DUST Search - "Oldest" Closed Beta Vets

Forlorn Destrier wrote:

Leither Yiltron wrote:

Forlorn Destrier wrote:

Leither Yiltron wrote:

Forlorn Destrier wrote:

So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start.

I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012.

EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake.

EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt).

Nova Knife

Given that nova knives didn't exist in game when it was first opened for closed beta, I would say it is definitely possible there are plenty of older characters.

That's a very strange line of reasoning. Nova had the name before they ever put the knives in, since that was in the latter half of 2012 as I recall.

Nova, Grideris (CCP Logibro), and whoever CCP Frame was before he was hired all three ran some of the oldest Dust fansites, we're talking these things started in 2009 kind of thing. I'm pretty sure they managed to worm their way into the 2011 friends-and-family alphas, though none of them are on hand where they will answer so take that as you will.

Very interesting. What you say is possible, but then that would mean they named an ingame weapon after her, and I've never seen anything to that effect. I would think that would be a huge marketing thing for CCP and they would have made an announcement to that effect.

I don't doubt you, but is it possible that Nova renamed her account after they were released? We had a complete character wipe in July that year as well - including having to create brand new characters. Actually, we had to do that every month for the first few months, as I recall.

Also, a website can be renamed as well. Just thoughts. Until Nova posts here though, it's all speculation.

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NextDark Knight Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 612	Posted - 2014.11.16 19:35:00 - [61] - Quote PSN is saying 6/29/2012 Over 60+ Million SP and full proto in all Caldari Suits. Dust just won't die on PS3/Xbox. Dustin since 6/29/2012
Second Cerberus Tested In Production 157	Posted - 2014.11.16 20:38:00 - [62] - Quote 6/30/12. I started in the E3 build as I recall when vehicles were being tested and were free for everyone. It was a good time to be a dropship pilot. P.S. I found an online article stating the beta was open to those that purchased the merc pack so I bought it. It was very exciting loading the game for the first time even though you could only play a few days per week. This is still my go to game over 2 years later. "I don't always test my code, but when I do, I do it in production." - *CCP*
Jathniel G I A N T 1267	Posted - 2014.11.16 20:51:00 - [63] - Quote Yeah Dustboard isn't cutting it. It's showing January 10, 2013 for me. That was the first day of Chromosome..... PSN says 9/30/2012. September 30, 2012..... huh. That can't be right. I recall playing before then. scratch head I remember playing during Mordu's Private Trials... But wasn't September during Precursor?? Set your goals high, and shoot for the moon; even if you miss you'll land amongst the stars.
KEROSIINI-TERO The Rainbow Effect 1529	Posted - 2014.11.16 20:56:00 - [64] - Quote May 18th 2012 (even though I remembered April, apparently wrong). I have been wondering if there are still some of those True Dinosaurs walking amongst us: those who got randomly invited to get the very first beta keys during December 2011. Assuming honest post, Alex would be one of those. All bow down! Orz December 2011 is the first time to my knowledge CCP accepted any outsiders to Dust. Man, I was so evious of those... Tried all the tickets etc... There was a survey for eve players in November 2011 asking console-related questions. My tinfoil theory for me not getting an inv was that I was too heavy Eve user they didn't want to disturb with consoles. Oh and I did not have PS3 at that time, only bought it two months later in anticipation of Dust. People would enjoy Dust a lot more if they accepted the fact that EVERYTHING is subject to change
Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2996	Posted - 2014.11.16 21:13:00 - [65] - Quote KEROSIINI-TERO wrote: May 18th 2012 (even though I remembered April, apparently wrong). I have been wondering if there are still some of those True Dinosaurs walking amongst us: those who got randomly invited to get the very first beta keys during December 2011. Assuming honest post, Alex would be one of those. All bow down! Orz December 2011 is the first time to my knowledge CCP accepted any outsiders to Dust. Man, I was so evious of those... Tried all the tickets etc... There was a survey for eve players in November 2011 asking console-related questions. My tinfoil theory for me not getting an inv was that I was too heavy Eve user they didn't want to disturb with consoles. Oh and I did not have PS3 at that time, only bought it two months later in anticipation of Dust. I know one of the guys invited to the December release of the closed beta - but there were only a very small number of them. He doesn't play anymore preferring to stick with Eve. I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning
TEBOW BAGGINS GREATNESS ACHIEVED THRU TROLLING 1352	Posted - 2014.11.16 21:14:00 - [66] - Quote purchased on 6.30.2012 AKA Zirzo Valcyn AFKing since 2012
Lynn Beck Delta Vanguard 6 2249	Posted - 2014.11.16 21:18:00 - [67] - Quote Lynn was born 3/1/2013, but i had another character for about 3 months. Edit: will edit the edit with NymphSenpai-Pai1's Bday. General John Ripper -BAM! I'm Emeril Lagasse. This message was approved by the 'Nobody Loved You' Foundation
First Prophet 1940	Posted - 2014.11.16 22:24:00 - [68] - Quote I started back in late May 2012, part of Mordu's. Will edit with more info later. People find this this review helpful!
KEROSIINI-TERO The Rainbow Effect 1529	Posted - 2014.11.16 23:50:00 - [69] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: I know one of the guys invited to the December release of the closed beta - but there were only a very small number of them. He doesn't play anymore preferring to stick with Eve. That's exactly the reason why I think they are extremely rare. They are/were first of all loyal Eve players. People would enjoy Dust a lot more if they accepted the fact that EVERYTHING is subject to change
Leither Yiltron Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 993	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:01:00 - [70] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012. EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake. EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt). Nova Knife, though he doesn't visit the forums any more. I feel pretty confident in saying that. And I wouldn't doubt that Logibro had a similar experience. Long term roadmap by Aeon Amadi Have a pony

Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2996	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:01:00 - [71] - Quote KEROSIINI-TERO wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: I know one of the guys invited to the December release of the closed beta - but there were only a very small number of them. He doesn't play anymore preferring to stick with Eve. That's exactly the reason why I think they are extremely rare. They are/were first of all loyal Eve players. Agreed 100%. He has actually been playing Eve since it was released! Yes, for over 11 years now... I've played Eve off and on for about 7 years, though I am unsubbed at the moment. I run 4 accounts and don't use plex. Well, I'm trying to get out of debt and $60/month helps pay off debt quite a bit so... I guess I just mean I'm about 16 months from playing Eve again lol I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning
Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2996	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:03:00 - [72] - Quote Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012. EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake. EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt). Nova Knife Given that nova knives didn't exist in game when it was first opened for closed beta, I would say it is definitely possible there are plenty of older characters. I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning
Leither Yiltron Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 993	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:11:00 - [73] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012. EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake. EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt). Nova Knife Given that nova knives didn't exist in game when it was first opened for closed beta, I would say it is definitely possible there are plenty of older characters. That's a very strange line of reasoning. Nova had the name before they ever put the knives in, since that was in the latter half of 2012 as I recall. Nova, Grideris (CCP Logibro), and whoever CCP Frame was before he was hired all three ran some of the oldest Dust fansites, we're talking these things started in 2009 kind of thing. I'm pretty sure they managed to worm their way into the 2011 friends-and-family alphas, though none of them are on hand where they will answer so take that as you will. Long term roadmap by Aeon Amadi Have a pony
Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2996	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:39:00 - [74] - Quote Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012. EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake. EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt). Nova Knife Given that nova knives didn't exist in game when it was first opened for closed beta, I would say it is definitely possible there are plenty of older characters. That's a very strange line of reasoning. Nova had the name before they ever put the knives in, since that was in the latter half of 2012 as I recall. Nova, Grideris (CCP Logibro), and whoever CCP Frame was before he was hired all three ran some of the oldest Dust fansites, we're talking these things started in 2009 kind of thing. I'm pretty sure they managed to worm their way into the 2011 friends-and-family alphas, though none of them are on hand where they will answer so take that as you will. Very interesting. What you say is possible, but then that would mean they named an ingame weapon after her, and I've never seen anything to that effect. I would think that would be a huge marketing thing for CCP and they would have made an announcement to that effect. I don't doubt you, but is it possible that Nova renamed her account after they were released? We had a complete character wipe in July that year as well - including having to create brand new characters. Actually, we had to do that every month for the first few months, as I recall. Also, a website can be renamed as well. Just thoughts. Until Nova posts here though, it's all speculation. I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning
Imp Smash Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 394	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:39:00 - [75] - Quote Just logging in doesn't count. Playing counts. If you remember a certain heavy going toe to toe with a tank, you are old. If you remember the best way to kill someone being tricking them into walking up stairs while looking at said stairs so they fall through the map, you are old. If you remember unlocking objectives, you are old. If you remember BPOs being 35 Aur, you are 'kind' old. If you remember MCCs moving, you are old. If you remember being able to kill an MCC with a rail turret, you are old. If you remember buying Aur JUST so that you can get a Universal Translator and talk to everyone in chat rooms, you are old. If you remember the damage bonus from Light Weapon bonus skill giving your passive damage bonuses PLUS access to damage mods, you are old. If you remember "kitten," you are old. If you remember corps having corp duels and putting up prize bets, you are old and annoyed at not doing that anymore. That's what an old vet is. Making a clone and letting it sit gaining passive doesn't count <.< (And if you catch the #oldbittervet check I stuck there you are a KITTENing mummy.)
Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2996	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:44:00 - [76] - Quote Imp Smash wrote: Just logging in doesn't count. Playing counts. If you remember a certain heavy going toe to toe with a tank, you are old. If you remember the best way to kill someone being tricking them into walking up stairs while looking at said stairs so they fall through the map, you are old. If you remember unlocking objectives, you are old. If you remember BPOs being 35 Aur, you are 'kind' old. If you remember MCCs moving, you are old. If you remember being able to kill an MCC with a rail turret, you are old. If you remember buying Aur JUST so that you can get a Universal Translator and talk to everyone in chat rooms, you are old. If you remember the damage bonus from Light Weapon bonus skill giving your passive damage bonuses PLUS access to damage mods, you are old. If you remember corps having corp duels and putting up prize bets, you are old and annoyed at not doing that anymore. That's what an old vet is. Making a clone and letting it sit gaining passive doesn't count <.< Yes to all of the above. You've left out the fun bugs that we used to have. Dumb fire swarms fired at your feet. Endless vehicle spawns. White screen scope on SMG's impossible to see through. Killing DS with an HMG (not really a bug, it was a thing) Hearing enemy comms, but talking to your allies. Hearing enemy comms, and talking to your enemies. Sound effect from interia dampeners following you the entire match announcing to everyone you were there. And dozens more that have been rehashed time and again on these forums that I no longer remember. I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning
Viktor Hadah Jr Negative-Impact 6016	Posted - 2014.11.17 00:53:00 - [77] - Quote Here's the invite email i got on April 18th 2012, posting it just in case anyone is interested. Welcome to the DUST 514Gäó closed beta test! You have been selected as one of the elite candidates participating in the closed beta test of DUST 514. If you accept this time-sensitive offer, you will embark on a journey that will immortalize you in the annals of New Eden history. ================================================================== DUST 514 is an immersive sandbox-style MMOFPS where players control their own destiny in a bid for galactic conquest. In DUST 514, your next shot could topple empires. The focus of this beta phase will be to stress-test the serverGÇÖs load capability and in-game features. So make sure you sign into PSN so you can kick the tires and set some fires! Please note that the DUST 514 closed beta is a testing program for a work in progress. The game you play today may not be indicative of the quality of the final product or its ultimate performance, frame rate, effects, or feature set. The Dust 514 closed beta begins on Thursday, May 19, 2012. The servers for the DUST 514 closed beta are available on the following schedule: 04:30am Thursday GÇô 4:00am US/Pacific Fridays 04:30am Friday GÇô 4:00am US/Pacific Saturdays 04:30am Saturday GÇô 4:00am US/Pacific Sundays 04:30am Sunday GÇô 4:00am US/Pacific Mondays Maintenance times are 4:00am - 4:30am US/Pacific daily. During maintenance, the servers will not be available for gameplay. Also, please remember that everything associated with this test is confidential and may not be discussed outside of the DUST 514 Beta forums http://links.sonyentertainment.mkt3456.com/ctt?kn=2&ms=MzkwOTE5NzcS1&r=MjEzNTcyNzI4NzAS1&b=2&j=MTQwMDMzMjY5S0&mt=1&rt=0. Your participation in the DUST 514 closed beta is always subject to the DUST 514 End-User License Agreement http://links.sonyentertainment.mkt3456.com/ctt?kn=5&ms=MzkwOTE5NzcS1&r=MjEzNTcyNzI4NzAS1&b=2&j=MTQwMDMzMjY5S0&mt=1&rt=0 and Confidentiality Agreement http://links.sonyentertainment.mkt3456.com/ctt?kn=1&ms=MzkwOTE5NzcS1&r=MjEzNTcyNzI4NzAS1&b=2&j=MTQwMDMzMjY5S0&mt=1&rt=0. ================================================================== How to download the beta: 1. Log into your PlayStation(R)Network account on your PlayStation(R)3 system or create one. 2. From the PlayStation(R)Network icon on the XcrossMediaBar, select "Account Management." 3. Select "Redeem Codes." 4. Enter your code. Please note that the code is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed. 5. Click "Continue." 6. Once you accept the terms, you will be taken to the download screen. ================================================================== WeGÇÖll see you in New Eden! Thank you, The DUST 514 Team NEG1 EVE 21 Day Trial Selling Templar BPO's
MrBlobz 84	Posted - 2014.11.17 01:03:00 - [78] - Quote I joined June 1st, 2012. Also that invite is an interesting read Viktor (>'o')> The Wolves of Mibu <('o'<) `#RollinGold`
Imp Smash Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 395	Posted - 2014.11.17 02:26:00 - [79] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: Imp Smash wrote: Just logging in doesn't count. Playing counts. If you remember a certain heavy going toe to toe with a tank, you are old. If you remember the best way to kill someone being tricking them into walking up stairs while looking at said stairs so they fall through the map, you are old. If you remember unlocking objectives, you are old. If you remember BPOs being 35 Aur, you are 'kind' old. If you remember MCCs moving, you are old. If you remember being able to kill an MCC with a rail turret, you are old. If you remember buying Aur JUST so that you can get a Universal Translator and talk to everyone in chat rooms, you are old. If you remember the damage bonus from Light Weapon bonus skill giving your passive damage bonuses PLUS access to damage mods, you are old. If you remember corps having corp duels and putting up prize bets, you are old and annoyed at not doing that anymore. That's what an old vet is. Making a clone and letting it sit gaining passive doesn't count <.< Yes to all of the above. You've left out the fun bugs that we used to have. Dumb fire swarms fired at your feet. Endless vehicle spawns. White screen scope on SMG's impossible to see through. Killing DS with an HMG (not really a bug, it was a thing) Hearing enemy comms, but talking to your allies. Hearing enemy comms, and talking to your enemies. Sound effect from interia dampeners following you the entire match announcing to everyone you were there. And dozens more that have been rehashed time and again on these forums that I no longer remember. Many escape me mate. Completely forgot the camera scopes on guns XD
Shutter Fly Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 455	Posted - 2014.11.17 02:30:00 - [80] - Quote Forlorn Destrier wrote: Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: Leither Yiltron wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 18, 2012. EDIT: confirmed via PSN Store actual purchase date (and yes I logged in that same day for the first time). Back then I was known just as "Forlorn" because I created the character without a last name by mistake. EDIT: new leader is ResistanceGTA born April 18, 2012 (though I do believe that his real character is something other than "ResistanceGTA" as this is clearly an alt). Nova Knife Given that nova knives didn't exist in game when it was first opened for closed beta, I would say it is definitely possible there are plenty of older characters. That's a very strange line of reasoning. Nova had the name before they ever put the knives in, since that was in the latter half of 2012 as I recall. Nova, Grideris (CCP Logibro), and whoever CCP Frame was before he was hired all three ran some of the oldest Dust fansites, we're talking these things started in 2009 kind of thing. I'm pretty sure they managed to worm their way into the 2011 friends-and-family alphas, though none of them are on hand where they will answer so take that as you will. Very interesting. What you say is possible, but then that would mean they named an ingame weapon after her, and I've never seen anything to that effect. I would think that would be a huge marketing thing for CCP and they would have made an announcement to that effect. I don't doubt you, but is it possible that Nova renamed her account after they were released? We had a complete character wipe in July that year as well - including having to create brand new characters. Actually, we had to do that every month for the first few months, as I recall. Also, a website can be renamed as well. Just thoughts. Until Nova posts here though, it's all speculation. Nova Knives have always been in Dust. Originally, they weren't a sidearm, they were the weapon used for melee. Everyone had NKs automatically, and there was the Hand-to-Hand skill that increased melee/Nova Knife damage and gave access to Myofibril Stimulant modules. When you got a melee kill, it was listed on the kill feed as "Nova Knives" Also, Nova Knives were mentioned in some of the very early articles about Dust, and on the original Dust 514 website. I believe it was even before the select few Eve players got beta access.

