So i just read on Aionsource that, apparently, Open beta is going to require a key. Wtf is that shit? Isn't open beta supposed to be free? I want to test this game out before making a commitment, not pay 50$ so i can play it early >_>

Originally posted by x0eclipse

So i just read on Aionsource that, apparently, Open beta is going to require a key. Wtf is that shit? Isn't open beta supposed to be free? I want to test this game out before making a commitment, not pay 50$ so i can play it early >_>

What you are looking for is a DEMO, not an open beta.

Open Beta means stress test which is open to the public.

"Developers release either a closed beta or an open beta; closed beta versions are released to a select group of individuals for a user test, while open betas are to a larger community group, usually the general public. The testers report any bugs that they found and sometimes minor features they would like to see in the final version."

Open Beta != Free trial

Originally posted by Elesthor

"Developers release either a closed beta or an open beta; closed beta versions are released to a select group of individuals for a user test, while open betas are to a larger community group, usually the general public. The testers report any bugs that they found and sometimes minor features they would like to see in the final version."

Open Beta != Free trial

You are right a free trial for.....not everyone, what you are talking about is a buddy pass and that wont be around for a while there my friend.

 re read your post, open beta is open to a larger community, still selected by the game company.  in this case they selected the people that preordered, so either pay up or shut up =p, you can get in for $5 to a local gamestop.

Originally posted by Redlucifer

Originally posted by Elesthor

"Developers release either a closed beta or an open beta; closed beta versions are released to a select group of individuals for a user test, while open betas are to a larger community group, usually the general public. The testers report any bugs that they found and sometimes minor features they would like to see in the final version."

Open Beta != Free trial

 

You are right a free trial for.....not everyone, what you are talking about is a buddy pass and that wont be around for a while there my friend.

I didn't make it clear, my bad.

!=  is the sign for  'not equal' in various programming languages.

all i can say is ...............

Wow

 so im thinking i wanna try the next halo game a month before it comes out and for no money, do you suppose microsoft is gonna hook me up?  /sarcasm off

Wow...i have spent the last 2 days downloading the OB Aion...

only to find out that its a complete waste of my time because i dont wanna pay to try it out....

God have mercy on all of them who don't know this and are waiting for the OB....

Originally posted by shhwolf17

Wow...i have spent the last 2 days downloading the OB Aion...

 

only to find out that its a complete waste of my time because i dont wanna pay to try it out....

God have mercy on all of them who don't know this and are waiting for the OB....

What kind of idiot would download the open beta client without being in Open Beta first?

I am fairly certain that the $5 pre-order from Best Buy will get you in.  I bet you can spare $5 to try out a game... Altough, I could be wrong.  I got an email from NC Soft saying something about my account having access at some point... Can anyone confirm?

Originally posted by Malakhi

I am fairly certain that the $5 pre-order from Best Buy will get you in.  I bet you can spare $5 to try out a game... Altough, I could be wrong.  I got an email from NC Soft saying something about my account having access at some point... Can anyone confirm?

It doesn't really cost $5 considering you can just get that money back if you decide you don't like the game and return the pre-order before release.

Of course, it still costs you time and gas to drive to the store. 

But if you're not willing to do that, then just wait for a free trial!

Beta is not a trial people. This open beta is to better the game and stress test most new servers. I'm glad they are filtering out the retards that don't want to put forth effort for the game.

Beta this close to release is a trial contrary to popular belief, its the release version, not to mention this game is already out in China so no major changes will be coming down the pipe. That being said I have already pre-ordered my copy of AION and will be in the "Open" beta, but I think its pretty shitty they aren't letting everyone in. Fact remains that "Open" usually means there are no special requirements, CB and OB in AION's case are both the same thing, if you preordered, or are a fileplanet subscriber etc is the only way you are getting in.

Simple answer is if you do not want to pay for the game you will have to wait a few months for a buddy key program or even longer for the Free Trials

They already have like 5 servers in closed beta from pre orders.  If they had a true open beta they would need more servers than they would need at launch and that wouldn't make sense now would it?

I couldnt play CO Open Beta because the site giving out keys had problems sending to my mailprovider.

So I would guess its just normal practice that you need a key.

Did anyone ever stop to think that *ALL* open beta's require a key, and there will likely be ways to get the keys from websites such as Fileplanet, MMOHell, and various other gaming community sites, for FREE.  Probably even here at mmorpg.com

You just have to watch for them so that you don't miss out because the keys will likely be limited in number.

Originally posted by Mode6Nine

Did anyone ever stop to think that *ALL* open beta's require a key, and there will likely be ways to get the keys from websites such as Fileplanet, MMOHell, and various other gaming community sites, for FREE.  Probably even here at mmorpg.com

You just have to watch for them so that you don't miss out because the keys will likely be limited in number.

You, sir, are much nicer than I am :P. I was going to post a similar statement yesterday, but decided that if all these whiners couldn't figure it out for themselves then they didn't deserve my help.

However, you're exactly right. This open beta, just like most other betas in the past, will require a key. And, keeping with similarities from other MMO open betas, you can get a key from multiple locations for FREE. All it takes is a little bit of research, some good timing... or, at the very least, a good friend who will hook you up :P.

Originally posted by ParkCarsHere

Originally posted by Mode6Nine

Did anyone ever stop to think that *ALL* open beta's require a key, and there will likely be ways to get the keys from websites such as Fileplanet, MMOHell, and various other gaming community sites, for FREE.  Probably even here at mmorpg.com

You just have to watch for them so that you don't miss out because the keys will likely be limited in number.

You, sir, are much nicer than I am :P. I was going to post a similar statement yesterday, but decided that if all these whiners couldn't figure it out for themselves then they didn't deserve my help.

However, you're exactly right. This open beta, just like most other betas in the past, will require a key. And, keeping with similarities from other MMO open betas, you can get a key from multiple locations for FREE. All it takes is a little bit of research, some good timing... or, at the very least, a good friend who will hook you up :P.

Yes. Keep an eye for massive free key distributions, especially tomorrow and on Tuesday.

And remember, they can't simply let everyone in or we'll suffer the same lag as in one of the CBTs, in which a massive amount of people preordered the game when the buzz about the game exploded, and 2 or 4 servers weren't simply enough anymore and there would be massive login queues. Then you would be here whining about how NCSoft is stupid and can't correctly manage an open beta instead of whining about not being able to get a key when the distributions haven't even started yet.

This isn't a random asian free to play game, these kinds of closed (heh) and open BETAs open for EVERYONE that can fill in username password and email fields aren't that common.