Play Beta With Tokens And Other Questions

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I was browsing gamespot.com looking for my next game when I found Sins Of A SOlar Empire. I have to say that this game looks awesome and Im about to purchase it through Stardock Cental. I have a few questions that I hope that some of you beta players can answer.

If I buy it with tokens, can I play it RIGHT NOW!?  :D 

Is there a large player base? Is it easy to find a multiplayer game?

How long do multiplayer games last and what is the typical galaxy size?

Thanks in advance...
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

If I buy it with tokens, can I play it RIGHT NOW!?
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Yes.

Is there a large player base? Is it easy to find a multiplayer game?
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So-so -- most people are in the SDC chat channel, not the in-game lobbey, and it can (sometimes) be hard to find a game. For example, I have a really hard time because most of our players are east coast, and I'm west.


How long do multiplayer games last and what is the typical galaxy size?
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It varies, wildly. Plan on ploppping down an hour, minimum, but they can last a very long time past that, especially if players are equally skilled.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
I have yet to play a game that has been under 1 hr... My average is 1hr 40 min on a small map vs 1 hard AI. Then again I like to research a lot :CONGRAT:
Multiplicity - Control multiple PCs using one keyboard and mouse
Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
1vs1 is around 1 and a half hours, 2vs2 with equal players, is usually 2 hours minimum to about 3 hours.

Oh yeah, its pretty hard to find a game, on the weekends there is usually a game going on, but it can take several hours to find enough people to get going.

But that should change with release.
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
I've had a few 1v1s under an hour. Depends a lot on the map size and playstyle.
Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top
True Kyro... I do love to research... Makes the game a LOT longer...
Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top
Is there a large player base? Is it easy to find a multiplayer game?
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The game hasn't been released yet, so we can't fairly answer this one. However, if the activity of a tiny sample of beta testers is any indicaction of all game-owners, we can look forward to an extremely busy community after release :)
Reply #8 from Sins Forums Top
I'm confused about buying with tokens and getting in the Beta. I thought the beta had closed. I've got several friends who might have gone ahead and bought it if they could get in.
Reply #9 from Sins Forums Top
Buy tokens, you get in the beta. Order the other way (without tokens) and you don't get the beta.
Reply #10 from Sins Forums Top
I'm confused about buying with tokens and getting in the Beta. I thought the beta had closed. I've got several friends who might have gone ahead and bought it if they could get in.
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I was confused too. I bought the game with tokens only 2 days ago and was able to download and play immediately. Why are you still reading this!? Go download the game!
Reply #11 from Sins Forums Top
Yep, its a backdoor....beta is closed, but tokens WILL get you in regardless.
Reply #12 from Sins Forums Top
i like backdoors :D
Reply #13 from Sins Forums Top
:SURPRISED:
Reply #14 from Sins Forums Top
Oh please, kosc. We all know you like backdoors too the way you prance around with eet!  ;p 
Reply #15 from Sins Forums Top
Maybe he was just surprised that someone else shares his views? ;)
Reply #16 from Sins Forums Top
:SURPRISED:
Reply #17 from Sins Forums Top
All this optamism makes me want to puke.
Reply #20 from Sins Forums Top
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Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top
I vote kosc for king of one line posts.
Reply #22 from Sins Forums Top
Nay, he is only the king of ' :SURPRISED: ' posts. And even then, more of a queen really. It's hard to tell most times.
Reply #23 from Sins Forums Top
:SURPRISED: ... I post as little as possible, making the biggest effect :CONGRAT: