Originally posted by teakbois I am pretty sure it also counted sub time already paid for for those on multi month subs, which trion does not.
i checked - you are correct
but getting a free copy of a different game isnt the same as getting a free expansion for the mmo you are playing
I agree. I would imagine a large portion of WoW's players were going to get D3 anyway, and D3 costs more than SL, but Trion is offering something everyone will want.
WoW also gave people MoP Beta, Im wondering if Trion does the same. I would assume so, they need as many testers as they can get because the exansion cant afford to be anything but amazing (and they havent put out anything close to amazing since Ember Isle)
I respect Trion as a company they have been really fast at putting out great content better then any of the sub only games out there, however, this kind of thing is a warning sign. People don't realize that the reasons for them doing this is a bad possible future. Unless they can change their game significantly enough to keep players from moving on to other titles with new features this is a sign they may be estimating losing players. I'm not some naysayer hater, I actually care about their success more then the rest of the sub companies because of how honest they are with their playerbase and how they keep in constant contact with their players, but I can't ignore the warning signs.
Looks like a decent deal but the game is just not for me. I played the free trial and logged out after a while (no idea how long as I don't time such things) and could not bring myself to log in again. After hearing how great the game and graphics were I was disappointed with the whole starter area enough to never ever revisit again.
They seem to be one of the more benevolent companies - and attempt to put out a good product, or quality content in various sizes but the game isn't interesting or fun in the least.
It's little issues (Lack of deep polish) make it unplayable since it has no real big positive quality to fall back on. (I.e Good story telling, developed lore not written by a quido with a huge ego and inflated sense of self worth), wonderful PVP or character progression
(Think WOW - total trite EAVision shit content wise, but lots of polish and runs well so it's tolerable to play.)
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I agree. I would imagine a large portion of WoW's players were going to get D3 anyway, and D3 costs more than SL, but Trion is offering something everyone will want.
WoW also gave people MoP Beta, Im wondering if Trion does the same. I would assume so, they need as many testers as they can get because the exansion cant afford to be anything but amazing (and they havent put out anything close to amazing since Ember Isle)
How could one play Rift for a year anyway?
Bookworm Deluxe has more going for it and it's only good for a month or two.
Looks like a decent deal but the game is just not for me. I played the free trial and logged out after a while (no idea how long as I don't time such things) and could not bring myself to log in again. After hearing how great the game and graphics were I was disappointed with the whole starter area enough to never ever revisit again.
They seem to be one of the more benevolent companies - and attempt to put out a good product, or quality content in various sizes but the game isn't interesting or fun in the least.
It's little issues (Lack of deep polish) make it unplayable since it has no real big positive quality to fall back on. (I.e Good story telling, developed lore not written by a quido with a huge ego and inflated sense of self worth), wonderful PVP or character progression
(Think WOW - total trite EAVision shit content wise, but lots of polish and runs well so it's tolerable to play.)