Development Update 1.31.10 and Launch Signup
January 31st, 2010
On February 8, we will be giving prebeta access to around 500 of our current members. So, if you’re an Atmosphir member right now, all you have to do is enter your username on this form (Update: This is now closed). The exceptions are Players’ Club members, who have already been entered and need not sign up again. If you are among the first 500 signups, you will then be notified by email next Monday with information on how to access the beta.
Again, that form is: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/minorstudios.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGh3Z2hidXdDNzJaSHMzVWhFSjFQV3c6MA (Update: This is now closed).
Here’s some more clarification if you’re looking for it.
Q: Why aren’t all 20k users being let in on February 8?
A: That was the original plan, but there are too many outstanding bugs to be considered ready for that large of a group at this point. By limiting it to 500 at first, we can get the most dedicated fans in, which is a much more manageable amount for giving feedback, stress-testing the servers, and playing multiplayer. Those who have stuck by Atmosphir through all of this don’t deserve to wait any longer, and are more willing to overlook bugs than the general public. If we receive more than 500 signups, we will continue adding people in during the following days and weeks. Our revised plan is to get all 20k in by early March - slowly but surely.
Q: I don’t have an Atmosphir account yet. Can I still sign up?
A: Not on this form. The best thing for you to do is sign up on our waiting list here. Depending on demand, expect your invite in 1-3 more months.
Q: What happens to my atmos/club membership?
A: After the migration, we will be transferring these over later this week. However, you will not be able to buy more atmos or club memberships until we have our new store set up, which is still 1-2 weeks away from being fully implemented. If you do get access next week and find something wrong with your account, email us immediately and we will take care of it.
Q: What about all the items I bought, will those be saved?
A: The current plan is to have everyone start from the default basic set, and be given back all their atmos they ever got - from the initial 100 free atmos, further purchases, buildup from weekly club amounts, or contest winnings - and be able to buy things all over again from scratch. This seemed like the only fair way to do things given that the looks/textures/animations of many items have changed, and gives you a second chance to buy what you want. All prices for this period will be the same as they were before.
Q: Will I be able to access all of my old levels?
A: Yes. Every old level will show up in the play browser with a “convert” button next to it that you will have to manually press to reconfigure it to fit within the new Atmosphir system. As reported before, some extremely large levels might run into conversion issues. For these, I would recommend opening them in design mode and saving them as a draft, with the hope we will improve optimization in the future. As a means of comparison, I was able to convert Platformed: World 2 just fine (a large mountain temple), but not Genesis Fortress (an even larger multi-tiered castle).
Q: Why do the dates keep changing? Can’t you guys ever stick to a launch date?
A: We have a very small team working on a very big game. While we are working around the clock to reach our milestones, unfortunately a lot of things have taken much longer than originally anticipated. We are essentially working with three systems - the Unity engine, the web backend system (called the MFP), and the website itself. Before we were solely focusing on the game, there was an unorganized web backened component, and the website was almost an afterthought. Now, for better or for worse, the 3 systems have to work together and can’t exist without each other. While that makes for a faster and more flexible game, it also adds to the complexity and means a lot of venturing into unknown territory. Our publicized launch dates have been our best guesses, but quite often we have reached those points lacking the high quality standards we want to achieve. I can assure you that not a second is wasted, and with each passing day the game gets exponentially better. But we apologize for this, and will work towards setting more realistic goals with a reasonable amount of buffer time in the future.
Newah Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Oh dear…
I hope I will be one of the 500!
Achilles Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Dave, I need to ask you about some things, is it better to pm you or to email you? If so, pm me what email address ect… Thank you and keep up the great work!
Wiifanjr Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Would it mainly have 500 people who are viewing the forums about every 1-3 days?
okaysamurai Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Achilles - dave [at] minorstudios [dotcom].
Chillinguy Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Oh jeez.
Is it the FIRST 500?
Or is it the most popular and dedicated fans?
Prototype Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Wow! I’m so glad I won’t have to wait any longer. While I can’t be sure what signup number I was, I’m pretty sure I won’t have to wait until March.
P.S. You could say I am a dedicated fan…
Purple Drake Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Signed up.
Heart racing.
I.
MUST.
MAKE IT.
Scary101 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Hey Dave, since I am a Club Member, am I guaranteed to be playing the new engine on February the 8th? Just want to know. Will there actually be more people playing the Game on February the 8th? The Club Members and the 500? Thanks.
marcod Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Hi Dave!
I would just like to know if you received my submission and my name was spelled right. I was in a hurry to type in my name and I just got a new keyboard, and I am still getting used to it. So, can you tell me if my name is in and spelled correctly?
