> @viewtfuljoe61 > are waves of new invites to beta still going out? Is > the 2-3 weeks timeframe for twitter keys still valid? > @j_smedley > yup > @BStramke > When will the next invite waves happen? Especially for Vets without active subscription. > @j_smedley > once we feel like we have worked out existing Issues with what we see already. > this is a real beta. We ate finding plenty of problems. It's not perfect by a longshot and thats the truth. > the next wave will come to a better game because of the previous wave. Just today we found a big performance issue and fixed it > @BStramke > Thanks for the update(s). Hope development goes well on smashing those bugs ;-) > @j_smedley > thanks. Don't worry. It won't be long. > @elsnakeo > Have you heard any information about the Oculus Rift VR goggles? It seems to be getting a lot of good word from other developers. > @j_smedley > yes. Can't wait. > @TheMittani > Holy crap, Planetside 2 looks amazing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM3DxaxfErs … > @j_smedley > :) > @DubstepCommenta > Would activating my old PS1 account right now add me to the beta or is it too late for that? > @j_smedley > too late. Sry > @amstl14 > When will all ACTIVE sub vets get an email? I'm still waiting... > @j_smedley > you should have > @mad4planetside2 > Have all the PS1 active vets been invited now? Meaning the next wave will be PS1 inactives? > @j_smedley > all ps1 current subs are invited. Vets who aren't subscribed aren't in yet. Not sure when yet. We have work to do > @KeithLynch09 > Burning the midnight oil? > @j_smedley > yes. Insomnia is a bitch. I feel bad for the storm of emails I sent tonight. Oh wait. No I don't :) > @DessyRascal > probably being asked loads but any word on when next wave of invites is likely to happen? > @j_smedley > as soon as we feel we've improved the game enough. Not this week for sure. > @Scotsh2 > are new invites out of the question today or a possibility? > @j_smedley > not happening. > @Bulleye1 > When are the rest of the certs getting unlocked? > @j_smedley > fairly soon. But in groups > @JordyvanderMaa1 > What time are the servers going to be online for europe ? ( GMT +1 ) , because i can't wait to play again! ;) > @j_smedley > 6am PST > @Pyongftw > Hi there, Ive got a custom athome VR setup and I was wondering if theres gonna be any support for head rotation (like arma 2 has) > @j_smedley > no plans sorry > @gutiarist616 > is that fix going to make it into tonight's build? > @j_smedley > hopefully. Lots more improvement to come. This isn't a marketing beta. It's a real beta. To test and improve > @schischamstart > will the new performance patch be on the beta today? > @j_smedley > hopefully at some point. Don't want to paint it as a magical fix everything > heres a data point - our average fps is 39 > @j_smedley > Average fps in beta is 39. And improving. Low end machines need a lot of love though and we are working hard. > @DannyJo81 > Thats great, but what exactly is a low end machine? > @j_smedley > I-5 dual core 8800 > @scufmark > Any clue on Min specs? > @j_smedley > we aren't ready to finalize that. Thats precisely what we are working on. > @_trowter > Wow that seems kinda low, how much more FPS do you expect to get on low end machines? > @j_smedley > it's not at all low. On my machine I get 60fps in 2560 x 1600 with bursts as high as 100 > @westquester > are you guys only skiing one beta wave in a week? > @j_smedley > it's not that rigid. We are holding until we get some stuff fixed. No eta atm > @SteadiestShark > What would you say my computer is? i7 920 @ 2.67ghz, 6gb 1333 mhz ddr3 ram, nvidia gtx 560ti- and what fps do you think I'll get? > @j_smedley > good computer. Not positive about your fps though. It will run just fine. > @DannyJo81 > Thanks, I suppose newer(ish) mid range is alright then, such as i3 or i5 with an NVIDIA 550 or 560Ti card > @j_smedley > i3 is a question mark. I think that was released after i5 right? I wish the naming convention made sense. > @mandrill > got a priority beta access code, I realise you'll be allowing access in phases but Is there a schedule for when these phases are? > @j_smedley > ps1 vets are next followed by priority keys followed by general signups > @Combustiondj > is a geforce 9800GT supported? and if so is it the minimum or is it an okayish card to run