleep and I laugh out loud (LMAO)

Originally posted by Lasastard

Well, the gaming world does not revolve around the US. For gamers in the EU, Asia and even NZ/Aus the event started at a totally reasonable time ...

There will be other opportunities to get your hands on a key. I myself have def. lost out on some similar events because they were in the middle of the night (gmt). That's just how it goes.

Anyway, looking forward to see if CO is any good

I didn't say that it should revolve around the US.  But for a US Game, coming form a US developer, you'd think they would of spread to keys out a little.  I know the same goes for games that are featured in other countries.  Not saying they should of held out for US, But like the above posted stated, maybe even spread them out a little so all the corners of the world could of had a chance.

Besides it's no big deal, Betas lately have been a dime a dozen, with many disappointments.

Originally posted by AJ2ME

Might be a good sign that I didn't see this till after the keys were gone.

The last two closed BETA's I got in were -- Gods and Heroes -- and SGW.

We know what happened to those :)

Yeah damn you AJ2ME! :D

 I know some of you are anxious.. but it may make you happier you wait until OB, especailly if you are planning on buying the game... first impressions are make all the difference..

In comparison the Huxley beta was US only... sooooo....

(not that I would care about Huxley compared to Ch. Online).

Originally posted by slim26

(at this time no beta )  came on here look up some info on CoH forum, left that forum and seen Aion contest and joined it, waited about 30mins looked up CO seen post about beta keys starting today no link at this time nothing started at this time, so I signed out for a min and back,  seen the new beta for CO went to click and (NOT A DAMN KEY LEFT HOW THE HELL IS THAT POSSIBLE?)

Two reasons.

1) MMO'ers have become cynical. Hype hype hype hype, release, disappoint - that's the standard mmo cycle. Beta comps like this are too good to pass on. I imagine even folk not even remotely interested in CO entered the comp just on the off chance they might enjoy the game.

2) Then there's the curiosity factor. This is the mmo trying to release with both a subscription and microtransactions. It's like a two-headed donkey in a zoo - everyone would want to get a look at that.

Originally posted by maskedweasel

 I know some of you are anxious.. but it may make you happier you wait until OB, especailly if you are planning on buying the game... first impressions are make all the difference..

Not necessarily:

I've been testing this game before even closed beta, and even though my first impression was mixed to bad, I am actually really enjoying the game now.

(It's like a two-headed donkey in a zoo) lmao I am sorry!.....we say the most funniest shit on the forums..

seen 2 keys left and as he started to click they vanish (Ooohw...(( 0 keys. i'm crying... T_T) wow....if he had a G5 mouse he could have macro the click as beta.

1000 keys, awesome. Wait, nope. (yeah dude you got click but no treat)

1000 keys, awesome.

Wait, nope.

Oh well, thanks for getting my hopes up.

Originally posted by rocktockly

1000 keys, awesome.

 

Wait, nope.

 

Oh well, thanks for getting my hopes up.

lmao this hilarious, I thought the same on 5sec of beta key release.

I'd rather seen a drawing. Doing it this way is great for those up at 3 AM, but at least for me, it doesn't do a lot to generate good feelings for the game.

LOL why they still have link up?

Originally posted by Settingsun

I'd rather seen a drawing. Doing it this way is great for those up at 3 AM, but at least for me, it doesn't do a lot to generate good feelings for the game.

LOL, this has nothing to do with the game. The Keys are released to the site. How they are distributed is up to the site not Cryptic.

Of course it does. How many keys, who they are given too, when, and all that reflects to some degree back to Champions. I'm not saying its a huge deal, only that for someone on the fence it can add another little negitive.

If you really want a key just get a fileplanet acount then get the key from there.

Originally posted by jinxit

Originally posted by RivaCom

I'm really surprised how fast this went, posted at 3am? gone before 6 am?  How would anyone on the east coast even have a chance?

 

Ya would have been fairer to split the keys up into bundles of say 250 at a time and release them at different intervals through a 24 hour period

bump. I did not get a email til 4am, >.0

Originally posted by charlespayne

If you really want a key just get a fileplanet acount then get the key from there.

Pretty sure you need to be a paid subscriber to get a key from fileplanet.

I missed it T_T this just made my day even more depressing

Ten Ton Hammer also gave away keys last night.  I think it was rather late as well (east coast time).  There was a thread on here alerting people to it.  That's how I got my key.

Wow, really?! 3 am you decide to give out keys?