Call of Champions Alpha Eligibility

Jmho:

I think players who have been perma banned should not be allowed as alpha testers.

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Originally Posted by Avaree

Jmho:

I think players who have been perma banned should not be allowed as alpha testers.

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Just an example:
I do not like Conradev, however, to deny an asset like him to the community is the bigger evil (IMO). Of course, keeping a watchful eye on a previously permanently banned player would be appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Justg

Understood. We'd like this to be a fairly open process so people can see, discuss, and shape how we narrow things down. That being said, of course you can PM with more details if you prefer to keep them private.

Thanks!

- g

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Ok, I'm going to do some edits to my post so that it goes towards the game rather than my gaming bio :/

How about Madnex?

Questions about the Alpha:
Is this a top-secret operation? Are videos of Alpha gameplay allowed, or do they have to be pre-screened by developers?

Reasons for myself hopefully being in this prestigious Alpha program:
I am a hardcore Pocket Legends player with around 5 years of experience, along with months of experience playing at the top levels in other Mobile MOBAs, including qualifying for the LEV Tournament of Champions, one of the highest level tournaments in another Mobile MOBA. I have experienced the frustrations and joys both playing in a strategized group with mobile MOBAs as well as playing public pick-ups and could provide valuable insight.

I've been an avid STS fan from the start, if you click my sig, you can see 5 years of appreciation combined into one thank you video for the developers of PL.

I also offer a growing YouTube channel with almost 25,000 views in a few months, dedicated almost solely to Legends games, that could be used to help popularize the game among viewers and display high end gameplay to help convince new customers deciding to buy the game and invest time into it. I also have enough time and patience to write well thought out opinions on the game (see my low level twinking guide.) I'm not afraid to offer honest opinions and constructive criticism and would have plenty of spare time to devote to finding bugs, offering opinions, and building further hype for the game.

I am also able to play on both Android and iOS to test for bugs on both platforms if multiple platform capability is a route you take.

(Edit:) I'm more than fascinated by the innovative 5 minute timer system along with the orbs and the power up maze. This adds a depth and dilemma even while diluting aspects of traditional MOBAs to fit the mobile gaming scene.

Thank you.

Recommendations:
Prosecuted (on STS forums)
City (on STS forums)

Probably even better MOBA players than me, some of my best friends in game, and we will play anything 24/7 if we're allowed to do it together!

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Originally Posted by Dragoonclaws

How about Madnex?

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he was already nominated more then once and i fully support that.
current ign is not asphynxia anymore.
i leave it up to him to reveal his new name.

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Just an example:
I do not like Conradev, however, to deny an asset like him to the community is the bigger evil (IMO). Of course, keeping a watchful eye on a previously permanently banned player would be appreciated.

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There are other players as equally skilled as the above mention char. Too include a player who has violated the TOS is not an asset to the launch and development of a new game, but a liability.

I'm not the type of person to just sign up for something on a whim, I need to be genuinely interested in what I'm trying to enter myself into. Just like I have a genuine excitement for CoC to launch. I've been supporting StS since April 2010, or five years if you want to make it sound even longer. I watched the development process of every game's launch since PL, and anticipated the wait. Of all those games, I haven't been nearly as excited as I am for CoC. I've been invited by StS to join in on exclusive events in the past, such as AL beta among other things, and having seen the development of every StS launch pan out, I know what leads to the success of games like Arcane Legends. You mentioned Alpha testers getting to shape the game and mold it into its final result, which I did quite a lot of in the early stages of PL. Within the first few months especially, StS would implement ideas made by the community on forums. I can think of several features that were implemented due to myself and others posting threads in the suggestions and feedback section. Myself and many of the other now-gone members have already helped shaped an StS game alongside you guys in PL. Having been committed to StS for so long, I've seen you guys and your games go through the transition into where you are now. Unfortunately, the game I spent a vast majority of those years on is behind us, and because of that, I'm ready to move on and commit my time to a new project. I would love the opportunity to once again help contribute to a game StS developed and poured their efforts into.

