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◈ DO NOT LEAK ◈

◈ PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE OFFICIAL ALPHA PLAYTEST FORUMS >>HERE<< ◈

◈ Can I sign up for this?

Registration is closed at this time. There may be another technical test in the future but no solid plans at this time.

◈ Who/how many people got in?

At this time, it's not known. This alpha was originally supposed to be limited to a certain amount of people who were emailed, but one of the people who were given the link posted it on Reddit where it was subsequently picked up by the press.

◈ Did I get into the alpha?

Check your emails. Emails have been sent out to people who have been approved as well as people who have not been approved. Also, check your respective client. For example, if you're on PC, check Origin in your game library. You may have a preload waiting for you.

Also, if you can see this link, then you may have been approved.

◈ When are the alpha playtesting times?

  • Dec 8th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST
  • Dec 9th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST

◈ I can't get online!

Keep in mind that the number of participants on the game servers will be capped. This means that, if the servers hit their limit, you may need to reconnect or wait until a spot becomes available. Servers may go down unexpectedly, and other stability issues may arise.

◈ I need help, isn't working!

◈ I have something to suggest!

This isn't the right place to ask questions or give feedback: do so on the official playtesting forums >>here<<. Also note that things will break due to the nature of this technical test. Your game may not work. Other things may be broken. This is an alpha, after all.

◈ So, can I post my screenshot/video/stream here?

That would be considered a violation of your NDA. So, absolutely not, unless you want your alpha revoked by EA/BioWare. The alpha may have a watermark with identifiers on it, which can make it easy to track you down. Any discussion of the contents of alpha should not go in this thread. Frankly, if you have to ask if you can do , then you probably shouldn't.

◈ Can I sell/give/share an account that has alpha access?

That is forbidden on this subreddit and on Discord. If you do so, your post will be removed and you may receive a warning or a ban for doing so. Facilitating alpha access through gray methods is not allowed.

◈ Will any of my progress transfer to the main game?

Nope.

◈ I want to group up with other players in alpha!

Then do so on our Discord, in the #alpha-lfg channel.

More info to be added as it becomes relevant, also check the FAQ on the site >> H E R E <<


Duplicate threads will be removed and redirected here due to the high volume of them

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almost 6 years ago - /u/Desmondia3 - Direct link

Originally posted by Rajiv3

controllers are disabled for the first session of the alpha

No?

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Musely

◈ READ THE FAQ BELOW BEFORE COMMENTING ◈

◈ DO NOT LEAK ◈

◈ PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE OFFICIAL ALPHA PLAYTEST FORUMS >>HERE<< ◈

◈ Can I sign up for this?

Registration is closed at this time. There may be another technical test in the future but no solid plans at this time.

◈ Who/how many people got in?

At this time, it's not known. This alpha was originally supposed to be limited to a certain amount of people who were emailed, but one of the people who were given the link posted it on Reddit where it was subsequently picked up by the press.

◈ Did I get into the alpha?

Check your emails. Emails have been sent out to people who have been approved as well as people who have not been approved. Also, check your respective client. For example, if you're on PC, check Origin in your game library. You may have a preload waiting for you.

Also, if you can see this link, then you may have been approved.

◈ When are the alpha playtesting times?

  • Dec 8th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST
  • Dec 9th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST

◈ I can't get online!

Keep in mind that the number of participants on the game servers will be capped. This means that, if the servers hit their limit, you may need to reconnect or wait until a spot becomes available. Servers may go down unexpectedly, and other stability issues may arise.

◈ I need help, <X> isn't working!

◈ I have something to suggest!

This isn't the right place to ask questions or give feedback: do so on the official playtesting forums >>here<<. Also note that things will break due to the nature of this technical test. Your game may not work. Other things may be broken. This is an alpha, after all.

◈ So, can I post my screenshot/video/stream here?

That would be considered a violation of your NDA. So, absolutely not, unless you want your alpha revoked by EA/BioWare. The alpha may have a watermark with identifiers on it, which can make it easy to track you down. Any discussion of the contents of alpha should not go in this thread. Frankly, if you have to ask if you can do <X>, then you probably shouldn't.

◈ Can I sell/give/share an account that has alpha access?

That is forbidden on this subreddit and on Discord. If you do so, your post will be removed and you may receive a warning or a ban for doing so. Facilitating alpha access through gray methods is not allowed.

◈ Will any of my progress transfer to the main game?

Nope.

◈ I want to group up with other players in alpha!

Then do so on our Discord, in the #alpha-lfg channel.

More info to be added as it becomes relevant, also check the FAQ on the site >> H E R E <<


Duplicate threads will be removed and redirected here due to the high volume of them

First off... Huge THANK YOU to all of you who signed up to play in the Anthem closed alpha test.

We are aware of a number of you who haven’t been able to connect to the game servers or our AHQ forums and working to get you all in as fast as possible. These issues are actually the reason we do stress tests like this during Alpha. We thank you for your patience, and I would encourage you to keep trying to connect.

