The Idiots Guide to the 3rd Beta (all you need to know!) - Page 2

iodirse · 07-01-2009, 10:18 AM

Thank you very much. Great guide!

Ku Ku · 07-01-2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the feedback i'm updating as we speak! *Fiddles and drops ice cream all over thread* uh... *smears* uh.. :S

Kinx · 07-01-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mew

Obviously 8 pm.

Why not add gamecard storeGameCards In Game within a Second and beta key only Aion :: G2PLAY.net

wonder why so late in the day?

Chalky · 07-01-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kinx

wonder why so late in the day?

NCWest are based in the US?

dann462 · 07-01-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tuomas22

I only downloaded about 5.3GB so am I missing something? I'm worried because I have uber slow connection and that spare 2GB would take like a day

Check your Aion directory which should be 13GB once you have succesfully installed it.

Medic · 07-01-2009, 10:26 AM

So if we pre-ordered and got a "serial code" being the beta key, and the 48hour headstart is tied to it, the code that comes with the box is useless since we have a digital download of the game?

and how will billing work for the headstart, will pre-order people get early chance to sign up as a monthly subscriber?

Bullkat · 07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

Sticky.

Ku Ku · 07-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Aion Bunny

I just noticed....this isn't quite right. My game client is 14.5 Gigs and the recommended space on your hard drive is NFTS formatted 15 Gigs. Common issues with download sizes are discussed in question 9 and question 13 of the Installation & Troubleshooting FAQ. Could you update please Ku Ku dear?

What one did you d/l? All the people who have installed from that link have got the BETA client which is currently 7.8G, even though the game says it needs 15G for the full version (which it's not yet)...

Maybe repair just does the same as -image on the gw client and installs the extra hidden files... Because I have run both beta's fine with my 7G client!

Aion Bunny · 07-01-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chalky

It is 8PM UK time (BST)

AION CBT3 Server Status

Kindred knows all.

omg awesome link! +1 Chalky

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Originally Posted by Ku Ku

What one did you d/l? All the people who have installed from that link have got the BETA client which is currently 7.8G, even though the game says it needs 15G for the full version (which it's not yet)...

My boyfriend and I, and my two friends (Goose and Pepper) all downloaded the EU version and for all of us it unpacked to 14.5 Gigs. For all of us too, the first download only grabbed 5-6 Gigs then the repair obtained an additional 8-9 Gigs. There's a whole discussion about this happening to other people around the forums too, so although it seems inconsistent, it does happen.

This is a screen cap of the EU client folder, which shows the size:

Unless I'm being blond....it says 14.5 Gb.

Feriluce · 07-01-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Medic

So if we pre-ordered and got a "serial code" being the beta key, and the 48hour headstart is tied to it, the code that comes with the box is useless since we have a digital download of the game?

and how will billing work for the headstart, will pre-order people get early chance to sign up as a monthly subscriber?

The pre-ordercode is ONLY good for the headstart. Once thats over (maybe including a grace period), your account will be inactive and you have to put in a retail code, which gives you your first free 30 days.

Lyandra · 07-01-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullkat

Sticky.

Agree 100%! This should be stickied! Awesome jub Ku Ku!

Medic · 07-01-2009, 10:39 AM

oh so the whole 2day head start wont stay? i figured we get 2 day head start to level and all that and we can continue it when all the servers go live,.. wtfack!

Ku Ku · 07-01-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Medic

So if we pre-ordered and got a "serial code" being the beta key, and the 48hour headstart is tied to it, the code that comes with the box is useless since we have a digital download of the game?

and how will billing work for the headstart, will pre-order people get early chance to sign up as a monthly subscriber?

No word on billing yet.

The code in the box is needed to actually get a retail account you cannot continue playing on your beta key account when the grace period is over so you will need to add that key in your box to your Ncsoft account when it arrives.

The Discs in the box will probably not be of any use to you immediately as you already will have a digital d/l yes.

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Originally Posted by Medic

oh so the whole 2day head start wont stay? i figured we get 2 day head start to level and all that and we can continue it when all the servers go live,.. wtfack!

It stays till the servers go live yes but you need to add your retail key to the same account that your beta key is tied to in order to 'upgrade' it to a retail account.

Once you have added your retail key you will be able to continue with your head start characters!

Unddu · 07-01-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Medic

oh so the whole 2day head start wont stay? i figured we get 2 day head start to level and all that and we can continue it when all the servers go live,.. wtfack!

You get a 2 days early start (or 5 if you are European). You can be level 20+ before the non-preorder people come in

Gains made during headstart are permanent. Toons made during headstart are here to stay, etc ,etc

Aion Bunny · 07-01-2009, 10:44 AM

Shouldn't this guide go into the Q&A section with the others? Or did I just put the other guide into the wrong place yesterday lol

07-01-2009, 10:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ku Ku Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bath, UK Character: Anguisette Class: Spiritmaster Legion: Mystic Spiral Race: Asmodians Server: Castor	Thanks for all the feedback i'm updating as we speak! Fiddles and drops ice cream all over thread uh... smears uh.. :S __________________ "It's just a game" is for the people who can't hear the music. - from the genuis of justamemory

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Medic Soldier Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Character: Burrr Class: Cleric Legion: OriginalSwagger Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	So if we pre-ordered and got a "serial code" being the beta key, and the 48hour headstart is tied to it, the code that comes with the box is useless since we have a digital download of the game? and how will billing work for the headstart, will pre-order people get early chance to sign up as a monthly subscriber? __________________ FFXI Bard, White Mage 75

07-01-2009, 10:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
Medic Soldier Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Character: Burrr Class: Cleric Legion: OriginalSwagger Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	oh so the whole 2day head start wont stay? i figured we get 2 day head start to level and all that and we can continue it when all the servers go live,.. wtfack! __________________ FFXI Bard, White Mage 75

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Aion Bunny Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United Kingdom Blog Entries: 6 Character: Bunny Class: Chanter Legion: Serenity of Aion Race: Asmodians Server: Gorgos	Shouldn't this guide go into the Q&A section with the others? Or did I just put the other guide into the wrong place yesterday lol __________________

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iodirse Human Join Date: Jun 2009 Character: Aelana Class: Sorcerer Legion: Valkyries of Destruction Race: Elyos Server: Israphel	Thank you very much. Great guide!

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