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[Cerebrate]

It's highly possible they could have two separate servers, one for a stress test and one for showing off anything new they have made for Canterlot Gardens. All they really need is the server software on more then one PC. Granted I have no idea if this is correct or not but it is a possibility.

You are correct. One of the servers will be set to let anyone connect, and another will only let team members connect.

[LaptopCommandStation]

Will we have the samepony in beta that we make in prealpha?

I'm about 99% sure they said once that any info created in Beta(in the case of any Beta testing when they reach that point) would be erased so everypony would have to start at the same level.  Seeing as this is prealpha it's even more likely the case as they'd replace the server and client builds anyways, making anything clientside created obsolete, incompatible, or both.
I could be wrong, but I doubt it.

I see that happinning A LOT I and a few other ponies Seem to be the only active ones here.

I love being active
as long as I don't have to leave my computer 

[Julius]

As long as I can create a character named Julius for this stress test, and still be able to do it for the full release, I'm happy!

If that isn't the case, well I'll be DoesItWorksJay in the Stress Test.

[PinkiePuddi]

It's highly possible they could have two separate servers, one for a stress test and one for showing off anything new they have made for Canterlot Gardens. All they really need is the server software on more then one PC. Granted I have no idea if this is correct or not but it is a possibility.

You are correct. One of the servers will be set to let anyone connect, and another will only let team members connect.

I can now sleep peacefully.

[Vertigo]

BRACE YOURSELVES! THE BRONIES ARE COMING!

I bet they are so scared that they will hide under there bed untill its over!

[Julius]

BRACE YOURSELVES! THE BRONIES ARE COMING!

I bet they are so scared that they will hide under there bed untill its over!

Whaaaaaaaat?!

Not the brave bronies.

[Lord of Madness]

As long as I can create a character named Julius for this stress test, and still be able to do it for the full release, I'm happy!

If that isn't the case, well I'll be DoesItWorksJay in the Stress Test.

I wonder what Ill name mine... Lord Madness? perhaps...

[Rissian]

I'm not sure whether to use an OC name for the stress test or my forum name.

[Book Smarts]

Will there be stallions or just mares? I know thats been on the to do list

[Ahaut]

Well, I'll be having two or three days to ideally memorize the entire game world for Da Herd

[Rissian]

Things are subject to change though especially in pre-alpha games, you may want to wait for the game to come out before memorizing areas although ponyville probably won't change much at all I assume, unless they think of some new layout. 

[Tekner]

I feel kind of bad because there isn't much to do in game. Probably the most eventful thing to do is fly around, see the places, and play my one minigame that's in it so far .

I have a bad feeling people will log in with high expectations and realize how far we still have yet to go. Of course, I could be completely wrong all the same.

[Ahaut]

One thing's for sure the first thing I do in any open-world game is explore 
It's perfectly normal for the game not to have many things to do at this stage; after all it's a stress test and not an alpha/beta test.

[Julius]

I feel kind of bad because there isn't much to do in game. Probably the most eventful thing to do is fly around, see the places, and play my one minigame that's in it so far .

I have a bad feeling people will log in with high expectations and realize how far we still have yet to go. Of course, I could be completely wrong all the same.

Well, I'll be keeping the fact that the game's in Pre-Alpha in mind. I love exploring and flying, so that won't be a problem for me. I'll be thrilled to get a feel of the game, and just talking with all these awesome ponies will be enough for me. I also am very curious about the character creation screen! I want to see if I can create Julius over there to the left.

[Iodine]

I'm gonna treat it like a graphical MUCK. Just one big chatroom with graphics. 

I love testing games though. Most people just want to play betas for demoing purposes, but I actually care about finding things that need fixing! Then everybody complains about wipes because they spent all their time leveling and I'm just...

[CyanideInsanity]

W00T, no classes on friday! But know the question is, rage quit my friends for this or not... Decisions decisions!

Spoiler: Oh, also- • show

[Weatherboy1]

I feel kind of bad because there isn't much to do in game. Probably the most eventful thing to do is fly around, see the places, and play my one minigame that's in it so far .

I have a bad feeling people will log in with high expectations and realize how far we still have yet to go. Of course, I could be completely wrong all the same.

Tekner I'm quite aware of that, But playing with other people, to see how much the game has gone forward, Getting to play the game is enough for me.

[SweBow]

I feel kind of bad because there isn't much to do in game. Probably the most eventful thing to do is fly around, see the places, and play my one minigame that's in it so far .

I have a bad feeling people will log in with high expectations and realize how far we still have yet to go. Of course, I could be completely wrong all the same.

Yes, so have I. Therefore people have to realize it's a stress test and it's a pre-alpha.

The Road to Alpha still say whats not implemented yet.

[Snowy]

I feel kind of bad because there isn't much to do in game. Probably the most eventful thing to do is fly around, see the places, and play my one minigame that's in it so far .

I have a bad feeling people will log in with high expectations and realize how far we still have yet to go. Of course, I could be completely wrong all the same.

Tekner I'm quite aware of that, But playing with other people, to see how much the game has gone forward, Getting to play the game is enough for me.

^
Yup. The most i'll do is  fly around. And talk to people, and if I can i'll roleplay, at least a little, then go back to seeing the sights. I'll do a sample roleplay just to see how it'll go in the game, I guess. I might be so overwhelmed and forget about rp and just go where ever the wind takes me. I'm sure I'll find something. Its just nice to see how far the game has improved.

[Ryo_D_Disk]

Ok before I go on a rant please don't take offence from what I'm going to say now with that said Ryo rant engaged

Personally at this stage it doesn't matter if a large amount of gameplay features or places are not implemented yet as you've said it is a pre Alpha build but being able to see how the game has progressed, socialising with those who are known on the forums and those who are joining for the first time, that is what should be looked forward to and being able to play with minor features that the team has implemented is a bonus to all of this.

I greatly look forward to this regardless of its current quality and features, the game has a long way to go but being able to see what were all supporting and waiting for is what it is about and also being online is a help for the stress test and showing the features to 

Ryo Rant disengage