Author Topic: I won a ST:Online Beta Key! (Read 2681 times)

WileyCoyote · « **on:** January 06, 2010, 09:26:55 AM »

Trekmovie recently did a "raffle" of 50 ST: Online beta keys and I was one of the 50 that was chosen. I added my name into the raffle on a whim- I didn't actually think I would get chosen. I plan on taking plenty of screencaps of the ships. This will also be my first time playing an online game.

Joshmaul · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:09:33 AM »

Wiley...I hate you.

Nah, I'm kidding...seriously, though, well done.

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:33:19 AM »

I'm as curious about this game as everyone else. I just want to see what the fuss is about.

Dalek · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:34:36 AM »

Just curious, was this for the closed beta or open beta?

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:37:10 AM »

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Just curious, was this for the closed beta or open beta?

I do not know.

Dalek · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2010, 10:40:32 AM »

Quote from: WileyCoyote on January 06, 2010, 10:37:10 AM

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Just curious, was this for the closed beta or open beta?
I do not know.

Then you'd better find out. Cos if you post pictures/screenshots from the closed beta anywhere publically they might get a little annoyed....

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:03:29 AM »

The contest on Trekmovie was for the open beta.

Dalek · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:08:36 AM »

Oh jolly good.

So you plan on becoming the STO-BC God?

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:16:27 AM »

I'm probably not going to buy the actual game because it is expensive. I do not usually play MMORGs but since this beta test was free (hopefully) I'll get to play it. I just want get a better look at what the ships look like.

BES · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2010, 12:35:02 PM »

Quote from: WileyCoyote on January 06, 2010, 11:16:27 AM

I'm probably not going to buy the actual game because it is expensive. I do not usually play MMORGs but since this beta test was free (hopefully) I'll get to play it. I just want get a better look at what the ships look like.

BAH... I bought the game and got the Open Beta, with early start ..with all the goodies that came with it ..along with 30days free play..

I will be playing it as soon as I can possibly download it from Direct2drive :-)

From all the in-game live movies and such and the ship combat ..etc. I cant wait to play this ...you gotta get it dude.

Spade · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2010, 11:08:56 AM »

Won't have to wait too long. As it stands right now, OB is scheduled to start the 12th of this month.

anazonda · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2010, 01:59:47 PM »

Quote from: Spade on January 07, 2010, 11:08:56 AM

Won't have to wait too long. As it stands right now, OB is scheduled to start the 12th of this month.

Ya... for thoose lucky enoguh to get at key between the 12'th and 16'th

majormagna · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2010, 02:56:31 PM »

If I can get a half-good PC by then, and my copy of STO is delivered, I should be playing on the 12th too!

But I can't get to my building society, too much snow!

anazonda · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2010, 03:03:34 PM »

Quote from: majormagna on January 07, 2010, 02:56:31 PM

If I can get a half-good PC by then, and my copy of STO is delivered, I should be playing on the 12th too!

But I can't get to my building society, too much snow!

How much do you have over there west?

WileyCoyote · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2010, 12:52:45 PM »

My only complaint with the beta is the LONG download time for the game. Many people in the beta forums have been having problems with downloading using the download launcher from the ST: Online website. I had to wait 7 1/2 hours to download the game. :mad

The game itself runs great, even better than ST: Legacy if you change the graphics settings.

Maxloef · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2010, 01:50:31 PM »

I won one of the Hailing Frequencies Contest.

and uhm...Wiley u cant post screenies or really talk about it...NDA

Dalek · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2010, 01:53:29 PM »

He got the key for the OPEN beta. So he's allowed to.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:26:22 PM »

Quote from: Dalek on January 08, 2010, 01:53:29 PM

He got the key for the OPEN beta. So he's allowed to.

You don't know the concept of an NDA do you? Currently the game is in Closed Beta, and thus subject to the NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement). Anything you say or show to someone who is not also in the Closed Beta, could result in your dismissal from the beta testing, or possibly fines.

The Open Beta, doesn't start until Tuesday, January 12th. Until then, the NDA still applies to anyone currently testing the closed beta. The NDA ceases to apply, if Cryptic officially lifts the NDA during Open Beta.

Dalek · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:31:00 PM »

Quote from: Darkthunder on January 08, 2010, 03:26:22 PM

Quote from: Dalek on January 08, 2010, 01:53:29 PM
He got the key for the OPEN beta. So he's allowed to.

You don't know the concept of an NDA do you? Currently the game is in Closed Beta, and thus subject to the NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement). Anything you say or show to someone who is not also in the Closed Beta, could result in your dismissal from the beta testing, or possibly fines.

The Open Beta, doesn't start until Tuesday, January 12th. Until then, the NDA still applies to anyone currently testing the closed beta. The NDA ceases to apply, if Cryptic officially lifts the NDA during Open Beta.

I know perfectly well what an NDA is. It's the wording used when associating the keys. Wiley won a key to the Open Beta so one naturally assumes he is playing in Open Beta. So whats the point in giving out Open Beta keys if the actual period hasnt started yet? Thats where this little bit of confusion has set in.

And Wiley hasn't broken it yet. All he's told us is that its good.

Darkthunder · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:48:21 PM »

My point is, if Wiley has indeed an Open Beta key right now, he is not currently able to access the STO server. Since STO is still in Closed Beta.

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