GGG, don't favour streamers for CBT access.

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TheWretch a écrit :

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k1rage a écrit :

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Synicale a écrit :

Streamers are players though. Why would GGG favour them? All it does is kinda make them look bad.

they are players that give GGG free advertisement

also how does it make GGG look bad when every company gives streamers access to betas?

What if I run down a busy avenue nekked with a giant sign announcing Act4 strapped on, can I get in?

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geradon a écrit :

imo closed beta will basically be an advanced alpha test realm with it's own forum and client.
the alpha client version didn't have streaming functionality and my hard guess is the closed beta one will not have one either.

it doesn't make sense to have streamers publish gameplay the majority of poe players has no access to.

streamers will probably be invited though because of their seep knowledge of the gameplay but it's uncertain if they will join.

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Rafurion a écrit :

I think all the popular streamers should get access to closed beta. They are more likely to give valuable feedback.

I am sure a lot of people would just play closed beta just for the sake of playing and for fun.

They probably wouldn't even contribute on giving feedback to GGG on what needs to be fixed or balanced.

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Explicitskill a écrit :

A lot of the popular streamers are popular for a reason, and it's not always because they are entertaining. A lot of them are very knowledgeable about the game and cater to a more competitive audience than the general public. An average casual player is too busy playing the game or simply doesn't care to watch Helman win races, Etup grind the ladder, HVR getting top 5 again, etc.


If GGG uses knowledge as criteria for selection, of course a majority of those popular streams will get in. It's not because they are purposely saying "You stream, you're in." But rather "Your stream is popular because people think you're a good educator of the game. We, along with your audience, respect your opinion and thus you're a valuable tester." This along with the fact that streams will be pivotal in providing hype to those that don't get in is just all the more reason for them to choose said streamer.

You're looking at this the wrong way honestly. They aren't going to favor streamers just because they stream. They'll favor them because their opinion is valuable and many of these guys are famous for pushing the limits of the game, which is exactly what GGG wants in this beta.

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k1rage a écrit :

and lets face it folks ZiggyD is awesome