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NA LBP2 Beta. [Beta Patch 1.01 now live in NA!; READ BEFORE POSTING]

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Hello everyone,

Just a quick message to let you know that patch 1.01 for SCEA users is live NOW.

Link to the Forums (http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PRIVATE-LBP-2-Beta/SCEA-Beta-Testers-Patch-1-01-is-LIVE/m-p/11714053#M42728)



"They (the email invites/codes) are literally being sent "in the next few minutes". Short of catastrophic failure, they'll be with you as long as it takes to whizzolzle the list and traverse the internets."

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Bottom line is, everyone is (understandably) anxious in anticipation of the upcoming NA beta.
[Outdated info removed]

The direct quote:


This phase will be a small phase, with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members, so be on the lookout for an e-mail soon with your beta code. Don?t worry: there are more beta phases in the works, so if you don't get in next week, we?ll keep you posted on following phases.


So, for all you folks stopping by, please check the OP (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=37409-PSBlog-NA-LBP2-Beta-this-week.-Beta-Invites-%28emails%29-not-sent-out-yet%21) and/or the official LBPC Beta FAQ (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=35235-Beta-FAQs-and-Info-%28READ-BEFORE-POSTING-ABOUT-THE-BETA%29) for all updates. Check your email regularly, and see if you have access to the Beta forums (http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PRIVATE-LBP-2-Beta/bd-p/bEN_LBP_beta) or LBP.me (http://beta.lbp.me). If not, try again every 12 hours or so. Be patient.

And most of all, if you don't get in, there will be other opportunities to do so. It is not the end of the world, so keep your chin up and your browser pointed to LBPC for the latest info, etc.!





Well - Absolutely everyone with access to beta.LBP.me should have the LBP2 beta client. If you're in NA, then the emails are yet to be sent out.

If you're in the EU, have access to the lbp.me and *still* don't have a code, then, well - you really should have sorted that out by now


http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/10/08/littlebigplanet-update-bounce-pads-lbp-bloggies-lbp2-beta-update (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/10/08/littlebigplanet-update-bounce-pads-lbp-bloggies-lbp2-beta-update/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=littlebigplanet_2_100810)



"AND FINALLY?LittleBigPlanet 2 U.S. online beta
Good news?the 2nd phase of our online beta will be ready next week. This phase will be a small phase, with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members, so be on the lookout for an e-mail soon with your beta code. Don?t worry: there are more beta phases in the works, so if you don't get in next week, we?ll keep you posted on following phases."


There is also a new "Feature"-ette video on bounce pads; and a Video on one of Morgana's levels from Pax!



A quote from Tom from the beta forums:



What was that?! Yes, you heard right - LittleBigPlanet has joined the LittleBigPlanet 2 Beta trial! Madness!

As our servers approach a state of near serenity, with all of the levels ever made in both games living in the same place, we need to make sure that LBP1, LBP2 and LBP.me are all playing nice with each other.
It's almost like LittleBigPlanet is having a tea party and everyone is now here!

So, we've updated the old LBP1 Beta Client to point at the new LBP2 and beta.lbp.me servers.

If you are a beta tester from the LBP1 Online Create, Water or first LBP.me beta trials - it's time to boot up your old LBP1 Beta Client and give it a bash!

If you no longer have the LBP1 Beta Client, you can re-download your beta trial client from your download history list.

There are a smaller number of you to test this but if we would like you to:

Login to the LBP1 Beta Client
Publish a level, heart a player in LBP1
Check that your published level from LBP1 is playable in the LBP2 Beta Client
Check that any hearting and playing stats are consistent between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me
Check that your LBP1 Beta activity is viewable on beta.lbp.me
Check that queueing a level in LBP1 adds it to your queue in LBP1
Check that queueing an LBP1 level in LBP2 adds it to your queue
Generally try and find problems between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me

...you get the idea.

Please report any bugs through the usual means http://playstationeu.i.lithium.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

Thanks everyone!
If they have room to add an old beta client that could possibly have 5000 testers playing at once alongside LBP2 Beta, they have room for every region on one server.

Also, another quote from Tom reassuring NA:



There is progress on the NA side of things - there'll be details on that next week, via the US playstation blog.

In the meantime - true, you have something to tie you over and get started guys!
So if your are NA and waiting for LBP2, fire up OC/Water and you may have a chance at a bug blaster!





Those SCEA users who are currently on this Beta forum will be getting the codes at the same time as the new recruits.

Note:
Canada is included in NA/US.

Also!:
The beta is specificly for testing for and reporting bugs. If you are here to have some happy-fun time or something, then you don't belong in it.


Please respect these rules!:

To those complaining that they probably won't get in the beta, its not our fault, and Please don't spam this thread with "I'm obviously not in the beta! RAGE!", thanks.

Please also refrain from begging to be in the beta, thanks.



Frequently asked Questions




"Frequently Asked Questions":

How do I know if I am in the beta?
Emails haven't HAVE as of now been sent out for the NA or new participants. Check here (http://beta.lbp.me/) and here (http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PRIVATE-LBP-2-Beta/bd-p/bEN_LBP_beta) to see if you have access (logging in and out can help). Remember to log into the master account (the one your sub account is linked to) to see if you have access. If you do have access, expect an email!

Note:
If you have never been to the PSN European forums before, give them 24 hours to add you to the system and try again. But if you have access to the lbp.me site, then you are in!

I cant get access, what now?
There are more waves of invites to be sent so look out for any more info from Sony announcing these. Also, the list of participants is updating daily, so check back every now and then at those 2 links I posted above. Proof (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=37409-PSBlog-NA-LBP2-Beta-this-week.-Beta-Invites-%28emails%29-not-sent-out-yet%21&p=653877&viewfull=1#post653877)


I got access to both/one! Am I in?
Yes! Congratulations.

When are invites being sent out?
As of right now. [5:16PM EST]

I am on a Child (SUB) account, what account do I enter the code on?
Enter the code on your parent or guardians (MASTER) account (or whichever account yours is linked to that is 18+) and you can play on your own account when it is downloaded (it works on all accounts on the playstation you downloaded it on).

How do I get into the LBPC Beta forums?



For those asking about getting access to the lbpc beta forum, the established method is to send a screenshot of your beta invitation email. You should probably block out your beta code: CC's a good guy and I'm sure he wouldn't try to take advantage, but you have to upload the pic somewhere and there's always the chance that somebody will see it and try to grab your code. If you know you're in (you have access to the official forum), but you haven't got your email yet (none of us in NA have), what you can do is send him a link to something you've posted in the official beta forum. That's how I got into the lbpc beta forum.
Hopefully you found your question answered.
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I checked the last 10+ pages to see what was being asked and that's the main stuff I could see. I hope I did not miss any big questions, there doesn't seem to be a lot above. And yes, some of this can be found in the stickied thread (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=35235-Beta-FAQs-and-Info-%28READ-BEFORE-POSTING-ABOUT-THE-BETA%29) which some of the lint might of missed. Please read that too!

Feel free to add some things I missed. Hope I helped reduce some of the chaos!

Also, while reading back I noticed these guys answering a lot of questions many, many times. There are a lot more but these are the names I saw a lot.
Fishrock123, Foofles, mnimmo1986, Rustbukkit, shadowriver, einrobot, tap dat app, Tr1xR4k1dz13, iGotFancyPants.

Big thanks to them and the mods. So if you see them, trust them. Also, to Tom and Spaff when they dropped by. I wouldn't have known any of this without them.
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Discuss.		2010-10-08 19:39:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Cool! I really hope I get in, I dont have PS+, but I do buy some of the DLC2010-10-08 19:41:00

Author:
psman012
Posts: 106

Yay, DLC owners= I'm a possible beta tester!
I'm also glad to finally know when it's starting!		2010-10-08 19:44:00

Author:
crazymario
Posts: 657

DLC owners = Me all the way!

and PS+ people should be happy. I'm so glad It's next week! At least I now know. 		2010-10-08 19:46:00

Author:
gamerC0LA64
Posts: 274

DLC you say? AWESOME!!! That means that I have a chance to get in!! Coupled with the fact they sorta pick random people (at least that what it looks like to me) I might sorta definetly kinda maybe get into the beta!!! X)2010-10-08 19:52:00

Author:
Amigps
Posts: 564

Oh I wish they had those criteria for the europe one. I own practically all the DLC and I would probably buy PS+ for the beta.2010-10-08 19:56:00

Author:
Junkyardassissan
Posts: 164

About fricking time.

... /runs		2010-10-08 20:00:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Yea!!! I have bolth.2010-10-08 20:02:00

Author:
Knucklerider
Posts: 72

I'm so angry.

I own all DLC, am on LBP quite a lot and am a PS Plus member. I'm also European. Ofcourse, since EU gets everything crap, and I'm never getting into the beta.		2010-10-08 20:02:00

Author:
talbot-trembler
Posts: 1114

PS+ ... wait, what? So you can have plus and not have LBP and get the beta anyways? *shrug*

ah well. I got LBP and most of the noncostume DLC. I have a feeling I might get in, but I'm not too confident in my luck. We'll just have to wait and see..

but at least we have a definite week and "soon" is really soon!		2010-10-08 20:03:00

Author:
Cheezy WEAPON
Posts: 283

Owning almost all of the DLC, being a PlayStation Plus+ Member, being a prominent member of the LBP Community (especially because of Sacktastic.com), and living in North America - It seems like I have a pretty good chance of getting in, so I'm really excited! 2010-10-08 20:04:00

Author:
Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

Yay! I doubt I'll be in, but this is great news and to me means MM has made progress on the necessary fixes. I hope to hear from NA users when they start getting e-mails or access to beta forums. Good luck people!2010-10-08 20:11:00

Author:
JakePutz
Posts: 92

I have almost all the DLC... so here's hoping I get in! On a side note... interesting little video of PAX showing Cc, Morgana, Comphermc, and Jaeyden. It's always neat seeing what people you share time with on forums are actually like in person. Oh... and Cc... please stop touching the TV screens... you're interfering with the crispness of the images! 2010-10-08 20:12:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

"a small phase" ... I like them big.

Ah well, better late than never. Hopefully we'll have a few weeks like the LBP1 pre-release beta.		2010-10-08 20:20:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Cool! ..raises a glass. Here's to Soon! 2010-10-08 20:22:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Nice. Can't wait for the influx of beta videos from this new beta phase.


there are more beta phases in the works, so if you don't get in next week, we?ll keep you posted on following phases."

:O oooooooooooooh!		2010-10-08 20:24:00

Author:
Matimoo
Posts: 1027

Hooray! I couldn't afford PS+, but I have most of the DLC. I'm only missing 3 packs or so. =) Doesn't seem to be that silly 18+ age rule, either.

Here's to getting in the beta! Good luck, everyone!		2010-10-08 20:28:00

Author:
GreyMRP
Posts: 588

invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors

*looks at Mona Lisa*

...
*prays to Spaff*		2010-10-08 20:39:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

DLC owners

I might have a chance of getting in.

:SH:		2010-10-08 20:57:00

Author:
ThePineapplizer
Posts: 769

wow cool if I get the beta good for me and if I don't get in I don't mind at all 2010-10-08 20:59:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

I want ps+ now! Can i buy it at gamestop or is it strictly an online buy? ( sorry for being noob-ish and going off-topics ): )2010-10-08 21:05:00

Author:
LEXMARK295
Posts: 66

I want ps+ now! Can i buy it at gamestop or is it strictly an online buy? ( sorry for being noob-ish and going off-topics ): )

They were supposed to have released PS+ Cards, I think. idk, search the blog.		2010-10-08 21:07:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Hey guys I have a quick question can you create a neo moving logo like they had in that trailer?2010-10-08 21:11:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

Thanks
mostly for not being a ******* about it.		2010-10-08 21:11:00

Author:
LEXMARK295
Posts: 66

I have mostly all the DLC!!! 2010-10-08 21:12:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

I want ps+ now! Can i buy it at gamestop or is it strictly an online buy? ( sorry for being noob-ish and going off-topics ): )

You can buy cards at gamestop- however, if your intentions are to do it to get into the beta, I'm pretty sure it's too late and they've already chosen who'll be in, so I don't think doing that at this stage would affect your chances at all sorry :/		2010-10-08 21:13:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

You can buy cards at gamestop- however, if your intentions are to do it to get into the beta, I'm pretty sure it's too late and they've already chosen who'll be in, so I don't think doing that at this stage would affect your chances at all sorry :/

While this is true, they never specified it, like they did with EU.		2010-10-08 21:15:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

While this is true, they never specified it, like they did with EU.

