So, uh LotRO Beta

[Nebu]

... he made an account here, an hour ago, expressly to try to get into some Betas.

I bet Schild is excited about the potential influx coming for just such a reason 

[Aranel]

Well hey, that was the reason, but I'm staying here.  I've even posted on some threads.

[stray]

We don't care about your posts, nor do we have the means of giving out betas. And even if we did, you still wouldn't get one.

Go away.

[Strazos]

Um....at least he is honest?

Actually, I doubt Schild will care really. It's not hard for him to determine who should or should not get betas keys for whatever game he happens to snag spots for. As an added bonus, he gets to solve that slight problem of registration numbers he was concerned about awhile back. Though if people register expressly for that purpose, I guess it's a wash in the end.

We don't care about your posts, nor do we have the means of giving out betas. And even if we did, you still wouldn't get one.

Go away.

Ouch.

[geldonyetich]

From what I gather from the content of this thread, many-a-lurkers have been invited.  For that matter,  .

[Aranel]

Wha...?

Look, I'll admit a beta chance was the reason I got here, but it is certainly not the reason I'm staying.  what's wrong with me posting on a forum?

And even if I don't get a beta spot, I'm not going to leave, because this does honestly seem like a nice forum.

I don't want to mooch off any "real" member's beta chance...

[Signe]

Wha...?

Look, I'll admit a beta chance was the reason I got here, but it is certainly not the reason I'm staying.  what's wrong with me posting on a forum?

And even if I don't get a beta spot, I'm not going to leave, because this does honestly seem like a nice forum.

I don't want to mooch off any "real" member's beta chance...

I think you should make an introduction thread and tell us all about yourself.     I encourage you.

[Strazos]

Part of the backlash is due to the fact that you just registered today, and your very first post was about asking for a beta key.

I know you're new here, but if you had read the thread, you would have learned that asking within the thread was...unnecessary. It has nothing to do with a notion that you'd be "taking keys" from "real members."

...Call it a Trial by Fire if you will.

[stray]

Wha...?

Look, I'll admit a beta chance was the reason I got here, but it is certainly not the reason I'm staying.  what's wrong with me posting on a forum?

And even if I don't get a beta spot, I'm not going to leave, because this does honestly seem like a nice forum.

I don't want to mooch off any "real" member's beta chance...

Look, there was a registeration process earlier in the year -- the same registeration process everyone has to go through. We weren't just "handed" beta keys. Doesn't work like that. Don't expect it to work like that for you.

Procedure man. Procedure.

.....Though following procedure still won't help you. I'm just pointing that out. You're screwed either way.


Nothing wrong with you posting on the forums. Just don't think that shit is going to count for some "quota" or something. No one cares about your posts. But post away if you must.

[Aranel]

Alright, alright, geez, I'm not posting for the key anyways, stacy.  what the heck?  I'm a new member here, i'm obviously confused about stuff going on here.  At first I didn't even know it was for members - most of the forums i have been to has been a straight through "give-away" where the most obnoxious person who asks first gets the key.

you don't really need to tell me to go away.  I think that's a bit rude.  I'll introduce myself, then.  I'm sorry for causing all this trouble.

[stray]

Dear God, do not introduce yourself.

[Strazos]

The key is Reading First. Yes, I know some of the threads are a bit lengthy...but we've all been (more or less) keeping up with them since they began, so don't get too offended when someone barks at you for being a jackass - and by jackass I mean just jumping into a running conversation and saying something that just isn't appropriate.

But, Venom aside, Stray is correct. It's not like the mods hand out prizes to people who post the most or anything. There is a process for stuff like this around here.




Oh, and yeah, intro threads are dumb. This is not grade school.

[Signe]

I'll introduce myself, then.  I'm sorry for causing all this trouble.

Oh good. 

(Shuddup, Stray!!!!) 

 

[Aranel]

....

So wait, who was the one who told my to intoduce myself?  Signe?

From what I was reading, Cheddar was asking anyone if they wanted to be on the beta submission list.  He said lurkers were on it, so I decided to be better than the guys who didnt post and post for myself.

I did read alot of the thread, alright? i guess I just didn't understand it. 

[stray]

The last time someone "introduced" themselves, they eventually became an Admin with the power to wield Beta Keys.

We don't want that again.

[geldonyetich]

The secret to being relaxed in front of this crowd is to pretend they're all wearing black leather spiked biking gear and brass knuckles.

[stray]

I feel bad for that last joke now.

[Signe]

....

So wait, who was the one who told my to intoduce myself?  Signe?

It wasn't me.  No, really. 

[stray]

If not by intimidation, we will surely scare him off through confusion.

*sigh*

[Aranel]

The sheer image of seeing you in black leather has made me stay.

[geldonyetich]

Confusion you say?  Now the ball is in my court!

But, I'm really not trying to scare him off.  If you're okay with inexplicable abuse popping up in random conversation, you're okay to post in F13.

[Aranel]

hmm....... leather...

Anyways, some lotro character selection screen music from the official site, if anyone would like to try their ear.

http://download.turbine.com/lotro/video/LOTRO_track_01.mp3

[Strazos]

Um...NDA?


EDIT: Durr, read the link.

[Aranel]

That was publically released by turbine, check their site.

[schild]

hihihihihihihihihihihihihihihihihihi

A/S/L?

[Azazel]

Don't we also need pics? And his myspace address?

[Margalis]

That's why I'm here, but I used a much more subtle approach. By posting thousands of times on a variety of subjects I've tricked you all into thinking I was here for something other than Beta keys.

[WindupAtheist]

You guys suck, I already ownz0r the LotRO beta.  I just killed this balrog, I think it's name was Diablo, and I did it solo.  Except for this one archer newb chick who has been following me around from almost the beginning, but she never talks and dies a lot.  Anyway, where was I?  Yeah, I'm so far ahead.  I'm gonna be leet at release.

[Aranel]

All beta account are erased at the end of Beta.

Sorry mate.

(And yes, I'm pretty sure you're joking)

[schild]

Wow.

[Piemax]

I hope it is it more cool  for a new member to follow instructions, and PM a request for a key before posting,
because that's what I just did 

[schild]

Not really, no. The beta keys were brought to us because of the installed userbase. Not for new members. Same thing will happen in the war thread. All those people trying to be clever and "give a little" to the thread  are just wasting their time.

We're all for new members, and sure, maybe 6 months to a year from now, some of the new people will stick around. But for now? Neg. It's a video game, and the beta offer wasn't for people who just Show Up.

[Piemax]

Ah, ok, I see. I  see where you're coming from; makes sense in some ways; not very welcoming to newbies but then there's no reason you need to be. Bye!

[schild]

We're very welcoming to newbiews. We're just not giving out free shit. This isn't Costco or the Gaming Soup Kitchen.

[Gutboy Barrelhouse]

<---- Hanging around on this board to get WoW II Beta invite in 2012