Wallace Member Oct 25, 2017 27,607 Midwest Alpha begins today at 10am PST / Noon CST / 1pm EST and goes through May 4th. No end time has been given. Bungie has also lifted the NDA so we can all speak freely about what we think and even share gameplay. Please, no code begging in this thread.  EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 tell me how it feels sitting on the connect screeen. i need all the impression.   Patitoloco Member Oct 27, 2017 27,701 Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity.  OP OP Wallace Member Oct 25, 2017 27,607 Midwest Patitoloco said: Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yep, smart of them. I'm sure they'll bookmark this thread too. heh   vixolus Prophet of Truth Member Sep 22, 2020 69,897 Patitoloco said: Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I think it also just didnt make sense when the content in the alpha is what they already publicly showed on stream and have had the press talk about in detail with footage etc   CloseTalker Sister in the Craft Member Oct 25, 2017 37,811 Patitoloco said: Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity. Click to expand... Click to shrink... it's gonna go one of two ways, for sure   EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 CloseTalker said: it's gonna go one of two ways, for sure Click to expand... Click to shrink... either looks like roblox or it doesnt   Uzupedro Member May 16, 2020 13,677 Rio de Janeiro GIVE ME THS CODE   Lukar Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 27, 2017 27,733 Excited to watch some gameplay on my lunch break and play it myself when I get home tonight. In Bungie I trust.   Genesius Member Nov 2, 2018 20,204 Patitoloco said: Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It's one of those cases where I'm actually quite confident they've made a good multiplayer PvPvE extraction shooter I just don't want the multiplayer PvP part  Patitoloco Member Oct 27, 2017 27,701 CloseTalker said: it's gonna go one of two ways, for sure Click to expand... Click to shrink... Well, even if word of mouth is bad, that's just a trampoline to come out in the summer and say "ohh we listened, look how much better we made everything". The important part is that people talk about Marathon IMO  TheChungusAmongUs Member Oct 25, 2017 14,439 Looking forward to playing after work   EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 Genesius said: It's one of those cases where I'm actually quite confident they've made a good multiplayer PvPvE extraction shooter I just don't want the multiplayer PvP part Click to expand... Click to shrink... just do the pve side and exfil before you die.   OP OP Wallace Member Oct 25, 2017 27,607 Midwest EssBeeVee said: just do the pve side and exfil before you die. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I'd prefer this, I'm just wondering how big/small the maps are and if running into other players is almost always certain.  CloseTalker Sister in the Craft Member Oct 25, 2017 37,811 Patitoloco said: Well, even if word of mouth is bad, that's just a trampoline to come out in the summer and say "ohh we listened, look how much better we made everything". The important part is that people talk about Marathon IMO Click to expand... Click to shrink... Just my opinion as someone who has spent a decade in marketing, "all press is good press" is a common fallacy haha. Doesn't mean a game can't turn around from less-than-stellar first impressions, but if the impressions are poor (which I have no real reason to believe they will be here), I promise no one at Bungie is going to be saying "well, on the bright side at least people are talking about us!"   Last edited: Today at 10:51 AM KINGofCRA5H Member Oct 25, 2017 1,220 Napa, CA Really hoping they add more people soon.   Azai Member Jun 10, 2020 5,120 The footage of the second map doesnt look that good graphics-wise either. really washed out without much details. what I dont understand is that they said they changed art direction last second to a more managable direction for hardware. now yesterday one of the devs reacted to a Paul Tassis tweet basically saying that its an alpha and they are going to get to the original direction. this is just as contradicting as them saying the alpha wont be NA exclusive 2 days before the reveal...  YorkshireDaveUK Member Jun 1, 2021 8,200 Some of you really need to get over the graphics. They have said they will continue to improve them, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt.   Genesius Member Nov 2, 2018 20,204 EssBeeVee said: just do the pve side and exfil before you die. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I don't think that's how it works though, lol It's still multiplayer and PvP even if I go in solo  Aesthet1c Member Oct 27, 2017 1,047 Bummed I didn't make it in to this, but stoked to be checking out some streams today!   Azai Member Jun 10, 2020 5,120 Wallace said: I'd prefer this, I'm just wondering how big/small the maps are and if running into other players is almost always certain. Click to expand... Click to shrink... the map they showed in the reveal is pretty small for an extraction shooter and you saw them running into other teams quite frequently. the other thing preventing people from ignoring PvP is the ability from one of the heroes that can scan the surounding along with its robot that does the same  IMCaprica Member Aug 1, 2019 10,770 So glad I work from home and that today will (I think) be an extremely easy day because I'm caught up. Wallace said: I'd prefer this, I'm just wondering how big/small the maps are and if running into other players is almost always certain. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Azai said: the map they showed in the reveal is pretty small for an extraction shooter and you saw them running into other teams quite frequently. the other thing preventing people from ignoring PvP is the ability from one of the heroes that can scan the surounding along with its robot that does the same Click to expand... Click to shrink... Bungie hasn't done themselves any favors with how they've edited official clips. After watching unedited (and less edited) games media clips of their test (as well as some from those players who got on early) it seems clear to me that PvP is far less frequent than we were led to believe. At least on Dire Marsh.   RoboPlato Member Oct 25, 2017 8,186 Patitoloco said: Lifting the NDA does sound like they're confident in what they have IMO It's free publicity. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The majority of the people that have played it are positive on it while many that are iffy have not. It makes sense to drop the NDA so people can stream and discuss it, people not in the test can better see the flow of a match, and they can get wider feedback for the final push in development. Realistically it was one of the only moves they had, the alpha build was already set, but it was smart and I'm glad they made the decision before the test started   behOemoth Member Oct 27, 2017 6,647 Having no nda for such kind of games makes sense as "meta" team play is what makes it fun.   WinFonda Member Oct 27, 2017 2,738 USA edit: issue i was having was my own fault, thanks JRedCX!   Last edited: Today at 1:00 PM Crespo Member Oct 27, 2017 5,953 Wallace said: I'd prefer this, I'm just wondering how big/small the maps are and if running into other players is almost always certain. Click to expand... Click to shrink... From what I've seen/read, even the PVE mobs will be quite the handful to handle solo.   Uzupedro Member May 16, 2020 13,677 Rio de Janeiro Bungie confirms no Marathon Alpha codes will be sent out today as "our team focuses on Alpha launch." "Waves of codes will begin again on 4/24." fuck me in the ass  OP OP Wallace Member Oct 25, 2017 27,607 Midwest Yeah, hopefully since the alpha is so long most of us will get in eventually.   Kyuuji The Favonius Fox Member Nov 8, 2017 37,933 Bungie getting tired of me checking lol   EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 Kyuuji said: Bungie getting tired of me checking lol Click to expand... Click to shrink... the first day you had to alt+f4 because the "dismiss" button didn't work. at least not for me.   Kyuuji The Favonius Fox Member Nov 8, 2017 37,933 EssBeeVee said: the first day you had to alt+f4 because the "dismiss" button didn't work. at least not for me. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeh I couldn't select anything there, just had to hard quit lol.   Saucycarpdog Member Oct 25, 2017 20,017 Inb4 the dozens of posts asking for a solo queue.   SolidSnakeUS Member Oct 25, 2017 11,943 Still waiting on a key. May have to play alone as none of my friends are interested really... should be interesting to play against squads...   EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 SolidSnakeUS said: Still waiting on a key. May have to play alone as none of my friends are interested really... should be interesting to play against squads... Click to expand... Click to shrink... im gonna test if the ping system is good enough since i usually never use mic unless im playing with others i know   SolidSnakeUS Member Oct 25, 2017 11,943 EssBeeVee said: im gonna test if the ping system is good enough since i usually never use mic unless im playing with others i know Click to expand... Click to shrink... I know maybe one person that MAY play, but another friend of mine is just generally off-put by the art design. So yeah, I'll probably be going into this blind. I will say this, even if someone offered on here to join up with me, keep in mind, I'm generally very shy and reserved with people I don't know haha.  EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 SolidSnakeUS said: I know maybe one person that MAY play, but another friend of mine is just generally off-put by the art design. So yeah, I'll probably be going into this blind. I will say this, even if someone offered on here to join up with me, keep in mind, I'm generally very shy and reserved with people I don't know haha. Click to expand... Click to shrink... its like with apex when i first started out. it was more so because i wasn't confident enough to play with others but then i started playing with a streamer community to learn and eventually end up playing pubs. so this probably the same since extraction shooters but i dont see much different to what i do in other games but we'll see!   SolidSnakeUS Member Oct 25, 2017 11,943 EssBeeVee said: its like with apex when i first started out. it was more so because i wasn't confident enough to play with others but then i started playing with a streamer community to learn and eventually end up playing pubs. so this probably the same since extraction shooters but i dont see much different to what i do in other games but we'll see! Click to expand... Click to shrink... I hope my 1K+ hours in PUBG helps me survive this haha.  Tappin Brews #TeamThierry Member Oct 25, 2017 16,063 Cautiously excited for this, primarily due to Bungie's pedigree. Looking For Group - I have near zero BR experience and NO extraction shooter experience, but am quite good at multiplayer shooters  Last edited: Today at 12:41 PM Sordid Plebeian Member Oct 26, 2017 19,599 There will be a pop cap that will be slowly lifted throughout the alpha just a heads up   Kyuuji The Favonius Fox Member Nov 8, 2017 37,933 Think I'll run solo no-fill to start if it all works for me. Wanna spend time looking around. Also gives me an excuse to test the scope of stealth and escape in the game.   BobsReset Chicken Chaser Member Oct 26, 2017 986 Curious to hear impressions from when people get in! I wonder if there is a Resetera Discord for Marathon at all?   Last edited: Today at 12:49 PM EssBeeVee Member Oct 25, 2017 23,915 youre up against 5 other squads of 3 so its not bad. ;P   JRedCX Member Nov 10, 2020 1,023 WinFonda said: major 1st world problem here for me i got in the alpha, i redeemed the code on my base ps5 thinking i could also download on my pro, and... i can't? it's not in my library and redeeming the code again doesn't pull up the download dont know if this is an oversight or if there is some reason for it, but kinda sucks. cautionary tale for anyone who gets in. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Are you sure is the same account? You should be able to download it. You can try to start the download on the PS App.  WinFonda Member Oct 27, 2017 2,738 USA JRedCX said: Are you sure is the same account? You should be able to download it. You can try to start the download on the PS App. Click to expand... Click to shrink... ohh bro you saved me. i forgot to tab over to 'purchased', and it's there now. thank you!   RoboPlato Member Oct 25, 2017 8,186 Uzupedro said: Bungie confirms no Marathon Alpha codes will be sent out today as "our team focuses on Alpha launch." "Waves of codes will begin again on 4/24." fuck me in the ass Click to expand... Click to shrink... Dammit   Twinduct Member Oct 27, 2017 1,002 Kyuuji said: Bungie getting tired of me checking lol Click to expand... Click to shrink... We need more of these passive aggressive error screens. Not that it's my kink or anything. edit: Think we getting some guitar errors?  spookyduzt Drive-In Mutant The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 11,813 I'm ready to give it a chance.   JRedCX Member Nov 10, 2020 1,023 WinFonda said: ohh bro you saved me. i forgot to tab over to 'purchased', and it's there now. thank you! Click to expand... Click to shrink... No problem. Let's hope we can play today because I think this will broke their servers.   bitcloudrzr Member May 31, 2018 20,295 Kyuuji said: Think I'll run solo no-fill to start if it all works for me. Wanna spend time looking around. Also gives me an excuse to test the scope of stealth and escape in the game. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Your ping is going to be like 100 anyway right? Might as well practice evasion.   Mr. Lemming Member Oct 25, 2017 631 Got through the queue and back to the access denied screen about the cohort not having access. Let's try again.