But if they already have the list ready as I believe they've said over time, buying PSN+ less then a week before the beta starts wouldn't affect his chances. So in all likelihood he'd just be wasting his money... unless he did it for other things, but he wouldn't get LBP2 Beta because of that at this stage of that I am certain.		2010-10-08 21:17:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Ooh, yay. thanks for telling us.


invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors

*looks at my blog*

...
*Also prays to Spaff and the rest of Media Molecule*		2010-10-08 21:18:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

I have published ah crappy level, if that counts as contributing I do not know. I do know that I have DLC and + sooooo...

at least we have a concrete word now, thanks for the info.		2010-10-08 21:30:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

Good! Finally!


But I can practically guarantee that I won't make it in the beta, even though I'm definitely active enough... And I bet some loser who's played LBP less than half as much as me will get the beta. I have no luck at all. 		2010-10-08 21:37:00

Author:
X-FROGBOY-X
Posts: 1800

a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members
This is kinda confusing...Is it saying only some PS+ members get it or all? And is it saying some DLC buyers get it or everybody who bought DLC? Cause the part b4 it makes it a bit cloudy of a statement.
Just wondering, I know it is kinda a stupid question...		2010-10-08 21:55:00

Author:
kabirdsall14
Posts: 180

This is kinda confusing...Is it saying only some PS+ members get it or all? And is it saying some DLC buyers get it or everybody who bought DLC? Cause the part b4 it makes it a bit cloudy of a statement.
Just wondering, I know it is kinda a stupid question...

We don't know. 		2010-10-08 21:56:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Hello anyone I was wondering can you create a neo moving logo like they had in that trailer?

Sorry I hate repeating myself.		2010-10-08 22:01:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

Hello anyone I was wondering can you create a neo moving logo like they had in that trailer?

Sorry I hate repeating myself.

No idea; wouldn't this be best asked in "Our lips are now officially unsealed on the beta! (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=36260-Our-lips-are-now-officially-unsealed-on-the-beta!)" ?		2010-10-08 22:03:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Dang should got playstation + when i had the chance.2010-10-08 22:09:00

Author:
Coco Loco
Posts: 65

Between having almost all the DLC and playing LBP a lot, I like the sounds of that. The only thing that worries me is if they will be choosing people who owns ALL of the DLC. Ah well, still fantastic news nonetheless. I'm glad NA wasn't left in the dark about the beta.
Loved the little sack-robatic featurette. Bouncepads ftw. Also sweet level there Morgana. It looks like a lot of fun.

Sidenote: I've noticed a lot of betas are going out to PS+ users. If anyone likes Killzone 3, a beta is on it's way as well. 		2010-10-08 22:30:00

Author:
siberian_ninja15
Posts: 444

Well, at least we know when its coming out...

Let the "I should be in the Beta Because..." Conversation begin.

Lol, J/K, I for one probably won't be in the Beta. I have no idea why, but I just know I won't be in it. 		2010-10-08 22:53:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

*looks at comics*

*prays to Spaff*		2010-10-08 22:54:00

Author:
Jaslow
Posts: 775

Let the "I should be in the Beta Because..." Conversation begin.
The inevitable has already begun.		2010-10-08 22:55:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

The inevitable has already begun.

Darn it... Lol.		2010-10-08 22:58:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Woot! I have a chance to be in teh betaz!!!111!!!12010-10-08 23:15:00

Author:
AbstractFlesh
Posts: 837

Owning almost all of the DLC, being a PlayStation Plus+ Member, being a prominent member of the LBP Community (especially because of Sacktastic.com), and living in North America - It seems like I have a pretty good chance of getting in, so I'm really excited!


I have almost all the DLC... so here's hoping I get in! On a side note... interesting little video of PAX showing Cc, Morgana, Comphermc, and Jaeyden. It's always neat seeing what people you share time with on forums are actually like in person. Oh... and Cc... please stop touching the TV screens... you're interfering with the crispness of the images!

They said "DLC Ownres," not "The more DLC the higher the chances," so it may be just owning DLC gives you an equal chance, don't "expect to be 100% in for sure" just for owning a lot of DLC either, otherwise you may be dissapinted.
(Of course I may be wrong as well, but I'm just saying, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. "

We also know from the EU BETA that "Active LBP player" doesn't necessarily mean being on a lot or whatnot according to them as we've seen many inactive get in and various over-active not.

Finally, PS+ may just be the best edge an LBP player can have atm.
(That and being uber known/ famous like Comph, Morgana, rtm, etc.)
Considering people were indeed promised some BETA tests access for the service.
But again, I coudbe wrong on all of these now, I'm just giving my opinion on how these should be thought of and handled.

So like I said, don't think just because you 'think" you have followed the requrements the best possible it guarantees a spot for you 100%, its likely, but not for sure in this kinda situations.

Srry, not trying to be mean or anything, just so people don't start compaining they didn't get in even tho they "thought they deserved to be in." and stuff, you know?
(By no means do I mean Rustbukkit or TDA specifically, but just to those who do, or would.)		2010-10-08 23:23:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

By contributions... I really hope that includes the previous OC beta testers, and possibly by DLC, they mean beta vests. This would limit the size of the beta, which would be nice...

*runs to beta forum*		2010-10-08 23:37:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

I doubt I'll get a beta, but I'm excited that more people will get their hands on the game. Just means more pretty goodies for us to look at.2010-10-08 23:41:00

Author:
Biv
Posts: 734

Must... get... plus or all DLC...2010-10-08 23:43:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

Hey guys here are some pics from the trailer

http://gyazo.com/8db458419986eeefbeffb9aa291646c6.png
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http://gyazo.com/30ed06ff728dbd0b7972eb973403ae5c.png
http://gyazo.com/0ae13066d8413c2e0a40f82a1692a06b.png		2010-10-08 23:43:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

I own almost ALL DLC ever published on the downloads page. KING ME A BETA TESTER. And i used to have PS Plus Trying to save up so i can renew it. 2010-10-08 23:44:00

Author:
donta133
Posts: 182

Oh wow, bout time!, I wonder, I have a NA psn account (xtrem_racer) but play lbp A LOT on a japan account (ragnarox12), still I have bought a lot of lbp DLC on the NA one, (MGS pack, water update, costumes, free updates, etc) at least I might get a chance because of the DLC I have bought! that's pretty awesome! (*crosses fingers).

*BTW its just me that one that is shocked to see that CC is waay to young? O_o		2010-10-08 23:45:00

Author:
Ragnarok
Posts: 898

>:T I am kind of irritated by this. I am excided by the beta and the game ALOT and I cant wait but... Well I have no right to be mad yet but Mm gave EU players from being active and we get it because we bought stuff? They didnt buy anything... I hope Mm givs us some advantage one day... Or at least even the playing field a little.2010-10-08 23:52:00

Author:
brendal100
Posts: 70

More Beta phases!
LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus
I fit in all those categories! Thanks Ps team! So here's hoping I'm in on this wave!

Really hope they publish that level and someone recreates that music! Exclamation mark!		2010-10-08 23:54:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

>:T I am kind of irritated by this. I am excided by the beta and the game ALOT and I cant wait but... Well I have no right to be mad yet but Mm gave EU players from being active and we get it because we bought stuff? They didnt buy anything... I hope Mm givs us some advantage one day... Or at least even the playing field a little.

Plase read The entire quote, it says that this is just the first NA phase...
2010-10-08 23:54:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

So phase one is for being active and phase 2 is for DLC, PS+, more activity? And both are for EU and NA.


Hope so!

Oh, and Phase 2 starts next week alongside Phase 1 NA?		2010-10-09 00:00:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

Woot! I might get in! Also, did they already pick 'em or not?2010-10-09 00:02:00

Author:
Unknown User

So phase one is for being active and phase 2 is for DLC, PS+, more activity? And both are for EU and NA.


Hope so!

Oh, and Phase 2 starts next week alongside Phase 1 NA?


Next week is Phase 1 NA.


Where did you get Phase two happening along phase one thing from?


@Toastbits

We don't know. 		2010-10-09 00:10:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Good news…the 2nd phase of our online beta will be ready next week.

I thought they meant NA phase but they went on to say

This phase will be a small phase, with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members,

Or are they referring to the sentence before that. Or is it just ready but not happening next week.		2010-10-09 00:12:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

Small phase? So beta nears it's end or it's gonna be separate server?2010-10-09 00:14:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Good news…the 2nd phase of our online beta will be ready next week.

I thought they meant NA phase but they went on to say

This phase will be a small phase, with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members,

Or are they referring to the sentence before that.


Oh, they meant Phase 2 worldwide then. K.


@shadowriver we will still be able to use the beta after the phases are over, I think. (or that's how it worked for LBP1 betas, anyways.)


Also, if its on a totally different server with no connections to EU there will be...


....mass rage...... ....		2010-10-09 00:17:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Small might mean few additional participants. Less members or less beta? Hmmm, that's a tough choice.

Yay, thanks!		2010-10-09 00:18:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

Small might mean few additional participants. Less members or less beta? Hmmm, that's a tough choice.

To me it sounds like NA phase 1 will be relatively small, and then NA phase 2 will add more in a couple weeks.

/opinion, not fact.		2010-10-09 00:20:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

well its about time i hope i get in... i have invented the greatest *in my opinion* role playing game weapons ever they have secondary attack, special attack, and main attack. if i get in the littlebigplanet 2 beta i will give away my old weapons and make a full on role playing game!!! not like the one you have been watching on youtube, its like you can open menu without leaving the camera, like a backpack, in the beginning i will try to make 4 selectable weapons 3 selectable pieces of armor, and the ability to use spells, 5 spells. IF i get in the beta... he he... so i hope i get in!!! best of luck to all of thy who make it into the beta... 2010-10-09 00:22:00

Author:
Unknown User

Well.. I hope I get my promised code next week..

...unless maybe it's just a phase I am going through?

LOL!!! Sorry.. I had to. I crack me up at times!		2010-10-09 00:23:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Finally! I've been a beta tester since the water beta, but since I'm in NA I didn't get my code yet. It's been a long wait, especially watching all the videos of those in EU messing about, not to mention all of those on my friends' list playing it...

Well, whatever happens, I wish good luck to all those currently in the beta, and all of those waiting or hoping for a code 		2010-10-09 00:30:00

Author:
striker720
Posts: 3

Oh Holy Spaff in the sky, shineth thy light upon my unworthy soul PSN!

2010-10-09 00:39:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

PSN+ = Check
DLC purchaser = 90% of them CHECK
Contributed by reporting NDA violators = CHECK

I'M IN THE BETA WOO HOO!		2010-10-09 00:43:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

*BTW its just me that one that is shocked to see that CC is waay to young? O_o

He just looks young. He's really quite mature.		2010-10-09 00:49:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

A quote from Tom from the beta forums:


What was that?! Yes, you heard right - LittleBigPlanet has joined the LittleBigPlanet 2 Beta trial! Madness!

As our servers approach a state of near serenity, with all of the levels ever made in both games living in the same place, we need to make sure that LBP1, LBP2 and LBP.me are all playing nice with each other.
It's almost like LittleBigPlanet is having a tea party and everyone is now here!

So, we've updated the old LBP1 Beta Client to point at the new LBP2 and beta.lbp.me servers.

If you are a beta tester from the LBP1 Online Create, Water or first LBP.me beta trials - it's time to boot up your old LBP1 Beta Client and give it a bash!

If you no longer have the LBP1 Beta Client, you can re-download your beta trial client from your download history list.

There are a smaller number of you to test this but if we would like you to:



Login to the LBP1 Beta Client
Publish a level, heart a player in LBP1
Check that your published level from LBP1 is playable in the LBP2 Beta Client
Check that any hearting and playing stats are consistent between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me
Check that your LBP1 Beta activity is viewable on beta.lbp.me
Check that queueing a level in LBP1 adds it to your queue in LBP1
Check that queueing an LBP1 level in LBP2 adds it to your queue
Generally try and find problems between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me


...you get the idea.

Please report any bugs through the usual means http://playstationeu.i.lithium.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

Thanks everyone!


If they have room to add an old beta client that could possibly have 5000 testers playing at once alongside LBP2 Beta, they have room for every region on one server.

Also, another quote from Tom reassuring NA:


There is progress on the NA side of things - there'll be details on that next week, via the US playstation blog.

In the meantime - true, you have something to tie you over and get started guys!

