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[ElRenoRaven]

If Bungie says the press and other people who have played it can talk about it at 3pm EST, I don't see why it would be under NDA.

Exactly.We'll probably need a gaf Beta impressions thread when it lifts. Anyone wanna make that?

After 12pm PDT today, anyone playing Alpha can show off or stream any content they want with no restrictions.

Sweet that answers my question I PM'd you.

 

[The Librarian]

Exactly.We'll probably need a gaf Beta impressions thread when it lifts. Anyone wanna make that?


Sweet that answers my question I PM'd you.

I'll be making a GAF thread at 3pm EST so GAFers can post their impressions from the wild, and so we can answer questions about how enjoyable this game is! I'm so excited.

Spoiler

I sent Urk a PM about that too, ha. Sorry Urk!

 

[urk]

Love you, Urk! =)

 

[toastyToast]

I applied right as the alpha was announced. Hopefully that counts for something.

I really wanna see what this game is about

 

[ElRenoRaven]

I'll be making a GAF thread at 3pm EST so GAFers can post their impressions from the wild, and so we can answer questions about how enjoyable this game is! I'm so excited.

Spoiler

I sent Urk a PM about that too, ha. Sorry Urk!

Yup. Sadly thanks to the leak it was the worst kept secret. Although I do give Bungie props for keeping the public portion under the rug till last nights conference. I didn't expect that.

 

[Experien]

I signed up for this mid-conference on my phone and 2 theater codes...I hope I get it.

But seriously, I might be giving away a code or two if people need/want them.

 

[JaggedSac]

Damn all these money hats.

 

[Pastry]

I signed up for this mid-conference on my phone and 2 theater codes...I hope I get it.

But seriously, I might be giving away a code or two if people need/want them.

If you could PM me one you'd be the most amazing person ever. I turned 26 yesterday

 

[The Librarian]

<3

Yup. Sadly thanks to the leak it was the worst kept secret. Although I do give Bungie props for keeping the public portion under the rug till last nights conference. I didn't expect that.

The leaks sucked, yeah, but they didn't really show much about the game, and we'll be able to show off, and talk, a lot.

 

[todd360]

Going to the theater was so worth it just for a guaranteed code for this.

 

[everyday math]

After 12pm PDT today, anyone playing Alpha can show off or stream any content they want with no restrictions.

Bless you!

I signed up for this mid-conference on my phone and 2 theater codes...I hope I get it.

But seriously, I might be giving away a code or two if people need/want them.

Please? *puppy dog eyes*

 

[Ricker]

After 12pm PDT today, anyone playing Alpha can show off or stream any content they want with no restrictions.

Cool,awesome then.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

<3

The leaks sucked, yeah, but they didn't really show much about the game, and we'll be able to show off, and talk, a lot.

Yea that's what I heard. I'll never understand how leakers can just totally suck at showing what they're leaking.

 

[Lasty95]

Polygon gameplay video and impressions -

Nothing we haven't seen already (I don't think), but nice, positive video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuiOwmCgJdM

Gone.

Managed to see it though.

Yeah, sounds really promising.

 

[Smokey]

Love you, Urk! =)

Woo

Been dying to speak about the game.

 

[HiredN00bs]

Can't wait to hear your impressions, guys. Fingers crossed I get an invite; I was late to register.

 

[Nestunt]

is this game online connection only?

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Woo

Been dying to speak about the game.

Yup. It's been damn hard not to. It really has. You sit and you see people speculate on stuff and you just want to scream out.

 

[diablos991]

Anybody got a mirror for that video?

 

[bastian]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

 

[The Librarian]

Yup. It's been damn hard not to. It really has. You sit and you see people speculate on stuff and you just want to scream out.

And you're saying to yourself, "No, no! You're wrong! Stop it. It's not like that! uuuuggggghhhhhh."

 

[Smokey]

Yup. It's been damn hard not to. It really has. You sit and you see people speculate on stuff and you just want to scream out.

Yes

Small understanding for devs now when they go through it and I didn't even help make the game. The Alpha leaked thread was something else.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

The game isn't a free to play game. So of course it will. Free to play only refers to games that don't require money to buy.

 

[HiredN00bs]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

Destiny is not F2P.

 

[Jburton]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

Of course it does, Destiny was never and never has been a F2P game ....... you seem confused.

 

[The Librarian]

Yes

Small understanding for devs now when they go through it and I didn't even help make the game. The Alpha leaked thread was something else.

Yeah, that thread was extremely cynical and depressing.

 

[The End]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

Did you... completely miss out on what happened last year?

Free to play games are free to play. Multiplayer in retail/downloadable games is behind PS+ now. The Alpha is a promo for a full retail game, so it's behind the pluswall.

