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08-25-2011, 09:23 PM
| | Pottermore Insider updates on beta welcome letter schedules, rumours
The Pottermore Insider blog updated with a few frequently asked questions by fans and readers, especially including when welcome letters will be received for those million who signed up during the Magical Quill challenge earlier this month. That information, as well as the Pottermore team dispelling rumours, can be read here. ‘… I really think you should have sent another owl with my letter ... Errol really isn't up for long flights anymore.’
We know that you’re all checking your inboxes every time we send an update announcing that Welcome emails have gone out.
As you’ll remember from our previous Insider post, we need to start the Beta with a very small number of people in order to properly test Pottermore and collect feedback.
We know that waiting can be frustrating but the good news is that, as the Beta progresses, we’ll be increasing the number of emails we send out at any one time.
‘… Will you at least put up a schedule to let us know when the next batch of Welcome mails come out for us still waiting?’
Beta phases are fluid and it’s important to watch and see how a site reacts to increasing amounts of users and activity.
Every time more people are added to Pottermore, we take a pause and look at how the site is responding to see if everything is working as we expect it to and whether we need to make changes before we let more people into Pottermore.
We are planning on giving more people early access over the next week or so and then we will pause sending Welcome emails for a while so that we can see how things are going.
Unfortunately, we can’t create a schedule to share, as we need to respond to what we learn with each group of new users. That’s also why there are gaps between the batches of Welcome emails; it all depends on what we’re learning from those who are currently on the site.
‘… Is it only when you send a batch out that we have the potential to receive an email? Or are there always emails being sent out?’
We always announce on the Insider and @Pottermore when Welcome emails are sent out, but sometimes these can take a while to arrive in your inbox, so you might get yours after the announced time. It’s always best to wait for your email to arrive before you try to log in.
‘… I've been hearing this rumour that if you haven't received your welcome letter yet and someone who has adds you as a friend on Pottermore, you may get in faster. Is there any evidence that this is true?’[sic]
We aren’t quite sure where this rumour started but, no, it isn’t true. ‘What was the point of scrambling for early Pottermore registration if not all of those would get in to the beta? This process is weird.’ [sic]
The Magical Quill campaign identified who would have access to the Beta. Everyone who found the Magical Quill will get the chance to give us their feedback on Pottermore. ‘… how can I make #PottermoreArt if I haven't seen the site?’
We know that many fans have been creating Harry Potter based artwork for years and Pottermore will be another place for them to share this. While you can’t upload videos and music files to Pottermore, you can post original drawings and sketches.
There are also lots of fans out there who aren’t part of the Beta, and fans who are creating songs and videos; we want to give these people a place to show what that they’ve been creating, too.
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08-25-2011, 09:27 PM
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| Formerly: Rupert-Grint-Fan Porlock
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Burrow
Posts: 8,272
Hogwarts RPG Name: Rowan Lewis Third Year | Dave Grohl-Josh Hutcherson-RupertGrint-HP-HG- Marvel-D.C-Taylor Hawkins-Drumming-Foo Fighters-
Awesome! Can't wait |
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08-25-2011, 09:39 PM
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| Bugbear
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down Under
Posts: 32,132
Hogwarts RPG Name: Cody Liam Evans Seventh Year | HP, Harry & Ginny ♥ | Music Girl ♫ | | BW, JB, CS, 1D, Glee, AVPM/S Lover | Pray &
Pottermore is AMAZING! <3
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08-25-2011, 09:54 PM
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| Poltergeist
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gallifrey
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Haha, I love how they answered an 'Errol' Related question!
I guess the upside of people waiting for their email is that the site will be more and more stable to take them on
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08-25-2011, 09:55 PM
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| Kappa
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Never Neverland
Posts: 13,423
Hogwarts RPG Name: Felix Greenwood First Year x1
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I want my email
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08-25-2011, 09:57 PM
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| Red Cap
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona USA
Posts: 89
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To snitchseeker, obviously you can give feedback to pottermore about what you think abour the site. I was wondering if you can give them a feeback and request that it be deaf friendly such as audio or video they post on pottermore be subtitled (captioned). It would be greatly appreciated :-)
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08-25-2011, 10:01 PM
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| Red Cap
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland
Posts: 86
Hogwarts RPG Name: Elizabeth Mathews First Year |
Ahh really wish I had been at home and near internet access when early access for Pottermore was opened....October really could not come soon enough It seems like such a long time!!!!
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08-25-2011, 10:01 PM
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| Horklump
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 38
Hogwarts RPG Name: Bella Carter First Year |
Just got in today, i signed up on day 1 within the first five minutes. The site is great so be patient , when you get your letter its Certianly worth the wait. only the first book is available currently, and i takes about 1-2hrs to complete.
***Spoilers but not really to spoilery, just an overview on pottermore, no main hints or writing given away!**
In order to read the bits by JK, you must navigate the page to find the "item" that unlocks the writing. Its fairly easy but be sure to spend enough time on each part...you dont want to miss anything. YES, you do have to solve the potion riddle at the end to move on so , do study up on that. Spell casting and potion making is quite hard at the start but you get the hang of it. The houses are great and the sorting quiz is very difficult to interpret, so never fear, you WILL be sorted into the correct house! Its really a great adventure and great fun! Cant wait for COS , a word of advice....SAVOR the first book...and save you galleons...your going to need them outside the 'story' area. There are about 40,000 people in pottermore so far!
