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Hello! I am mefsh, but you all know me as mefsh. I have been in this community for awhile now but I never really introduced myself.
I thought this would be a good time since I just upgraded my pledge to gold.
 
Those things don't relate, it just reminded me I never did one of these...   Ok let's start.
 
Hello my username is mefsh. It has no meaning. (It was a typo)
Please pronounce my name as mefe because good luck saying mefsh XD. (Again It was a typo.)
 
Since this is a video game forum here are some of my favorite video games:
 Minecraft NO I AM NOT 6... I am 6 and 1/2,
 Factorio,
 And terraria.
 
I have also have played eve (Probably like 30-40 hours) but I found it to be not worth the subscription. Hopefully Dual Universe will be different. The sandbox part will probably increase my enjoyment of it a lot. As you can see from my list I like sandbox games despite me being a horrible builder.

Just Awful.
 
Oh yea I am also a happy member of the PC MASTER RACE.
 
My Specs:
 Cpu: Something with a i in it.
 Gpu: Something with a gtx in it.
 Ram: Something with a DDR in it.
Wait why would any of you care whats in my PC, LOL.

 
My interests include:
 Space,
 Video games,
 Programming,
 And computers.
Those last 3 are kinda the same thing (Kinda) but what ever.
 
Sorry if this thread is kinda a jumbled mess I usually do not have such long posts.

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Yes. Or maybe no. (I don't really remember.)
 
 
I worried about this a bit too, before I reserved mine, but I really do think that more people are interested in reserving their own name rather than trying to steal other people's names. I certainly wouldn't be against them allowing people who didn't already get one to buy one. 

I can't remember NQ stating their exact plans either, but you can often suspect a developers intention from the way they handle and phrase certain things.

Typically, "Alpha" refers to a single, continuous testing phase for most developers, whereas developers like to use "Alpha-testing" on their websites to indicate multiple testing phases. Some of those choose to open up the servers for a few days with limited features, collect player feedback and work on that until the next testing phase. It's however noticeable that these games have usually received close to zero marketing and information for public access. And through limited access, the games are also rather in a pre-alpha state. So the phase-wise testing is commonly used for games that are in a VERY early state and have just started to become playable.

That tells us a bit, because the way alpha and beta phases are used is less a developer choice than more a necessity based on the way a developer constructs his game.
From the devblog and dev dairy we know that NQ  has been building on the game for years now, they have a clear vision, concrete ideas and a goal. They have also stated that they use a lot of placeholders and are beginning polish on certain aspects. Which in turn tells us that what they plan to deliver is suppsed to be a stable and fundamentally enjoyable experience.

Also, when devs want to intrduce multiple alpha launches they usually know it beforehand and state that in forums, founder packs and news. Something like "Access to all alphas" or "Access during the timeframe of alpha" or the likes.
In the pledge section, NQ describes an "Alpha Access Key" in singular and same for the beta key. That may not tell us much, but might hint on their mindset of a continuous alpha.
Then again, having in mind what I said before, multiple alphas are well suited for extensive testing, so when devs want to receive feedback on specific features instead of presenting an early version of their game like it's often the case with Steam Early Access titles. Seeing the Kickstarter and Facebook comments from NQ, they see Alpha as a duty rather than early access for loyal fans.

So, we have different signs we could try to interpret. According to the way NQ handled their production in the past and their progressive views on their game, I think a continuous alpha is not only more intelligent but also more likely. But that's only an opinion based on previous experiences.
Although it's also quite common that there is a certain downtime of a few weeks right before beta launch, and that really just depends on how well the content is they implemented until then. 

Just stop feeding the troll. Bleep_Bloop has obviously made up his mind and decided not to change, so trying to debate him will do nothing. He's asked his questions and got his answers, and ignored them. Now he is just angry. Making him angrier won't help anything. The payment model has been set and he won't change it, neither did the 20 others before him. 
 
Bleep_Bloop, if you don't want to pay for the game, then don't, but if you don't pay you don't play. It's that simple. So when the game comes out, watch some videos of it, play the trial period, and decide if it is worth the subscription cost to you. If it is, great! We will happily welcome you into the community. If it's not, then walk away. 

People are going to do what they are going to do. 
 
There seems to be a lot of threads lately with the theme of "Should we allow [insert play-style / interest / group of people here]?"
 
DU is a sandbox game, and in my view, any group of people with any views or interests and any play-style should be allowed so long as they do not violate the rules of the game (TOS, EULA).
 
Edit: I realize that the thread was likely not started with that intent to try and "disallow" anything. I was referring more to some of the replies.  

Hello! I am mefsh, but you all know me as mefsh. I have been in this community for awhile now but I never really introduced myself.
I thought this would be a good time since I just upgraded my pledge to gold.
 
Those things don't relate, it just reminded me I never did one of these...   Ok let's start.
 
Hello my username is mefsh. It has no meaning. (It was a typo)
Please pronounce my name as mefe because good luck saying mefsh XD. (Again It was a typo.)
 
Since this is a video game forum here are some of my favorite video games:
 Minecraft NO I AM NOT 6... I am 6 and 1/2,
 Factorio,
 And terraria.
 
I have also have played eve (Probably like 30-40 hours) but I found it to be not worth the subscription. Hopefully Dual Universe will be different. The sandbox part will probably increase my enjoyment of it a lot. As you can see from my list I like sandbox games despite me being a horrible builder.

