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Alpha Rewards

I know this wouldn't be anywhere near the top of your priority list, but I think there should be some sort of reward for alpha players, like a certain type of house only we can buy, or something cool like that. I know we should be thanking you for letting us play, but it would be nice to have something to show our involvement in the alpha once the game is launched.

Posted 23 months ago by Kai Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Sorry KKC, but I'm firmly against that idea.  It's far too prone to elitism and abuse, and why should that sort of status be limited to alphas or betas or...?  What about 1-2 years down the line?  New players when the game first goes live are dirt and not worthy of being able to show they're willing to help others later on?  Also, just because a person was from alpha and "willing" to help others, doesn't mean that's how others from alpha (or beta) will use it.  Self-appointed "mentors" who put up the sign won't always be real mentors either.  Above all, even more than having live greeters in the game, I think that the tutorial and early quests need to be strong enough that people can go out in the game and be able to work their way through things on their own maybe with occasional pointers either in the forum or (local/global) chat / help if needed.  The problem with too much self-sufficiency (if you can really call it a problem) however, is the potential lack of community that may result which might not be completely desirable either. 
    Posted 19 months ago by Marebito Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The reward's for me is being lucky enough to be an Alpha/Beta tester
    Posted 19 months ago by Joos Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I agree with you Joo's, I well remember waiting outside, waiting so very long it seemed to be allowed in. . My joy at being able to experience this amazing game as an Alpha and now a Beta are reward enough.
    Posted 19 months ago by Faereluth Subscriber! | Permalink
  • ^^^Yes, I agree. When this topic first came up, I was with the pro-rewards people, or at least pro-recognition, but now I'm not. I was lucky enough not to have to wait to get in, but it's still a big privilege to be part of it. If you want people know you were a tester, tell them. It's up to you to divulge the information how you want to divulge it (though I hope it doesn't turn into a brag-fest), but I doubt the devs will do anything REALLY significant.
    Posted 19 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • As Joo said: "The reward's for me is being lucky enough to be an Alpha/Beta tester..." 


    I agree.



    Posted 19 months ago by MeherMan Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I don't see how it wouldn't be a brag fest.  True, most Alpha testers probably just want some kind of remembrance, but eventually, there will be someone who ruins it for the rest... it just happens, unfortunately. 
    That said... if it is a trophy that sits in your house that doesn't count toward achievements, but nonetheless you can see it in your trophy case..  i think that might work!
    Posted 19 months ago by RainyRain Subscriber! | Permalink
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