I don’t remember, I don’t think they had an alpha phase that was open to the public but if it was did you have to pay to access it and be a tester?
Yes it had an alpha, for private testers and family like what was normal back then. Alphas only came open to the public when these scammy games like ashes of creation came about where you would pay for access.
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It’s so funny you mention Ashes of Creation cause I was just looking at it and saw the price for joining to be a tester and my first thought was scam, I heard so many good things about AoC but think I’m sticking with WoW till I die.
It will come out, now camelot unchained… that was a scam.
I guess your probably under 30 if you think thats where EA started.
Besides Ashes is in a traditional alpha, you’re paid to test and no progress is saved. People buying into alpha at this point are not forced to, and if they think they’re walking into a complete game they’re idiots.
I know why wow players are worried… its a legit game and has a closed API.
How will they ever cope.
Besides if midnight is the beginning of the end for wow as we know it, it will be out of beta 2 around the same time.
I like how people complain about Ashes of Creation, yet the alpha keys come with pets, mounts, armor and house cosmetics. They are rewarding you for helping support the game, and give monthly live stream updates with Q&As.
They have a BIG PLATE to cover with everything they’re wanting to do. I am curious to see what it turns out to be.
Alpha patch 0.5.3 :
Welcome to the Undead Push! It is now time to switch sides and hearken to the call of the Horde. We’ve added many new features and tweaked a whole lot in this build, so you’ll want to scan these notes carefully. Also, please note that a Login is now required to view patch notes and that the URL for the Friends and Family Forums have changed. The new URL for the forums is REDACTED. Please do not use the old URL fro the Friends and Family site, and delete any bookmarks you might have to this older site.
There is a new patcher available for Windows 98 or ME users that should now address existing update problems. Players with those operating systems must go to the Friends and Family website for the download.
The Macintosh patcher is undergoing revision. If Mac users encounter difficulties patching (i.e. an assertion error or error dialogue) they should then delete all existing files and download the full build.
Finally, a word about security: Please be extremely careful with the Alpha. Remember to scan your computer for viruses regularly and to secure your computer when you are away. Sometime friends or roommate can be “tempted” by an unsecured machine. The real way to get them to play is by signing them up for the Alpha. See Below:
Refer a Friend or Family Member to Join the Alpha!
First of all, we are expanding the Friends and Family program. By e-mailing your Blizzard contact, you be able to refer a friend or two to join us in the Alpha. The rules are:
The person cannot work for a game company or the press.
The person cannot be an active contributor to a Guild or Fan site. Being a member of a guild is fine, but being an author or editor for a guild site or fansite is not.
They must have broadband (this is because modem IPs change too much).
They will have to sign an NDA like the rest of us.
They must reside in the United States or Canada.
You trust the person to be responsible.
To sign up your friend, e-mail the following info (all required) to your Blizzard contact:
Full Name Address E-mail Address Phone Number
We make no guarantee that we can get everybody in, and we reserve the right to turn down any referral. Also, they cannot tell anyone that they are in the Alpha.
Major Changes
Undead are now playable. Dwarves are on hold with Humans, and will be available to you at a later time.
Warrior and Warlock join the roster of playable classes. The undead can play these as well as Mage and Priest.
"Intro" for new Undead characters added.
Fishing and Enchanting tradeskills added. Fishing implemented as a mini-game (click the bobber!).
Added default /trade channel, please use this for all your item auctions.
Guild Tabbards now work.
/who Now brings up the Who-And-LFG (Looking for Group) GUI.
Sun now sets at 9PM.
Mounted NPCs added to the world
Improved Game loading speed
Windows 98? Man you just pulled out the receipts.