Just Awful.
 
Oh yea I am also a happy member of the PC MASTER RACE.
 
My Specs:
 Cpu: Something with a i in it.
 Gpu: Something with a gtx in it.
 Ram: Something with a DDR in it.
Wait why would any of you care whats in my PC, LOL.

 
My interests include:
 Space,
 Video games,
 Programming,
 And computers.
Those last 3 are kinda the same thing (Kinda) but what ever.
 
Sorry if this thread is kinda a jumbled mess I usually do not have such long posts.

Hello! I am mefsh, but you all know me as mefsh. I have been in this community for awhile now but I never really introduced myself.
I thought this would be a good time since I just upgraded my pledge to gold.
 
Those things don't relate, it just reminded me I never did one of these...   Ok let's start.
 
Hello my username is mefsh. It has no meaning. (It was a typo)
Please pronounce my name as mefe because good luck saying mefsh XD. (Again It was a typo.)
 
Since this is a video game forum here are some of my favorite video games:
 Minecraft NO I AM NOT 6... I am 6 and 1/2,
 Factorio,
 And terraria.
 
I have also have played eve (Probably like 30-40 hours) but I found it to be not worth the subscription. Hopefully Dual Universe will be different. The sandbox part will probably increase my enjoyment of it a lot. As you can see from my list I like sandbox games despite me being a horrible builder.

Just Awful.
 
Oh yea I am also a happy member of the PC MASTER RACE.
 
My Specs:
 Cpu: Something with a i in it.
 Gpu: Something with a gtx in it.
 Ram: Something with a DDR in it.
Wait why would any of you care whats in my PC, LOL.

 
My interests include:
 Space,
 Video games,
 Programming,
 And computers.
Those last 3 are kinda the same thing (Kinda) but what ever.
 
Sorry if this thread is kinda a jumbled mess I usually do not have such long posts.

Hello! I am mefsh, but you all know me as mefsh. I have been in this community for awhile now but I never really introduced myself.
I thought this would be a good time since I just upgraded my pledge to gold.
 
Those things don't relate, it just reminded me I never did one of these...   Ok let's start.
 
Hello my username is mefsh. It has no meaning. (It was a typo)
Please pronounce my name as mefe because good luck saying mefsh XD. (Again It was a typo.)
 
Since this is a video game forum here are some of my favorite video games:
 Minecraft NO I AM NOT 6... I am 6 and 1/2,
 Factorio,
 And terraria.
 
I have also have played eve (Probably like 30-40 hours) but I found it to be not worth the subscription. Hopefully Dual Universe will be different. The sandbox part will probably increase my enjoyment of it a lot. As you can see from my list I like sandbox games despite me being a horrible builder.

Just Awful.
 
Oh yea I am also a happy member of the PC MASTER RACE.
 
My Specs:
 Cpu: Something with a i in it.
 Gpu: Something with a gtx in it.
 Ram: Something with a DDR in it.
Wait why would any of you care whats in my PC, LOL.

 
My interests include:
 Space,
 Video games,
 Programming,
 And computers.
Those last 3 are kinda the same thing (Kinda) but what ever.
 
Sorry if this thread is kinda a jumbled mess I usually do not have such long posts.

Hello! I am mefsh, but you all know me as mefsh. I have been in this community for awhile now but I never really introduced myself.
I thought this would be a good time since I just upgraded my pledge to gold.
 
Those things don't relate, it just reminded me I never did one of these...   Ok let's start.
 
Hello my username is mefsh. It has no meaning. (It was a typo)
Please pronounce my name as mefe because good luck saying mefsh XD. (Again It was a typo.)
 
Since this is a video game forum here are some of my favorite video games:
 Minecraft NO I AM NOT 6... I am 6 and 1/2,
 Factorio,
 And terraria.
 
I have also have played eve (Probably like 30-40 hours) but I found it to be not worth the subscription. Hopefully Dual Universe will be different. The sandbox part will probably increase my enjoyment of it a lot. As you can see from my list I like sandbox games despite me being a horrible builder.

Just Awful.
 
Oh yea I am also a happy member of the PC MASTER RACE.
 
My Specs:
 Cpu: Something with a i in it.
 Gpu: Something with a gtx in it.
 Ram: Something with a DDR in it.
Wait why would any of you care whats in my PC, LOL.

 
My interests include:
 Space,
 Video games,
 Programming,
 And computers.
Those last 3 are kinda the same thing (Kinda) but what ever.
 
Sorry if this thread is kinda a jumbled mess I usually do not have such long posts.

In my head I always pronounced your name as mee-fish

The way you used "will" means to express an inevitable event. The alpha release date being September is not inevitable. It's planned but not a certainty.
 
I'm sorry, I've turned into a grammar Nazi. SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!

Yes.

Or you could just hire a competent crew.

I am a little worried that somebody might be missing some fingers.

Cool, I like cheese.

I believe basically everybody in this community is.

I do have it.
 
But I find Firefox easier to use.

I know. Do people actually fall for that?
 
It fixed it's self. Thanks for trying to help though.
 
I was joking when I said I was getting a blue screen in response to "Delete system 32" You know because that's probably what would happen if I did delete system 32.

Or you could just hire a competent crew.

Or you could just hire a competent crew.

Or you could just hire a competent crew.

Seems legit to me. Especially the horse cat. XD
 
My brother should join this one if he ever decides to join this community. He is a brony.