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08-25-2011, 10:10 PM
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| Bundimun
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Egypt
Posts: 27
Hogwarts RPG Name: Mione Granger Third Year |
can't wait to receive my e-mail
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08-25-2011, 10:29 PM
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| Forest Troll
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio
Posts: 27,991
Hogwarts RPG Name: Kirsten Delbin Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Mateo Theodore Slytherin Fifth Year x11 x9
| Puff by day, snake by night | Mj's bestie | Always UP to Something...
Can't wait until October!
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08-25-2011, 10:37 PM
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| Bundimun
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 23
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We still get access to everything the early people get to, in October right? I feel like I'm missing out or something ?
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08-25-2011, 10:37 PM
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| Horklump
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 37
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Im a bit disappointed they didnt answer the most asked question, that being "what happened to the first comes first basis?
I really want my email, but in a way im still very grateful because this is a completely free, awesome website,and the people at Pottermore are obviously trying their best, and Im one of the lucky million!
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08-25-2011, 10:38 PM
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| Bundimun
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burrow
Posts: 21
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i haven't got my email yet. i want my email. :,)
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08-25-2011, 10:45 PM
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| Jobberknoll
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mexico.
Posts: 4,063
Hogwarts RPG Name: Ginny First Year |
Anticipation is killing me! Can't wait!
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08-25-2011, 10:46 PM
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| Flobberworm
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 17
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Originally Posted by NightDragon Just got in today, i signed up on day 1 within the first five minutes. The site is great so be patient , when you get your letter its Certianly worth the wait. only the first book is available currently, and i takes about 1-2hrs to complete.
***Spoilers but not really to spoilery, just an overview on pottermore, no main hints or writing given away!**
In order to read the bits by JK, you must navigate the page to find the "item" that unlocks the writing. Its fairly easy but be sure to spend enough time on each part...you dont want to miss anything. YES, you do have to solve the potion riddle at the end to move on so , do study up on that. Spell casting and potion making is quite hard at the start but you get the hang of it. The houses are great and the sorting quiz is very difficult to interpret, so never fear, you WILL be sorted into the correct house! Its really a great adventure and great fun! Cant wait for COS , a word of advice....SAVOR the first book...and save you galleons...your going to need them outside the 'story' area. There are about 40,000 people in pottermore so far! They are not letting you in by the day you got your comfirmation email?
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08-25-2011, 10:47 PM
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| Fire Slug
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Poland
Posts: 167
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It's really nice of them that they answered these questions. Finally we know something...
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08-25-2011, 10:48 PM
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| Flobberworm
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan USA
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Originally Posted by CecP Im a bit disappointed they didnt answer the most asked question, that being "what happened to the first comes first basis?
I really want my email, but in a way im still very grateful because this is a completely free, awesome website,and the people at Pottermore are obviously trying their best, and Im one of the lucky million! I know, i was just wondering the same thing.... i cant wait until they let us in!
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08-25-2011, 10:59 PM
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| Dugbog
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: U.S.
Posts: 125
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i want my email! can't wait! |
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08-25-2011, 11:04 PM
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| Gnome
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Argentina
Posts: 278
| Wow!!! Can't believe it!!!
Pottermore it's wonderful!!!! |
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08-25-2011, 11:07 PM
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| Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA
Posts: 431
Hogwarts RPG Name: Isabella Rose Heartwood First Year | I can't wait for mine either. I know it will be worth the wait, but it still doesn't make you want it any less. I'm just thankful that Jo is an amazing person and is doing Pottermore at all! |
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08-25-2011, 11:15 PM
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| Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ireland
Posts: 419
Hogwarts RPG Name: Allison "Ally" Arendell Fifth Year |
They answered everything EXCEPT the most asked question... What order is the e-mails being sent out in? Or is there even an order... Just pure random?
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08-25-2011, 11:18 PM
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| Flobberworm
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hogwarts
Posts: 9
| I can't wait to get my email! It sounds like it's definitely going to be worth the wait. |
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08-25-2011, 11:21 PM
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| DoM Sea Serpent
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 41,122
Hogwarts RPG Name: TBD First Year | Mommy of 3 <3 <3 <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Gryffindor-Ravenclaw Ahh really wish I had been at home and near internet access when early access for Pottermore was opened....October really could not come soon enough It seems like such a long time!!!! I wouldn't feel too bad, most people are still waiting for their emails, and form the looks of it some people may not even get in until the very end of Setember..and then frankly what was even the point of trying to get in for early entry...
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08-25-2011, 11:25 PM
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| Firecrab
Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 702
Hogwarts RPG Name: Scarlet Olivia Reed Fourth Year |
Finally, some answers! I'm so glad to know that more emails will be out soon.
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08-25-2011, 11:27 PM
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| Murtlap
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 62
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cant wait for my email
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