Is 'Mist Sequence' purging its alpha testers for the second beta? Developer controversy explained

The mobile game 'Mist Sequence' is preparing for its second beta test, but its recent community management has drawn sharp criticism. It started when the official moderators suddenly disbanded the alpha (test) group, which many assumed was just a routine move for maintenance or group expansion.

However, the reality turned out to be a selective purge. The developer did not transfer all alpha testers into the new group, effectively 'cutting off' a large portion of the initial player base. With no guarantee that alpha status carries over to the second beta, many veterans feel alienated. Players are now forced to apply via a new questionnaire that requires verifying their identity.

The community response has been heated. Users coined the developer 'Brother Long' (a somewhat cynical nickname) and mocked the poor quality of the alpha test, specifically noting that the connection issues were so severe that it was essentially unplayable. Some speculate that the developer is simply 'filtering out' trolls or critics to maintain a 'safe' feedback loop, while others pointed out that asking for platform-specific IDs is standard practice for beta testing, urging others not to overthink it.