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[bangbang i'm a timpani]

busting out old tricks

hahahah i love the nostalgia.

 

[TheSpoiler]

It's not even server load that is the issue.

...that's why I said "whatever the issue is". That's part of the test - searching for bugs and problems, too.

This is not a difficult concept.

 

[vulva]

Thought reason for a beta was to test out the game, not to be sitting around attempting to actually play it.

They've explicitly said this beta was to test network related issues. This initial failure is productive to server load information.

Gameplay is the bottom of the concerns for this particular beta

 

[Coda]

I hope it just starts working by midnight/1 AM. If not I'm going to bed.

 

[DR2K]

Why no ability to play it offline for training at least?

 

[Muzicfreq]

Y'all need to check their twitter before busting out the stupid ass comments complaining.
https://twitter.com/StreetFighter/status/624405933720887296

 

[TheSpoiler]

Why no ability to play it offline for training at least?

All of this is connected to the server. Supposedly later betas will let people do so.

Max said that he was able to sit in training mode after he disconnected PSN so we'll see.

 

[Ingueferroque]

Is there no way Sony will ever allow regular USB devices to be used on PS4? I want to use my Neo Geo USB pad which was PS3 compatible.

 

[Barakov]

Might be the new PS4 firmware that dropped out of nowhere the other day?

Seems like as likely as a culprit as any. Have any previous firmwares interfered with betas for other games? I'm guessing no but anything is possible, I suppose.

 

[Vire]

Y'all need to check their twitter before busting out the stupid ass comments complaining.
https://twitter.com/StreetFighter/status/624405933720887296

That was an hour ago. The wording made it sound like a quick resolution. Fix your shit Capcom.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Y'all need to check their twitter before busting out the stupid ass comments complaining.
https://twitter.com/StreetFighter/status/624405933720887296

That's old though. The japanese account states the servers are or were back, but it didn't help. There might be something else, what they're figuring out right now.

Edit: FW issues could be possible. That's something they probably weren't aware off.

 

[outsidah]

Thank goodness for Amazon's loophole. They probably should have held this beta publicly and another beta for pre-orders down the road.

Loophole?

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Seems like as likely as a culprit as any. Have any previous firmwares interfered with betas for other games? I'm guessing no but anything is possible, I suppose.

I don't remember what it was, but I feel like that actually did happen...

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

So it sounds like I'm fortunate to be at work for next couple of hours? Beta is waiting for me at home. I guess there's no rush.

 

[ScribbleD]

Can you really blame people in this thread for conflating beta and demo? The industry has been abusing the term beta and conditioning people to think that betas are just glorified demos for at least half a decade now.

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Well it's not like i going sleep any time soon .
So will do something else for a while.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Loophole?

Preorder, get code sent, cancel preorder.

 

[Sylas]

Loophole?

You can preorder and get the bonuses before ever getting charged for the game. So you preorder, get your code and cancel the order before the game actually ships.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Y'all need to check their twitter before busting out the stupid ass comments complaining.
https://twitter.com/StreetFighter/status/624405933720887296

people shouldnt have to go to twitter to see that. if the servers are down for maintenance tthat's something that should communicated via the game. yeah i know its a beta

 

[LapinAgile]

Cant remember the last beta that didn't even start up.

I can. Homefront.... *shudders*

 

[TheSpoiler]

Can you really blame people in this thread for conflating beta and demo? The industry has been abusing the term beta and conditioning people to think that betas are just glorified demos for at least half a decade now.

While that's true, Capcom laid out what would be entailed. We've had countless discussions in other threads, and people here have continuously reminded others.

By the way, the top of the site shows the server status

http://streetfighter.com/beta/

 

[Moog_]

Do we still live in a world where people expect online beta tests to be smooth and functional on day one?

 

[Boke1879]

I don't remember what it was, but I feel like that actually did happen...

I kinda doubt it's a FW issue. It could just be an issue with their network. The fact that some people were able to play attests to this.

 

[Muzicfreq]

people shouldnt have to go to twitter to see that. if the servers are down for maintenance tthat's something that should communicated via the game. yeah i know its a beta

There's not even music or an intro so I don't expect them to have added that the server is currently down... Then again there are error codes

 

[robotrock]

So servers should be back up now right?

edit: No I misread that tweet, whoops

 

[Crossing Eden]

Do we still live in a world where people expect online beta tests to be smooth and functional on day one?

IIRC Didn't the Destiny alpha and beta go extremely smoothly?

 

[outsidah]

While that's true, Capcom laid out what would be entailed. We've had countless discussions in other threads, and people here have continuously reminded others.

