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#1 Batgirl

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:28 PM

There have been lots of questions floating around regarding our second Alpha test, access, and restrictions.
To clear up a lot of the questions here’s the answers to the most frequently asked questions so far.
  • Yes there is an NDA. This means people involved in the Alpha can’t take or share any sort of media (screen shots, video, files, etc). They also can’t talk about their experiences in this Alpha test. Users can confirm they are in the Alpha, and that’s it. So please don’t badger them for info. NDA’s are very real and legally binding documents with very real consequences.
  • Posting on the forums and asking for keys won’t get you a key (unless someone decides to not use theirs or is holding a giveaway).
  • We’ve randomly selected the participants for this Alpha test and will be sending out keys to those users soon. This is a MUCH smaller pool than we will be inviting for Closed Beta.  Information on future beta events will be posted as soon as we are ready to announce them.
  • This is an Alpha test, NOT a Beta test. That means this experience isn’t what users should expect for launch or even closed beta. There will be bugs, there will be rough spots. The focus of this test is to weed out bugs and test specific systems in the game.
  • If you were in Alpha 1, your access will carry over to Alpha 2.
While we would LOVE to get everyone into the Alpha test, that’s not a realistic goal at this point in time. We will be much more liberal with our invites for Closed Beta.  As for Closed Beta –  information will be coming  very soon so stay tuned to the PlayHawken.com forums, and our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest news!

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:32 PM

Thanks for this.
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#3 GREW

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:44 PM

The earlier we signed up to Hawken, the better our chances right?  ^_^

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:45 PM

Cheers for clearing this up, I am surprised about the NDA, though understandable. I will be looking forward to the CB though.
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#5 Scapes

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:48 PM

View PostGREW, on September 18 2012 - 04:44 PM, said:

The earlier we signed up to Hawken, the better our chances right?


View PostBatgirl, on September 18 2012 - 04:28 PM, said:

We’ve randomly selected the participants for this Alpha test and will be sending out keys to those users soon.


Randomly means randomly. The only Alpha 2 invites that weren't random were those handed out at conventions to fans who visited the HAWKEN booth.
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#6 InfO

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Posted September 18 2012 - 04:57 PM

Sweet! So looking forward to getting in on this game, can't wait.

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Posted September 18 2012 - 05:54 PM

Laaaaame D':

Was hoping "random" was being thrown out there to make the newer members think that they had an equal chance. But ye that sucks.
Welp, i guess fingers crossed.

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#8 SystemiK

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Posted September 18 2012 - 06:19 PM

Excellent news, thanks for the update...
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#9 Busta

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Posted September 18 2012 - 07:40 PM

Very helpful info.

#10 Archon_Knight

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Posted September 18 2012 - 08:33 PM

Thanks, good to know everyone will have some sort of shot on this.

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Posted September 18 2012 - 08:42 PM

What about those of us who were in the first Alpha. Will we be in Alpha 2?
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#12 skatcat31

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Posted September 18 2012 - 10:36 PM

Let's be patient and wait for beta. If you get alpha, then squeal quietly. My head hurts enough already from seeing all the "CODE PLAUX" posts n.n
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#13 tprox

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Posted September 19 2012 - 01:40 AM

Any news on when Alpha 2 starts as of yet?

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Posted September 19 2012 - 04:17 AM

Fingers crossed! *Stares wishfully at e-mail*

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Posted September 19 2012 - 07:14 AM

Alpha ... BETA !
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Posted September 19 2012 - 08:16 AM

View PostSmaCkexe, on September 18 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

What about those of us who were in the first Alpha. Will we be in Alpha 2?

Yes! If you were in Alpha 1, your access will carry over to Alpha 2.
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#17 NoamFer

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Posted September 19 2012 - 09:30 AM

I'm assuming the guys at alpha could at the very least, say how much they enjoy the game so far, am I right? (I am not at alpha)

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#18 Ezio

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Posted September 19 2012 - 09:31 AM

View PostNoamFer, on September 19 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

I'm assuming the guys at alpha could at the very least, say how much they enjoy the game so far, am I right? (I am not at alpha)

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#19 Batgirl

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Posted September 19 2012 - 09:32 AM

View PostNoamFer, on September 19 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

I'm assuming the guys at alpha could at the very least, say how much they enjoy the game so far, am I right? (I am not at alpha)
Nope.
The only thing they can comment on is to confirm or deny their participation. Anything beyond that goes against the NDA.

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Posted September 19 2012 - 09:36 AM

View PostBatgirl, on September 19 2012 - 09:32 AM, said:

View PostNoamFer, on September 19 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

I'm assuming the guys at alpha could at the very least, say how much they enjoy the game so far, am I right? (I am not at alpha)
Nope.
The only thing they can comment on is to confirm or deny their participation. Anything beyond that goes against the NDA.

Damn, well I hope it's clarified in the NDA, it could be confusing.

Edited by NoamFer, September 19 2012 - 09:37 AM.

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