Thanks again.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Yazidguile

Totally understandable :)

But anyway, i think i tried for at least 1h30min now with no sucess, i guess i contributed enough for the first session, signing off and will try again on the next.

And i mean, just a comment but it would be REALLY NICE if at least the forums are working.

I agree. ;)

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by [deleted]

[deleted]

Unfortunately, I don't think that is possible. I understand the frustration and letdown of not being able to play. I do apologize for that frustration and would totally understand if you wanted to stop trying to connect. Just letting you know the team is working on it and this is part of the reason for the stress testing.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by RegrettableDeed

The little bit of the game that I got to play was SUPER fun! I'm just excited that I was able to get my hands on it even for a minute. Like you said, this is why you do these tests! No reason to be sad, but also no reason to give up trying to get in. Now, excuse me while I press 'f' and 'enter' for the next hour.

Now that's dedication. I'm super happy you've enjoyed what you played so far.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by spamenigma

Given up also, 2hours of my weekend is has been more than enough to waste. The two other methods they tell people to look at for info need sorting!

No tweets and a 404 error on the status page. At least communicate with people during this!

I thought that was what I was doing?

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Musely

◈ READ THE FAQ BELOW BEFORE COMMENTING ◈

◈ DO NOT LEAK ◈

◈ PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE OFFICIAL ALPHA PLAYTEST FORUMS >>HERE<< ◈

◈ Can I sign up for this?

Registration is closed at this time. There may be another technical test in the future but no solid plans at this time.

◈ Who/how many people got in?

At this time, it's not known. This alpha was originally supposed to be limited to a certain amount of people who were emailed, but one of the people who were given the link posted it on Reddit where it was subsequently picked up by the press.

◈ Did I get into the alpha?

Check your emails. Emails have been sent out to people who have been approved as well as people who have not been approved. Also, check your respective client. For example, if you're on PC, check Origin in your game library. You may have a preload waiting for you.

Also, if you can see this link, then you may have been approved.

◈ When are the alpha playtesting times?

  • Dec 8th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST
  • Dec 9th: 9am-12pm CST, 2pm-5pm CST

◈ I can't get online!

Keep in mind that the number of participants on the game servers will be capped. This means that, if the servers hit their limit, you may need to reconnect or wait until a spot becomes available. Servers may go down unexpectedly, and other stability issues may arise.

◈ I need help, <X> isn't working!

◈ I have something to suggest!

This isn't the right place to ask questions or give feedback: do so on the official playtesting forums >>here<<. Also note that things will break due to the nature of this technical test. Your game may not work. Other things may be broken. This is an alpha, after all.

◈ So, can I post my screenshot/video/stream here?

That would be considered a violation of your NDA. So, absolutely not, unless you want your alpha revoked by EA/BioWare. The alpha may have a watermark with identifiers on it, which can make it easy to track you down. Any discussion of the contents of alpha should not go in this thread. Frankly, if you have to ask if you can do <X>, then you probably shouldn't.

◈ Can I sell/give/share an account that has alpha access?

That is forbidden on this subreddit and on Discord. If you do so, your post will be removed and you may receive a warning or a ban for doing so. Facilitating alpha access through gray methods is not allowed.

◈ Will any of my progress transfer to the main game?

Nope.

◈ I want to group up with other players in alpha!

Then do so on our Discord, in the #alpha-lfg channel.

More info to be added as it becomes relevant, also check the FAQ on the site >> H E R E <<


Duplicate threads will be removed and redirected here due to the high volume of them

UPDATE #2:

The servers are going to be coming down until the next session. The team is aware that many of you were having connectivity issues at various times or throughout. We are sorry about any frustration that caused, as we know people are excited to give it a try.

The team is making some adjustments to things on that end and bringing the servers back up for the next session (which is from 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST / 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST.) As a notice, if you were accepted into this alpha, you can still try to playtest in other sessions as well.

Thank you all.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by N6D4

Also can't connect to forums. Hard to report stuff when there is nowhere to do so lol

Have you tried again? I know they were working on the forum traffic issue as well...

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Kgoto

Will we need to do anything on our end (client side) for the next session (update) or are these changes all server side?

Server side. Nothing on your end.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by KridenTagg

Good afternoon! I just checked my EA Playtesting site and now it's saying no other play tests available. Does that mean I was removed from my previously accepted play test or was everything just wiped?

Hint: Just try again at the next session. You still can, technically.

Consider that to be more of an RSVP system.

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Pivzor

The mouse controls feels rather weird at the moment. The vertical vs horizontal sensitivity is way off for me.

Other than that I'm liking it so far.

The ideal control type for this alpha build is a controller. Thanks for the feedback though!

almost 6 years ago - /u/UNTDrew - Direct link

Originally posted by Hollowbody57

Will the mouse+keyboard controls be tweaked in future builds? Right now flight is a nightmare and the aiming just feels weird. I don't know if it's mouse acceleration combined with the different X-Y sensitivities or if it's emulating a controller or what, but they're really, really rough in it's current state. Not quite unplayable, but pretty close.

Yes, the KB+M controls are still being tuned.