By the way, the top of the site shows the server status

http://streetfighter.com/beta/

I didn't know about the server status there. Thanks

 

[webkatt]

PSN is dying. I can't sign onto the website

 

[gnomed]

busting out old tricks

Well, you're failing because you need to press the correct button, which is option, only once to begin.

 

[Boogalogist]

Do we still live in a world where people expect online beta tests to be smooth and functional on day one?

LOL. I don't even expect full priced retail games with online component to work smoothly on day one.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

IIRC Didn't the Destiny alpha and beta go extremely smoothly?

Not really for like 30 mins or so.. I cant remember the last beta that was down for 2 1/2 hours though. This almost 3 hours.

 

[StrongBlackVine]

Is any one one here actually playing the game? Well I guess you wouldn't be on here if you were...

 

[Filth]

Well, you're failing because you need to press the correct button, which is option, only once to begin.

Square or triangle for me.

 

[Kintaro]

While that's true, Capcom laid out what would be entailed. We've had countless discussions in other threads, and people here have continuously reminded others.

By the way, the top of the site shows the server status

http://streetfighter.com/beta/

I haven't kept up with it. Why should I have to? The purpose of the beta should actually be explained to the user upon start up with a confirmation screen. Why is that so hard to do?

 

[Machinehead]

Can you really blame people in this thread for conflating beta and demo? The industry has been abusing the term beta and conditioning people to think that betas are just glorified demos for at least half a decade now.

Still, a beta is a beta, and they were very clear on what they are testing.
It is not like they called it a demo and then offered a beta, then people would be right in complaining.

It is ok to be frustrated, it is not ok to be raged. Capcom is probably doing their best to gather data from this beta and make it work as best as possible so the game can be good at launch and people are bitching.

 

[Barakov]

Do we still live in a world where people expect online beta tests to be smooth and functional on day one?

I think we'll always live in that world.

IIRC Didn't the Destiny alpha and beta go extremely smoothly?

Yeah, it did from what I remember. It's one of the few exceptions.

 

[farisr]

Looks like no beta tonight. Oh well, I put that time to good use. Played my first few matches of Rocket League online for the first time. Wasn't able to put aside time for the game ever since the 3 or 4 hours I played on release day in the season mode + training. Was a ton of fun. Friends are coming over tomorrow so I hope to get them into it as well.

 

[crimzonflame]

fuck this im going to bed

 

[Filth]

Is any one one here actually playing the game? Well I guess you wouldn't be on here if you were...

Servers are down for everyone.

 

[D1AMONDDOGS]

Well, you're failing because you need to press the correct button, which is option, only once to begin.

Nah, man. Says 'Any button.' Which none of us have yet to find.

 

[robotrock]

Is any one one here actually playing the game? Well I guess you wouldn't be on here if you were...

OUCH...that burn stung.

 

[Mick Stagger]

I'm standing in line for Future, Still nada?

 

[Kaako]

Servers are down for everyone.

Yup yup, servers down across the board it seems.

 

[direct_quote]

Also surprised (from what I heard), that the beta you could fight anyone from around the world. Can't wait for those 300+ ping matches...

 

[TheSpoiler]

I haven't kept up with it. Why should I have to? The purpose of the beta should actually be explained to the user upon start up with a confirmation screen. Why is that so hard to do?

To get into the beta, it requires you to preorder.

To even know about the beta being linked to the preorder, you probably have access to the internet. To even be able to access the beta itself, you have to have internet access.

Capcom had a presentation explaining this. It's on their official website. It's on their blog. It's on a bunch of news sites. I believe most online retailers send you to the official site or have a blurb about the beta with a link to the website.

You are moving the goalpost.

 

[ElFly]

While that's true, Capcom laid out what would be entailed. We've had countless discussions in other threads, and people here have continuously reminded others.

By the way, the top of the site shows the server status

http://streetfighter.com/beta/

Now I am F5ing this page until it goes online

 

[thefit]

So I got the email and I pre ordered today on psn were do I get my code?

 

[direct_quote]

To get into the beta, it requires you to preorder.

To even know about the beta being linked to the preorder, you probably have access to the internet. To even be able to access the beta itself, you have to have internet access.

Capcom had a presentation explaining this. It's on their official website. It's on their blog. It's on a bunch of news sites. I believe most online retailers send you to the official site or have a blurb about the beta with a link to the website.

You are moving the goalpost.

They could easily have an about option on the title screen, where it explains what the beta is about.

 

[Xpliskin]

Look at the bright side, this won't happen at launch.

Just hope lizard squad doesn't get involved again.

 

[OsirisBlack]

Seems like as likely as a culprit as any. Have any previous firmwares interfered with betas for other games? I'm guessing no but anything is possible, I suppose.

PS4 update killed the evolve beta I believe.