Once again it has come to my attention that many people don't take the time to read through something before they accuse someone of ripping them off, so let me set this whole "OMG WE'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR BETA" stuff straight.
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We will also change the license to remove the line that promises all future versions of the game for free. Please note that this change only affects people who buy the game after December 20, so if you got the game for during alpha, you will still get all future updates for free, despite this change. A promise is a promise.
Buying the game during beta will include all updates up until release, of course, and bug patches will be free.
IF YOU OWN ALPHA, BETA AND EVERYTHING ELSE ARE FREE. THE LICENCE CHANGE DOES NOT AFFECT ALPHA OWNERS OR THOSE WHO HAVE PLAYED INDEV/INFDEV.
What cracks me up is he is more or less leaving 'alpha gets free stuff' for two reasons: a. he sort of promised it without really thinking of the after effect, so he's honoring it. b. all his startup money came from us alpha people, so minecraft wouldn't even be going where it is right now without us.
That said, people are WHINING that they/their friends HAVEN'T bought the game yet, and they will HAVE to pay -more- then us alpha folks POSSIBLY, sometime in the far future after release. I literally read people saying "i feel cheated if i buy during beta i won't get what people in alpha get, its a half-assed experience.'
People that's like going to your friend's birthday and complaining he gets presents and you don't.
That said, people are WHINING that they/their friends HAVEN'T bought the game yet, and they will HAVE to pay -more- then us alpha folks POSSIBLY, sometime in the far future after release. I literally read people saying "i feel cheated if i buy during beta i won't get what people in alpha get, its a half-assed experience.'
There is a solution that guarantees that people can have the beta with alpha privileges.
It's where you personally buy gift codes before the 20th, and keep them aside. Anyone who whines at you, you can give them one of your gift codes so that they can enjoy the beta game and still get future updates for free.
Here is the word of Notch:
Soon, you will be able to buy gift codes for Minecraft, perfectly timed for the holidays! Even better, if you buy those before December 20, accounts created from these codes will count as alpha accounts, and will receive all future updates for free.
That said, people are WHINING that they/their friends HAVEN'T bought the game yet, and they will HAVE to pay -more- then us alpha folks POSSIBLY, sometime in the far future after release. I literally read people saying "i feel cheated if i buy during beta i won't get what people in alpha get, its a half-assed experience.'
People that's like going to your friend's birthday and complaining he gets presents and you don't.
Notch said the price will raise when minecraft hits beta, its going to go from 10 euros to 15 euros.
Once again it has come to my attention that many people don't take the time to read through something before they accuse someone of ripping them off, so let me set this whole "OMG WE'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR BETA" stuff straight.
Quote from Notch »
We will also change the license to remove the line that promises all future versions of the game for free. Please note that this change only affects people who buy the game after December 20, so if you got the game for during alpha, you will still get all future updates for free, despite this change. A promise is a promise.
Buying the game during beta will include all updates up until release, of course, and bug patches will be free.
IF YOU OWN ALPHA, BETA AND EVERYTHING ELSE ARE FREE. THE LICENCE CHANGE DOES NOT AFFECT ALPHA OWNERS OR THOSE WHO HAVE PLAYED INDEV/INFDEV.
Thank you.
your sig made me smack my screen thinking a bug was on there now my hand hurts :sad.gif:
What cracks me up is he is more or less leaving 'alpha gets free stuff' for two reasons: a. he sort of promised it without really thinking of the after effect, so he's honoring it. b. all his startup money came from us alpha people, so minecraft wouldn't even be going where it is right now without us.
That said, people are WHINING that they/their friends HAVEN'T bought the game yet, and they will HAVE to pay -more- then us alpha folks POSSIBLY, sometime in the far future after release. I literally read people saying "i feel cheated if i buy during beta i won't get what people in alpha get, its a half-assed experience.'
People that's like going to your friend's birthday and complaining he gets presents and you don't.
He has to honor it, it's in the license that we got when we bought the game. Bad things would happen if he broke his license with us.
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I think the confusion comes from uncertainty when future possibilities are unclear.
In most other mainstream games beta access is usually given in 2 scenarios: 1) you buy the game for release and gain a beta code 2) you get a beta code through some means (a community website such as fileplanet)
To me it doesn't make sense if I hadn't bought the game in alpha to buy it in beta if there was going to be an additional charge once it is in official release. The reason I would make such an assumption is that statement that alpha purchasers get everything else FREE. Additionally, if a beta purchaser is allowed the full access upon release as well then what else could be added down the line that would not be free?
To me it doesn't make sense if I hadn't bought the game in alpha to buy it in beta if there was going to be an additional charge once it is in official release. The reason I would make such an assumption is that statement that alpha purchasers get everything else FREE. Additionally, if a beta purchaser is allowed the full access upon release as well then what else could be added down the line that would not be free?
The beta period will be from December 20 onwards.
Any purchases made before that date, will be given free updates for the lifetime of their account.
This includes gift codes that you purchase before that date.
From December 20 onwards, any purchases will not receive free updates.
I am going to purchase 5 gift codes before December 20, so that as my friends become interested in the game (1 is already), I can give them a gift code which will continue to receive free updates.
