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in The Matrix Online
 are the devs giving free trials for the game , cause ive heard alot of mixed reviews and want to check it ouy first image
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  • RedRabRedRab Member UncommonPosts: 280

    Yes it seems rather odd that no free trial is available for a game that is apparently struggling. SOE offer free trials for their other games, even EQ2 which seems to be on the up again recently, so I don't know why there isn't a free trial for MxO. I have a boxed copy on the shelf but would like to confirm whether or not it works with my ISP. There were considerable problems with UK ISPs with this game. A trial would let me find out if they have resolved this before I break the seal on my boxed copy.

    “Hustlers of the world, there is one mark you cannot beat: the mark inside.”
    ― William S. Burroughs

  • NasindorNasindor Member Posts: 67

    After SWG, and the latest new EQ expansion, I wouldn't try this game for free. I have alot of interest in playing the Matrix, but not as long as SOE has anything to do with it. After reading alot about anti-noob sentiment, I am positive I have no interest in contributing $$$ to the survival of this game.

  • caine6621caine6621 Member UncommonPosts: 210

    I will give this game a shot as soon as I hear about a free trial

    There are only 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't

  • maddogmikiemaddogmikie Member Posts: 349


    Originally posted by caine6621

    I will give this game a shot as soon as I hear about a free trial


    agree, they should come up with a free trial after they are done with that new system thier testing right now...

     

  • SiftSift Member Posts: 258

    My guess is that they will. Its SOE they do it for all there games. I also think they are just waiting till they get the combat system change out there.

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  • niksaniksa Member Posts: 52

    I would try out this game, but only if it has a free trial. It looks ok... but I've heard a lot of negative reviews. Hopefully they have a free trial when or if the combat system is redone, like the previous poster said. If they do, I'll try it out... if not, well... I can bounce around AO, EVE and other free trials until some other MMO comes out. :P

    -Niksa

    Looking for a real game.

  • SlickShoesSlickShoes Member UncommonPosts: 1,019

    Sony havent touched this game yet, the combat revamp was planned by monolith, and all sony have done is fix monoliths bugs since they came in. I would hop ethat after the combat revamp is in place free trials will be offered and also hoepfully the devs might start working on some sort of end game content!

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  • MyskMysk Member Posts: 982

    I thought that they had one, or was that before the SOE buy out? At the time - from what I read mind you - you had to call to cancel the trial.

    Obviously I didn't try it myself. Anyway, thought I'd mention it. /shrug Maybe that's still around.

  • baffbaff Member Posts: 9,457

    There will be no free trials for this game ever.

     

    No one will subscribe to it, if they have seen it first.

  • BloodWorkBloodWork Member Posts: 139



    Walrus wrote:

    "What a great idea! In fact, I think we'll have a free trial starting on April 17 with FilePlanet! ;)

    (In other words, that's exactly what we were thinking. :) )"

  • codenam47codenam47 Member UncommonPosts: 30
    sounds awesome :D

    i have been meaning to try this game out for years but it was never released in australia. i found the d2d version but the mixed reviews about the game made me edgy about it.

    I love the matrix and hopefully this is a good game :) *prays its not like SWG*.

    its april 17 in australia and no trial, im guessing it has to be mid-day april 17th in america before it pops up :( tomorrow night then.

    thanks for pointing this out btw :)


  • caine6621caine6621 Member UncommonPosts: 210
    I have been looking at fileplanet on and off today and don't see it.  Anyone else find it?

    There are only 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't

  • BloodWorkBloodWork Member Posts: 139
    ehh they haven't responded yet, Walrus hasn't even been on the forums all day. Maybe he'll update us tonight if not....I'll tell you guys when the release the trial
  • codenam47codenam47 Member UncommonPosts: 30
    thanks :D, i thought i was blind lol  i couldnt find it either.

    i hope they release it tonight with walrus posting :) as i'd love to play it.


  • BloodWorkBloodWork Member Posts: 139



    Rarebit wrote:

    cloudwol wrote:

    Wheres the free trial?

    That's marketing too, so I dunno. I think they must have some extra-devious plan.



    We'll see if they put it up tomorrow...
  • BloodWorkBloodWork Member Posts: 139
    what raebit(a dev) told me a in private message"


    "Nope, it's been delayed. He may have an announcement about it."
  • SaranthSaranth Member UncommonPosts: 269

    http://thematrixonline.station.sony.com/

    This shows that there will be a 15 day trial. But as of yet I don't see one. I am a fileplanet member and have scoured the site. No joy.