So if your are NA and waiting for LBP2, fire up OC/Water and you may have a chance at a bug blaster!		2010-10-09 00:49:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

never been in a beta for LBP before...but hopefully when i end up in the LBP2 beta someone will help me get a bug blaster...would be neat to have new DLC and help out while doing it...a nice reward for a worthy cause no?2010-10-09 01:01:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

never been in a beta for LBP before...but hopefully when i end up in the LBP2 beta someone will help me get a bug blaster...would be neat to have new DLC and help out while doing it...a nice reward for a worthy cause no?

How would u do that? (Get a bug Blaster). Its an old item isnt it? Not available anymore...		2010-10-09 01:07:00

Author:
kabirdsall14
Posts: 180

PS+ and DLC users?
Does this solely apply to the U.S?		2010-10-09 01:08:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat
Posts: 606

Pretty sure it's worldwide cloudrepeat. Na participants have been chosen and now more of both regions will get in.2010-10-09 01:23:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

How would u do that? (Get a bug Blaster). Its an old item isnt it? Not available anymore...

Bug Blaster is rewarded to beta testers who report big bugs that affect the game in a negative way...		2010-10-09 01:31:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

So if your are NA and waiting for LBP2, fire up OC/Water and you may have a chance at a bug blaster!
wasn't he talking to the lbp2 beta testers? How could you test a queued up level from lbp1 in lbp2 without the lbp2 client? 		2010-10-09 01:31:00

Author:
crazymario
Posts: 657

How would u do that? (Get a bug Blaster). Its an old item isnt it? Not available anymore...

You can get it in the current beta by finding bugs. They aren't old, they just haven't been given out since the previous beta finished.		2010-10-09 01:32:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

How would u do that? (Get a bug Blaster). Its an old item isnt it? Not available anymore...
Actually it's not all that old. It's just extremely rare like the crown in a way. The only way to get it is to report any bugs you've found in the given beta. Contributing your finds may end up getting you the Bug Blaster costume.

Edit: Aw, someone beat me to it lol. 		2010-10-09 01:33:00

Author:
siberian_ninja15
Posts: 444

How would u do that? (Get a bug Blaster). Its an old item isnt it? Not available anymore...



It worked with the lbp1 beta when that email went out. Not anymore.		2010-10-09 01:50:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

Pretty sure it's worldwide cloudrepeat. Na participants have been chosen and now more of both regions will get in.

Thanks for telling me that Snappy.		2010-10-09 01:53:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat
Posts: 606

I'm predicting a lot of upset people after next week. I'm thinking the DLC hardly means squat for your chances of getting in even if you have all the DLC. The PS+ is also rather lame and contributors probably means previous beta testers, people who make popular/good levels, and possibly bug reporters.

Not to be a downer, but don't get your hopes up by going "I HAZ THAT!" because you're just gonna get yourself more disappointed and then you're gonna complain here. It's inevitable. Someone is going to say "I BAWT 1 UV THA DLCZ! Y IS I NOT IN THA BETAZ! WAAAAAAAA!"

Just sayin... 		2010-10-09 02:09:00

Author:
Jgr9
Posts: 56

I'm predicting a lot of upset people after next week. I'm thinking the DLC hardly means squat for your chances of getting in even if you have all the DLC. The PS+ is also rather lame and contributors probably means previous beta testers, people who make popular/good levels, and possibly bug reporters.

Not to be a downer, but don't get your hopes up by going "I HAZ THAT!" because you're just gonna get yourself more disappointed and then you're gonna complain here. It's inevitable. Someone is going to say "I BAWT 1 UV THA DLCZ! Y IS I NOT IN THA BETAZ! WAAAAAAAA!"

Just sayin...

...you downer ...jk

Yeah, I kinda go with you, but I think the PS+ thing is guaranteed to all. That reminds me...

Shadowcrazy, wanna switch lives?		2010-10-09 02:18:00

Author:
Unknown User

So I assume buying PS+ will not affect anything now? xD Seeing as how I've read that the participants had been decided on long ago? Ahh well. :/ The only thing I have is over 250+ hours on LBP (probably 500+ if I spend enough time thinking about it), and most the DLC. I just wonder if this actually matters.

And we all thought Playstaion Plus wouldn't matter at all. xD		2010-10-09 02:19:00

Author:
AeroForce22
Posts: 392

...you downer ...jk

Yeah, I kinda go with you, but I think the PS+ thing is guaranteed to all. That reminds me...

Shadowcrazy, wanna switch lives?

heh...trust me...you wouldn't want my life...not even for FREE

but PSN+ sounds guaranteed...and it should...no offense to anybody but if i'm going to be paying nearly $60 for a year of services like the BETA and discounts and such i feel i should get it...anyways i think im practically a shoe in especially with my emails to the beta trial manager and helping him with NDA reporting back when NDA was still going on so i think if i dont get the beta i can just email him and ill get it just for my help...if not then itll be a shocker...but i expect to be in it soon 		2010-10-09 02:23:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

So I assume buying PS+ will not affect anything now? xD Seeing as how I've read that the participants had been decided on long ago? Ahh well. :/ The only thing I have is over 250+ hours on LBP (probably 500+ if I spend enough time thinking about it), and most the DLC. I just wonder if this actually matters.

And we all thought Playstaion Plus wouldn't matter at all. xD

Actually, they might haven't picked users for the N.A. beta at all yet		2010-10-09 02:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

I'm thinking the DLC hardly means squat for your chances of getting in even if you have all the DLC. The PS+ is also rather lame and contributors probably means previous beta testers, people who make popular/good levels, and possibly bug reporters.
Just sayin...

Beta Testers are already playing Lbp2 arent't they though? It beta not be any of the people making good levels. I'm so sick of their happiness!
Also really hoping PS+ is guaranteed. I was so tired (3am after working a 9 hour shift ) and thought "what the hey" and bought a year subscription

Putting LBP2 beta for PS+ would drive sales crazy. It did a good job with Assassins Creed. Still, even if they do I hope they still let the free2play people get in after that wave.		2010-10-09 02:44:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

I have added this to the OP:


A quote from Tom from the beta forums:



What was that?! Yes, you heard right - LittleBigPlanet has joined the LittleBigPlanet 2 Beta trial! Madness!

As our servers approach a state of near serenity, with all of the levels ever made in both games living in the same place, we need to make sure that LBP1, LBP2 and LBP.me are all playing nice with each other.
It's almost like LittleBigPlanet is having a tea party and everyone is now here!

So, we've updated the old LBP1 Beta Client to point at the new LBP2 and beta.lbp.me servers.

If you are a beta tester from the LBP1 Online Create, Water or first LBP.me beta trials - it's time to boot up your old LBP1 Beta Client and give it a bash!

If you no longer have the LBP1 Beta Client, you can re-download your beta trial client from your download history list.

There are a smaller number of you to test this but if we would like you to:

Login to the LBP1 Beta Client
Publish a level, heart a player in LBP1
Check that your published level from LBP1 is playable in the LBP2 Beta Client
Check that any hearting and playing stats are consistent between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me
Check that your LBP1 Beta activity is viewable on beta.lbp.me
Check that queueing a level in LBP1 adds it to your queue in LBP1
Check that queueing an LBP1 level in LBP2 adds it to your queue
Generally try and find problems between LBP1/LBP2/LBP.me

...you get the idea.

Please report any bugs through the usual means http://playstationeu.i.lithium.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

Thanks everyone!
If they have room to add an old beta client that could possibly have 5000 testers playing at once alongside LBP2 Beta, they have room for every region on one server.

Also, another quote from Tom reassuring NA:



There is progress on the NA side of things - there'll be details on that next week, via the US playstation blog.

In the meantime - true, you have something to tie you over and get started guys!
So if your are NA and waiting for LBP2, fire up OC/Water and you may have a chance at a bug blaster!		2010-10-09 03:19:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

This is crap. I realize that's a bit inflammatory for me (I'm usually pretty calm and calculated when talking online), so before you get are "Rrrrgh!" at me, hear me out.

They already told us that the people who are getting into the beta have all already been selected, and that anybody who's previously been a beta tester is in, and that if you can sign into the beta forum you're in. So we've all been cooling our heels for the last month hoping they'd finally get into it.... but now instead of all of us, it's a mix of some of us, some dlc owners, and some + owners (here I thought Mm was above that ps+ nonsense, but it looks like Sony pushed them into it), and the rest of us have to wait. It's good news for those who aren't already guaranteed to be in, but have lots of dlc or + memberships, but, assuming they were telling the truth when they said everybody was already selected, all of those people were already in. Ultimately, rather than announcing "Yay! More people are getting in," they're announcing that "Yay! Of all the people who are already in, only some of them are getting their emails next week."

Don't get me wrong: I'm grateful to be in and I'm not completely pessimistic about my chances of getting my invite next week--I have all of the dlc, and I think I'm kind of a contributor--but I'm annoyed that Sony has restricted it like this (plus the whole ps+ thing still ticks me off, 'cuz it's more like the rest of us are ps- now). Seems like they've been keeping quiet about it all this past month, 'cuz they were hashing out how to make the whole process more annoying.

As for the "prays to Spaff" comments, everybody who's in is already selected so now it's up to Sony to send the emails, so they're the ones you need to pray to... Sony being the guys who took away other os and deliberately made 3rd party peripherals stop working... meaning I don't think they have any of our best interests in mind.		2010-10-09 03:29:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

@sehven - see the Quotes from Tanrockstan. It does appear that they might have just not mentioned previous beta testers, unless you otherwise have a source.

(Like read and think through it, it seems to imply publishing levels on the LBP1 beta and checking them on LBP2.)


Then again, SCEA is SCEA, and SCEA likes to bolt people over.


/Optimism		2010-10-09 03:35:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

It would certainly be nice if all of the previous testers were included in next weeks invites, but I'm not holding my breath. Also, I'm not even sure if I was invited to a previous beta (I had the email notifications turned off, I was on a hiatus from lbp during the start of the water beta, and I never cared about betas before this one so I never looked into it). I can sign into the beta forum, so either I was invited previously, or they gave me access in anticipation of the invite they're planning on sending me for the lbp2 beta.


Then again, SCEA is SCEA, and SCEA likes to bolt people over.

Yes they do, but it's not just SCEA, it's all of SCE. That's why the very last game I'm going to buy new is lbp2 (if I buy any more games, they'll be used), and I won't be buying a ps4 or psp2. I'm working on this theory where Sony is like that movie "Major League" where they'll somehow make a bundle of money if they manage to get their business to tank, so they're doing everything they can to tick off all their customers.		2010-10-09 03:47:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

Yes they do, but it's not just SCEA, it's all of SCE. That's why the very last game I'm going to buy new is lbp2 (if I buy any more games, they'll be used), and I won't be buying a ps4

SCEE is better about betas, but, eh. I agree.

Then again, Nintendo and Microsoft are like, even worse?


If LBP with 3D creative capabilities comes out for the PS4, I'll bet my two cents you'll buy it.		2010-10-09 03:55:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Lol I know I'm not in I've spent six bucks on LBP and I'm not a PS+ member... Extremely not what they're looking for.2010-10-09 03:57:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

So, NA water beta testers will be in NA LBP2 beta still, no matter what?2010-10-09 04:05:00

Author:
Deviantgeek
Posts: 386

So, NA water beta testers will be in NA LBP2 beta still, no matter what?

Unless the world explodes or the internet completely dies this has already been pretty much confirmed, yes.		2010-10-09 04:21:00

Author:
Jgr9
Posts: 56

So, NA water beta testers will be in NA LBP2 beta still, no matter what?

Pretty much.		2010-10-09 04:28:00

Author:
Xero Space
Posts: 249

Then again, Nintendo and Microsoft are like, even worse?

i have to disagree with the microsoft comment...Nintendo? yes they suck...BIG TIME...and for so many reasons too...but i hear little complaints from microsoft and way more from PS3...the SUPPOSEDLY "does everything" campaign is crap (my slim can't play ps2 games...no other OS...cross game chat has been requested until oblivion, etc.) and the PSN+ so far has been shameful (most discounts are for crappy games nobody wants, although now psone imports are getting discounts so my opinion might change soon) and thats just to name a few

microsoft from what i can gather is just a money vacuum and they do so many things and nickel and dime you for everything...but its not so bad...their online service is pretty decent compared to ours...and if your xbox craps out on you they replace it for free (ps3 needs $100 just so they can repair the thing :/) and they have some great customer service...in the end i love my PS3 but microsoft takes the gold in the company department and SONY can always suck it imo

anyways sorry for going off on a rant

but now thinking of it i agree with sehven about how apparently only "some" will be getting in and it just feels weird reading that...i guess ill just wait the long grueling week and see what it has in store for us...im just going to brace myself just incase anything bad happens		2010-10-09 04:30:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

microsoft from what i can gather is just a money vacuum and they do so many things and nickel and dime you for everything...but its not so bad...their online service is pretty decent compared to ours...and if your xbox craps out on you they replace it for free (ps3 needs $100 just so they can repair the thing :/)

But PS3's don't break that often. 		2010-10-09 04:47:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Lol I know I'm not in I've spent six bucks on LBP and I'm not a PS+ member... Extremely not what they're looking for.