As for MOBA experience, mine is rather limited. I have played enough of them to know the basics, but not enough to be deemed as an elite caliber player. As such, I can offer the perspective of a newer player jumping into the MOBA scene, which are some of the people I'm assuming you're trying to hit in the mobile market. I've beta and alpha tested several games in the past, most of which on a mobile platform. I've seen games through various stages of development, so I am able to look past unpolished aesthetics or mechanics to see what direction the game is headed in, and how to improve it to help it get there faster.

I may not be as experienced with MOBAs, but I am incredibly experienced when it comes to PvP, especially the style and tempo you guys like to affiliate. Most of my PvP experience derives from PL, as I began at the release during the 35 cap, and saw many balances and changes in mechanics through that time. I'm comfortable enough to be able to fairly judge mechanics, and isolate things like class balance without having variables such as player skill and tactics intervene. I've amassed nearly six digits worth of kills across various characters, and contributed a lot of my time to learning the intricacies of the game that many players are uninterested in.

I'm very much so anticipating to play CoC. I'm more than willing to take on the responsibilities to help improve the game in Alpha, and would love the opportunity of getting to not only experience, but to assist in yet another StS game growing, and flourishing.

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Hello Gary,

I wish to be considered for the Alpha access because of the following:

1. In all of your games, excluding DL, I have been hardcore into PvP & have established many effective techniques for the classes that I have played in your various games.
2. I analyze game mechanics & try to figure out the reason why a bug is being caused rather than merely addressing the bug. This is so to help developers locate the source and fix the problem more efficiently.
3. I regularly submit bug reports in the Technical Bugs and Issues section of AL. Anything that requires immediate support, I PM the respective moderators about so they are able to handle the issue in a timely fashion.
4. I've been a loyal, passionate, and hardcore player of STG games for 5 years and counting.
5. I regularly win developer hosted PvP tournaments. In total, I have placed first or second in: 6 tournaments, 4 of them being developer hosted. I mention this not as a boast but as a means to show that throughout your games, I have been referenced as a skilled PvP player.
6. I can play on all platforms: Android, Chrome, iOS
7. I have the hardware required to take videos to highlight important bugs.

I would like to nominate the following players to be considered Alpha access testers: Shinytoy (Sorcerer), Night (Warrior), Asphynxia (Rogue), Centergy (Warrior), Arrypotta (Sorcerer), Conradev (Sorcerer), Avshow (Rogue), Danley (Rogue), Twoxc (Rogue), Protidgy (Rogue).

Any of the above players are highly skilled and understand game mechanics in AL so I feel that they will be able to do the same in the future.

Thank you for considering me,

Zeus

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I would like to second Zeus nomination as an alpha for all the reasons he mentioned. Additionally Zeus has a leadership quality that has earned him the respect and admiration of all his peers.

IGN:Centergy

Good Luck Guys to the ones who play on this Alpha Server.

I know I'm not a pro player like anyone of the above the only thing I can do is making videos at the moment.

Good Luck Everyone and good luck STS also.

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Originally Posted by Avaree

There are other players as equally skilled as the above mention char. Too include a player who has violated the TOS is not an asset to the launch and development of a new game, but a liability.

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I see and I respect your opinion! Personally, I am just interested in having a well polished product and believe in people's ability to change hence why I recommended Conradev.

Edited my post with question

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Originally Posted by Prahasit Prahi

Good Luck Guys to the ones who play on this Alpha Server.

I know I'm not a pro player like anyone of the above the only thing I can do is making videos at the moment.

Good Luck Everyone and good luck STS also.

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The game is built to be a ton of fun to watch. As Alpha rolls on, I think we'd also be interested in offering slots to content generators, people who make cool youtube flicks, personalities, etc. This is definitely a game you can shoutcast :)

You mention "pro player" ... this is a good point as well. Think of this as the ultimate search for who r da bes berd!

Ummm I play legue of legends

Hi!

I'm applying for alpha access. I have only ever played mmos for the last 12 years for its pvp element.

I may be blunt at times but I only mean well for things to be better.

