Originally posted by Panilope

I don't recall asking you to convert to my viewpoint.  I don't recall requiring that you believe every word I say.  Frankly, I don't really care what you believe or don't believe.  There is plenty of typical forum trolling going on in this thread that I chose to offer a counter viewpoint based on our experience working with this guild.  If you don't like it or don't believe it or don't wish to accept the reality of it, that is your hangup, not mine.  I don't recall asking you to prove to me why I should give a hoot what you post or why anything you say should be any more relevant than anything anyone else says did I?  That is both the essence of what a forum means and it is also the primary reason forums are not used as a major source of gaming feedback.  They make people feel good because they get to post and let out their emotions but their actual value towards developing any meaningful content is nada.  But back to the topic you raised; I didn't ask you to prove you weren't a bully.  I just accepted that as fact.  You can either accept or dismiss my background but it doesn't really make a difference to me.  I am not here to convince you of my views.  I am simply here to share them, the same as you.  the difference is, I don't make global statements on behalf of all the other readers about what they should or shouldn't believe. Like I do in my day job, I make my case and let people decide what they will.   Since I don't think debating this with you will reach a conclusion you can accept, I do not see a reason to continue it.  I have said my piece.  You have said yours.  And with that, I wish you a good day and happy gaming.

Some times things are better if unsaid.

I'm not saying that you are a liar but your post just added more wood to the fire, since most people will outright dismiss it or even flame "The Syndicate" even more.

I understand when Developers work with old guilds, even my guild has worked with Arena.net and others during Alpha stage on some of their projects. What rubs people in the wrong way is always the way people portray themselves and unfortunately "The Syndicate" is NOT a guild that people really do look up or even know about them.

Just because they have hundreds of players in their guild doesn't make it more suitable to be legendary, just because they have been around for 10+ years doesn't make them any better than most guilds out there and just because they help some "unknown" developer that comes to MMORPG defending the reputation of The Syndicate saying that they are easy to work with, etc... doesn't elevate "The Syndicate" in my view and just adds fuel to this flame thread.

Its time to let this thread die, from all the replies in this thread only about 3 or 4 people actually like/know/belong to "The Syndicate" the rest don't like/know/belong to this guild.

EDIT: Again I have nothing against "The Syndicate" and I wish them all the best, the views and opinions expressed on this post are mine alone and do not reflect the position of my Guild towards "The Syndicate".

Its not Open Beta, its a Stress Test. 4 days of playing, nothing more.

Originally posted by Niamb

What makes The Syndicate legendary is its longevity.  What other guild has been around for 12 years and is still a significant presence in one game, needless to say two?  I first became aware of The Syndicate when I was playing UO.  They played on a different shard (they are on Atlantic, I played on Cats), but I had still heard of them.  I guess I read a great deal of Stratics back in the day and they were always sponsoring an event: a fair, a crafting day, or other activity.  Still, unless you're one to read outside of the narrow field that defines your guild , your server, or even your game, it is not surprising many have not heard of them.

If the book was more about Guilds in general, it would even be interesting, but the fact that this so called "leader" names his guild something that its not.

I'm in one of the oldest guilds out there and like so many other older guilds (and more interesting ones), we don't prance around like we are god almighty.

Its a book that I will avoid.

Originally posted by Woodwind88

For the 10-day free trial, would the player be allowed to keep the character they made off the free keycode once it has run out? As long as they buy the game and enter the keycode for that disk? I would imagine so but I haven't seen much info about it on Vanguard's site.

Yes, you keep the your characters, as long as you register your retail serial with the same account, that you used for your buddy key.

Use the Official Beta Forums for any problem not MMORPG.com Boards.

I hope GnH gets a good launch, I don't want STO in any way put in danger because GnH failed.

Originally posted by Antarious

 

Originally posted by ABRaquel

Its strange since station.com still lists G&H.

 

Its still listed because SOE is still providing the same service they were..   It was basicly an attempt to make things clear.

If you see it listed as going to be part of station access...  then you can hear a voice say "pray I don't alter the deal any further..."

So basically they will be providing the same service that PotBS is getting through PP (Platform Publishing)?

Its strange since station.com still lists G&H.

Why don't people read the rest of the interview, he said that there won't be an unrestricted Open Beta.

There will be an Open Beta with restrictions, now what those are is beyond me. Perhaps they will require a credit card for age verification or something else, again until 19th of September we are pretty much in the dark.

If you really want access to Beta, just pre-order from EBGames with $5, try the game and if you don't like it just go back, cancel the pre-order and get your $5 back.

Originally posted by JKJK

I just made a new account to play the 10 day trial but if I choose to purchase the game and register the key on this account, will I still get the extra 30 days of free game time?

Yes you will get the 30 days free game time, better yet if you do it before the end of August you get an extra 30 days, so a total of 60 days free gameplay.

60 days apply only when you create an account, insert the Serial Key and setup your billing.

The 60 days would be only be during the month of August (activations) and it doesn't matter if you buy the box or get the key from an online retailer.

Originally posted by sethrara

I would like one please I have been looking for one for 2 weeks thanks jacobmc08@aol.com

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Originally posted by grunt187

please i would love one txprepcoach@cox.net thanx in advance

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If you want to play the game and have the Founder's Price just leave your email below.

Please note that you still need to buy the Retail Box after the 10 Days (Referral Key) are over. *US VERSION*

3 Keys Left

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Originally posted by Zorvan

 

Originally posted by MrTumN3s

Originally posted by warmen_faith

I would love one :)

 

Thanks

u need to give them ur email address

Actually, I wonder when everyone will learn they have one here.

 

For example: Zorvan@mmorpg.com

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Originally posted by Slntasn

burningpyro07@gmail.com

Thanks in advanced.

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visax1@gmail.com SENT

jamiewilburn@gmail.com SENT (I require another email account for your wife's invitation)

ratmfreakfest@gmail.com SENT