It could be 500 DLC 500 PS+ and 500 happy gadders? I hate when they give us easy answers so we don't know but also when give us way too complicated ones so we understand less

It's almost completely random.

^On the off chance it does I'd rather have free repairs (under warranty).		2010-10-09 05:09:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

But PS3's don't break that often.

last time I checked we were talking about game companies...NOT CONSOLES 		2010-10-09 05:15:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

last time I checked we were talking about game companies...NOT CONSOLES

Are we getting off topic here? It just feels like we are getting off topic here		2010-10-09 05:20:00

Author:
Unknown User

Yeah, it's a bit off-topic. This could turn into a console war thing so let's stay on track peoples. 2010-10-09 05:21:00

Author:
siberian_ninja15
Posts: 444

Do i count as a DLC owner? I have all major packs like POTC, Marvel, Incredbiles, and MGS.2010-10-09 05:46:00

Author:
Couchmuffin
Posts: 53

No one really knows erm, muffin. Not sure what to call you lol.

But all I can say is just 'Wait'. That's actually about all you can do!		2010-10-09 06:02:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Will Donate to charity to get in the beta. ( Lol no violence, I wont kill to get in.) But seriously I love the game with a burning passion and I would test the heck out of it, I would probably give alot of good feedback to MM.2010-10-09 06:07:00

Author:
Unknown User

Well hopefully it's all done fairly. As I stated, I own almost all of the DLC.... but I certainly don't think that should make me a prime candidate by any means. Personally, I think the amount of time I spend creating should be more of a factor than anything but that's apparently not the case here... meh. If it's going to be a random selection from three different groups then that suits me fine (though I fail to see what being a PS+ member has to do with getting in, considering it's an exclusionary Corporate gimmick). Just knowing I have a chance is good enough for me... and that I'm not being discluded for any reason. It seems it's a pretty broad spectrum they're pulling from so it seems fair from where I sit.

If I get in... great. If not, I'll just keep plunking away working on my series for the new game and hope that the beta testers are doing everything they can that they should be... stressing the system trying to find and report bugs. To those who don't get in and are worried or will be upset about it, I'd just like to say... relax and enjoy the fall. It's only 3 more months until the game's release and there's still a chance to get into the next round of testing. More importantly though.... it's just a game. 		2010-10-09 06:09:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

i am a lbp dlc buyer so hopefully2010-10-09 06:13:00

Author:
wait wtf
Posts: 853

Great, my friend that plays LBP 1 every 5 months is a PS Plus member and will brag to me that he has beta and I don't. Gun + my face = good bye cruel world2010-10-09 06:26:00

Author:
Canecaneshane
Posts: 37

[color=teal]Personally, I think the amount of time I spend creating should be more of a factor than anything but that's apparently not the case here... meh.

I disagree with this. I suck as a creator so I don't bother much going to create mode, so I spend my time making costumes and playing great levels of LBP, rating them, giving feedback, and hearting the best of the best and moving on to having more fun in the game and such. So should I not be entitled to the beta simply because I don't spend a lot of time in create mode? I would hope that's not the case because I still contribute to LBP in my own way.		2010-10-09 06:32:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Whoah! First I wake up this morning and I find out I am in the AC Brotherhood beta (PS +), and now at 10:33 I find this! My day is getting awesomer (if thats a word) by the uhh.... day? By the way, is this for Canada to?2010-10-09 06:36:00

Author:
kiwidog
Posts: 72

This is crap. I realize that's a bit inflammatory for me (I'm usually pretty calm and calculated when talking online), so before you get are "Rrrrgh!" at me, hear me out.

They already told us that the people who are getting into the beta have all already been selected, and that anybody who's previously been a beta tester is in, and that if you can sign into the beta forum you're in. So we've all been cooling our heels for the last month hoping they'd finally get into it.... but now instead of all of us, it's a mix of some of us, some dlc owners, and some + owners (here I thought Mm was above that ps+ nonsense, but it looks like Sony pushed them into it), and the rest of us have to wait. It's good news for those who aren't already guaranteed to be in, but have lots of dlc or + memberships, but, assuming they were telling the truth when they said everybody was already selected, all of those people were already in. Ultimately, rather than announcing "Yay! More people are getting in," they're announcing that "Yay! Of all the people who are already in, only some of them are getting their emails next week."

Don't get me wrong: I'm grateful to be in and I'm not completely pessimistic about my chances of getting my invite next week--I have all of the dlc, and I think I'm kind of a contributor--but I'm annoyed that Sony has restricted it like this (plus the whole ps+ thing still ticks me off, 'cuz it's more like the rest of us are ps- now). Seems like they've been keeping quiet about it all this past month, 'cuz they were hashing out how to make the whole process more annoying.

As for the "prays to Spaff" comments, everybody who's in is already selected so now it's up to Sony to send the emails, so they're the ones you need to pray to... Sony being the guys who took away other os and deliberately made 3rd party peripherals stop working... meaning I don't think they have any of our best interests in mind.
why exactly is + nonsense, as a subscriber of the premium service I expect my hard earned extra cash to mean something. as advertised		2010-10-09 06:39:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

As for the "prays to Spaff" comments, everybody who's in is already selected so now it's up to Sony to send the emails, so they're the ones you need to pray to... Sony being the guys who took away other os and deliberately made 3rd party peripherals stop working... meaning I don't think they have any of our best interests in mind.

I said that because I emailed pics and a video of my LBP Mona Lisa/ Jimi Hendrix to MM 2 weeks before the beta was confirmed and Spaff liked it so I was hoping he showed it around and got me in.
As for everyone else.. trying to imitate my coolness? 		2010-10-09 06:47:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

my reaction when it said dlc owners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ALwKeSEYs

my reaction sadly changed to this when i couldn't sign in to the eu fourms (im from the us)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s

ps: is there a us version of the fourms or not? are they going to make one?		2010-10-09 06:58:00

Author:
supersonic56
Posts: 287

I disagree with this. I suck as a creator so I don't bother much going to create mode, so I spend my time making costumes and playing great levels of LBP, rating them, giving feedback, and hearting the best of the best and moving on to having more fun in the game and such. So should I not be entitled to the beta simply because I don't spend a lot of time in create mode? I would hope that's not the case because I still contribute to LBP in my own way.

Normally I'd agree with you. LBP is a rare exception to beta testing in my opinion.. in that most of the bugs are going to be found during "create" mode, as opposed to playing levels. Sure some stuff might show up during play mode... but far less. Unless I'm mistaken and the sole reason for this 2nd phase of testing is to stress test the servers, then I think the majority of testers should be messing around in create mode. Ergo... I think there should be more creators testing than players. It's nothing against people who only play... because without them the creators' efforts would be in vain. I just think that LBP beta's are very different from normal game beta's. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you don't contrubute to the community... you absolutely do! I've seen tons of valuable posts by you on the forum here, so I know that you are a valuable member and want nothing but the best for the game and it's community. However, I don't think that that necessarily makes you a prime candidate for beta testing. Put it this way, If Mm came to me and said I had to choose between someone who plays a lot, and someone who creates a lot to get into the beta... you'd be my last choice because you are less likely to find the bugs.


why exactly is + nonsense, as a subscriber of the premium service I expect my hard earned extra cash to mean something. as advertised

I know the question isn't fielded directly at me... but I feel pretty strongly about this one so I'ma take a crack at it.

Answer: Because being able to afford to buy into an elitist "attitude" Corporate GIMMICK does not make one better than anyone else. Nor should it come with any "more chances to win" benefits. It's an exclusionary money grab on Sony's part, and they should be ashamed of themselves for implementing it in the first place. I could easily afford to be a member... but I don't think it promotes the idea of "community" very well. More like... government or a monarchy if you ask me. Similar to my answer above this one... I'd rather see a good creator get into the beta for this game than someone who can afford to be a member of an "exclusive club". 		2010-10-09 07:08:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

I've bought every DLC to date.

I think I have a good chance of getting in.

Although some of it is on my brothers account... :I		2010-10-09 07:15:00

Author:
legory
Posts: 39

Normally I'd agree with you. LBP is a rare exception to beta testing in my opinion.. in that most of the bugs are going to be found during "create" mode, as opposed to playing levels. Sure some stuff might show up during play mode... but far less. Unless I'm mistaken and the sole reason for this 2nd phase of testing is to stress test the servers, then I think the majority of testers should be messing around in create mode. Ergo... I think there should be more creators testing than players. It's nothing against people who only play... because without them the creators' efforts would be in vain. I just think that LBP beta's are very different from normal game beta's. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you don't contrubute to the community... you absolutely do! I've seen tons of valuable posts by you on the forum here, so I know that you are a valuable member and want nothing but the best for the game and it's community. However, I don't think that that necessarily makes you a prime candidate for beta testing. Put it this way, If Mm came to me and said I had to choose between someone who plays a lot, and someone who creates a lot to get into the beta... you'd be my last choice because you are less likely to find the bugs.



I know the question isn't fielded directly at me... but I feel pretty strongly about this one so I'ma take a crack at it.

Answer: Because being able to afford to buy into an elitist "attitude" Corporate GIMMICK does not make one better than anyone else. Nor should it come with any "more chances to win" benefits. It's an exclusionary money grab on Sony's part, and they should be ashamed of themselves for implementing it in the first place. I could easily afford to be a member... but I don't think it promotes the idea of "community" very well. More like... government or a monarchy if you ask me. Similar to my answer above this one... I'd rather see a good creator get into the beta for this game than someone who can afford to be a member of an "exclusive club".
Well sir I respectfully say Shenanigans to your answer. Seems you forget this is a business not communism. There is no fairness in capitalism. sorry, thems the breaks.		2010-10-09 07:17:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

Well sir I respectfully say Shenanigans to your answer. Seems you forget this is a business not communism. There is no fairness in capitalism. sorry, thems the breaks.

this post really shows me your true colors...seems to me you don't care much about LBP at all...just wanna pay for a beta and play around with it with no feedback whatsoever...at least that's how this posts reads in my head		2010-10-09 07:26:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

this post really shows me your true colors...seems to me you don't care much about LBP at all...just wanna pay for a beta and play around with it with no feedback whatsoever...at least that's how this posts reads in my head
well thats quite an assumption. Also quite off the mark. I absolutely LOVE lbp, and the community is a big part of that love, it has touched me like no other video game has. no other. That means something since I am 33 and have been a gamer since I played metal gear on nintendo. Truth be told, I am a minority in that I dont even really care if I get in the beta. It would be nice to get it, and if I did I would do my very best to fulfill the duties Mm would require. but really it would just be nice to think my 60 extra dollars a year I give to Sony so they can pay Mm what they deserve and ensure a continued successful business model meant something. as advertised

also it is highly offensive, your implication that I do not care to give feedback just because I have plus		2010-10-09 07:38:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

thats the thing...they did advertise beta inclusion...they never said which betas tho....i don't feel entitled to have the beta of LBP2 just because im a PSN+ member...but yes i do expect to be in some betas because it was advertised...but not LBP2...LBP2 is different...cant explain it..just spent a couple of minutes trying but i cant...its just special and i think certain people should be in the beta...not people that waved money around for it2010-10-09 07:44:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Well sir I respectfully say Shenanigans to your answer. Seems you forget this is a business not communism. There is no fairness in capitalism. sorry, thems the breaks.

Shenanigans respectfully accepted.

I just don't think that being a member of an exclusive club should factor into a system who's sole purpose is to make a product better. Beta testing is not about HAVING FUN... it's about work. You may well be a great candidate as a beta tester based on your ability to create, break boundaries, find bugs etc., but not because you can afford to pay for something others can not. I'm well aware that this is a business, and that there is no fiarness in capitalism. I'm also aware that it's that same kind of smug, self centered, elitist thinking that turned the United States from one of the strongest and richest countries in the world into the situation they are in now. It's elitist.... period. EDIT: No offense intended to my good neighbours in the US... it's not your fault your banks and Gov't screwed up so badly these past few years.

