> @viewtfuljoe61

> are waves of new invites to beta still going out? Is > the 2-3 weeks timeframe for twitter keys still valid?

> @j_smedley

> yup

> @BStramke

> When will the next invite waves happen? Especially for Vets without active subscription.

> @j_smedley

> once we feel like we have worked out existing Issues with what we see already.

> this is a real beta. We ate finding plenty of problems. It's not perfect by a longshot and thats the truth.

> the next wave will come to a better game because of the previous wave. Just today we found a big performance issue and fixed it

> @BStramke

> Thanks for the update(s). Hope development goes well on smashing those bugs ;-)

> @j_smedley

> thanks. Don't worry. It won't be long.

> @elsnakeo

> Have you heard any information about the Oculus Rift VR goggles? It seems to be getting a lot of good word from other developers.

> @j_smedley

> yes. Can't wait.

> @TheMittani

> Holy crap, Planetside 2 looks amazing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM3DxaxfErs …

> @j_smedley

> :)

> @DubstepCommenta

> Would activating my old PS1 account right now add me to the beta or is it too late for that?

> @j_smedley

> too late. Sry

> @amstl14

> When will all ACTIVE sub vets get an email? I'm still waiting...

> @j_smedley

> you should have

> @mad4planetside2

> Have all the PS1 active vets been invited now? Meaning the next wave will be PS1 inactives?

> @j_smedley

> all ps1 current subs are invited. Vets who aren't subscribed aren't in yet. Not sure when yet. We have work to do

> @KeithLynch09

> Burning the midnight oil?

> @j_smedley

> yes. Insomnia is a bitch. I feel bad for the storm of emails I sent tonight. Oh wait. No I don't :)

> @DessyRascal

> probably being asked loads but any word on when next wave of invites is likely to happen?

> @j_smedley

> as soon as we feel we've improved the game enough. Not this week for sure.

> @Scotsh2

> are new invites out of the question today or a possibility?

> @j_smedley

> not happening.

> @Bulleye1

> When are the rest of the certs getting unlocked?

> @j_smedley

> fairly soon. But in groups

> @JordyvanderMaa1

> What time are the servers going to be online for europe ? ( GMT +1 ) , because i can't wait to play again! ;)

> @j_smedley

> 6am PST

> @Pyongftw

> Hi there, Ive got a custom athome VR setup and I was wondering if theres gonna be any support for head rotation (like arma 2 has)

> @j_smedley

> no plans sorry

> @gutiarist616

> is that fix going to make it into tonight's build?

> @j_smedley

> hopefully. Lots more improvement to come. This isn't a marketing beta. It's a real beta. To test and improve

> @schischamstart

> will the new performance patch be on the beta today?

> @j_smedley

> hopefully at some point. Don't want to paint it as a magical fix everything

> heres a data point - our average fps is 39

> @j_smedley

> Average fps in beta is 39. And improving. Low end machines need a lot of love though and we are working hard.

> @DannyJo81

> Thats great, but what exactly is a low end machine?

> @j_smedley

> I-5 dual core 8800

> @scufmark

> Any clue on Min specs?

> @j_smedley

> we aren't ready to finalize that. Thats precisely what we are working on.

> @_trowter

> Wow that seems kinda low, how much more FPS do you expect to get on low end machines?

> @j_smedley

> it's not at all low. On my machine I get 60fps in 2560 x 1600 with bursts as high as 100

> @westquester

> are you guys only skiing one beta wave in a week?

> @j_smedley

> it's not that rigid. We are holding until we get some stuff fixed. No eta atm

> @SteadiestShark

> What would you say my computer is? i7 920 @ 2.67ghz, 6gb 1333 mhz ddr3 ram, nvidia gtx 560ti- and what fps do you think I'll get?

> @j_smedley

> good computer. Not positive about your fps though. It will run just fine.

> @DannyJo81

> Thanks, I suppose newer(ish) mid range is alright then, such as i3 or i5 with an NVIDIA 550 or 560Ti card

> @j_smedley

> i3 is a question mark. I think that was released after i5 right? I wish the naming convention made sense.

> @mandrill

> got a priority beta access code, I realise you'll be allowing access in phases but Is there a schedule for when these phases are?

> @j_smedley

> ps1 vets are next followed by priority keys followed by general signups

> @Combustiondj

> is a geforce 9800GT supported? and if so is it the minimum or is it an okayish card to run the game?

