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Firefall "launch" works like a pyramid scheme. Sign up here for an invite and I'll update this post, first come-first serve. Key masters are in and will pass it forward, gate keepers are desperate souls that will do anything for a handout. No, I'm not in yet. First five signups get invited before me. Once you receive an invite from this thread, post who gave you your invite and you'll be added to the keymaster list. You're then required by e-law to invite three others before your debt to society is paid and you can be removed from the key master list. Key masters can, of course, chose to stay on and share their wealth. Key Masters: Aganazer TheAtomicKid Thry The Grue Harkonis Gate Keepers (need a key): Isgrimnur Booner Rayze Vidiot "Launch" Announcement: Spoiler for Hiden: The game doesn't have a traditional "launch" like other games (esp paid games). Firefall is in a period of what we call "Exclusive Beta" which is based on a g-mail style invite system. There is no closed beta, open beta, launch phase as you find with other online games.
Much like Minecraft, we will be in beta stage for quite awhile (past December), even our store will be in "beta test" mode for those who would like to try it (not a requirement at all, and never will be. Firefall is F2P). During this time, we will be inviting more and more players, and release content slowly as we get beta feedback and improve the game and the store. We haven't wiped characters thus far, but we will probably do so prior to the open world test, and many times after that. Current testing shows us that we will probably need to wipe even after December if that's what it takes to make a great game. We're not rushing this, and we're working hand in hand with our beta testers. We will also announce when wipes are over during beta so people will know about it beforehand.
Unlike Minecraft, our exclusive beta is by invitation only. Either you are invited from our pool of forum members, or you are invited by a friend who has available invites and who is already in the beta test program.
At some point, there will be so many invited testers that the game might as well be considered "launched." By that point, we will drop the beta tag and drop the invite system, and have the game available for download by anyone. We don't have any planned date on this, and we don't expect to ever have one. Like G-mail, the beta tag will just disappear one day. |
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 11:10:54 PM » |
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I guess sign me up as a Key Master.
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 11:47:58 PM » |
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I would love to get in on this.
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 11:58:47 PM » |
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I want to go there
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2012, 12:06:17 AM » |
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I'd like an invite as well.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2012, 12:57:46 AM » |
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Sure, what the hell.
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2012, 01:06:29 AM » |
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If you don't sign me up within 24 hours a black cat will walk under your ladder.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2012, 05:23:40 AM » |
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I'll throw my name in the ring for wanting a key.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2012, 07:12:43 AM » |
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*coughs*
*looks hopeful*
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2012, 02:21:59 PM » |
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Please give me a key! I promise to play it as much as I have played SWOTOR. (which has been a lot!)  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2012, 06:03:01 PM » |
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Sorry, I think I misread the original post. I don't have a key, but need one.  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2012, 06:28:14 PM » |
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So, now that I'm acknowledged in the OP, now what?
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2012, 09:03:33 PM » |
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Sorry, I think I misread the original post. I don't have a key, but need one. Aww Has everyone signed up at the firefall website? We're gonna need one of us getting lucky to get the ball rolling. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2012, 09:45:04 PM » |
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I didn't sign up at the site, as I wasn't aware that was part of this little love-in. I will attempt to recall to remedy that this evening.
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2012, 09:45:46 PM » |
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I didn't sign up at the site, as I wasn't aware that was part of this little love-in. I will attempt to recall to remedy that this evening.
Originally it wasn't but since no key holders have stepped up it would help  |
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« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2012, 11:57:48 AM » |
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I'm in whenever I can...
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2012, 01:00:31 PM » |
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MMO Whore nr1 reporting in for duty, SIR!
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2012, 09:45:13 PM » |
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I'm interested if we get some keys. Thanks.
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« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2012, 09:54:39 PM » |
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I jumped through their hoops and registered.
I've been operating at +50% snark for the last couple of days, so please forgive me if I'm coming across harshly.
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« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2012, 07:50:40 PM » |
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What's Firefall?
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« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2012, 09:54:57 PM » |
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What's Firefall?
MMO fps Team Fortress/Tribes/Planetside-ish |
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2012, 03:10:52 AM » |
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I'd like to get in on this as well.
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2012, 08:17:48 AM » |
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I'd like to get in on this as well.
Done. Everyone make sure and sign up at the firefall forums which automatically puts your name in the hat for beta. One of us has to get lucky to get this thing started. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2012, 01:53:40 PM » |
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I got an email this morning titled "Firefall Beta Invite". I suppose I should just dump it in my junk bin and get back to work, right?
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« Reply #24 on: February 24, 2012, 09:35:06 PM » |
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I got an email this morning titled "Firefall Beta Invite". I suppose I should just dump it in my junk bin and get back to work, right?
Lol nice. Can we count on you as a key master? :p |
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« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2012, 10:29:49 AM » |
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Got an invite as well. Everything signed and sealed, but the download for the install is not functioning atm. Hunted around looking for how to invite other people, no love with that yet. (and still rebuilding/reinstalling my machine).
I'll update again here asap once I get it figured out.
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« Reply #26 on: February 25, 2012, 06:09:44 PM » |
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I got an email this morning titled "Firefall Beta Invite". I suppose I should just dump it in my junk bin and get back to work, right?
Lol nice. Can we count on you as a key master? :p Certainly! I just need to get my wife first, then I'll start at the top of the list. I'm not sure how often they will be giving out keys to the testers. |
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« Reply #27 on: February 25, 2012, 07:42:55 PM » |
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Certainly! I just need to get my wife first, then I'll start at the top of the list. I'm not sure how often they will be giving out keys to the testers.
Foul! I don't see your wife on the list. She should go to the bottom of the list fella'.  |
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« Reply #28 on: February 26, 2012, 07:05:14 AM » |
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Certainly! I just need to get my wife first, then I'll start at the top of the list. I'm not sure how often they will be giving out keys to the testers.
It will happen. Only a matter of when. |
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« Reply #29 on: February 28, 2012, 07:55:48 AM » |
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Got it figured out at this point, but no invites available atm. When that changes, we'll start working through the list.
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« Reply #30 on: March 06, 2012, 04:37:23 AM » |
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Updating myself to key master |
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« Reply #31 on: March 06, 2012, 07:13:17 PM » |
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« Reply #32 on: March 07, 2012, 03:08:30 PM » |
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« Reply #33 on: March 19, 2012, 02:35:08 PM » |
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So I'm guessing the devs are either slow to let key masters send out their own invites or haven't given them that ability yet?
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« Reply #34 on: March 19, 2012, 06:59:15 PM » |
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They've given some out to testers but it's random just like getting the initial invite. Stay tuned it will happen.
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« Reply #35 on: March 21, 2012, 03:32:55 AM » |
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I monitor my invites once a week on average... so far no invites to give. I hope it's not related to feedback, because I haven't been able to participate that much (yet).
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« Reply #36 on: March 24, 2012, 01:36:13 AM » |
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Just got in. I'll be out of town this weekend, but expect to try it out monday...
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« Reply #37 on: March 24, 2012, 01:59:28 AM » |
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I have two invites. PM's sent to Grue and Arkon.
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« Reply #38 on: March 24, 2012, 02:07:48 AM » |
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I have two invites. PM's sent to Grue and Arkon.
Sweet! Just replied to your PM. |
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« Reply #39 on: March 24, 2012, 02:19:56 AM » |
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Alright, go ahead and move me to the Key Master spot.
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