If LBP2 comes out and it's buggy and broken because a bunch of PS+ members were asked to beta test instead of people who are more capable of actually doing the job... I hope this conversation re-surfaces so I can say "I told ya' so... but ya' just wouldn't listen". 		2010-10-09 07:46:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

oh cool been a beta mamber for over a year, nice its coming out next week,
i would like to say im to busy to mess with it, as i have my Art, Stories and LBP1 levels to get done,
but i been to lazy to mess with that stuff very well lately anyways :/
but it'll sure be nice to help MM make LBP2 a better game for everyone~ :3 *mew		2010-10-09 07:56:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

why exactly is + nonsense, as a subscriber of the premium service I expect my hard earned extra cash to mean something. as advertised

To be fair, I mostly consider ps+ to be nonsense because it's from Sony and I just don't like them very much any more.

For my justifications, first, free access to psn was a heavily advertised feature of the ps3 before and after launch. Ps+ doesn't necessarily go against that directly, but it seems like a kind of underhanded way of side-stepping it: sure psn is still free, but features that would have gone to regular psn members will now only go to ps+ members. Essentially, they made free psn access into ps-. They haven't broken any rules or agreements, but it's just a slimy money-grubbing thing to do (I like what Rustbukkit had to say about that aspect).

Second, betas are meant for testing. On the beta forum, Tom specifically said that it's NOT meant to be a way to play the game early for free, but that it's a way for us to test for bugs and help them make it the best game possible. Sure, we do get to play part of the game early and have fun doing it, but that's not what it's about. So how is it a good idea to make betas into a reward that you pay for? That goes completely opposite of what Tom said and what I imagine most devs would say about their betas. It just reinforces the idea of "Yay! Demo!"


Well sir I respectfully say Shenanigans to your answer. Seems you forget this is a business not communism. There is no fairness in capitalism. sorry, thems the breaks.

And that's exactly the kind of "me first and to hell with everybody else" attitude that put the economy into the toilet. Everything wrong with the economy traces back to greed, and it really torques me off when people get on the internet and say that that's just how it is and we should accept it. If our corporations/banks/investors didn't have that attitude, the whole freakin' world would be in a better situation than it is now.

And then, setting aside the business side of things, this is freakin' lbp! It's all about community. If there weren't a community, lbp would just be an average platformer with a pretty cool level editor. People would have lost interest, it wouldn't have sold as many copies or dlc and, oh yeah, the business wouldn't be making as much money (I didn't manage to set aside the business side for very long there, did I? )

[EDIT]

I'm well aware that this is a business, and that there is no fiarness in capitalism. I'm also aware that it's that same kind of smug, self centered, elitist thinking that turned the United States from one of the strongest and richest countries in the world into the situation they are in now.

Wow, didn't see that til after my reply. Great minds think alike huh? Or well, I dunno'.... above average minds? I think my mind is great, but I'm not exactly an impartial judge. And yeah, no offense taken: I love my country... or at least, I love what my country is supposed to be, even if the people in it keep mucking it all up.		2010-10-09 08:01:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

For my justifications, first, free access to psn was a heavily advertised feature of the ps3 before and after launch. Ps+ doesn't necessarily go against that directly, but it seems like a kind of underhanded way of side-stepping it: sure psn is still free, but features that would have gone to regular psn members will now only go to ps+ members. Essentially, they made free psn access into ps-.

And that's exactly the kind of "me first and to hell with everybody else" attitude that put the economy into the toilet. Everything wrong with the economy traces back to greed, and it really torques me off when people get on the internet and say that that's just how it is and we should accept it. If our corporations/banks/investors didn't have that attitude, the whole freakin' world would be in a better situation than it is now.

Amazing costumes, wicked Mechs and other machines, and now this! Is there a way to "Thank" somebody's post twice? If you were a girl, I think I might just take a trip down to "somewhere, USA" and take you out on a date and see what else we have in common! Is that weird? Yeah... that's probably weird,,, and something I should'a kept to myself right? Nothing to see here folks... move along... I'mmmmm nnnnnot the droid your looking for.

EDIT WARS: Wow, didn't see that til after my reply. Great minds think alike huh? Or well, I dunno'.... above average minds? I think my mind is great, but I'm not exactly an impartial judge. And yeah, no offense taken: I love my country... or at least, I love what my country is supposed to be, even if the people in it keep mucking it all up.

No kidding! Yeah.... let's go with "above average" minds, After all, I'm Canadian and have to maintain some sense of humility (I think it might even be a law here!) You are the kind of American that is a great example of what your country should represent to the rest of the world my friend.		2010-10-09 08:18:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

Nothing to see here folks... move along... I'mmmmm nnnnnot the droid your looking for.

Huh? Whos that guy over there trying not to be noticed yet by donig so makes him stand out even more?
*follows him around*

Yohohooho~ Anyways i do think its kind of lame that people will be getting in just beacuse they more or less
payed to to get in... Means some people may get in who never even played LBP~ :S *mew		2010-10-09 08:29:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I already own at least 75% of the DLC and am Buying PS+ for this occasion (and for The AC: Brotherhood Beta, Killzone 3 beta on Oct. 25, and free stuff).

EDIT: Don't call me a noob for the above writing. I love being in Betas and Breaking games. I played LBP2 at Eurogamer and found at least 2 bugs. I will be an active participant of reporting bugs. Hopefully, I will get the Bug Blaster Costume.		2010-10-09 08:58:00

Author:
.jamo
Posts: 172

If you were a girl, I think I might just take a trip down to "somewhere, USA"

Um..... ..... thanks?


Is that weird? Yeah... that's probably weird,,, and something I should'a kept to myself right?

Heh... yeah, it's a little wierd. And oddly enough, this isn't the first time this has happened to me. Why don't girls ever react that way to my brilliance? 		2010-10-09 09:20:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

my reaction sadly changed to this when i couldn't sign in to the eu fourms (im from the us)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s

Dude, you can get all that awesomeness in one button (http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/) now.

I hope the waves after aren't too far apart. But it would be good if at some point they make it public.		2010-10-09 10:44:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

that's suck
i have 3 accounts (NA-Asia-EU)
and i bought the DLC but not NA account
just make a sign up for the beta !!
you guy's make me sick!!!!!!!!!!!!		2010-10-09 12:10:00

Author:
SNIPER
Posts: 4

that's suck
i have 3 accounts (NA-Asia-EU)
and i bought the DLC but not NA account
just make a sign up for the beta !!
you guy's make me sick!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same boat as you. I'm from the UK but I didn't get into the EU beta. And most defiantly not going to get in the NA beta, because I bought all the DLC on my EU account, not my NA account.		2010-10-09 13:24:00

Author:
smerf1
Posts: 108

not to brag but... i have every DLC besides 2 heavy rain costumes, jon burgerman, Toro , and sonic stickers, weird because i have all the sonic costumes, and when i click the get stickers and costumes button thing, it only gives me the costumes .

if i get in i am the tyrannosaurus rex , if i don't get in... i am the spinosaurus ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv0wjS3nvso		2010-10-09 14:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

I just noticed something.
Us EU users had to be a very active member in LBP1 to get into the Beta for LBP2. But NA users just have to buy the DLC, or be a + member?
How is that fair?		2010-10-09 15:03:00

Author:
smerf1
Posts: 108

I own all DLC and was planning to get PS+. I also have 12 uploaded levels, two of which have near fifty plays and five stars (that's pretty good for me). Too bad I'm 15 2010-10-09 15:23:00

Author:
Figfewdisgewd
Posts: 73

Just to resolve a little ambiguity:

The initial phase was everyone that was in the beta before, as well as select active members within the community. This worked for EU but NA never got their invites emailed for this.

So now it looks like they're just rolling everything into one batch, this batch looks like it's going to invite some PS+ and DLC owners, both from EU and NA.

It's unfortunate that the phase 1 NA invites had to be mixed in with the phase 2 invites, but whatever. If you didn't make it into the phase 1 list you might be in the phase 2 list, NA and EU alike.		2010-10-09 15:34:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

@ Sevhen and Shadow and Rust

Well guys I love LBPC so I didnt mean to offend. I guess I just got offended myself that some ppl seem to think the + should be a scarlet letter type brand of greed. I seriously love video games and Sony. Yes I love Sony. I am so very dedicated to video games. I am new to LBP but would be a good tester for LBP2. EX. I got invited to the Dead Space 2 demo (no interest) and I played it at the times EA and Sony asked me to. It was not fun. I did it because I felt I should do my part to test server stress on a game I will never buy. I did it out of a general caring for video games. That does not speak of greed. Maybe I am too sensitive of a gadder, because your reactions truly make me feel excluded and unwanted in this community you seem to need to defend from me and my fellow plusers. Is their a special section we should all hang out in?

/off topic explaination of why I dont suck		2010-10-09 15:34:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

Just to resolve a little ambiguity:

The initial phase was everyone that was in the beta before, as well as select active members within the community. This worked for EU but NA never got their invites emailed for this.

So now it looks like they're just rolling everything into one batch, this batch looks like it's going to invite some PS+ and DLC owners, both from EU and NA.

It's unfortunate that the phase 1 NA invites had to be mixed in with the phase 2 invites, but whatever. If you didn't make it into the phase 1 list you might be in the phase 2 list, NA and EU alike.

Source? Um... this doesn't sound good. I hope us in NA from phase one didn't get bolted over then...?


@everyone

Look, ok? PSN is free.

I bought PS+ for discounts, and for betas.


Before PS+, I bought QORE for betas, and no-one complained about that. Whatever else PS+ gives you idk, but I don't use whatever else it does.


Idk what your arguing with EinRobot for, cuz in the end Sony decides. They just mentioned Community? stuff, DLC, and PS+. We don't have a zilch of a clue who out of that is getting picked, how many are getting picked, or even if there is a ridged set of criteria, or what those critera would be.
All else is speculation, really.

/@everyone



To answer Kiwidog's question: Canada is included in NA/US.


To those complaining that they probably won't get in the beta, its not our fault, and Please don't spam this thread with "I'm obviously not in the beta! RAGE!", thanks.

Please also refrain from begging to be in the beta, thanks.



/Trying to avoid a spamfest/		2010-10-09 15:56:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

If you have the GOTY edition with the MGS pack, does that count as buying DLC?2010-10-09 16:10:00

Author:
dragonember
Posts: 607

Source?

Piecing together bits of info from the official beta forums. If the Phase 1 NA don't get in on this batch, it's just going to be sad on SCEA's part. Classic case of trying to do 2 things at once and getting neither done.

I guess we'll find out how much DLC accounts to being a "DLC owner", but I think it's just gonna be a random drawing.

Also people, don't be *rageface* about the PS+ owners. I mean, what are they paying for? If not for betas/demos, deals on crap, then they're paying for nothing. It's kind of a scam in a way, like having a monthly subscriptions to mystery boxes.		2010-10-09 16:11:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

. It's kind of a scam in a way, like having a monthly subscriptions to mystery boxes.

Except PS+ gets QORE automaticly, which costs $25 a year alone. That covers half of PS+ lol.		2010-10-09 16:13:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

I just noticed something.
Us EU users had to be a very active member in LBP1 to get into the Beta for LBP2. But NA users just have to buy the DLC, or be a + member?
How is that fair?

Well, in my opinion, it was "more" fair for EU players. They gave the beta to people currently active. Sounds fair to me.

For the US, tying it to your DLC content is quite rude. Not everyone has the same financial status. Some incredibly active LBP users are quite young and don't have credit cards, etc.

So, if you're saying having to buy DLC to be considered for beta testing is somehow better than just having to be active, I'd have to disagree.

As for PS+ members getting it - that should have been expected. Sony really needs to sell PS+, in fact, I'm surprised the beta didn't go to "only" PS+ members. It would have been a big selling point (I might have even considered getting it).

I'd like to get the beta - would have been nice if they gave it to me for being so active in LBP1 - not on how much I've spent recently.		2010-10-09 16:15:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

lol I didn't know that, then again I only ever saw the one free episode of QORE.

I don't know, I was in a lot of Sony betas... was never milked for such a marketing thing like it is now, but hey, they gotta roll with the time 		2010-10-09 16:16:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

lol I didn't know that, then again I only ever saw the one free episode of QORE.