> @j_smedley

> it should be if it's shader 3 which I think it is. It's at the lower end but should be ok. We are more CPU bound atm

> @SteadiestShark

> Ok, thanks. I should have probably added that I'll be playing in 1920x1080. :p

> @j_smedley

> you'll be fine. Guess would be 40-60.

> @Temperance101

> For comparison purposes, what hardware are you running Smed?

> @j_smedley

> i7 980 12 gig of ram.. 690.

> @mythzilla

> low end machine is intel core 2 duo E84.. and nVidia GeForce 9500 GT ??

> @j_smedley

> honestly yes. Even though that's a common machine it's at the lower end for us. We built it to last 10 years

> @LuciusOfTheNc

> how many weeks til priority keys get in?

> @j_smedley

> not sure yet sorry

> @mad4planetside2

> are you planniung to introduce any PvE elements to the game? Maybe a 4th alien faction that squads can fly off and fight?

> @j_smedley

> yes

> @jongrant123

> Hi, I got a twitter beta code, when can I expect the invite?

> @j_smedley

> those are considered priority keys. Right after our ps1 vets. No specific time frame sorry

> @TavaFIN

> i5 750 @ 3,8 GHz, 8GB RAM and HD5870 @ 1360x768 (old 32" TV ftw :D) should run PS 2 decently I take it :) Can't wait for beta...

> @j_smedley

> should be fine.

> @mad4planetside2

> Awesome, may I suggest a cool down on PvE to avoid it taking players away from PvP constantly?

> @j_smedley

> when we do it ( not remotely close to launch) we have some cool stuff in mind. This ain't 'kill 10 rats'.

> @mahoning84

> Beastly, Ill be running i5 3570K, 8 GB ram, 670 FTW

> @j_smedley

> decent.

> @CernjakIgor

> Will I have any problems playing on EU servers when my acc is set to US

> @j_smedley

> nope. Us and EU players can play on either one. Aussies too. Although we are working on one there too.

> @Whisper1135

> Thanks for looking out for us lower end gamers, even though I plan on upgrading a bit to stay on top of my game ;)

> @j_smedley

> I don't mean to imply anyone is a 'low end gamer' just want to be honest about ps2 needing CPU horsepower.

> we are going to make it run well on lower end computers but again lower end is only lower end for us

> @IceCakeCaprice

> I know you're gettint a lot of questions like this one, but how do you think an i5 2500k with a gtx680 will perform on ps2?

> @j_smedley

> sorry I don't know for sure. Some i5's run great some older ones don't yet but will.

> @Komarcek1

> What do you think about this Processor: Intel Core 2 CPU 1.86 GHz 1.86 GHz Installed memory: 4.00 GB Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5670

> @j_smedley

> not good for ps2 right now honestly.

> @SteadiestShark

> I'm an inactive veteran, but I also used a twitter key out of desperation. What phase am I now in? Hopefully inactive vet wave?

> @j_smedley

> if you registered next phase.

> @xSiiGMA

> I5 2500k,8 GB Ram,nvidia gtx 560...would be ok to play on max settings?

> @j_smedley

> not max but should be fine and good looking.

> @Komarcek1

> Will it work when you will improve it? xD

> @j_smedley

> don't know yet. Have to wait till we optimize more. Thats pretty low end on the CPU for us honestly.

> @SteadiestShark

> Ah ok, I registered pretty much the moment that you were allowing sign-ups. I really do hope that my twitter key is overridden.

> @j_smedley

> it won't matter the way we do it. What happens is we cross reference beta signups with ps1 vets. You're all good.

> @Zylorex

> Any chance of dual core sandy bridge pentiums running PS2 at launch?

> @j_smedley

> yes.

> @mad4planetside2

> I've a funny feeling that I'll need plenty of sick days when this baby launches :D

> @j_smedley

> that's why I love my job. I just close my office door :)

> @Ijnek5

> i guess a more direct question would be, are the invites all out for the ps1 vets at least, and if so how far along the priority?

> @j_smedley

> no. Only for ps1 current subs. Vets are next but no eta

> @BrendanDelaney5

> any chance of a vaige time for the next wave?

> @j_smedley

> not yet sorry. Trust me we have work to do first.

> @Ijnek5

> or how bout this: about how many beta invites are you guys sending out daily? weekly?

> @j_smedley

> not able to say.

