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I don't think you need a premium account there, just a free sign up one.

I could be wrong though since I never use FP, but it seems counterproductive to host an open beta on a file server that charges you to get at it.
 
Digby_Chinless said:
This would be an open beta. The closed beta is ended.

For people unable to login, be patient and keep trying, it will be an issue with Paradox's server.
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NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR BETA PROGRAM

This Nondisclosure Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective on the date of approval of this form,
BETWEEN: Nitro Games Ltd. (the "Company"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Finland, with its head office located at:

Heikinkatu 7, 48100 Kotka, Finland

AND You (“Tester”).

WHEREAS, Tester agrees to test a computer game known as East India Company (the "Game") and keep the Company aware of the test results.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, Company and Tester hereby agree as follows:

1. COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS

The Company shall provide Tester with a copy of the Game and any necessary documentation and instruct Tester on how to use it and the desired test data to be gained.

2. TESTER'S OBLIGATIONS

Tester shall test the Game under normally expected operating conditions in Tester's environment during the test period. Tester shall gather and report test data as mutually agreed upon with the Company.

3. GAME A TRADE SECRET

Tester acknowledges that the Game is proprietary to, and a valuable trade secret of, the Company and is entrusted to Tester only for the purpose set forth in this Agreement. Tester shall treat the Game in the strictest confidence. Tester agrees that it will not, without the Company's prior written consent:

A. Disclose any information about the Game, its design and performance specifications, its code, and the existence of the beta test and its results to anyone;

B. Copy any portion of the Game or documentation, except to the extent necessary to perform the beta testing; or

C. Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Game or any portion of it.

4. SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

Tester shall take reasonable security precautions to prevent the Game from being seen by unauthorized individuals. This includes locking all copies of the Game and associated documentation in a desk or file cabinet when not in use.

5. TERM OF AGREEMENT

The test period shall last from July 9th 2009 until July 24th 2009. This Agreement shall terminate at the end of the test period or when the Company asks Tester to return the Game, whichever occurs first. The restrictions and obligations contained in Articles 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement, and shall continue to bind Tester, its successors, heirs and assigns.

6. RETURN OF GAME AND MATERIALS

Upon the conclusion of the testing period or at the Company's request, Tester shall promptly (within three business days) return the original and all copies of the Game and all related materials to the Company and erase all portions thereof from computer memory.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Tester understands and acknowledges that the Game is a test product and its accuracy and reliability are not guaranteed. Owing to its experimental nature, Tester is advised not to rely exclusively on the Game for any reason. Tester waives any and all claims it may have against the Company arising out of the performance or nonperformance of the Game.

THE GAME IS PROVIDED AS IS, AND THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO IT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to Tester or any third parties caused by the Game or by the Company's performance of this Agreement.

THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSQUENTIAL DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT OR TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE GAME OR ANY PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

9. NO RIGHTS GRANTED

Tester understands and acknowledges that the Game is provided for its own use for testing purposes only. This Agreement does not constitute a grant or an intention or commitment to grant any right, title or interest in the Game or the Company's trade secrets to Tester. Tester may not sell or transfer any portion of the Game to any third party or use the Game in any manner to produce, market or support its own products. Tester shall clearly identify the Game as the Company's property.

10. NO ASSIGNMENTS

This Agreement is personal to Tester. Tester shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any representation, promise or condition not explicitly set forth in this Agreement shall not be binding on either party. All additions or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and must be signed by both parties to be effective.

12. APPLICABLE LAW

This Agreement is made under, and shall be construed according to, the laws of Finland excluding its choice of law provisions.
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The above is the NDA attached to the fileplanet beta for East India Company. If you had an FP account and had gotten even that far you would know.


It may open up for non-subs at some point but that is up to IGN and EIC. Right now they have bigger fish to fry imo than worry about their open audience.
 
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Beta server up and running again

We apologies for the inconvenience over the weekend! The devs have now taken measures to ensure the server will not experience similar downtime.

NDA was used on request by Nitro as that has been their policy prior to the game release but as always entering the BETA is up to each individual gamer. We have tried to make sure all communication previously referring to an "Open BETA" has been changed just to BETA to avoid confusion.

Kind regards
Susana Meza
 
susana,

to quote your thread starting comment, can you please translate "in anticipation of the public demo" into something more meaningful for those of us anxiously waiting to try this game? i read somewhere the game is to be released august 3 which doesn't give a whole lot of time to squeeze in a "try before you buy" demo. do you have an idea, or can you find out when this elusive public demo might be released? thanks....
 
Hi all,
1) You do have to subscribe to Fileplanet for the Open beta. There will
be a demo available to anyone later on.
2) The login-server should be working steadily at the moment. I just tested
the login 2 seconds ago myself and it worked fine. If you have constant
problems getting in, please check your firewall settings for the game.
Hopefully everyone can get in and enjoy the game. Sorry for the
inconvenience that we had with this during the weekend.

Juho/Nitro Games
 
Hi

I have a big problem. I have downloaded the eic beta and typed the correct serial key and have installed it yet. In the game i´ ve been asked about the log in name and password. i typed the correct one which i received in an e mail from fileplanet, but it doesnt work. It says wrong password.
(is this a problem with the servers?????)

I have deactivated the windows firewall but it doesnt help.
Do someone have an idea to solve this problem??
Thanks for solutions
 
someone please clue me in:

1) isn't the download only the client? meaning you still need an account to log into a nitro server to access the game, right? i mean, the download is not like a demo so if you don't already have a beta tester password isn't it useless? or has nitro opened up access to the beta?

2) and don't you still have to pay to subscribe before you can get it?

thanks...
 
to point 2) i said the demo is now OPEN FOR ALL you dont have to pay money (only youre soul xDDD :p)
to point 1)you download the demo and you get a serial code and a password and a username remember this and dont give it away!!!!
by installation you must type in the serial and if you start the game you have to type in username and password
and now i wish everyone a nice time with the demo :)
 
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