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"...able to begin downloading it a day early..."

August 21, 2010 3:51:10 PM from Elemental ForumsElemental Forums

Just saw the email that talks about release and says pre-orders will get to begin downloading a day early on the 23rd.  Does this mean we're only going to be able to 'pre-load' or still get to play on the 23rd as was discussed earlier? 

My impression was that pre-orders would be able to play it early as well, but the email just says to begin downloading, and has me wondering is all.

Can we get some clarification on this?

 

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Reply #1 August 21, 2010 5:01:23 PM
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An interesting question.

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Reply #2 August 21, 2010 5:16:29 PM
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As I understood pre-orders can download and play the gold version of the game on the 23rd and have to wait till the 24th like everyone else to update to the day-0 game.

I also did not receive that email.

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Reply #3 August 21, 2010 5:34:00 PM
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I got it today, was announcing the launch and linked to the game play stories Brad has been posting. Here's a screen shot of it:

 



 

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Reply #4 August 21, 2010 5:35:33 PM
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Tomorrow.

Beta testers get it early tomorrow, Pre-orders get it midday tomorrow. Everyone else Tuesday.

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Reply #5 August 21, 2010 5:43:26 PM
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Will Pre-order's get an email saying tomorrow you can download the game early or will it just apper on impulse?

By mid-day do you mean noon or 5ish, like when?

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Reply #6 August 21, 2010 5:43:47 PM
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So if I preorderd the game (which I did) I can download and play midday on the 22nd rather than waitng for the 24th? That would be sweet

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Reply #7 August 21, 2010 5:45:04 PM
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a. If I pre-ordered and beta tested, am I beta tester or pre-order?

 

b. How much changed/improved since last phase of Beta to live?

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Reply #8 August 21, 2010 5:48:33 PM
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Quoting Sinij,
reply 8

a. If I pre-ordered and beta tested, am I beta tester or pre-order?

I think you just answered your own question.

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Reply #9 August 21, 2010 5:56:04 PM
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Holy crap, did I just read Frog's post correctly?!? Do pre-orders get to start playing tomorrow rather than Monday?

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Reply #10 August 21, 2010 6:02:43 PM
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lets say early tomorrow is around 10am Michigan time

 

so beta testers from Europe can expect the game around 16pm great news

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Reply #11 August 21, 2010 6:04:57 PM
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Quoting TheProgress,
reply 9

Quoting Sinij, reply 8
a. If I pre-ordered and beta tested, am I beta tester or pre-order?


I think you just answered your own question.

 

Not true. There were some invite-only beta testers.

I preordered in February and played every beta that preordering gave me access to. Yet, I doubt I'll get to play tomorrow.

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Reply #12 August 21, 2010 6:09:08 PM
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Ok, thanks for clearing that up! 

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Reply #13 August 21, 2010 6:12:22 PM
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Quoting IBNobody,
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I preordered in February and played every beta that preordering gave me access to. Yet, I doubt I'll get to play tomorrow.

 

Weeeell, basically, you are at least a preorderer, which means that you will play it midday tomorrow. I do think you count as a beta tester though, as this is an open beta forum, and thus it would be misleading to announce that the other betatesters would get it early... And basically, these people have already betatested the version coming out, so no reason really to announce it.

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Reply #14 August 21, 2010 6:15:23 PM
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Quoting IBNobody,
reply 12

Not true. There were some invite-only beta testers.

I preordered in February and played every beta that preordering gave me access to. Yet, I doubt I'll get to play tomorrow.

You beta-tested: you're a beta tester. This isn't complicated.

Pre-orders would be the people who pre-ordered too late to beta test, but who have still purchased the game ahead of time.

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Reply #15 August 21, 2010 6:22:29 PM
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I think I just fated at the thought of having it tomorrow instead of monday!!!!

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Reply #16 August 21, 2010 6:24:15 PM
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I hate to ask this (because I can already guess the response) but for those of us living/working in Asia where it is already the 22nd. We're going to be waiting until the 23rd right?

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Reply #17 August 21, 2010 7:02:53 PM
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Quoting AllegroMonkey,
reply 17
 

 

I hate to ask this (because I can already guess the response) but for those of us living/working in Asia where it is already the 22nd. We're going to be waiting until the 23rd right?

well, yeah. 

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Reply #18 August 21, 2010 7:06:52 PM
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Quoting Frogboy,
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Tomorrow.

Beta testers get it early tomorrow, Pre-orders get it midday tomorrow. Everyone else Tuesday.

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Reply #19 August 21, 2010 7:19:56 PM
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Quoting Frogboy,
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Tomorrow.

Beta testers get it early tomorrow, Pre-orders get it midday tomorrow. Everyone else Tuesday.

Sweet I still haven't gotten an email though (saying we'll get access) I did get the ones from sales though telling me beta has ended which was why I didn't see my purchase in Impulse. So us beta testers will get it tomorrow, being Sunday, night? (just to make sure I got this right)

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Reply #20 August 21, 2010 7:20:29 PM
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Awesome! I thought for sure it wouldn't be till Monday.

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Reply #21 August 21, 2010 7:25:06 PM
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hmmm.. clearing my schedule for tomorrow

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Reply #22 August 21, 2010 7:30:33 PM
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hmm, i pre-ordered like when they first anounced it - and beta tested the game - after buying a 2nd copy + upgrade to limited a while ago it stopped showing up in impulse though... hmm - any thoughts on if it will show up again in time for the early download?

btw is it correct that i only see 1 elemental serial registered to my acc allthough i bought 2?

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Reply #23 August 21, 2010 7:34:05 PM
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WOOOO!

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Reply #24 August 21, 2010 7:48:37 PM
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Hrmmm I didn't get an email but it shows up in "My Games" already. Where's my email???!!!

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Reply #25 August 21, 2010 7:49:44 PM
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Quoting AND04,
reply 23
hmm, i pre-ordered like when they first anounced it - and beta tested the game - after buying a 2nd copy + upgrade to limited a while ago it stopped showing up in impulse though... hmm - any thoughts on if it will show up again in time for the early download?

btw is it correct that i only see 1 elemental serial registered to my acc allthough i bought 2?

send email to sales@stardock.com and get your answers there... its the best way to go..

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