To me it doesn't make sense if I hadn't bought the game in alpha to buy it in beta if there was going to be an additional charge once it is in official release. The reason I would make such an assumption is that statement that alpha purchasers get everything else FREE. Additionally, if a beta purchaser is allowed the full access upon release as well then what else could be added down the line that would not be free?
The beta period will be from December 20 onwards.
Any purchases made before that date, will be given free updates for the lifetime of their account.
This includes gift codes that you purchase before that date.
From December 20 onwards, any purchases will not receive free updates.
I am going to purchase 5 gift codes before December 20, so that as my friends become interested in the game (1 is already), I can give them a gift code which will continue to receive free updates.
Actually, purchasers of beta will get the game but won't get the extra expansions after the launch of the full game for free. Alpha buyers get them for free.
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I heard spades and pickaxes speed up destroying blocks, not sure if it's true though :/
Actually, purchasers of beta will get the game but won't get the extra expansions after the launch of the full game for free. Alpha buyers get them for free.
So the take-away message is this:
Buy the game before the December 20 beta period.
Whether you buy it for you, or you buy gift codes for others. Just buy it before the December 20 cut-off date.
To me it doesn't make sense if I hadn't bought the game in alpha to buy it in beta if there was going to be an additional charge once it is in official release. The reason I would make such an assumption is that statement that alpha purchasers get everything else FREE. Additionally, if a beta purchaser is allowed the full access upon release as well then what else could be added down the line that would not be free?
The beta period will be from December 20 onwards.
Any purchases made before that date, will be given free updates for the lifetime of their account.
This includes gift codes that you purchase before that date.
From December 20 onwards, any purchases will not receive free updates.
I am going to purchase 5 gift codes before December 20, so that as my friends become interested in the game (1 is already), I can give them a gift code which will continue to receive free updates.
Actually, purchasers of beta will get the game but won't get the extra expansions after the launch of the full game for free. Alpha buyers get them for free.
We're beating a dead horse at this point. Those gift codes count as Alpha purchases,not beta, regardless of when they are redeemed, making any additional updates free.
IF YOU OWN ALPHA, BETA AND EVERYTHING ELSE ARE FREE. THE LICENCE CHANGE DOES NOT AFFECT ALPHA OWNERS OR THOSE WHO HAVE PLAYED INDEV/INFDEV.
Thank you.
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Yes. That was so incredibly painful to see.
Also, any chance this could be locked and stickied until the 20th? I think it would benefit us all...
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@Hiro. I almost slapped my screen looking at your signature.
That said, people are WHINING that they/their friends HAVEN'T bought the game yet, and they will HAVE to pay -more- then us alpha folks POSSIBLY, sometime in the far future after release. I literally read people saying "i feel cheated if i buy during beta i won't get what people in alpha get, its a half-assed experience.'
People that's like going to your friend's birthday and complaining he gets presents and you don't.
I got it the first time around, and had no qualms at all. I assume its just mass hysteria, but really..
Will you please provide proof of this one Beta thread? Or will you create the thread?
Either way, knock off the constant spamming of the same thing.
I know it's annoying, but increasing your post count doesn't help it.
Here's hoping that order is restored soon.
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There is a solution that guarantees that people can have the beta with alpha privileges.
It's where you personally buy gift codes before the 20th, and keep them aside. Anyone who whines at you, you can give them one of your gift codes so that they can enjoy the beta game and still get future updates for free.
Here is the word of Notch:
Notch said the price will raise when minecraft hits beta, its going to go from 10 euros to 15 euros.
your sig made me smack my screen thinking a bug was on there now my hand hurts :sad.gif:
Yes it is good to know not everyone is a knee jerk reactionary.
I to wish to see this stickied.
I also spent about 2 minutes trying to get that darn bug lol
He has to honor it, it's in the license that we got when we bought the game. Bad things would happen if he broke his license with us.
Do not grieve, end the suffering. We will live, live eternal.
In most other mainstream games beta access is usually given in 2 scenarios: 1) you buy the game for release and gain a beta code 2) you get a beta code through some means (a community website such as fileplanet)
To me it doesn't make sense if I hadn't bought the game in alpha to buy it in beta if there was going to be an additional charge once it is in official release. The reason I would make such an assumption is that statement that alpha purchasers get everything else FREE. Additionally, if a beta purchaser is allowed the full access upon release as well then what else could be added down the line that would not be free?
Also, first post, long time reader, hi!
The beta period will be from December 20 onwards.
Any purchases made before that date, will be given free updates for the lifetime of their account.
This includes gift codes that you purchase before that date.
From December 20 onwards, any purchases will not receive free updates.
I am going to purchase 5 gift codes before December 20, so that as my friends become interested in the game (1 is already), I can give them a gift code which will continue to receive free updates.
Actually, purchasers of beta will get the game but won't get the extra expansions after the launch of the full game for free. Alpha buyers get them for free.
So the take-away message is this:
Buy the game before the December 20 beta period.
Whether you buy it for you, or you buy gift codes for others. Just buy it before the December 20 cut-off date.
We're beating a dead horse at this point. Those gift codes count as Alpha purchases,not beta, regardless of when they are redeemed, making any additional updates free.