Hi folks!

I just logged into my account, as there were 2 of my 4 chars below 20 and i wanted to try their new F2P thing plus check some other stuff.

As expected, i was able to log in on those chars and run around some, noticed that i still like the game despite not liking Trion that much anymore.

Then i tried to create a new character, what to my surprise i couldn't do...hmm.Maybe a total of 4 is max. per server, i don't remember. So i deleted a lvl6 char to free up some space, but still couldn't create a new char.

I switched to some other shard and could make a new char there.

Is there any restriction on certain shards no allowing to create new trial chars? I thought that trials can join any server? I'm asking here since i can't post on the official forums. They should enable the newcomer-forum for trial accounts.

um are you doing rift lite? im pretty sure you are designated to the certain servers that are used for rift lite. which means live servers cant be accesed

I'm using Rift Lite atm and have no problems creating chars wherever I want, even transferring them.

Then again, I've had an active subscription in the past and that might change the rules of it, since there's one server dedicated to trial people and I guess the server would be kinda pointless if everyone could create chars wherever.

The only restriction I found until now is the inability to equip epic or greater equip (meaning purple or better). It seems pretty free to me, haven't seen any disabled feature past that, I can even use the Auction House and chat which is awesome.

Now if they added character combat voices... *drools*

I was under the impression if you had characters prior to Rift Lite below level 20 you could play them on their normal servers.

To create a new character it would have to be on a specifically designated one.

Thanks for your replies.

It's weird though, i can't create any chars on my previous server (=subbed at that time).

But i can create chars on every other server and transfer them to my original shard.

There's some limits to the game if you don't want to pay.  You can only have 2 characters per server with a maximum of level 20.  If you play on an old account with more, you can't create another character on that server

It's similar to the new Aion, though Aion won't have level limit.

I hope both Aion and Rift gain some playerbase with this move, they're both nice games (though I'm not big a fan of NCSoft), and especially Rift that's always updating and improving.

If only Rift would improve the combat feel (some animations, sounds)...

well it seems to have an effect, population in the starter zones is booming (for a game that focusses on endgame) and the curves on almost all servers are quite a bit in the green (population curves that is)

Yeah when you see games that say "Free to play" you need to look carefully because they aren't entirely free. A lot of games say its free but always end up having retrictions on it, so the way I see it... it isn't free.

Originally posted by Mallen91

Yeah when you see games that say "Free to play" you need to look carefully because they aren't entirely free. A lot of games say its free but always end up having retrictions on it, so the way I see it... it isn't free.

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LOL, it's meant to give new and old players a feel for the game, why would a developer offer people the game free and unlimited?  Also if your playing the client and didn't pay for it = it is free, just not free your way.

You can experience pretty much everything in game (except raids and higher content ofc), so the 2 characters per server limitation (and you can transfer them after lvl 15 anyway) + inability to post in the AH + inability to use epic+ equipment don't really hinder you.

Also it's a protection against bots \ China farmers that would otherwise probably fill the low level market.

In Aion you still have the premium features that you pay for, if you don't have at least a veteran's account you're still a bit limited (although you can reach max level). 

Originally posted by MMOGamer71

Originally posted by Mallen91

Yeah when you see games that say "Free to play" you need to look carefully because they aren't entirely free. A lot of games say its free but always end up having retrictions on it, so the way I see it... it isn't free.

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LOL, it's meant to give new and old players a feel for the game, why would a developer offer people the game free and unlimited?  Also if your playing the client and didn't pay for it = it is free, just not free your way.

No, thats a 'trial'.

If you don't mean free to play then don't say free to play.

Why do you support the industry in using lies?

Originally posted by Vesavius

Originally posted by MMOGamer71

Originally posted by Mallen91

Yeah when you see games that say "Free to play" you need to look carefully because they aren't entirely free. A lot of games say its free but always end up having retrictions on it, so the way I see it... it isn't free.

^

LOL, it's meant to give new and old players a feel for the game, why would a developer offer people the game free and unlimited?  Also if your playing the client and didn't pay for it = it is free, just not free your way.

 

No, thats a 'trial'.

If you don't mean free to play then don't say free to play.

Why do you support the industry in using lies?

As far as I know Rift isn't lying, it doesn't have "free to play" anywhere in the site.

What's advertised is "play for free" and listing the level restriction right below,  in http://eu.riftgame.com/en/lite/

Also in the main site it says "levels 1-20 free". There's no misleading there, so it's cool.

Also, most new people won't notice the other restrictions anyway (maybe except the 2 chars created per server, but if they stick around that much to notice that they'll probably try a month sub). I'm playing Lite right now (leveling a couple chars) and I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.

I'm also waiting for Aion free so I can try, TSW and GW2, but seeing Rift being developed \ improved this fast it might handle itself pretty well until then.

Originally posted by srps

Originally posted by Vesavius

Originally posted by MMOGamer71

Originally posted by Mallen91

Yeah when you see games that say "Free to play" you need to look carefully because they aren't entirely free. A lot of games say its free but always end up having retrictions on it, so the way I see it... it isn't free.

^

LOL, it's meant to give new and old players a feel for the game, why would a developer offer people the game free and unlimited?  Also if your playing the client and didn't pay for it = it is free, just not free your way.

 

No, thats a 'trial'.

If you don't mean free to play then don't say free to play.

Why do you support the industry in using lies?

As far as I know Rift isn't lying, it doesn't have "free to play" anywhere in the site.

What's advertised is "play for free" and listing the level restriction right below,  in http://eu.riftgame.com/en/lite/

Also in the main site it says "levels 1-20 free". There's no misleading there, so it's cool.

Also, most new people won't notice the other restrictions anyway (maybe except the 2 chars created per server, but if they stick around that much to notice that they'll probably try a month sub). I'm playing Lite right now (leveling a couple chars) and I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.

I'm also waiting for Aion free so I can try, TSW and GW2, but seeing Rift being developed \ improved this fast it might handle itself pretty well until then.

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This, seems like alot of people try to redefine terms.

1)  Did you pay for Rift?

2)  Are you subbed to Rift?

3)  Are you playing Rift?

No + No + Yes = Free to play

BTW check out Eve Online and it's 14 day Free Trial, that's a trial.