Thank you!
cmmatzat Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Are Club members automatically in this 500?
Jonas(16) (Bassenergy) Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Signd up been waiting for this
looks amazing
Scary101 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Sorry, disregard my last post. I actually didn’t watch the Video before reading or posting this. Thanks god I’m in, Cheese!
munchy365 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:33 pm
http://bit.ly/97KWwT
UberDude3752 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Man I hope I’m one of the 500.
I’ve been waiting a long time and have been checking the forum a lot lately.
The game looks amazing and I’ll be more than happy to overlook glitches if it means I can play sooner.
Hope to battle you guys soon!
UberDude3752
Wingmaster Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Can’t wait to play!
Mrcoble Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 2:53 pm
@Cmmatzat
Everyone who has player’s club will get in, and the first 500 people who sign up will also get in!
MarioXXX Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Don’t you mean the starting 200 Atmos?
This makes me glad I bought Players Club even though it was after the 12th of January!
epicfox Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
wooooh! Been lookin forward to this for a looong time now. just signed in the thing. I AM A VERY DEDICATED FAN. I must be let in the first 500. Please Dave please, I check the forum every day. Post every day. watch all the new videos every day. I’ll post about bugs. I will do all this so please let me in. Oh and buy the way, I’ll personal message you in a minuet. I have some ideas
Harry Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
great. iv’e been waiting forever to get the private beta, an then for stratosphir, and now i have to wait another few months.. >:^(
DragonStorm Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Great news, looking forward 2 it
trashcan444 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Dave, do you know if I spelled my name right?
MarcoK Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Yeah, I’m a Player’s Club member, so am I automatically going to get it on the 8th?
Thunder7102 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Very nice. I am happy I don’t have to sign up.
(Players Club) This is going to be SO awesome. I am going to have to flip a coin to see if I should do multiplayer or play with gravity switchers first. 
boberto Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Oops, I just signed up and I’m in Player’s Club. Void my form. xD
Gary1 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Awesome! Im so glad Im in Players Club. I am sooooo happy right now!
Ian AKA Fableboy79 Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Sweet i’ll be playing the game Feb 8th..
TheChoosenOne Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 5:00 am
I want so much to be in the first 500 ………
pico Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 5:19 am
Dave is it ok when I get Atmosphir I mess with it too see if there are any exploits? I wont do it unless you say its ok!
Thanks for the update!
-Jason
Daimon Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:33 am
you might know that i kinda find like EVRY bug…
i hope i spelled my name right, lol.
i really cant wait…..
Iversme Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 8:34 am
I really hope that I’m 1 of the 500!!!!!
Can’t wait until Monday!!!….
ben3800 Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 8:50 am
I hope im going to get in Stratosphir.
Your Game is great and i cant wait to play the new version.
I think i am a Fan of your game.
stickfigure Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:39 am
I am doomed, this was put up yesterday.
Newah Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 10:05 am
@Okaysamurai aka Dave:
i just want to make sure–did I type my username in correctly?
Sticko Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Newah-
If your not sure, type it in again.
FireArrow Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:05 pm
YesI m so happy im in the players club..Oh yes!!!!
the game makers apprentice Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Im not even in the forums (yet) so I doubt I’ll make the 500
ben3800 Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Good thing that im in Players Club.
(sorry i accidently signed up for the list, dave)
gamer m Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:14 am
Oh hope I’m in the first 500. I am a big fan
gamer m Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:58 am
Is Iversme the guy I think it is? I hope we will both get it!!
the game makers apprentice Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:06 am
I mean what of the people who AREN’T part of atmosphir OR the players club I havn’t a word about when they’ll be in!! ( for goodness sake you’v gotta get in somehow!)
Daimon Says:
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
@the game makers apprentice:
read the FAQ, they will come in (sign up for the waitinglist)
1-3 months later.
Raquzzic Says:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:29 am
great…. I dont think i can wait until march….
ShunVentusMaster Says:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
PLEASE I NEED THAT UPDATE DAVE OR I WILL DIE
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
the game makers apprentice Says:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
@Raquzzic Forget march think may!
Teamfog Says:
February 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
If we couldnt sign the form thing in time can we not download the game now?
linuscom Says:
February 5th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
’smashing computer’ i hate this if i not one of 500 i will need to wait until may i am so angry now i like atmosphir mutch and i thinked that all can get in 8 feb but now i am so sad that i can kill my self ’smashing computer’
Traceguy Says:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
@linuscom
If you signed up before feb 2nd, then you’re in. If not, then, R.I.P.
SPEDY816 Says:
February 6th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY DO I FIND THIS OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
streetninja Says:
February 27th, 2010 at 11:08 am
i need that GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!