the game? > @j_smedley > it should be if it's shader 3 which I think it is. It's at the lower end but should be ok. We are more CPU bound atm > @SteadiestShark > Ok, thanks. I should have probably added that I'll be playing in 1920x1080. :p > @j_smedley > you'll be fine. Guess would be 40-60. > @Temperance101 > For comparison purposes, what hardware are you running Smed? > @j_smedley > i7 980 12 gig of ram.. 690. > @mythzilla > low end machine is intel core 2 duo E84.. and nVidia GeForce 9500 GT ?? > @j_smedley > honestly yes. Even though that's a common machine it's at the lower end for us. We built it to last 10 years > @LuciusOfTheNc > how many weeks til priority keys get in? > @j_smedley > not sure yet sorry > @mad4planetside2 > are you planniung to introduce any PvE elements to the game? Maybe a 4th alien faction that squads can fly off and fight? > @j_smedley > yes > @jongrant123 > Hi, I got a twitter beta code, when can I expect the invite? > @j_smedley > those are considered priority keys. Right after our ps1 vets. No specific time frame sorry > @TavaFIN > i5 750 @ 3,8 GHz, 8GB RAM and HD5870 @ 1360x768 (old 32" TV ftw :D) should run PS 2 decently I take it :) Can't wait for beta... > @j_smedley > should be fine. > @mad4planetside2 > Awesome, may I suggest a cool down on PvE to avoid it taking players away from PvP constantly? > @j_smedley > when we do it ( not remotely close to launch) we have some cool stuff in mind. This ain't 'kill 10 rats'. > @mahoning84 > Beastly, Ill be running i5 3570K, 8 GB ram, 670 FTW > @j_smedley > decent. > @CernjakIgor > Will I have any problems playing on EU servers when my acc is set to US > @j_smedley > nope. Us and EU players can play on either one. Aussies too. Although we are working on one there too. > @Whisper1135 > Thanks for looking out for us lower end gamers, even though I plan on upgrading a bit to stay on top of my game ;) > @j_smedley > I don't mean to imply anyone is a 'low end gamer' just want to be honest about ps2 needing CPU horsepower. > we are going to make it run well on lower end computers but again lower end is only lower end for us > @IceCakeCaprice > I know you're gettint a lot of questions like this one, but how do you think an i5 2500k with a gtx680 will perform on ps2? > @j_smedley > sorry I don't know for sure. Some i5's run great some older ones don't yet but will. > @Komarcek1 > What do you think about this Processor: Intel Core 2 CPU 1.86 GHz 1.86 GHz Installed memory: 4.00 GB Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5670 > @j_smedley > not good for ps2 right now honestly. > @SteadiestShark > I'm an inactive veteran, but I also used a twitter key out of desperation. What phase am I now in? Hopefully inactive vet wave? > @j_smedley > if you registered next phase. > @xSiiGMA > I5 2500k,8 GB Ram,nvidia gtx 560...would be ok to play on max settings? > @j_smedley > not max but should be fine and good looking. > @Komarcek1 > Will it work when you will improve it? xD > @j_smedley > don't know yet. Have to wait till we optimize more. Thats pretty low end on the CPU for us honestly. > @SteadiestShark > Ah ok, I registered pretty much the moment that you were allowing sign-ups. I really do hope that my twitter key is overridden. > @j_smedley > it won't matter the way we do it. What happens is we cross reference beta signups with ps1 vets. You're all good. > @Zylorex > Any chance of dual core sandy bridge pentiums running PS2 at launch? > @j_smedley > yes. > @mad4planetside2 > I've a funny feeling that I'll need plenty of sick days when this baby launches :D > @j_smedley > that's why I love my job. I just close my office door :) > @Ijnek5 > i guess a more direct question would be, are the invites all out for the ps1 vets at least, and if so how far along the priority? > @j_smedley > no. Only for ps1 current subs. Vets are next but no eta > @BrendanDelaney5 > any chance of a vaige time for the next wave? > @j_smedley > not yet sorry. Trust me we have work to do first. > @Ijnek5 > or how bout this: about how many beta invites are you guys sending out daily? weekly? > @j_smedley > not able to say. > @mad4planetside2 > Any SOE jobs available in Ireland? > @j_smedley > no sorry > @Markoma > can u give us an idea of your low end? X > @j_smedley > read me answers to the last bunch of people for some ideas > @Charlie40640953 > What's the minimum graphics card specs required to play at this stage? > @j_smedley > in theory it's any shader model 3 capable card. We've tested a lot. > @jmdelrio > Under system requirements you should include a specc'ed out rig, maybe alienware or someone can provide a special deal :) > @j_smedley > actually I want us to go crazy with a support page with our own benchmarks. We test on everything and track frame rates real time > @Rawrapillar > and by vets youre refering to people that didnt pay $15 last sunday but had multiple months of sub in the past only to come 2nd?K > @j_smedley > that's not a fair characterization in my view. A lot of those players subbed for 9 years. > I made very clear that current subs were getting in first follows by vets. It's not a long wait. > @qaz0r > I read through your answer but couldn't find average/expected fps for stock i5-2500. Any idea? 1680x1050, preferably max sett. :) > @j_smedley > sorry don't have that off the top of my head. I actually read all of the performance reports. Just haven't seen that > @ReContraDog > HI! I've created a survey to find out interest in a Australasian server for PS2! I hope to have results for you in 5 days -contra > @j_smedley > awesome. Honestly we are just going to bite the bullet and put a server down there. > @peonic > Any chance of TrackIR / FreeTrack support for us pilots? :) > @j_smedley > some chance yes. But not for launch. > @FineFuser > How about i3 intel, Nvidia GT 520 with 3G DDR3? > @j_smedley > I need to research i3's. I'll do that today. Is that a desktop or laptop > @Charlie40640953 > What system specs are we looking at to play at max settings? > @j_smedley > see my tweets about my own system. I recently upgraded to run at max. > @YashAluru > How would you think a GTX 480, an i5 ivy bridge, and 8GB ram would go about runnning the game at 1680 x 1050? Maxed? > @j_smedley > not maxed but will do well with a lot on high > @Desbreko145 > Happy to hear you're optimizing for lower end PCs too. I played PS1 on a ~2 year old PC back in 2005 and 20 fps was painful. > @j_smedley > performance is the number 1 reason the game isn't done. It's a lot of work and it's hard work. We're getting there fast though > @BPaddonn > Sorry to be like the thousandth person to ask this, but is there an ETA on the PCGamer people getting in? :) > @j_smedley > no specific eta but in line right behind the vets > @Swiftysquaddie > lets not forget to support the high end stuff aswell though, i want my 690 to have been worth it :P > @j_smedley > ask the guys in the office how I feel about that :) we are way good > @PedroLainho1 > this is a question that is freaking me out since a long time. Laptop i7 quad core with nvidia geforce gt 555m > @j_smedley > should be great > @j_smedley > I hope everyone realizes this is the BEST thing about F2P. You get to find out how it runs and if you like it for free. > @Azundril > Appreciate your hard work SoE. My fps has improved by a lot already. > @j_smedley > glad to hear it. Today will be even better. > @SteadiestShark > How vital is having a lot of RAM for PS2? You've already stated that CPU is very important in the current builds? > @j_smedley > right now it's super important but we are still optimizing. 4G minimum. 8 is great. Hopefully we get to 4 is great > @khsaro > Will it be possible to play on US servers from europe? And with a european account, is it possible to spend Pro7 on US servers? > @j_smedley > yes. If you play from Europe you will see the Pro7 market but thats the only real difference. All the worries about Pro7 were > overdone I think. DCUO was switched over and customers are getting great service. > @Charlie40640953 > Looking at your rig I think I'm going to upgrade from my HD5570 to something better! Are you using high freq ram on your rig? > @j_smedley > yes. But I'll be honest and say that is what I spend money on. Not cars. Computers. I love gaming rigs from Falcon NW > @khsaro > How does one classify as a PS1 veteran? If i get a sub right now, would I get into beta in the next wave? > @j_smedley > yes > @krautgamer > F2P is awesome. But as a core gamer of the 00's you will always have these prejudices against F2P, it's hard to overcome that. > @j_smedley > sure but look at LoL. It's great. We modeled our F2p after them. The current players are seeing its not pay to win > @cniemczura > So true. As an extremely busy college student I can't say enough how awesome it is that I don't have to feel obligated to play.. > @j_smedley > exactly. And I love that > @BStramke > are the waves divided into smaller parts or is a wave basicly "all of you guys with inactive subs are invited NOW". > @j_smedley > there will be some dividing. > @MaskedSkull_IV > Might as well ask but I'm probably okay. i7-2670qm @2gz, 8gb RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6800M. Verdict? > @j_smedley > all good > @The_Word_JTRENT > Is the station shop going to be open during beta? I've been budgeting money from paychecks for ya'll and have a stack to spend. > @j_smedley > it's up now but we aren't taking money yet. It's up for internal testing now > @hunterswd > How many concurrent users are you all looking at, out of curiosity? How are the servers handling the load? > @j_smedley > we don't disclose that sorry except to say 2k per continent > @GrandPresidente > So an aussie server for the beta or is it going to be sort of a distant future plan? > @j_smedley > working on rack space now. It's not a done deal but we are moving forward > @BStramke > Did you already test the performance between SSDs and normal Harddisks? > @j_smedley > yes. I have one myself > @TwitchYeti > The game is starting to feel a LOT better! Good job and thanks for your hard work! > @j_smedley > the team is doing great. The coders have been busting ass to make it run better. > @SteadiestShark > I disagree about LoL's target group. Although I agree about the difference in situation. That said, I love it! > @j_smedley > what do you mean about their target group? > @mahoning84 > is it going to be mor difficult to level up in this game? I got cr5 br 20 in PS1 in 2.5 weeks > @j_smedley > heck yeah. Certs will take years! > @mad4planetside2 > Just to confirm this, if I sub PS1 now I will be an inactive vet and in the next wave? > @j_smedley > yes > @stefman1231 > Im from the uk so it dosent matter to me much but its nice to see the Australasians not getting boned for a change > @j_smedley > well they got Nicole Kidman! That's pretty good from where I sit. > @SteadiestShark > Krautgamer said that LoL's target group was "exceptionally young". I strongly disagree with this statement. > @j_smedley > oh. Hmm. I agree. I meant to compare to their F2P philosophy. We like that > @lfc_7 > Will there be a Mac version some time in the future? If so, please for the love of god use OpenGL 3.2. Performance gains are huge > @j_smedley > yes there will be a Mac version. Hopefully not too long after launch > @khsaro > So where can I buy PS1 if i'm european? Not on the SOE site... > @j_smedley > only on our site. > @Micnev > So let me get this straight, if i sub now to PS1 i'll be guaranteed a spot in the vet invite wave? > @j_smedley > yes > @khsaro > Sorry, last question, would an All Access pass work and enable me to download PS1? > @j_smedley > yup > @GamerNick4242 > Is it more GPU or CPU dependant? If ofc you are able to say > @j_smedley > more CPU but sometimes it gets gpu bound. Mostly CPU > @stefman1231 > Has station launcher (the desktop app) gone was trying to find it and couldn't i use to use it as i have multi acco in multi game > @j_smedley > gone sorry > @SeanHutch1981 > Didnt you say the cutoff point was last Monday? > @j_smedley > that was for the ps1 sub wave. If you signup now you will be considered a vet > @MidgardT > My fps grow'd up for 40-50 fps today! Great job but I still have around 1-5 fps in large battles :( > @j_smedley > what kind of machine? > @HoldemTex > would be really cool for you to hop in and film it with commentry, im sure the people would love to see Smed kicking butt > @j_smedley > I'm in every day. I'm not a caster though. Too foul mouthed > @stefman1231 > Np i was just curious and for a final question ...for now :-P will 6cpu core's be utilised and sli? > @j_smedley > yes > @Rawrapillar > Yes, lol. Point is, all of your great promotional efforts were ruined for me when you sold free access 24hrs before beta > @j_smedley > not sure what to say. Its an arbitrary point in time that seemed fair. Sorry you disagree > @AkselLudvigsen > Want to elaborate more on PvE elements? Are they coop style missions, NPC wildlife? Simulators? Anything? > @j_smedley > nothing to say yet. That's in the future.