> @mad4planetside2

> Any SOE jobs available in Ireland?

> @j_smedley

> no sorry

> @Markoma

> can u give us an idea of your low end? X

> @j_smedley

> read me answers to the last bunch of people for some ideas

> @Charlie40640953

> What's the minimum graphics card specs required to play at this stage?

> @j_smedley

> in theory it's any shader model 3 capable card. We've tested a lot.

> @jmdelrio

> Under system requirements you should include a specc'ed out rig, maybe alienware or someone can provide a special deal :)

> @j_smedley

> actually I want us to go crazy with a support page with our own benchmarks. We test on everything and track frame rates real time

> @Rawrapillar

> and by vets youre refering to people that didnt pay $15 last sunday but had multiple months of sub in the past only to come 2nd?K

> @j_smedley

> that's not a fair characterization in my view. A lot of those players subbed for 9 years.

> I made very clear that current subs were getting in first follows by vets. It's not a long wait.

> @qaz0r

> I read through your answer but couldn't find average/expected fps for stock i5-2500. Any idea? 1680x1050, preferably max sett. :)

> @j_smedley

> sorry don't have that off the top of my head. I actually read all of the performance reports. Just haven't seen that

> @ReContraDog

> HI! I've created a survey to find out interest in a Australasian server for PS2! I hope to have results for you in 5 days -contra

> @j_smedley

> awesome. Honestly we are just going to bite the bullet and put a server down there.

> @peonic

> Any chance of TrackIR / FreeTrack support for us pilots? :)

> @j_smedley

> some chance yes. But not for launch.

> @FineFuser

> How about i3 intel, Nvidia GT 520 with 3G DDR3?

> @j_smedley

> I need to research i3's. I'll do that today. Is that a desktop or laptop

> @Charlie40640953

> What system specs are we looking at to play at max settings?

> @j_smedley

> see my tweets about my own system. I recently upgraded to run at max.

> @YashAluru

> How would you think a GTX 480, an i5 ivy bridge, and 8GB ram would go about runnning the game at 1680 x 1050? Maxed?

> @j_smedley

> not maxed but will do well with a lot on high

> @Desbreko145

> Happy to hear you're optimizing for lower end PCs too. I played PS1 on a ~2 year old PC back in 2005 and 20 fps was painful.

> @j_smedley

> performance is the number 1 reason the game isn't done. It's a lot of work and it's hard work. We're getting there fast though

> @BPaddonn

> Sorry to be like the thousandth person to ask this, but is there an ETA on the PCGamer people getting in? :)

> @j_smedley

> no specific eta but in line right behind the vets

> @Swiftysquaddie

> lets not forget to support the high end stuff aswell though, i want my 690 to have been worth it :P

> @j_smedley

> ask the guys in the office how I feel about that :) we are way good

> @PedroLainho1

> this is a question that is freaking me out since a long time. Laptop i7 quad core with nvidia geforce gt 555m

> @j_smedley

> should be great

> @j_smedley

> I hope everyone realizes this is the BEST thing about F2P. You get to find out how it runs and if you like it for free.

> @Azundril

> Appreciate your hard work SoE. My fps has improved by a lot already.

> @j_smedley

> glad to hear it. Today will be even better.

> @SteadiestShark

> How vital is having a lot of RAM for PS2? You've already stated that CPU is very important in the current builds?

> @j_smedley

> right now it's super important but we are still optimizing. 4G minimum. 8 is great. Hopefully we get to 4 is great

> @khsaro

> Will it be possible to play on US servers from europe? And with a european account, is it possible to spend Pro7 on US servers?

> @j_smedley

> yes. If you play from Europe you will see the Pro7 market but thats the only real difference. All the worries about Pro7 were

> overdone I think. DCUO was switched over and customers are getting great service.

> @Charlie40640953

> Looking at your rig I think I'm going to upgrade from my HD5570 to something better! Are you using high freq ram on your rig?

> @j_smedley

> yes. But I'll be honest and say that is what I spend money on. Not cars. Computers. I love gaming rigs from Falcon NW

> @khsaro

> How does one classify as a PS1 veteran? If i get a sub right now, would I get into beta in the next wave?

> @j_smedley

> yes

> @krautgamer

> F2P is awesome. But as a core gamer of the 00's you will always have these prejudices against F2P, it's hard to overcome that.

