Developer Bryce Posted February 25, 2014 Developer Share Posted February 25, 2014 As most of you already know (thanks to a certain unnamed admin revealing all of our plans last week), we're planning on releasing the "forums beta" pretty soon here. I'm going to outline what you can expect from the beta in this phase and what we want from you. What's in it? At this stage, there is a selection of content that we've completed. That will include a full year of seasons (fall, winter, spring, summer), two new biomes, and some creatures/ resources/ items to populate them. You'll also have access to a selection of new craftable items. What's not in it? Well, the giants for one. You also won't see the new characters, and there are a few more creatures that aren't finished yet. We also haven't spent much time balancing or polishing the new content. It'll be rough around the edges and quite likely much too easy in parts and way too difficult in others. Who is this for? Do you like playing games before they're finished? Do you like providing feedback on mechanics and game play balance so you can see an impact on the final product? Do you not mind running into bugs, difficulties and other issues? Then this stage is for you. Don't like the sound of that? Wait it out! On a side note, we've been developing this internally on windows machines, so it's possible that those of you running mac or linux will have a higher number of issues. Why are we doing this? The thing is - Don't Starve takes a long time to play. We could play for months upon months and we still wouldn't even come close to touching the amount of testing we'll get from opening this up to the community. We need you! What do we want from you?Feedback on design.If you feel a mechanic is out of place or could be improved, we want to hear it.Feedback on balance.The new systems and creatures almost all have "starter" balancing numbers based off of certain assumptions or old systems instead of actual game play. Let us know dials you think need tweaking so we can tweak those dials.Bug reports!We fix bugs as we see them but I know they haven't all been slain.Your ideas.Feeling inspired? Let us know. It's not likely that we would straight up implement your idea directly - though that is possible - but your ideas are great. They let us see what type of content you want and we often shape our development around those ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 NOTE: You MUST own Don't Starve in Steam to play the DLC at this time. If you purchase now and do not own Don't Starve in steam you will be able to play later once the standalone version is available. You will not be able to play the DLC in the chrome version at any point.For more information on the beta, check out our FAQ at: http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/31922-reign-of-giants-beta-faq/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycoLogical Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Haha great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernetekhd Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I squealed like a Japanese school girl at that one, JoeW. No shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENTOMINOUS Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well, such a pity I used all my money on those blind box figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittiko Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks Joe, I've been waiting on this since I saw the first teaser. I'll be picking it up after work tomorrow. Looking forward to doing the beta thing with you guys again =3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycoLogical Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bought! Let's go Wickerbottom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorex Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 All aboard the hype train! Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morfeo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 just one question, I have don't starve on steam, if I buy the dlc now, I'll buy it again when the full version will be released on steam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 During this phase of beta, it will only be playable in steam, but you must purchase through the humble widget above. If you were to buy the DLC, you would need Don't Starve in steam as well, so you would not be able to play if you don't have the game in steam.However, if you were to buy now, then later when it is available in the standalone version, you will be able to play it once available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyHam Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 5r4s7up90U PLIIJhl;2o8nh .oslmk.jslnmsadko;l.jhwaoidk,jksanfikuAHWJDNu M<KIWAHDNUMJHDJOLI<KSJADNW<AI>HDLOOOOOOOOH MMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY LOOOORRRRRRDDD ABOOOOOVVVEEHwere's the Humble Widget and how do I get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorex Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 5r4s7up90U PLIIJhl;2o8nh .oslmk.jslnmsadko;l.jhwaoidk,jksanfikuAHWJDNu M<KIWAHDNUMJHDJOLI<KSJADNW<AI>HDLOOOOOOOOH MMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY LOOOORRRRRRDDD ABOOOOOVVVEEHwere's the Humble Widget and how do I get it?Shhhhhh. Just enjoy the hype high. The widget should be on JoeW's post shouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyHam Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Shhhhhh. Just enjoy the hype high. The widget should be on JoeW's post shouldn't it?OH WOWI thought that was an IMAGEI'm stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorex Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 OH WOWI thought that was an IMAGEI'm stupid.The hype must have been blocking your field of vision, Do not worry, as we are all hyped. Or just me. Either of which.I'll be purchasing it as soon as I return home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolesting Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I dont see beta on steam?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyc764 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just bought mine, waiting for it install. Going for round two with amazon to get the bf's version for him now - And you guys are total life savers, it's his birthday tomorrow. Best Timing Ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I dont see beta on steam?! For now, you can only purchase through the widget above, it will not be purchasable in steam until early access beta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolesting Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 For now, you can only purchase through the widget above, it will not be purchasable in steam until early access beta. And when buy how to activate on steam? With key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosaurus Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bought it Looking forward to testing!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Aster Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 How long does it normally take for Paypal to process a non-account order? I opted to pay via credit/debit but declined making an account (as it said that was optional). It's been about half an hour and I haven't yet received an email or seen it posted to my card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morfeo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 And when buy how to activate on steam? With key? yes, humblebundle give you a key, from steam click game, active a product, insert you key and done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwerBomb Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 To buy or not to buy.This is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycoLogical Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 During this phase of beta, it will only be playable in steam, but you must purchase through the humble widget above. If you were to buy the DLC, you would need Don't Starve in steam as well, so you would not be able to play if you don't have the game in steam.However, if you were to buy now, then later when it is available in the standalone version, you will be able to play it once available.Loving it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideview Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 To buy or not to buy.This is the question. No more question : my money is already in their purse ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morfeo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 To buy or not to buy.This is the question. O_O are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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