In view of the upcoming MOBA, I had picked up league of legends and heroes of order and chaos. If you feel that I can contribute, please consider me for alpha access.

Thank you.

Hey Gary, and STS Staff, I'd like to submit my name into the pile to be an Alpha tester, here's a few reasons why I'd like to be considered.

-Along with many others, I've been playing and supporting Spacetime Games, since Pocket Legends release, and have played every game as they came out, (Aswell as Beta testing AL)

-I've Been gaming across many platforms, (mostly MMO's and PVP oriented games), for over 15 years, (Longer than many of our community have been alive haha :P) and have flourished at every single one of them. PVE wise, and PVP wise, rising to the top quickly in both aspects, and always in the server's #1 guild.

-I believe with my countless livestreams, I've shown that I'm a very competent gamer, and will dedicate a LOT of time towards properly testing the game.

-I'm able to test across all platforms, being Android, iOs, and Chrome. As well as create some video content, with youtube videos, and of course, LIVESTREAMS! :D

-I also have extensive experience playing MOBA's such as LoL, Smite, VainGlory, etc, which I believe to be of greater importance than being a good pvper in a game such as Arcane Legends.



I hope you consider me as an Alpha Tester, I look forward to continuing to help the Spacetime community grow, as I have the past several years.


Cheers! -Zojak

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Originally Posted by Justg

The game is built to be a ton of fun to watch. As Alpha rolls on, I think we'd also be interested in offering slots to content generators, people who make cool youtube flicks, personalities, etc. This is definitely a game you can shoutcast :)

You mention "pro player" ... this is a good point as well. Think of this as the ultimate search for who r da bes berd!

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It would be great fun and challenging for me to make videos for this game.

You can check out my Youtube channel for AL started 7 days ago.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5y...TYrcasAo5E2xPw

and yea '"Pro Player'" that means a lot and there are a good number of bunch of them in game and on forums...and they are the ones who gonna make up the pride of the game and strive it to be good.

I may not be one of the "Pro Player" but I really wanna be and it takes a lot of hard work and time.

Pls consider me... bcuz i learn abt games quick, i love sts game, need something to do beside AL, and i like to explore things in game. Also if i get into alpha it will help me to recruit in my guild ty :)

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Originally Posted by Justg

For comparison purposes, here are the requirements for external folks asking to get in:

- Diamond tier League of Legends players or 4000+ MMR DotA players
- Highly accomplished eSports athletes/ Twitch broadcasters

Keep it up folks, who are our best?

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What are "External Folks"?

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Originally Posted by Ruizhe

What are "External Folks"?

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Other similar games and exemples. The Diamond league is related to athletism IAAF. DotA is another game

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Originally Posted by Ruizhe

What are "External Folks"?

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External Folks in the sense I think the people who doesn't play STS games and directly if they wanna be in alpha.

That's what it means.

I think STG should also host a tournament in Arcane Legends and give the tournament winners as well as the runners up a spot in the Alpha program!

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Originally Posted by Zeus

I think STG should also host a tournament in Arcane Legends and give the tournament winners as well as the runners up a spot in the Alpha program!

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While I agree with your idea, i suggest everyone has to fight with lvl starter gear (because some AL players will be better geared than others, and will give the better geared PvP'ers a better chance at getting a spot in the Alpha Testing)

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Originally Posted by Ruizhe

What are "External Folks"?

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Sorry I was not more clear.

Diamond tier refers to an elite level of player in League of Legends.
4000+ MMR is a similar rating system in DotA.

Both of these are traditional PC MOBAs (Mobile Online Battle Arena). Call of Champions has similar mechanics, but distilled way down. Similar to what we did with Pocket Legends from PC MMOs.

We've been talking with a few organizations with these types of folks, so this is who we'll be matching you up with :)

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Originally Posted by Justg

Sorry I was not more clear.

Diamond tier refers to an elite level of player in League of Legends.
4000+ MMR is a similar rating system in DotA

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I meant as in is "External Folks" as in people who don't play STS games? or is this meaning a requirement that Alpha Testing applicants have to be LoL Diamond Tier?

