I used to sell realestate in UO back in the day. $2500 - $5000 for castles and $1500-2000 for keeps....Id do 4 to 5 sales a month on 3 different servers lol.

I paid for my account by selling in game stuff. I had 2 years prepaid for free lol

An uppdate to mine. I got a direct response back from support via email. They allowed me to keep my 25% off coupon and now they are allowing me to select a download only game of my choice from their store.

So for those having trouble working with live support just send it in as an email.

My email stated that APB may live on once again.... maybe a little forshadowing.....hmmmm

This was my run in with EA support today.

Ryan: Hi, my name is Ryan. How may I help you?
: Hello Ryan
Ryan: Hello.
Ryan: How may I help you?
: I recently purchased APB from the apb store and now the game has gone belly up.
: a few people have had success in getting a refund or a replacement game. Is there anything that can be done?
Ryan: When did you purchased this game?
: i preordered it back before it went live
Ryan: Please tell me the date of purchase of the game?
: 6/21/2010
: that is when i purchased the preorder
: I have a screen shot of my purchase from the APB store.
Ryan: As your purchase did occur before 7/15/10, we will be unable to provide further compensation in this regard.
Ryan: I would like to tell you that we have some policies to follow in case of refund.
: the game didn't go live until 6-29-10
: that is within the three months
: there is nothign you can do?
Ryan: We can certainly understand the frustration you have experienced over the recent closure of the APB servers.
Ryan: Please understand that we do value you as a customer and as a show of our appreciation, we would like to provide you with a coupon good towards 25% off a future purchase from the EA Online Store.
Ryan: Please wait while I generate you the 25 % discount code.
Ryan: Thanks for waiting.
Ryan: Here is your 25% discount code xxxxxxxxxx.
Ryan: Please note this is applicable only from purchasing a game from the EA store.
Ryan: To use your code please visit the EA Online Store at  http://eastore.ea.com and enter the code in the "Promotional" field at check-out.
: so for future reference I should never preorder a game as it eats the time from the return policy
Ryan: That is a correct assesment.
Ryan has disconnected.
: seriously?

I guess I'll just end up doing a charge back today. I love my credit union.

I worked with Multiverse for a few months about two years ago on a project. I was in charge of UI design and I found the whole engine pretty decent for learning and indie developing. Its a combination of XML and Python scripting so learning the basics is pretty easy. I never really had a problem with my end of the production but the modelers and 3D art department had a lot of issues with importing objects to the game as well as making animations work. 

I did manage to login, sit through the opening sequence, and then beam over to the ship..........got booted and now unable to authenticate. It still shows a few of my friends on my list being online and in game though.

I've developed bipolar disorder from playing this game since closed beta. I wanted to like it and with every change they do it gets worse :( I hate to say it but I have a feeling SW:TOR is going to end up the same as this. There will be no good MMO's again.

I agree with the OP and PotBS comparison. I hit level 16 with both Klingon and Federation so pretty much the tier 1 and tier 2 experience is the same. Since the OB is limited to level 16 right now I still can't judge the whole game....Since everything is the same between tier 1 and 2. Tier 3 might hold the key to making this game really enjoyable. I still plan on sticking with the Klingon side of things at launch.

I do "like" the game and plan to buy it but can I say the game is good? No I can't, for me right now it's just alright. My favorite part is the space combat, the only way it could be better is if it had full 3D space flight, everything else is sub par. It has good potential if they actually listen to the subscribers and our concerns.

Originally posted by Dewm

 

Well thanks for all the sympathy and help, i've decided to just go ahead and build my own. Deffinitly going to be doing a bit of reading, but I guess thats why I wen't to school :)

 

Anyways when I decide what build i'm going to go with i'll post it and keep ya'll updated. Thanks again!

Yeah. All you have to do is ask someone knowledgeable to build you one within your budget through Newegg parts and send you the shopping cart. It's the easiest way to pre build a computer. If you want you can tweak it from there. Then when you are ready you just hit order.

Originally posted by Kungaloosh1

I bought a pc from ibuypower a couple years back and had no problems with them.

It sucks that you got a bum rig, it sounds like the qa tester didn't do their freaking job........

QA? They have no qa. They did back in the day, perhaps when you bought yours. Now they just slap the pieces together and say "Here you go." You are very lucky to get the OS installed when you ask them to do it for you. I've had a few friends and guildies burned by ibuypower and cyberpower over the past couple years.

I would say it will be $49.99 us to purchase then it may have a cash shop or micro subscription fee. Probably around $9.99. Take a look at Crime Craft's payment modal. It may be similar.

I love Hypothetical answers, tell me more please :)

There was no confirmation email when you signed up. I wish they would have but this adds to the suspense lol.

It officially started yesterday. So far the reviews I've read look good and people are enjoying beta :)

Exilium - "The Organization"

Server: US-Chaos PvP
Faction: Criminals and Enforcers (Subject to change as mechanics of guilds come out)
Recruitment: Open

Quick Summary:

- Website:www.exilium-clan.com
- Forums: www.exilium-clan.com/forums
- Ventrilo: Required, supply a dedicated and completely private server.
- IRC: Owned and operated by our own clan members. Located here.
- Number of 'Active' Members: > Recruiting - inactives are removed actively.
- Age Limit: Exilium is currently an 16+ community

"If you play both sides, you can never lose the game."

Who are Exilium and "The Organization"?:
Exilium is a network of cells operating both overtly and covertly. Much of the leadership and rituals of the Bosses are steeped in mystery. Similar in design to the criminal organizations of Italy and Japan, we do our work in the dark and business in the light.

What are Exilium's Goals?:
The Organization is in it for the money, power, and fame. As a criminal enterprise it is our duty to lie, cheat, and steal, to remain in business. No matter who we have to kill or who we have to bribe, we will come out on top. We plan to control the areas of finance, drugs, and guns with an iron grip.

Why Join Exilium?:
We offer a fun and friendly community, that is drama free and respectful. No matter your play style, whether it be pvp, pve, rp, crafting, there is a place for you in our network.

We are not a fulltime roleplay guild. However we do have story behind the guild for those that wish to. You are free to do as you please. Our guild structure and story is setup to allow total freedom to play as you like (nothing is forced on you). This offers members a unique opportunity to have a good core structure and  without oppressing its members.

How do you Join Exilium?:
Applying for membership is easy. Join our forums, and fill out our short application in the APB section. Please note that though we accept applications, we do require interviews. If you wish to join this guild, be prepared for such.

Originally posted by Ravik

Originally posted by them4trix 

seriously dude go play gta first before u make another crappy post! there is no prostitution in gta! dam dude...

 

lol, what??

 

lawlz. I guess I  was only doing jumping jacks with that scantily clad women that smelled of whiskey and cigarettes in the back seat of my recently stolen vehicle. I guess I dropped some money out of my wallet too.....

Yep supposedly. I didn't get a key so I don't know lol

Originally posted by Djfusion

Theres forums for the beta testers  ;)

I wish I got a key already :(

Yes it is 100% real. The numbers aren't what you think they mean though. It's up to 100k players per server and those are broken down into 100 player instances to spread out the load. You can pass back and forth from instance to instance to meet up with guildies and friends though.

EA is just the publisher for this. Thank god they didn't influence making it.

Whose legs do we have to break to get a recruitment forum for us to post in? :)

There are no official forums

www.apb-evolved.com is the closest thing. Some of the devs post on there.

That login box is for beta :)