Unofficial beta FAQ

Multianna

Join Date 10/2006

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Unofficial beta FAQ

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UPDATED Friday, March 21, 2007 00:44/0:44am GMT+1 - 15:44/3:44pm Pacific time

1. General
2. Tech
3. Ingame knowledge

1. General

Q: When will the beta start?
A: It will begin the 27th of march

Q: How do i get in the beta?
A: You will have to pre-order it, you can do so here https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/store/

Q: How long will the beta submissions be open?
A: It will be open for about 1 week after the beta 1 starts. If you miss beta 1, you'll get another chance when beta 2 launches in a few months.

Q: How will I get the beta?
A: You will be able to to download it with the Stardock Central program and can be found here https://www.stardock.com/sdnet_login.asp and the key will be send to you by email

Q: Is there a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
A: No! You are free to post screenshots, commentary, and even make in-game videos

2. Tech

Q: Whats the requirement to play in the beta?
A: Minimum specs (in general) will be: 1.8 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (1 GB RAM in Vista), and a 128 MB DirectX 9 3D video card

Q: If I pre order this game, will I be able to download the beta1 on another PC with High Speed, and then bring it home and install it on my PC?
A: With most products downloaded via Stardock Central, you can archive them, burn them, install them on an offline machine, then make a trip to the net machine and back to activate. I can't say for certain if that will be the exact case with sins, but it's a good probability. Note you do need to be able to install SDC on the net connected machine in order to do this

Q: What is the Shipping cost?
A: $5 to the US and $10 international. NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR WHEN THE GAME IS RELEASED, IN AUGUST 2007 No beta disc's will be shipping.

Q: What happens to my money when i pre-order?
A: The money will be stored and locked on your bank account until the beta is released

Q: Can I get the game in another language then english?
A: Stardock will only be selling the final version in English. Other language versions (French, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch) may be made available after release via Stardock Central. This is all still pretty undetermined, however.

Q: How do i cancel my pre-order?
A: You can do that by emailling sales@stardock.com

3. Ingame knowledge

Q: What will I be able to do in the Beta?
A: The beta will allow you to play Skirmish only. Multiplayer will come in beta 2, that will launches in a few months.

Q: Will there be a demo as well?
A: Not for a while, if at all.

Q: Will I be able to play all sides?
A: For beta 1 players will only be able to play as, and against, the Trader Emergency Coalition. The other races will be made available as the beta progresses.

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Stop seaking in latin(i think).

Its a dead language for a reason.

SPEAKING, damn you and your 3rd grade spelling skills...

All true great men have learned some Latin in life, high school especially.

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Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem... The answer is so simple.

Its all makes sense now, keeping a clear head is the answer. Now I know who the imposter is, or do I.

I guess Ill play,

Animis opibusque parati

All great men google Latin Quotes

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All great loses

And dont mind my spelling, fingers a bit gittery too much caffine.

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All great loses

And dont mind my spelling, fingers a bit gittery too much caffine.

speak the truth now, you fear me, hence your trembling hands...

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speak the truth now, you fear me, hence your trembling hands...

A bad psychologist, amazing.

Truely, you impress me with your idiocy.

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speak the truth now, you fear me, hence your trembling hands...

A bad psychologist, amazing.

Truely, you impress me with your idiocy.

At least you admit I impress you!

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Im begging to reconsider your name.

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Troll

The above gentleman is just trolling for attention, if left ignored he will dissapear, just pretend like he's not posting.

Credit to the real schem for that link, saw a similar one in one of his posts, it was hilarious.

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Schem has proven to be funny from time to time.

However, thers more than one of them, seems like these trolls travel in a pack

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Multianna

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then TheGreatEmperpr would be a Kung-Fu Masters

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lordkosc

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I am so freaking lost, this thread has gotten way off topic!

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Multianna

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I am so freaking lost, this thread has gotten way off topic!

true, back on topic.
If anyone got something that should be put in here, feel free to speak out

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then TheGreatEmperpr would be a Kung-Fu Masters

hell yes!

multianna... what does that make you?
I dont think I've found a *scary link poster* type anywhere...
I have to look harder.

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Try devious and coniving.

And Im glad you agree, it sure would explain my random abscences.

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then TheGreatEmperpr would be a Kung-Fu Masters

hell yes!

multianna... what does that make you?
I dont think I've found a *scary link poster* type anywhere...
I have to look harder.

you must be an Impostor

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then TheGreatEmperpr would be a Kung-Fu Masters

hell yes!

multianna... what does that make you?
I dont think I've found a *scary link poster* type anywhere...
I have to look harder.

you must be an Impostor

haha i concur, but it goes for you 2

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Multianna

Join Date 10/2006

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then TheGreatEmperpr would be a Kung-Fu Masters

hell yes!

multianna... what does that make you?
I dont think I've found a *scary link poster* type anywhere...
I have to look harder.

lol i guess the best one would be an
Evil Clown

But back on topic you clones

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multianna, I swear, you nailed it again!

but back on topic (go to the other post, you fools)
heres a little something for the FAQ:

will the beta be fun?

NO!

but you're gonna work for us anyhow

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I think we each have a little Evil Clown in us.

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Clowns are creepy.

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lordkosc

Join Date 12/2006

I used to dress up as a clown for Birthday parties at a local nursing home. It was fun!

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Dude, lol. Actually I have a lot of respect for someone who does that to make old people feel better.

I wish a clown would show up to make my Grandma feel better (why does that sound dirty), though I think I'd rather not be there, don't know why I don't really care for clowns, never have.

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lordkosc

Join Date 12/2006

I was a master of balloon animals and hats! Skills I still use today in real life!

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I can honestly say, I am jealous. I wish I could make things from balloons like that. You would be popular with children and with the ladies. I could use it all the time.

Quickly make a balloon heart and hold it out "I just wanted to tell you, the moment I saw you, you stole a piece of my heart, I just wanted you to have it".

Or, make a half heart, "Hi, uhh, yah, I was just looking for the other half of this and I was wondering if you could help me".

Or, just blow one up all the way, walk over and point at it, "Its kinda like this"

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And from now on we will be producing bad pick up quotes every day!!! Thats right everyday!!!

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You have your work caught out for you.

:LOL

Just kidding.

That is pretty cool, I do a lot of volunteer work too, mostly with children. Though I do shovel snow and leaves during the fall and winter for war veterans and the disabled.

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