> @j_smedley

> sure but look at LoL. It's great. We modeled our F2p after them. The current players are seeing its not pay to win

> @cniemczura

> So true. As an extremely busy college student I can't say enough how awesome it is that I don't have to feel obligated to play..

> @j_smedley

> exactly. And I love that

> @BStramke

> are the waves divided into smaller parts or is a wave basicly "all of you guys with inactive subs are invited NOW".

> @j_smedley

> there will be some dividing.

> @MaskedSkull_IV

> Might as well ask but I'm probably okay. i7-2670qm @2gz, 8gb RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6800M. Verdict?

> @j_smedley

> all good

> @The_Word_JTRENT

> Is the station shop going to be open during beta? I've been budgeting money from paychecks for ya'll and have a stack to spend.

> @j_smedley

> it's up now but we aren't taking money yet. It's up for internal testing now

> @hunterswd

> How many concurrent users are you all looking at, out of curiosity? How are the servers handling the load?

> @j_smedley

> we don't disclose that sorry except to say 2k per continent

> @GrandPresidente

> So an aussie server for the beta or is it going to be sort of a distant future plan?

> @j_smedley

> working on rack space now. It's not a done deal but we are moving forward

> @BStramke

> Did you already test the performance between SSDs and normal Harddisks?

> @j_smedley

> yes. I have one myself

> @TwitchYeti

> The game is starting to feel a LOT better! Good job and thanks for your hard work!

> @j_smedley

> the team is doing great. The coders have been busting ass to make it run better.

> @SteadiestShark

> I disagree about LoL's target group. Although I agree about the difference in situation. That said, I love it!

> @j_smedley

> what do you mean about their target group?

> @mahoning84

> is it going to be mor difficult to level up in this game? I got cr5 br 20 in PS1 in 2.5 weeks

> @j_smedley

> heck yeah. Certs will take years!

> @mad4planetside2

> Just to confirm this, if I sub PS1 now I will be an inactive vet and in the next wave?

> @j_smedley

> yes

> @stefman1231

> Im from the uk so it dosent matter to me much but its nice to see the Australasians not getting boned for a change

> @j_smedley

> well they got Nicole Kidman! That's pretty good from where I sit.

> @SteadiestShark

> Krautgamer said that LoL's target group was "exceptionally young". I strongly disagree with this statement.

> @j_smedley

> oh. Hmm. I agree. I meant to compare to their F2P philosophy. We like that

> @lfc_7

> Will there be a Mac version some time in the future? If so, please for the love of god use OpenGL 3.2. Performance gains are huge

> @j_smedley

> yes there will be a Mac version. Hopefully not too long after launch

> @khsaro

> So where can I buy PS1 if i'm european? Not on the SOE site...

> @j_smedley

> only on our site.

> @Micnev

> So let me get this straight, if i sub now to PS1 i'll be guaranteed a spot in the vet invite wave?

> @j_smedley

> yes

> @khsaro

> Sorry, last question, would an All Access pass work and enable me to download PS1?

> @j_smedley

> yup

> @GamerNick4242

> Is it more GPU or CPU dependant? If ofc you are able to say

> @j_smedley

> more CPU but sometimes it gets gpu bound. Mostly CPU

> @stefman1231

> Has station launcher (the desktop app) gone was trying to find it and couldn't i use to use it as i have multi acco in multi game

> @j_smedley

> gone sorry

> @SeanHutch1981

> Didnt you say the cutoff point was last Monday?

> @j_smedley

> that was for the ps1 sub wave. If you signup now you will be considered a vet

> @MidgardT

> My fps grow'd up for 40-50 fps today! Great job but I still have around 1-5 fps in large battles :(

> @j_smedley

> what kind of machine?

> @HoldemTex

> would be really cool for you to hop in and film it with commentry, im sure the people would love to see Smed kicking butt

> @j_smedley

> I'm in every day. I'm not a caster though. Too foul mouthed

> @stefman1231

> Np i was just curious and for a final question ...for now :-P will 6cpu core's be utilised and sli?

> @j_smedley

> yes

> @Rawrapillar

> Yes, lol. Point is, all of your great promotional efforts were ruined for me when you sold free access 24hrs before beta

> @j_smedley

> not sure what to say. Its an arbitrary point in time that seemed fair. Sorry you disagree

> @AkselLudvigsen

> Want to elaborate more on PvE elements? Are they coop style missions, NPC wildlife? Simulators? Anything?

> @j_smedley