I don't know, I was in a lot of Sony betas... was never milked for such a marketing thing like it is now, but hey, they gotta roll with the time

I wasn't with sony until 2 years ago, so, i don't know what it was like before that.


You'll see one free episode each month, and the previous episode will be taken down when next month's one comes out.		2010-10-09 16:18:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

I wasn't with sony until 2 years ago, so, i don't know what it was like before that.

My first beta was the 2nd beta phase of Star Wars Galaxies, now that was a small and elite little group to be in lol Too bad the game blowed when it came out. But it was a real beta, not a demo. Lots of unfinished things and serious bug crunching, now it seems like betas are just "stable but not gold" demos of retail games. Ah well.


Well, in my opinion, it was "more" fair for EU players. They gave the beta to people currently active. Sounds fair to me.

I might as well reiterate so it's on a fresh page lol

NA was supposed to be in the same batch as EU. With the whole "Everyone who was in OC / Water beta, and then adding random lots from active accounts" thing. They just didn't get their invites, people in the official beta forums have been going mad. A lot of newcomers to this beta also don't know if they're in because they didn't send them the invites.

But now it's rolling the original phase 1 NA batch in with this phase 2 "random drawings with bigger weights on DLC and PS+" batch.

The only unfairness that remains is that EU's had their phase 1 for 2 months already and NA's phase 1 batch starts on phase 2.		2010-10-09 16:30:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I am inclined to agree with "Mr Foofles"

Unfortunately they are sometimes a bit vague in some of their posts and this is no exception. Sorta like they do it while the gang at Mm are calling to hurry on out to the Pub.. "Eh what!? Oh the pub? Sure!! ... need to finish this post and I'll be right out!".

So depending on how you read this, it could mean quite a few things and as usual we get to wait and see what he really meant. First off he didn't specifically say.. "Oh sorry NA folks... ummmm we changed it", so I am more inclined to believe (oh man I hate doing that...) that he means NA Beta folks included in this phase.

..but I have been wrong before so please don't shoot me. lol		2010-10-09 17:03:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

@ Sevhen and Shadow and Rust

Well guys I love LBPC so I didnt mean to offend. I guess I just got offended myself that some ppl seem to think the + should be a scarlet letter type brand of greed. I seriously love video games and Sony. Yes I love Sony. I am so very dedicated to video games. I am new to LBP but would be a good tester for LBP2. EX. I got invited to the Dead Space 2 demo (no interest) and I played it at the times EA and Sony asked me to. It was not fun. I did it because I felt I should do my part to test server stress on a game I will never buy. I did it out of a general caring for video games. That does not speak of greed. Maybe I am too sensitive of a gadder, because your reactions truly make me feel excluded and unwanted in this community you seem to need to defend from me and my fellow plusers. Is their a special section we should all hang out in?

/off topic explaination of why I dont suck

Well considering we were probably the only ones on at that ungodly time of the morning, I'm sure it seemed as though you were being "ganged up on" because there just happened to be three of us who felt the same way about PS+ being included at all in the beta pool. Had it been this time of day, you may well have had more supporters. To be honest, I found your reply to sound pretty smug and full of "suck it up buddy" attitude. am a super nice guy, and I get the same impression about sehven and Sehven and Shadowcrazy, so believe me when I tell you that I don't think we were trying to go out of our way to single you out or make you feel bad... it was just a discussion of strong opinions. Personally, I was very calm and eating a PB and banana sandwich the whole time during the discussion... not pacing frantically back and forth across the room in anger (which are images often conjured when people read threads discussing hot topics). Just to be clear on that.

It's okay to be offended by our opinions because that's what makes us human,,, so there's no need to apolgize to me, just as I won't apologize for the offense I take to the idea that PS+ members have access to things others don't. We all need to remember that this is a "discussion" forum and that it's okay to disagree with people, so long as there are no personal attacks being made and there is actual "discussion" going on. Therefore, there is no "special section" we should hang out in to discuss why you do or don't suck (you don't by the way), as this has been and still is all part of the thread topic all along. If you like, you could start a new thread titled "NA beta pool factors... fair or not?", or something along those lines and I'd be happy to meet you there to discuss it further if you think we are cluttering up this thread in any way. I like a good debate, as long as it doesn't get personal.

As for your passion for games, I understand and totally respect where you are coming from on that... really, I do. As I tried to explain before, I think LBP2 is a different animal where beta's are concerned, and I think the fault lies with Sony for their choice of how people are chosen for the beta pool. I initally stated in this thread, that I was excited at the prospect of getting in because I own most DLC, but I also clarified later on that I don't think this should make me a prime candidate on it's own. I really do believe the beta for a game like this needs more strict guidelines based on what a large part of this game is about... creating. If I didn't spend loads of hours in create mode, I certainly don't think I would really deserve to be in the beta for this game just because I bought a bunch of DLC. I'm only excited because my DLC might possibly give me a better chance to get in and help out with the beta. I've declined several beta's in the past, based on the fact that I'm not interested in the particular game. I'd rather see someone who can do a better job and is passionate about the game go in and do the job required, then just have access to a free demo.

To wrap up then, I'd just like to say once again that you don't suck because of your opinions... I just disagree with them and gave reasons why. I apologize if we made you feel excluded from the community... that was never my intent in the debate. I based my comments solely on your responses, not on your character. I hope that if you do get into the beta, you will be able to help out in a positive way and that you have a blast doing so... so good luck on getting in!


Also people, don't be *rageface* about the PS+ owners. I mean, what are they paying for? If not for betas/demos, deals on crap, then they're paying for nothing. It's kind of a scam in a way, like having a monthly subscriptions to mystery boxes.

I completely agree that it's kind of a scam... but for different reasons.

Respectfully, we aren't being "rageface" at all, but are merely voicing the opinions and feelings we are entitled to. To be honest... I don't know what they are paying for or why? As Sehven pointed out, the Playstation community has always been about not having to "pay to play" like Xbox members do... and was a major selling feature for Sony and the platform. To suddently turn around and add a "pay to play" feature as a fast money grab and try to package it as an exclusive offer is insulting to my intelligence and wallet. It's a gimmick and a money grab.... period, Quite frankly... if the rest of the Playstation community had the clarity of mind to see it for what it truly is and just refused to buy into it... we wouldn't even be having this conversation. It would be a shameful ghost of Sony's past... left in the closet to collect dust where it belongs.

Anyways, we can't change the beta selection anymore than we can change our opinions folks. We are all entitled to them just as much as we are entitled to "pay to play" by being a member of PS+.

As for me... I'm off to have some Thanksgiving turkey with friends and family in the country. Hope you all have an awesome weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow sackies who are celebrating it this weekend!

CHEERS!		2010-10-09 17:34:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

It would be easier if Mm did a public beta sign-up on there site.
Would there be less madness in this thread?


And PS+ is basically a feature for those who wants to game more
Don't like it? Don't buy it!		2010-10-09 17:55:00

Author:
Unknown User

I am a super nice guy, and I get the same impression about sehven and Sehven and Shadowcrazy,

I'm not a nice guy.


Quite frankly... if the rest of the Playstation community had the clarity of mind to see it for what it truly is and just refused to buy into it... we wouldn't even be having this conversation.

Agreed. Gamers in general seem to be suckers. They'll buy anything. The fact that a console with a 50% failure rate is so successful, and the proliferation of overpriced dlc are both testament to that.


It would be a shameful ghost of Sony's past... left in the closet to collect dust where it belongs.

Heh. Sony collects those, don't they. Betamax, minidisc, UMD (the video and music versions). Blu-ray woulda' probably tanked too if it weren't for the ps3.

I guess we're getting off topic, aren't we. I think it might be my fault too: I made that "this is crap" comment. I've really gotta' stop derailing threads.		2010-10-09 18:05:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

It would be easier if Mm did a public beta sign-up on there site.
Would there be less madness in this thread?

No. there would be more. Cite the water beta. >_>



Agreed. Gamers in general seem to be suckers. They'll buy anything. The fact that a console with a 50% failure rate is so successful, and the proliferation of overpriced dlc are both testament to that.

Watch who you say that to. >.>

I had the money, so I bought PS+ for Discounts and QORE. Betas ontop of that made it more favorable, so I bought it. Big deal?

In the end, you guys get the same games, and as far as I'm aware, the same services. Infact, I don't do anything but purchase stuff on My PS+ account.. (And enter in promo/beta/other "codes")


Uh... yeah. Kill me if you'd like, I guess. as far as I'm concirned, It payed for itself without betas.



If needed, we could continue this over VM's.		2010-10-09 18:06:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Maybe the thread shouldn't have been open to post on

Also why are people complaining about PS+ is a rip?		2010-10-09 18:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

The reason I really dont care if I get in the beta is because I know Mm is connected with its community in such a way as to ensure there will be a big pile of gadders they know will test things into the ground. I imagine ppl like rtm and the others of his ilk will lift up every rug and pound on every piece of poundable content they possibly can. I know this. I still am unsure of the worth of plus. but I have it because like someone here said. Gamers throw money at games. I know I do. I live in the Detroit area and we all struggle here, but I still find the resources to purchase 60 games and 300 dollar systems. *shrug*2010-10-09 18:29:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

I don't get all this complaints about "unfairness", I mean, some EU players complain that its unfair that the US is getting into the beta by under other criteria, NA players complain about getting into the beta very late, well its Mm decision, after all its their BETA, their TIME, and their RESOURCES, not yours, players are just volunteers and thus is ridiculous to claim anything directly to Mm or SONY.

On the other hand, SONY now OWNS Mm, which mean that they can do whatever they want with the beta, if you have been reading the NA PS blog, they made a post a couple of weeks ago asking on how to improve PS plus (what does this mean? it means that Sony's PS plus hasn't worked as expected), so its obvious that Sony will get its hands in to the beta to promote PS plus. (Really I've seen just one person on my friend list that is on PS plus counting all the friends i have in the 2 accounts I play in which should sum like 25 or 30 people i think)		2010-10-09 19:44:00

Author:
Ragnarok
Posts: 898

just think, in a few months time all this madness will be over and we can be a happy family again.2010-10-09 19:49:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

Yay! I am excited!

Depression multiplier has lowered to x10		2010-10-09 19:55:00

Author:
Unknown User

Agreed. Gamers in general seem to be suckers. They'll buy anything. The fact that a console with a 50% failure rate is so successful, and the proliferation of overpriced dlc are both testament to that.


66% but, who's keeping track,right? 		2010-10-09 20:13:00

Author:
Bremnen
Posts: 1800

The newer 360 consoles don't fail more than 10% of the time. :/ The older ones (which are what most people have and continue to get repaired) still have that huge failure rate, which is why those numbers are so high.

The PS+ thing mainly gets me kind of angry because it seems to be more positive to those who have the money to be spending on frivolous things that are almost useless. 		2010-10-09 20:31:00

Author:
AeroForce22
Posts: 392

Shouldn't people be happy that the next phase of the BETA is about to arrive?

All I hear is "Why this?!" or "Why that?!" or "That's not fair" and "Thaey should do that instead," jeez, people really like complaining no?
But of course since it should only be "ME ME ME" all the time, we can't let little things that don't inolve us or stuff we can do nothing about and complain until the thread colses only to realize all that complaining won't change anything. :S

Gah, so much for good news huh? :/		2010-10-09 20:33:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

Shouldn't people be happy that the next phase of the BETA is about to arrive?

All I hear is "Why this?!" or "Why that?!" or "That's not fair" and "Thaey should do that instead," jeez, people really like complaining no?
But of course since it should only be "ME ME ME" all the time, we can't let little things that don't inolve us or stuff we can do nothing about and complain until the thread colses only to realize all that complaining won't change anything. :S

Gah, so much for good news huh? :/

Thank you!


I'm just glad that we are getting a beta in one form or other.		2010-10-09 20:38:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

I have all the DLC.
Except the spaceman.
Darn you, spaceman.		2010-10-09 23:22:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Finally, it's about time.
I think I have a pretty good shot at getting in, like most Americans here.		2010-10-10 00:02:00

Author:
Sack-Jake
Posts: 1153

I have all the DLC.
Except the spaceman.
Darn you, spaceman.I have spaceman,lol.Btw,I have more than Half of the LBP DLC.		2010-10-10 00:32:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

only DLC i dont have are the sticker packs...the music pack...and like 1-2 costume packs (loco roco never called my attention :/)2010-10-10 00:49:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

I have a 0% chance of getting it still. You need to be 18+.

