When it was first stated that pre-orders were available, "wave" invites based on code claim dates was not mentioned.
Deluxe collectors edition hard copy preorders were supposed to get full 7 day early access, digital collectors edition codes purchased online were supposed to be 5 days early access and every other preorder was supposed to get 3 days early access.
When did this change and when was it communicated? I played through most of the beta and never seen the memo on this.
I don't expect to get in "right now!" But I do expect there to be clear and concise communication from BioWare about this. I did not pre-order until about three weeks ago. I wanted to get all of my other holiday shopping done first before I started spending money on myself. When I did preorder, I ordered the digital collectors edition to ensure that I would have my 5 day early access.
Now I find out that these "waves" that are going out are based on when your code was entered into the system (which wasn't communicated until recently). What gives? I paid $5 for 5 days early access, so I expect to see my invite on Thursday. If it doesn't come until Saturday, Sunday or even Monday then the extra money I paid to get in 5 days early as was originally communicated was wasted.
If this is the case, then I'd say I'll be requesting a $5 refund to be applied to my account. Otherwise what would have been the point in my preorder? To get a whole 14 hours early access for $5? Talk about a ripoff.....
I'm not really complaining here, just asking a question that I'd like to see a clear answer too. I know I'm probably getting ready to get hit with a flamebat, and that's okay. I'm just point out an inconsistency in the original plan that was not communicated very efficiently.