 

[bastian]

The game isn't a free to play game. So of course it will. Free to play only refers to games that don't require money to buy.

The game is single player, with online elements/components. Its not a full multiplayer experience. You can play it without having to play with other online people. Doesn't make sense for it to require Plus+, especially when you don't need it for the PS3 version.

Guess I'll wait for the PC version where you can play for free, beyond paying for the game itself. Subscriptions for games are lame. Even full fledged MMO's are getting rid of them.

 

[maquiladora]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

Destiny isnt a free to play game...

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Someone on my friends list is playing the Alpha

(Bastard lol)

 

[Simo]

The Alpha is just Old Russia correct? I mean we won't get to wander The Tower and the like right? I saw some of the leaked videos but any ideas as to the activities we can do in those 3 days?

 

[MMaRsu]

urk did I ever thank you for granting me a code for I believe a Halo Reach mappack? I know it's been 4 years, but that game was amaaazing <3. I'm sure Destiny will surpass it tho ^_^. You rock bro .

 

[The Librarian]

The Alpha is just Old Russia correct? I mean we won't get to wander The Tower and the like right? I saw some of the leaked videos but any ideas as to the activities we can do in those 3 days?

Can't say now, but stick to NeoGAF and your question will be answered!

 

[Simo]

Can't say now, but stick to NeoGAF and your question will be answered!

Awesome and will do!

Also I mean, if the alpha is worldwide then there's got to be a pretty good chance of getting in...right...? lol

 

[Trickster]

The Alpha is just Old Russia correct? I mean we won't get to wander The Tower and the like right? I saw some of the leaked videos but any ideas as to the activities we can do in those 3 days?

The polygon destiny impression video that got posted too early had footage from the Tower of the player in third person view. So I'm guessing the tower is indeed available in the Alpha

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

Just signed up!!! Here's hoping I'm selected man I'm dying to play this

 

[Simo]

The polygon destiny impression video that got posted too early had footage from the Tower of the player in third person view. So I'm guessing the tower is indeed available in the Alpha

Really?! Hell yeah!

 

[Arklite]

The game is single player, with online elements/components. Its not a full multiplayer experience. You can play it without having to play with other online people. Doesn't make sense for it to require Plus+, especially when you don't need it for the PS3 version.

Guess I'll wait for the PC version where you can play for free, beyond paying for the game itself. Subscriptions for games are lame. Even full fledged MMO's are getting rid of them.

The purpose of PS Plus was also early access to certain game content, like alphas or betas. I understand your frustration, but this is not out of Plus' scope of content.

Edit: didn't know you could play the PS3 version without a sub. You do have a bigger point,

 

[Hellshy.]

The game is single player, with online elements/components. Its not a full multiplayer experience. You can play it without having to play with other online people. Doesn't make sense for it to require Plus+, especially when you don't need it for the PS3 version.

Guess I'll wait for the PC version where you can play for free, beyond paying for the game itself. Subscriptions for games are lame. Even full fledged MMO's are getting rid of them.

Are u trolling? The game does not require ps+ on ps4 just the alpha does. You should def wait for the PC version though.

 

[VisceralBowl]

Going to update the OP with the worldwide thing.

 

[sploatee]

I hope I get in! There's bound to be an underrepresentation of queer women. If only there was a minority form!

Seriously though, I don't mind - hopefully seeing more (shared by others) will get me excited for the Beta. I'm looking forward to this one - so nice to see all of that ambition.

 

[VisceralBowl]

Alright, fixed it.

 

[Bsigg12]

Damn all you already playing the alpha! Can't wait to here your guys' impressions.

 

[Poker Face]

wish the alpha was coming to xbox one too

guess I'll have to wait until july

 

[JaggedSac]

wish the alpha was coming to xbox one too

guess I'll have to wait until july

Same

What happens in July?

 

[Bsigg12]

Same

What happens in July?

Beta for everything not a PS4 (maybe PS3?) starts on the 21st of July.

 

[link1201]

After 12pm PDT today, anyone playing Alpha can show off or stream any content they want with no restrictions.

Sweet, I will be looking forward to it. Twitch to the rescue once again.

 

[Poker Face]

Same

What happens in July?

the beta

 

[Zok310]

Yes

Small understanding for devs now when they go through it and I didn't even help make the game. The Alpha leaked thread was something else.

Well hopefully the Destiny/Bungie GAF that got to play the alpha can put a lot of things to rest when the NDA lifts.
You guys got your work cut out.

 

[OccamsLightsaber]

So much for Free to Play, Sony. If Plus+ is required for the alpha, does that mean the final retail game requires it?

Being part of beta are a benefit of PS+, same as it was on the PS3.