Any way of getting around it?		2010-10-10 01:33:00

Author:
Jord-bord
Posts: 153

I have a 0% chance of getting it still. You need to be 18+.

Any way of getting around it?

Only if your master account says you're 18 or older, but it's probably too late now.		2010-10-10 02:03:00

Author:
Jgr9
Posts: 56

I have a 0% chance of getting it still. You need to be 18+.

Any way of getting around it?

That was just for the EU beta
NA has different rules!		2010-10-10 02:04:00

Author:
shadow3596
Posts: 2442

That was just for the EU beta
NA has different rules!

I believe its +18 to legaly enter any BETA m8. 		2010-10-10 02:09:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

I believe its +18 to legaly enter any BETA m8.

But i believe many PS+ members are younger than 18 and their getting the beta!		2010-10-10 02:11:00

Author:
shadow3596
Posts: 2442

But i believe many PS+ members are younger than 18 and their getting the beta!

You apparently can recive the email (example Jedi_1993), but the code must be entered on a master account.		2010-10-10 02:52:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

My master acount is over 18 and 97% of my dlc is on it ,Looks like I am in the beta !!!!2010-10-10 03:10:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

If you ask me... This IS getting a little off-topic here. :eek:

EDIT: Whoa weird, like 30 people posted this before I could post it...		2010-10-10 03:31:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

I think im gonna get in problem is that i forgot my email password lol if I make a new one thats my user name and if get in beta will I still get a code ?2010-10-10 03:34:00

Author:
HollieCat
Posts: 197

I'd probably have to guess they're looking for people with the MGS and POTC DLC, since those are the two that brought with them what are probably the most critical post-release game features. It would make sense, because what's the point of having someone join the beta simply because they've bought just costume packs (besides 'rewarding loyalty', which I guess would be in parallel to the PS+ thing, which I have no calms about, BTW) if they don't have the more critical and experimental features that are needed to be tested?2010-10-10 03:47:00

Author:
Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

I think im gonna get in problem is that i forgot my email password lol if I make a new one thats my user name and if get in beta will I still get a code ?

You should be able to retrieve your password by clicking the "Forgot Your Password?" option that's provided on every email account that I'm aware of when signing in. As long as you have another email to send the info to, then that should work for you. If not, it's likely too late to get in this round, but I don't think anyone knows for sure if the testers have already been picked for this 2nd phase of testing. Either way, good luck on getting in. 		2010-10-10 03:49:00

Author:
Rustbukkit
Posts: 1737

But i believe many PS+ members are younger than 18 and their getting the beta!
To use PSN store you need a Master account if I'm not mistaking (Either IT buying, or allowing sub-accs to do so.) and to make a Master acc, you need to be over 18.
(Or at eleast say you are. )

So in short, its the same thing, m8. 		2010-10-10 04:29:00

Author:
Silverleon
Posts: 6707

To use PSN store you need a Master account if I'm not mistaking (Either IT buying, or allowing sub-accs to do so.) and to make a Master acc, you need to be over 18.
(Or at eleast say you are. )

So in short, its the same thing, m8.

In order to BUY PS+ you must be the master account holder, and of 18 years or older.

And on the topic of NA codes... ABOUT FLIPPIN' TIME!		2010-10-10 05:09:00

Author:
Sage
Posts: 2068

To use PSN store you need a Master account if I'm not mistaking (Either IT buying, or allowing sub-accs to do so.) and to make a Master acc, you need to be over 18.
(Or at eleast say you are. )

So in short, its the same thing, m8.

YaY!
My main account is a Master account
Since my cousin made for me
But he forgot that i was 12(back when he made it)
so he put 18 years old
so YEAH!!!!
And i have all level packs and some costumes
So i might have a chance of getting in the beta!!!!		2010-10-10 05:14:00

Author:
shadow3596
Posts: 2442

I...
have plus and My dad and I share accounts...
I'm in...
*victory poses*		2010-10-10 06:54:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

So do any North Americans have access to the beta forums?2010-10-10 07:36:00

Author:
GreatWhite000
Posts: 673

I tried LBP.ME to no avail2010-10-10 08:32:00

Author:
Unknown User

So do any North Americans have access to the beta forums?

Negative. Try logging in starting monday.		2010-10-10 14:59:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Well... those that were in the OC and Water betas do have access. Always have. I guess new folks do not though.2010-10-10 15:04:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I highly doubt having plus alone will get you in. I am sure (hopefully) that you must have LBP to even be considered.2010-10-10 15:50:00

Author:
EinRobot
Posts: 739

I have PS plus, I own every dlc ever released, and I am a volunteer here at lbpcentral.

But, I am still crossing my fingers.		2010-10-10 16:28:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

Monday = Tomorrow.

Me = Wild Celebrations.		2010-10-10 16:45:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Yay!
I'm looking forward to seeing all you NA folks' levels. ^_^		2010-10-10 16:57:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

The master acount on my ps3 is 18 and older,and All my DLC is on it

Looks like I have more than a chance to get in 		2010-10-10 17:17:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

So do any North Americans have access to the beta forums?

hmm... you mean the one on LBPC? or the main one?
Anyways i can use both.... But im not sure what that has to do with anything?
All beta members should be able to use them, unless they not got their emails yet~ *mew		2010-10-10 17:27:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I am a volunteer here at lbpcentral.
I don't think activity on a fansite raises (or lowers) your chances. 		2010-10-10 17:30:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

I don't think activity on a fansite raises (or lowers) your chances.

It does when M&M gives out beta keys to the fansite, and the mods give them to volunteers.

I have already been asked if I want one.

*still crossing fingers		2010-10-10 17:59:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

I have already been asked if I want one.

proof? :kz:		2010-10-10 18:00:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

proof? :kz:

Hopefully my proof will be an email in the next 24 hours with my beta key.		2010-10-10 18:06:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

have already been asked if I want one.

Firstly what do you mean by volunteer?


Secondly, WHO asked you?


An thirdly, were you even supposed to give this information out?		2010-10-10 18:24:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

You people are like wolves over here on the ps3 side!!

Every time I post over here I get smart *** comments and all I see is people who try to belittle one another.

Ya'll have fun over here, I'm going back to the psp side!! 		2010-10-10 18:33:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

You people are like wolves over here on the ps3 side!!

Every time I post over here I get smart *** comments and all I see is people who try to belittle one another.

Ya'll have fun over here, I'm going back to the psp side!!

I was asking some questions as I'm quite serious about this thread not ending up in a flame/spam war.


Gosh. O.o

Does this mean I'm going to have to shoot you a PM now?

Or would you be so kind as to answer my questions?		2010-10-10 18:39:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Yeah... Read the avy (I love saying that now), fellas. No need to get angry and such.

As for this darn NA beta, I do hope it comes soon. Although my chances are slim, it's going to be great to see some of the creators on this hemisphere trying their hand with the LBP2 tools.		2010-10-10 18:51:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

Every time I post over here I get smart *** comments and all I see is people who try to belittle one another.

That tends to happen when you act all smug about something like this.....

*sigh*

Yes, we did have a very limited number of beta places to give out. Yes, we did put first dibs onto those who have helped out the site in an official capacity (mods and spotlighters) and then allocated the rest to strong contributors to the community. The EU allocations already went out, but we obviously have not contacted the NA portion as we don't know when the beta starts -in addition it's best for us to see who gets in through Sony anyway, because then we don't end up giving multiple places to individuals and can redistribute duplicates to other forum members.

No, we will not be answering questions on who was selected and who qualified as being a "strong contributor" to the community. We didn't make this public because we had so few places to give out and overall it's not fair. We'd hoped to be relatively quiet about the whole thing, to avoid disappointment for people as much as possible. So thanks, VelcroJonze, thanks for your awesome levels of tact 		2010-10-10 19:20:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I own almost all of the DLC, have 20/20 levels published, and have PS+... I'd say my chances are still very slim.2010-10-10 19:27:00

Author:
Deftmute
Posts: 730

*sigh*



........Oh.


Let's all move along now folks.		2010-10-10 20:04:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

I am sorry for my untactful responses.

I did not mean to be smug, or anything. I promise.

Reading my comments, I realize my errors, and I whole heartily apologize to everyone I might have angered.		2010-10-10 20:09:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

........Oh.


Let's all move along now folks.

Hmmm maybe an on topic post will do it!

Sure will be interesting and dare say a bit exciting in watching emails this week! Oh.. and also enjoyed the bloggie! Seeing Morgana's level from Community Corner was pretty darn cool.		2010-10-10 20:10:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

tbh the only thing that's gonna kill me is the 800mb patch that we might have to download when it releases (no backround download + crappy online = ) so hopefully it'll be included with the beta download from the start so it can be backround downloaded...if not...i might risk a YLOD just so i can get it downloaded2010-10-10 20:16:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

I,m happy to say i may get in the beta... But i really don,t know if i will, But for now i can just sit back and play LittleBigPlanet and remember how i had so much fun playing LittleBigPlanet the day it came out, it was a game like no other it was Awesome and it still is, So i would still love it if i got in the LittleBigPlanet 2 beta so i really hope i do,2010-10-10 20:19:00

Author:
TheBlueSackboy
Posts: 11

I guess I have a possibility of getting in...but it is very slim since I only have PoTC pack, Marvel pack, 1 marvel costume set and a couple more DLC... and I'm not part of the PS+. So all I can do is hope I get in so I can help MM out. But its not the end of the world if I don't get in. (Although I would prefer if I did )2010-10-11 00:12:00

Author:
kabirdsall14
Posts: 180

So if your NA, PS+ user and have loads of LBP DLC.
You have a high chance of getting in.		2010-10-11 01:17:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat
Posts: 606

I'm thinking, did they mean ALL PS+ users? The Assassin's Creed Beta is open to me as a PS+...
And I joined after the beta came out.		2010-10-11 01:30:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

I take it back, maybe there is hope for me being able to serve Media Molecule...

Just maybe though...		2010-10-11 01:35:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

From the beta forum:


Those SCEA users who are currently on this Beta forum will be getting the codes at the same time as the new recruits.

So it looks like all of the lbp1 testers (those who can already access the beta forum) are in this week along with the assorted group of newcomers (the ps+ guys, dlc guys, community contributors). That's much better news that the kinda' vague explanation we got earlier that just mentioned the newcomers.		2010-10-11 01:49:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

I have a lot of DLC and I play my daily 2 hour dose of LBP

Hope I get in 		2010-10-11 02:04:00

Author:
Jord-bord
Posts: 153

I'm thinking, did they mean ALL PS+ users? The Assassin's Creed Beta is open to me as a PS+...
And I joined after the beta came out.

That might be true. I also have the Assassins Creed Beta.
But NA users have higher ration than the new EU testers (if the new beta invites are universal).		2010-10-11 02:04:00

Author:
Darkcloudrepeat
Posts: 606

From the beta forum:



So it looks like all of the lbp1 testers (those who can already access the beta forum) are in this week along with the assorted group of newcomers (the ps+ guys, dlc guys, community contributors). That's much better news that the kinda' vague explanation we got earlier that just mentioned the newcomers.

Like I foresaw with my foofly Vision They decided to combine the 2 phases in one invite batch. Ah well, at least we get it!		2010-10-11 02:05:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Sorry to bring this up again (uber sorry on that note) but my master account is 18+ but the email adrees is -17. Will I still have a chance?2010-10-11 02:17:00

Author:
Jord-bord
Posts: 153

Do you mean your email account is signed up as Under 18? That wont matter, unless it gets put in a spam folder. Then just fish it out of there.

Can newcomers access the forums or .me to check if they are in?		2010-10-11 03:12:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

Can newcomers access the forums or .me to check if they are in?

Not yet, I don't think.		2010-10-11 03:23:00

Author:
Jord-bord
Posts: 153

Not yet, I don't think.

i agree with you. i have all of the add ons but 30 of them. (26 if you count the goty edition add ons.) out of 65 (so that means i have 35 add ons for the game) (beta costumes don't count because any one whos got one of the costumes is most likely already in the beta in the first place same goes with the crown.) and if i missed any of the limited edition costumes i have all of them except the star shirt and the media molecule cap (yes i bought the chrismas and valentines day pack)
and i still can't sign in the beta fourms. either
a. im not in
b. what you said.

ps:if you think the amount of add ons is too low its because the add on packs seperate costumes arn't counted		2010-10-11 07:47:00

Author:
supersonic56
Posts: 287

to be honest it all breaks down to which specific DLC they want to test (the more DLC you have the better chances) if anything owning all the level packs could be your highest chance to getting the beta

but im also guessing special costumes (like marvel pack costumes that change appearance with the D pad) could also help you get into the beta too

its all to help with part of the issue that made them delay the game (being backwards compatibility issues)		2010-10-11 08:26:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Oh so they wanna see what DLC looks like in the Beta and if Octo's arms don't fly away when you try swinging on something.

