My mate told me they won't release any buddy keys until a month after launch, true or bullshiT?

NOTE* Im from Europe.... ...

true. They are waiting until the first paid month elapses

Originally posted by Enigma

true. They are waiting until the first paid month elapses

mhm kay guess i'll have to go get a box in ze stores if there even are any left ...

Actually, this is a very good move on their part.  It would piss a lot of people off to get a buddy key from a friend and then not be able to find a copy anywhere to keep playing after a 10 day pass.   Then when they got back in, their guild mates are all 80 while they are stuck at 15 or what ever.

 I only say this because EIDOS has done a HORRIBLE job with distribution of copies in NA.  Many department store chains are still waiting for the initial shipment of AoC.

Originally posted by Shannia

Actually, this is a very good move on their part.  It would piss a lot of people off to get a buddy key from a friend and then not be able to find a copy anywhere to keep playing after a 10 day pass.   Then when they got back in, their guild mates are all 80 while they are stuck at 15 or what ever.

 I only say this because EIDOS has done a HORRIBLE job with distribution of copies in NA.  Many department store chains are still waiting for the initial shipment of AoC.

 

But I think you can actually fill up yer account on their website with a month or two... (you dont have to buy the game) is what i mean :P

right.

With the buddy pass you will not need to buy the game after you play it from a store shelf.  You'll already have the client on your computer. All you will need to do is purchase it to reactivate the account (purchase online)

It's likely that they are waiting because they don't even have an online purchase system set up yet.

Originally posted by Shannia

Actually, this is a very good move on their part.  It would piss a lot of people off to get a buddy key from a friend and then not be able to find a copy anywhere to keep playing after a 10 day pass.   Then when they got back in, their guild mates are all 80 while they are stuck at 15 or what ever.

 I only say this because EIDOS has done a HORRIBLE job with distribution of copies in NA.  Many department store chains are still waiting for the initial shipment of AoC.

 

So instead you sit at level 0 while your friends are level 80?  Brilliant.

take note:

Funcom has not said how long the delay would be beyond "soon"

it may be longer than 1 month wait

Originally posted by krackajap

So instead you sit at level 0 while your friends are level 80?  Brilliant.

so friends can group up, regardless of level

aoc.wikia.com/wiki/Developer_Quotes/Master_and_Apprentice_System

Hopefully, FC is not like the in-game trader and wipes out all your money with an online purchase, leaving you broke with no product...

Originally posted by Nadia

take note:

Funcom has not said how long the delay would be beyond "soon"

 

it may be longer than 1 month wait

yes they did. It will be activated after the first month has been established.

Unfortunately there is no definite in that screenshot except for, 'soon'.

He's right Enigma.   Could be the end of the month, could be the end of the year, could be next week.