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Originally Posted by Ruizhe

While I agree with your idea, i suggest everyone has to fight with lvl starter gear (because some AL players will be better geared than others, and will give the better geared PvP'ers a better chance at getting a spot in the Alpha Testing)

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At end of day what matter is "SKILL"...not gear to my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Ruizhe

is this meaning a requirement that Alpha Testing applicants have to be LoL Diamond Tier?

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Absolutely not! But it would be pretty awesome if you were :)

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Originally Posted by Prahasit Prahi

At end of day what matter is "SKILL"...not gear to my opinion.

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i am not an expert of mobas, but in the few i tested, all players start on the same level each game and have to evolve with the items / facilities on the map. choosing the right balance between offense/defense and developing the character is the key to win the match.

#bettergearwinsperiod

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Originally Posted by Ardbeg

i am not an expert of mobas, but in the few i tested, all players start on the same level each game and have to evolve with the items / facilities on the map. choosing the right balance between offense/defense and developing the character is the key to win the match.

#bettergearwinsperiod

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That's exactly what happens in DOTA.

if we have the skill and knowledge on leveling up the toon through the match and equip the correct items then it's the great to just nail the game.

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Originally Posted by Prahasit Prahi

That's exactly what happens in DOTA.

if we have the skill and knowledge on leveling up the toon through the match and equiping the correct thing then it's the great thing we can have.

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This happens in Heroes of Order and Chaos aswell.
Personally, I like this way of playing. Every player has an equal chance at fighting and later winning a match.

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Originally Posted by Justg

Call of Champions is turning out to be something very special. So much so that we have received an overwhelming amount of requests to play as early as possible, most notably from the professional eSport/ competitive gaming community.

As such, Alpha is going to be extremely exclusive and comprised of the Best of the Best. We’ll be announcing it in a couple of weeks, but thought we would give you an early heads up.

Personally, I think this game is amazing. We can’t put it down inside the studio, and we can’t wait to get it into your hands.

We’re opening up Alpha in three tiers over a couple of months:

- Tier 1: Titan Class (30 people total)
- Tier 2: Legend Class (90 people total)
- Tier 3: Hero Class (270 people total)

Alpha access is prestige beyond anything we have offered before. It is far beyond being a Founder. It is as close to being a dev as you can get, because you actively help us shape the game. We’ll have a way in game to permanently show that you were part of this elite group.

Use this thread to tell us why you or others should be considered, discuss possible criteria for getting in, and ask us anything else about the Alpha that you would like to know.

Help us figure out who gets to guide the game to completion. In other words, who among you are PvP Titans?

Thanks for everything and looking forward to our next adventure together!

- g

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So, are the SXSW winners a part of the Titan testing group?

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcSwag

So, are the SXSW winners a part of the Titan testing group?

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The first name is ur name Bro!

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Originally Posted by Dragoonclaws

I am in! I think people who have great ability of understanding mechanics of the game must be eligible. I also think people who share knowledge regularly, give tips and is NOT afraid of loosing his top 1 ranking because he shares his tips are the people to bring in. Basically, people on forums are very informed! Forums has benn the best communication system ever.

Here are my criterias idea:

Willing to be part of the Alpha Test: A player must want to be part of the test. If he has no interrest in the new game, there is no reason to include that player. He might just take a vacant place.

Must be a forum member: The best way to share informations and communicate is forums. STS forums is nothing like other forums. The amount of stories and finding that have been shared here is humongous. Being part of the forums doesn't mean simply reading the threads, it means putting his personal opinion. Those opinions are the pioneers of great ideas.

Great understanding of mechanics: A player must be able to understand the game's mechanics. If he follows the instructions wisely and correctly but ends up with a problem, he will understand that it's probably a bug. Sharing it with others will help specify the bug together. Each of us sees a face of the reality and we will share it all. But why "understanding mechanics"? Because this does the difference between a person who doesn't read the instructions well... and a careful reader. It's someone who links problems helping us find the real source.