Slave of MORTE Eyniletti Rangers Minmatar Republic 82	Posted - 2014.11.17 03:07:00 - [81] - Quote duster 35000 wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: duster 35000 wrote: Forlorn Destrier wrote: So another thread out there is posted by a player calling himself "one of the oldest players in Dust" - he's been around since August 2012. Got me to wondering - how many other closed beta vets do we have, and which one actually is the oldest that is still active. Please post your the date you first signed into Dust. I'll update the OP with the oldest reply each time I see it. I'll start. I first logged into Dust on May 21, 2012. I logged in the first day of the closed beta, the very first day of when we were able to play dust. Assuming you were an Eve player, then your log in date is the same as mine, as I also logged in the first day possible. That said, there were some earlier before it was opened to a lot of Eve players, so you might be one of those. When, exactly, did you first log in? I think mine is messed up? January 2013...I remember logging in when it was 2012...I have the closed beta day one pass on my account... I don't think it tracks that far Yet another slave of Mortedeamor
Leo Look Shadow Company HQ Lokun Listamenn 80	Posted - 2014.11.17 04:07:00 - [82] - Quote looks like I started this hell 7/16/12 so I may not be the oldes but I bet I am one of the most pissed off with 1.9
Forlorn Destrier Havok Dynasty 2998	Posted - 2014.11.17 04:12:00 - [83] - Quote Leo Look wrote: looks like I started this hell 7/16/12 so I may not be the oldes but I bet I am one of the most pissed off with 1.9 You are more of a troll I think - and you should post (in your own thread) what is wrong with the game, otherwise you sound like a petulant child. I am the Forgotten Warhorse, the Lord of Lightning


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