    I played the game in the past, but I don't play it now. I have friends that want to try it, but only if there is a trial. I'll probably play again if they all do.

  • QforQQforQ Member Posts: 101
    I'd stay tuned to the NEW website Thursday and especially Friday...see if anything is posted up there about the trial..and just regular news.

    The trial could be released next week...that's my guess.


    Sam "QforQ" Houston
    Senior Social Media Marketing Coordinator
    Perfect World Entertainment
    http://www.PerfectWorld.com/blog

  • BloodWorkBloodWork Member Posts: 139


    "The Matrix Online free trial, hosted by FilePlanet, will begin on Monday, May 1, and run through Sunday, May 14. During this time, new players will be able to download a free copy of the software from FilePlanet. After that, the free trial key can be activated at any time to begin a 10-day free trial of the game."
  • SaranthSaranth Member UncommonPosts: 269

    I don't understand why they don't just make it a permanent free trial.

  • KharikSarothKharikSaroth Member Posts: 15
    well, i do...
    i'm definitely going to play this trial though, been waiting for it


    grtz,
    Khar

  • RogueARogueA Member Posts: 20
    Quoted from the developer article The Other Side of the Looking Glass:

    "The Matrix Online free trial, hosted by FilePlanet, will begin
    on Monday, May 1, and run through Sunday, May 14. During this time, new
    players will be able to download a free copy of the software from
    FilePlanet. After that, the free trial key can be activated at any time
    to begin a 10-day free trial of the game."

    So, yes. There is going to be a free trial that co-incides with the Battle of the Bands - A piece of blue sky, Reloaded Event. The event will showcase player-created movies and music and display them over big-screens throughout the MegaCity at select concert locations. If there ever was a good time to join MxO, or to at least try it, now would be it. C'mon, you have nothing to lose, try it.

    ((Side note, all trial players will recieve HyperJump Beta, a special ability that was originally only available to players who pre-ordered the game. The ability grants you a level 10 version of Hyperjump at no memory cost, plus it stacks on top of normal Hyperjump.This means that at level 10, with both normal hyperjump and HJ Beta, you will have the equivilant of Level 20 Hyperjump.
    Hyperjump is the ability used to move around the city besides walking and using hardlines.

    Also, any trial players who convert to a full account will recieve another ability, Mobius Code. This ability heals the player for roughly 1/4 of their health at a small amount of IS(known as Mana or Endurance in other games) cost. ))


  • DeadlyJamesDeadlyJames Member Posts: 64

    Originally posted by RogueA
    Quoted from the developer article The Other Side of the Looking Glass:

    "The Matrix Online free trial, hosted by FilePlanet, will begin
    on Monday, May 1, and run through Sunday, May 14. During this time, new
    players will be able to download a free copy of the software from
    FilePlanet. After that, the free trial key can be activated at any time
    to begin a 10-day free trial of the game."

    So, yes. There is going to be a free trial that co-incides with the Battle of the Bands - A piece of blue sky, Reloaded Event. The event will showcase player-created movies and music and display them over big-screens throughout the MegaCity at select concert locations. If there ever was a good time to join MxO, or to at least try it, now would be it. C'mon, you have nothing to lose, try it.

    ((Side note, all trial players will recieve HyperJump Beta, a special ability that was originally only available to players who pre-ordered the game. The ability grants you a level 10 version of Hyperjump at no memory cost, plus it stacks on top of normal Hyperjump.This means that at level 10, with both normal hyperjump and HJ Beta, you will have the equivilant of Level 20 Hyperjump.
    Hyperjump is the ability used to move around the city besides walking and using hardlines.

    Also, any trial players who convert to a full account will recieve another ability, Mobius Code. This ability heals the player for roughly 1/4 of their health at a small amount of IS(known as Mana or Endurance in other games) cost. ))



    That is BS everyone should have it. I got the game and it is good but I would not mind having that. Not fair for the rest
  • GameloadingGameloading Member UncommonPosts: 14,182
    well..its 1 may now...still no sign of any trial on neither the matrix website or fileplanet..knowing sony, it will probably get pushed back *sigh*
  • codenam47codenam47 Member UncommonPosts: 30
    talk about wanting to make new players sign up and pay the monthly fee with pampering :P

    its may 1 and almost may 2nd in australia, yet no free trial....i might have to wait till may 2nd at night due to the time difference.

    i do agree with the above poster thou, that isnt fair to current subscribers, but hey :P it is SOE after all so they are normally always screwing their current customers in hope to get new customers.




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