Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts Beta FAQ

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The Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts Beta FAQ

• Will there be an Opposing Fronts beta?
  
  Yes, there will be a closed and open beta.
• What is the difference between a closed and open beta?
  
  The closed beta requires an Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) which explicitly prohibits public posting of game information not previously released in any form, it is conducted on a smaller scale and used to test for major imbalances and bugs, as well as tweak performance. The open beta allows the posting of pictures, discussion etc. of game content. It is generally a small balance and stability tweaking time. The open beta is also much larger. Neither beta is intended to act as a demo of the game, they are for trouble shooting.
• When does the closed/open beta start?
  
  The Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts Beta Download available and Beta Start on: Tuesday, July 31st at 9:00 AM PST; Starting August 29th, the Opposing Fronts Open Beta will begin. Anyone with a Fileplanet account can attempt to download and play the Beta. There will be key releases twice a week which will continue throughout the remainder of the Beta.
• How do I get into the beta?
  
  
  Currently there are two ways, fileplanet subscribers can enter the closed beta now, starting august 29th anyone with a fileplanet account can attempt to get a key, keys will be released on a continuing bases after that.
  The other method was through one of several community contests, all of which are over. This was the only way into the earliest phase of the closed beta. If you do not receive a closed beta spot you will have to wait and try again for an open beta key.
• If I won a beta key will I be able to play before fileplanet subscribers?
  
  Yes.
• When will fileplanet subscribers be able to try for a closed beta key?
  
  Enrollment is now underway
• How do I claim my beta spot if I won one in a community contest?
  
  You should have already received a key, all Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts beta keys have now been mailed out. If you did not receive one that you won "please check your spam mail folders. If it isn’t there, please e-mail [Buggo] at ahenze@relic.com and [she]’ll sort out what happened. "
  
  The following is now oudated:
  To claim your key, you MUST do the following: Send an e-mail to ahenze@relic.com with "<contestname>, <username>, <e-mail>" in the subject line (you do not need to include the angle brackets '<' & '>'). What to put in for the contest name will usually be found in the post by buggo in which you won the spot. The two relic forum contests are: RNQUICKFIRE and RNVETERANS OF beta key. If you did not win a spot do not email buggo, you will not receive one.
  Note: If you received a key by entering in the Company of Heroes tournament you do not need to email buggo. All players who played in the tournament should have received keys, if you did not see this bloggo post about tournament keys, community winners and fansite staff keys are still being dispatched.
• Will the beta be standalone, can you play against the normal CoH?
  
  The beta will be standalone, and you will not need or use the CoH original. CoH can't play with the beta and vice versa.
• Can I give my key to a friend or sell it?
  
  No.
• I have this sweet screen-shot of the closed beta, can I post it?
  
  No. You are compelled to agree to a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to join the beta, this contractually prohibits any such posting, it also prohibits public discussion.
• What are the minimum specifications for the Opposing Fronts Beta?
  
  Buggo has posted them tentatively with this screen shot:
  
  

Further information will be added as it becomes available. PM me if you have corrections, requests for clarification or more info to add.

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Opposing Fronts Open Beta FAQ

Q: So the Closed Beta is now open?
A: Yes, the Closed beta has finished and now it has opened to the public to take part.

Q: Where Can I get the beta?
A: You can get the Beta from FilePlanet, follow this link to the download location - Opposing Fronts Beta Client Download

Q: Do I have to be a Fileplanet subscriber to take part in the beta?
A: Yes, you have to be signed up for Fileplanet, but you do not have to be a paying Fileplanet subscriber to take part, it's now free to download.

Q: How do I get a beta key?
A: Relic will be releasing keys twice a week, starting on the 29th of August and will continue throughout the Beta. Exactly when they will be available to the public, we don't know. Soon probably, be patient.

Q: What are the System Requirements for the beta?

MINIMUM

• Windows® XP or Vista
• 2.2Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalent
• 1GB of Ram
• 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 128MB video card with Pixel Shader 2.0 support or equivalent and latest manufacturer drivers
• 4.5GB of uncompressed free hard drive space (We recommend having 1 gigabyte of of free space after installation)
• Keyboard, Mouse
• Internet Connection

RECOMMENDED

• 3.0Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalent
• 2GB of Ram
• 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 512MB video card with Pixel Shader 4.0 support or equivalent and latest manufacturer drivers

Q: Whats included in the Opposing Fronts Beta?
A: The Following Features are included in the Opposing Fronts Open Beta

• 2 Opposing Fronts Armies - British Commonwealth and the Panzer Elite
• 2 Original Company of Heroes Armies - The Americans (Formerly know as Allies) and German Wehrmacht (Formerly know as Axis)
• 6 Maps to play on (Angoville Farms (2), Etavaux (4), The Hochwald Gap (8), Bernieres Sur Mer (2), The Scheldt (6), Rails and Metal (4).
• Weather effects
• King Tiger!

Q: What can we discuss here?
A: You may discuss anything about Opposing Fronts Open Beta, provided you follow forums rules.
Ideally, it would not only help you but your readers if you followed this Topic Format.

• [<type of thread>] <Thread name>
• Examples; [Balance] King Tigers, [Question] How do I get a King Tiger, [Bug] King Tiger is made of cheese. ect

By following that simple format, readers can effectively reply to you topics quicker and you can find the ones your more interested in.

Q: What about discussing the Closed Beta?
A: According to THQ/Relic's Opposing Fronts Closed Beta NDA not until 3 years after the closed beta is over.

Beta-Tester shall not disclose any Confidential Information to third parties for three (3) years following the date of its disclosure by THQ to Beta-Tester. However, Beta-Tester may disclose Confidential Information in accordance with judicial or other governmental order, provided Beta-Tester shall give THQ reasonable notice prior to such disclosure and shall comply with any applicable protective order or equivalent.

Only Open Beta discussion.


Hope you all enjoy the Open Beta