Wait, didn't they say a while ago some costumes did special things? Or is that just like the peacock tail, Octo's arms etc?		2010-10-11 09:39:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

Oh so they wanna see what DLC looks like in the Beta and if Octo's arms don't fly away when you try swinging on something.

Wait, didn't they say a while ago some costumes did special things? Or is that just like the peacock tail, Octo's arms etc?

it could be that...it could also be that some costume pieces could be animated now too (crossing fingers for Rorschach mask animated)		2010-10-11 09:56:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Hopefully that Tron one is animated too. Or have lights that glow against the environment. I forgot to ask anyone in the beta if they knew anything about this, lucky I remembered then. Thanks!2010-10-11 09:57:00

Author:
Snappyguy
Posts: 710

it most likely is animated...now LBP2 being such a massive upgrade and mostly EVERY costume piece in LBP2 is animated or dynamic in some way im sure the tron suit could be animated


and you're welcome friend 		2010-10-11 10:18:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Well it's officially next week! Any day now! Any hour now!

Get ready EU people for some serious lag when we all bombard your server en masse 		2010-10-11 13:13:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Well it's officially next week! Any day now! Any hour now!

Get ready EU people for some serious lag when we all bombard your server en masse

Bring it on! Pump my Tetris with plays

I hope it still will be same easy to get to page one of cool pages with more people		2010-10-11 13:29:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

CANT WAIT TILL THEY SEND THE EMAILS OUT!!!! hope I get in! Along with everyoone else on LBPC2010-10-11 14:20:00

Author:
kabirdsall14
Posts: 180

I'm guessing the bet00rz are coming either tomorrow (store updates), or Wednesday (Just because it's sooner than Thursday.)

I'm starting to actually lose excitement in the beta, which is a good thing, since once it comes, I'll get all the excitement at once... I think...

Yeah...

And then I'll be able to play with my European friends again, whom I have not spoken with in the past month. 		2010-10-11 15:06:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

Bring it, beta! I played LBP2 at the Canadian Expo, and it was more than enough to whet my appetite!2010-10-11 15:09:00

Author:
Richasackboy
Posts: 619

Well, this change in the criteria has lowered my chances, but I suppose I still might get in. I'd certainly like to. 2010-10-11 16:21:00

Author:
Darth
Posts: 186

I have a feeling that the Beta will arrive lateer today...I could be wrong.or maybe 2morow.2010-10-11 16:22:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

I agree, sometime really soon.

I just hope though that Invites go out before then though. 		2010-10-11 16:26:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

hmm havent got my invite yet, so they must not have sent them....


(please consider my fragile psyche before bursting my bubble )		2010-10-11 16:32:00

Author:
Deftmute
Posts: 730

hmm havent got my invite yet, so they must not have sent them....


(please consider my fragile psyche before bursting my bubble )

I approve of the bunny in your signature, therefore I will not do any bubble bursting.

My bet's on between now and Wednesday. It'd be nice to come home after a nice huge meal at an all you can eat buffet today though to try and bork the LBP2		2010-10-11 16:36:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

All we can do now is just wait... Grr... 2010-10-11 16:39:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

All we can do now is just wait... Grr... true,but it is worth the wait if you get the beta,I have a 90% - 95% chance of getting an email with the LBP2 Beta code this week 2010-10-11 17:19:00

Author:
SackBoy98
Posts: 588

i hope its at least tomorrow... i have been waiting ever since my two friends got the beta... i hope i get in 2010-10-11 17:22:00

Author:
Unknown User

This is the day it will come out:

MoTuWedThsFiday.


Between now and Wednesday 10pm EST Imo.

Noting to do but wait.		2010-10-11 17:41:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

*crosses fingers*2010-10-11 17:42:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Please pick me >.<2010-10-11 17:49:00

Author:
Jord-bord
Posts: 153

This thread is getting kinda' spammy. Not super bad but we might wanna' chill out before the mods step in. Still, it is pretty exciting, so people can hardly be blamed for going on and on about it, eh?

Personally, I would guess that the beta will find its way onto the NA ps store in the store update tomorrow and emails will be sent out late tomorrow, or more likely on Wednesday. That's purely a guess, though--they might do it the other way around. I'm not sure if they'll be adding access to the beta forums before or after the emails. One would think they'd do it before, but I guess it just depends on who does what and how busy they all are.		2010-10-11 18:10:00

Author:
Sehven
Posts: 2188

This thread is getting kinda' spammy. Not super bad but we might wanna' chill out before the mods step in. Still, it is pretty exciting, so people can hardly be blamed for going on and on about it eh.

Personally, I would guess that the beta will find its way onto the NA ps store in the store update tomorrow and emails will be sent out late tomorrow, or more likely on Wednesday. That's purely a guess, though--they might do it the other way around. I'm not sure if they'll be adding access to the beta forums before or after the emails. One would think they'd do it before, but I guess it just depends on who does what and how busy they all are.

Agreed. Odds are that the BETA will be added through the PlayStation Store update tomorrow, Tuesday.		2010-10-11 18:15:00

Author:
Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

Agreed. Odds are that the BETA will be added through the PlayStation Store update tomorrow, Tuesday.

It coulda been on the PSstore 2 weeks ago... The odds are either.		2010-10-11 18:18:00

Author:
Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

It coulda been on the PSstore 2 weeks ago... The odds are either.

i'm hoping its included tomorrow...with that 800mb patch that EU had to download already included (my crappy internet speed can't handle it)		2010-10-11 18:20:00

Author:
Shadowcrazy
Posts: 3365

Personally, I would guess that the beta will find its way onto the NA ps store in the store update tomorrow and emails will be sent out late tomorrow, or more likely on Wednesday. That's purely a guess, though--they might do it the other way around.

Call me an ignorant, but doesn't the ps store updates on Thursdays? Inform me if I am incorrect because I used to know that the PS store updated every Thursday around 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.		2010-10-11 18:30:00

Author:
Ragnarok
Posts: 898

Call me an ignorant, but doesn't the ps store updates on Thursdays? Inform me if I am incorrect because I used to know that the PS store updated every Thursday around 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.they changed it to Tuesday now....btw,what do you mean by the beta being included in the ps store?isnt it only by email?even if you are a psn plus subscriber...cuz I know they wouldn't really pick all the ps plus ppl.2010-10-11 18:32:00

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SackBoy98
Posts: 588

Call me an ignorant, but doesn't the ps store updates on Thursdays? Inform me if I am incorrect because I used to know that the PS store updated every Thursday around 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
IGNORANT! LOLJK Nah, they changed it from Thursdays to Tuesdays like in April/May or something...it still seems like a lot of people have yet to realize that?!


they changed it to Tuesday now....btw,what do you mean by the beta being included in the ps store?isnt it only by email?even if you are a psn plus subscriber...cuz I know they wouldn't really pick all the ps plus ppl.
It means that even though it won't be publicly available, the BETA must still be secretly added to the PlayStation Store as an "Invisible" item so that those who enter the code can download it from the master server, which IS the PlayStation Store.		2010-10-11 19:22:00

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Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members

This is kinda confusing. Do they mean a special mix of LBP contributers AND Dlc Owners AND Ps+ members or do they mean

A special Mix of LBP contributers AND ALL Dlc owners AND ALL PS+ members.

@Foofles (or anybody that knows the answer) So they are sending out phase 1 invites (18 and older, active on LBP) and phase 2 (LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members) at the same time, or did they cancel phase 1 for the U.S.? I know u said something earlier on in this thread but I didnt understand clearly.

Thanks for your help!		2010-10-11 22:48:00

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kabirdsall14
Posts: 180

This is kinda confusing. Do they mean a special mix of LBP contributers AND Dlc Owners AND Ps+ members or do they mean

A special Mix of LBP contributers AND ALL Dlc owners AND ALL PS+ members.

@Foofles (or anybody that knows the answer) So they are sending out phase 1 invites (18 and older, active on LBP) and phase 2 (LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members) at the same time, or did they cancel phase 1 for the U.S.? I know u said something earlier on in this thread but I didnt understand clearly.

Thanks for your help!

Ok, there was technically no phase 1 for North America. The Beta Phases are not per region but per game. So all LBP2 Beta Phases count in total, or so it seems. And for your other question, I'll just quote my article from my LBP Website, Sacktastic.com:


Among those who will receive invites are: certain LBP contributers, DLC owners, & PlayStation Plus+ Members. This is not all required content to be invited, but you will probably need to fall into one of these three categories (at least) to be invited into this phase.		2010-10-11 23:00:00

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Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

can someone tell me that when the NA beta comes out so i can be disappointed peace if i don't get it.2010-10-11 23:23:00

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Lgjoka2002
Posts: 538

General hypothesis is that the emails will probably be sent out around Wednesday. Don't worry, you'll know when us gringos get it 2010-10-11 23:32:00

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Astrosimi
Posts: 2046

@Foofles (or anybody that knows the answer) So they are sending out phase 1 invites (18 and older, active on LBP) and phase 2 (LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members) at the same time, or did they cancel phase 1 for the U.S.? I know u said something earlier on in this thread but I didnt understand clearly.

Thanks for your help!

Phase 1 were people that were already in the LBP1 Online Create / Water beta, as well some more. We were supposed to get in with all the EU people that have been in the beta so far but there were snags on SCEA's end.

So, yes. The original Phase 1 beta people (all the people in NA that could already get into the stores) will be receiving their invites with the new batch. LiquidRunner has CONFIRMED this on the Official Beta Forums.		2010-10-12 00:20:00

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Foofles
Posts: 2278

I've bought several DLC packs in the past, hopefully those will get me somewhere.

Edit: Oh, and if I do get in, there will be tech demos and such out the you-know-what on my YouTube channel. 		2010-10-12 00:25:00

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Unknown User

Ok, there was technically no phase 1 for North America. The Beta Phases are not per region but per game. So all LBP2 Beta Phases count in total, or so it seems. And for your other question, I'll just quote my article from my LBP Website, Sacktastic.com:


IGNORANT! LOLJK Nah, they changed it from Thursdays to Tuesdays like in April/May or something...it still seems like a lot of people have yet to realize that?!


It means that even though it won't be publicly available, the BETA must still be secretly added to the PlayStation Store as an "Invisible" item so that those who enter the code can download it from the master server, which IS the PlayStation Store.


Call me an ignorant, but doesn't the ps store updates on Thursdays? Inform me if I am incorrect because I used to know that the PS store updated every Thursday around 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.


Drools* Erm.... What? Im really confuzzed! I know the playstations store was changed to tuesday, so phase 1 was skipped?
2010-10-12 00:30:00

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grayspence
Posts: 1990

NA PSstore *usually* updates at 8:00 give or take ten minutes.

And yes, in NA it updates on TUESDAYS, and ONLY on Tuesdays.		2010-10-12 00:43:00

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Fishrock123
Posts: 1578

Drools* Erm.... What? Im really confuzzed! I know the playstations store was changed to tuesday, so phase 1 was skipped?


Phase 1 was NOT skipped, it just only included Europeans. Phase 2 of the LittleBigPlanet 2 BETA starts this week and appears to be focused around North Americans this time. It is our first phase, but NOT the first phase of the BETA.		2010-10-12 01:38:00

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Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

Please edit your post to remove the facepalm comment as mods are taking a strict stance against using terms like that and images of it too...jus dont want ya in trouble for something stupid


Oh and yes yourw correct we're the second phase of the main beta

Really?! Why? And I had no idea, so thank you for preventing me from getting moderated for something like that. *Post has been Edited*		2010-10-12 02:02:00

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Tap Dat App
Posts: 108

Okay, so Tomorrow is Tuesday, lets try not to say anything in till, because at this point its utterly pointless...

I'm I right? Please don't mock me if I'm wrong lol.		2010-10-12 02:17:00

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DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Will they start sending out codes to NA tomorrow?or on Wednesday???2010-10-12 02:51:00

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SackBoy98
Posts: 588

Wow awesome! Hope i get in! If not oh well videos will hold me till release. 2010-10-12 03:09:00

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mattman111
Posts: 188

Will they start sending out codes to NA tomorrow?or on Wednesday???
Most likely Tuesday.		2010-10-12 03:18:00

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warlord_evil
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