Shares tips: This willl differenciate bad players and nice ones. Greedy players and equal ones. Sharing tips means mastering the skill, it means knowing the real combo and why how the combo works.

Reports bugs: We're testing a game. Basically finding bugs to avoid any abuse. Players must be able to detail those reports saying how they are replicated and when.

Tests features: A player who tests features is a player who doesn't look for bugs, he finds them. Iff something is not working well, he will find them. Test a specific feature means knowing how the feature works, aswell as all the components and things related to it.

Contribute in tests: If you didn't find a test idea, contribute to other test ideas. It's the least a player can do. Alpha test doesn't mean that everyone involved will find bugs, many will contribute only.

Leadership: Leadership is the most important thing we're looking in this Alpha test. The real top players are the ones who lead their team. A team of leaders is OP. A team of followers... is behind... following.

Experience with MOBA / PvP games: Having knowledge with other MOBA or PvP games is a very good point. CoC is maybe not same as those games but it's a good startpoint for the Titans!

Curiosity: I put curiosity a part because it doesn't only fuel the will of finding bugs, it feeds the will of experimenting this new game. We're not here to simply find bugs, we're here to have some good fun and try a new game! Give feedback and give suggestion for improvements! It's a CHALLENGE for STS because they have to satisfy these players. These players are the ones who see CoC from below. You don't want to deceive these people :3 Bring them in!

ToS, respect and titles: Players in this Alpha Test are given a high consideration and respect. They must respect the ToS and explain them. They have good interaction with other players. They must show respect and professionalism. He must have integrity. He must be smart and know when and how to answer people.


Why you should consider me in:
- I've been sharing all my founds and tips. I've been informing all new players met in game. I've been encouraging players to ask question and ask for advice. I've been encouraging players to visit forums.
- I always report bugs and everything that needs to be reported. I've been sniffing (like a beagle nose) many scamming attempt to find bugs. I can't really show it because I started playing AL and SL a bit late. Let's say that they all have been discoverer before me.
- I have great relationship with players and forums. Always trying to joke (even if some are not funny ;-; ) and trying to have some fun and involve everyone in my hilarious circus.
- I play regularly and daily. (Good point)
- For PvP, I never reached the best gear yet in AL but I did excel in some PvP games on other platforms. (Runescape and Super Smash Bros mostly - Not MOBA but still PvP and team fighting)
- I also want to highlight my creativity for improvement ideas. You hear and you'll HEAR about meh!
- I am very curious about this new MOBA and I want to try it out!
- I am the kind of player who searches information and shares it to ALL. I admire Madnexx for his job actually, would love to follow his lead and become like him or better :)
- I also have a motivation, like many people here: I've seen players being nominated StarGuard and Guardian of Alterra, I am sure I can fill up your expectations (Be what you want to be). Yes I am Jelly (bad point)
- I will be a big honor for me to be part of the Legend Class, aiming to reach the Titan class. (I will bare that title with honor and keep proving it)
- I want to highlight the fact that I've been participating in ALL events since I "restarted" playing AL this January. You have great ideas and I'd like to see more and give my nickel too.
- I have followed the Twitch sessions, especially these two: 8-Bit; Lovecraft event (not PvP for school reasons)


I do have a question:

Are you going to change the people on the Tier's list, or is it just for the release? I mean, is it going to be like a leaderboard that is constantly changing?

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UPDATED. I also bring this here because no one answered to my question ( ._.)

I would very much enjoy looking into aspects of the new game :)
I have over a year and half spent in straight pve for AL, and recently quite a few months in high spent twink pvp (Level 15)
I could take a peek at both aspects of either part of the game (Being the game mechanics or the feel of playing). It would a great honor to be a contribution to the game itself and the devs all around :)

Also, i would like to nominate Johnsr, bignewyork, Anduan.. ( will add to the list )

I have a few questions:

1.) How long do you expect the alphas to last?
2.) Will we need an android/non-apple device to run the alpha since Apple does not allow pre-release software or 3rd party programs?
3.) Will private gameplay (unlisted on youtube) videos be viewable to give input on certain aspects of the game if people who were not accepted to play still want to give feed back on ability kits and such? League of Legends (Riot games) normally posts a pre-release information page on each new champion so players can review the kits and suggest adjustments even if they were not accepted to participate in the PBE (public beta environment).

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Originally Posted by Justg

Absolutely not! But it would be pretty awesome if you were :)

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Sadly the ranking system of games like League of Legends aren't too accurate. Players who play normal games a ton can be just as good as a player with a Diamond logo.. or even much better... As a great vlogger once said (Sky Williams), "people with a little time and a lot of skill will never make it as far as someone with a lot of time and a little skill." I would post a link to his video but he tends to say words against the ToS so I wont.

Seems that I have jumped the gun kind of late.

I have been a part of the STS community from the start - way before most of the devs. I have experienced and succeeded as an "elite" PvPer in PL so to say, and have a great understanding of the community and how to do what's best for it. I have won both team and individual tournaments, so I know what the competitive gameplay really consists of. I have played and thrived in all the legends games (though I stuck with PL because I feel it delivers the best PvP).

I have hosted a large number of PvP tournaments - all of them including end game tournaments. I'm still asked today to host them because I have a great sense of what is fair and what is balanced. I believe I can help out the devs purely with this cause and decide what would be most fun.

Man, I love this community. I want to give back - even though it's not PL, I want to support the PL community and other gaming communities.

I hope I can be considered for this. I know there are a lot of people asking to join - and if I don't get this, it's all good. The game will be just as fun to play as it will to participate in Alpha.

:)


Otherwise if I were to nominate others, it would be Angeldawn and Shiloo. They are, and will always be the best community members (imo) that this community has ever had. Angel has never let anyone down. Gary, I know you are very familiar with the two of them. If there are two must need, responsible and loyal individuals who are "beast" PvP players who understand what this community needs, it's Angeldawn and Shiloo.

Hey Gary, you should consider me because I have experience in breaking games intentionally. I have been a part of numerous alpha/beta tests that required me to not just play the game for fun, but actually try to break the game and file error logs. Now, I also know how MOBA's work and I love to play them (DOTA anyone?). I am by no means one of the best PvPers around here, but if you want me to break your game, give feedback, and help found this new community, then i'm your man. Oh, and i've been here to found just about every game you have released, i've stuck around and stayed with this community while players like KingRichie and Banned have moved on.


Cinco if you're reading this, you're still one of my favorite devs.



EDIT: A cool way to get the game out there even more and get some really good feedback would be to get a professional MOBA team to play the game and record their reactions/thoughts of the game.

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Originally Posted by Roberto077

I have a few questions:

1.) How long do you expect the alphas to last?
2.) Will we need an android/non-apple device to run the alpha since Apple does not allow pre-release software or 3rd party programs?
3.) Will private gameplay (unlisted on youtube) videos be viewable to give input on certain aspects of the game if people who were not accepted to play still want to give feed back on ability kits and such? League of Legends (Riot games) normally posts a pre-release information page on each new champion so players can review the kits and suggest adjustments even if they were not accepted to participate in the PBE (public beta environment).

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1) Alpha will last approximately 2.5 months.
2) We will support both Apple and Android. Preference for higher-end devices. This is because the game is not graphically optimized yet, not because we won't support lower end devices when we ship.
3) Yes, we're still working out exactly where/ when but we do want you to be able to show others what is happening.

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Originally Posted by Dragoonclaws

Are you going to change the people on the Tier's list, or is it just for the release? I mean, is it going to be like a leaderboard that is constantly changing?

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These will never change, this prestige will be theirs permanently.

I see myself playing the Alpha I have loved Mobas from day one of finding them out. I have been playing AL for the past year and a half pvping only never pve and I have playing League Of Legends as many say I'm good but I think I'm OK I have played it since season 1 (now going to season6) so for roughly 5 years this is how much I love Moba's I would love to be in Alpha to find bugs report them and to test out the game I been following this since day one!