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Like the previous posted said. Suddenly getting rid of all of our inventory, may have looked to Aeria like someone hacked your account and was stealing all your stuff. So, they locked your account without warning to prevent the hacker from getting any further with your account.
Also, try resetting your password. If you didn't recieve notfication about getting banned, you may be able to reset your password to gain access to your account. I'm not sure though, but give it a try. it would be faster than waiting for customer service. |
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I think we're all right, but I think the lack of niche MMO's are what is missing. Not one thing missing from all MMO's just none taking any specific niche on. Developers are so afraid from limiting their market and losing profit they forget why they are making the game in the first place. Personally, if a developer would tackle the specific gamer times in some way, it would make for an interesting endeavor. It would allow them to perfect an environment for explorers, hone the socialism for the socialists, etc. etc. SWG used to be a niche specific game. For gamers wanting to emmerse themselves in the SW environment. But then, they wanted to go full scale and aim it at all gamers and that cost them their niche. Now, sure they get large variety of people, but they lose the loyalty of their original niche fan base. Look at EQ, for years they stuck to their goals. And because they weren't shooting to please everyone, the game was riddle with bugs compared to today standards but the love the fans have has made some loyal subscribers maintain subscriptions for almost a decade. It would be great to try to please them all. But the PvP whores and Explorer addict tend to clash. So even if their is great content for both parties. The areas where they cross tends to cause friction that does lower the "fun" elements. And so many people with different game styles saturate the community and people of similar interests have trouble finding one another. So bringing people of similar interest together would help "social" aspects, a little more than people think. |
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I have a great feeling about this game I really do. Even if it isn't an 'uber success' on the main-stream market. It think it will actually be a game I can play and enjoy and not have to worry to much about getting dissapointed. Because from what I can see, there are very few tit for tat dissapointment. "You want this, so we'll give you that." sort of thing.
My guess, is they are trying to get everything straight financially before they go announcing their the ones taking over the joint, with it's financial history and everything.
But for the most part, it's a game I'm enjoying so far. I still may be in that new sort of stage, but hopefully it won't last long, and I can begin to feel what the game is really about. |
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Hey Zerly,
I'm right there with ya. I only just started playing, I've heard great things about the game, and was wondering how long this free trial was supposed to last. They do say "Try now for Free" instead of "Play for Free." And their lack of details leads me to believe they are planning on implementing the subscriptions again, and I trying to get the player base back before doing so.
Hopefully I'll see ya in game somewhere.
Best of luck! |
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Yea, I've been having a great time so far. I'm not the type of person who gets hung up on bugs. If there is a way around them, and they aren't just flat out game breaking then I have no problem dancing around handfuls of bugs and glitches.
Anywho, I'm enjoying my time ^_^ My guild had a great RP session last night, getting all our stories connected and making all the introductions IC. It was great :D Such a wide range of history and features this game has to offer! |
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Well, I'm migrating through MMO space and have followed my guild to SWG.
All I have to say is ... wow.
It's old and a bit glitchy at times (Hell what game isn't?) But wow! I've only been playing a few days but I'm already engrossed in the society, the culture, and the ambiance of space.
I'm going to be trying my hand at some storytelling with my guild. We'll see how that works out, and I'll be leveling my little Mon Cal up through the ranks of Spy ^_^
If anyone is on Starsider and likes to RP look me up. Race: Mon Calamari Name: Ockihn Sadi |
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Ugh, this is rediculous.
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That is a nice way of putting it Nadia. |
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Originally posted by charlizd
I'm going to let you in on a little secret love, Open Beta is not a trial for potential buyers. Well.. that may be what most think it is now adays, but the truth of the matter is, it's not. More than likely, all of the games you've beta tested for were not games of this calibur. Open Beta means it is open to the public and everyone has a chance at getting in. However, that does not mean everyone gets in just because they want to. During Closed beta, only a few chosen people are allowed in. There are specific goals and the players play through and do as the developers ask. During Open beta, The game is pretty much ready, so there are a large number of keys given out to the public. However its up to the company to decide how their given out. But whatever the method, everyone has a chance at them. That doesn't mean they won't make it complicated. The players play through with no real direction, and they cram them all onto one or two servers to see how it handles, and they figure out their game plan for opening day.
I swear, all these Free MMO's with their Open and Closed Beta's. -.- They have poinsoned the minds of gamers everywhere. |
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I'm right there with you korvass |
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An open beta for a game of AoC's calibur is something very different than the usual open beta's given out around here. Having several months of Open Beta is a relatively new concept, and is usually used only by Free MMOs. In those cases, Open Beta is just a way to get some income from the cash shops to finish the project off for launch. Which ends up never really happening because it Open Beta just turned into a Launch day. I get the feeling they just call them Open Beta to get people to wan to play. Open beta is not "early access" it isn't a "trial" to see if you like it before you buy it. Its a test of their software/hardware at their discretion. So there is nothing "fishy" about what their doing at all. Its very normal for there to only be a few weeks of open beta before launch, in order to stress test the system and minimize as many issues as they can that might cause problems at Launch. That being said, getting in will be very difficult. Because unlike Free MMO's who have little to no cap on how many people can get in. AoC will have a cap (50,000 I believe) and there will be several hundred thousand people trying to get those slots.
Case in point. Don't get fussy because you can't get in beta. Yea it's sad, I can't get in either. but we're either going to have to wait for retail or keep trying to get in before it's over and thats that.
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I'm just returning to the game. I played it for 2 years straight since release, then left the game after I went to college. I'm back now and miss my Vana'diel :( but all of my friends have migrated to other games. Any others out there on Diabolos (or any other server if you can get me a ticket) want to set up a static party to level and explore with? |
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I'm not on Odin but if yall could manage to get a ticket, I wouldn't mind making a character over there. I'm returning to the game and it set me up with a character on Diabolos. |
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I am a gamer and have been for a long time now. Eh, I'd say about 10 years now. I've been a loner as well. always playing the solo classes, mastering the game on my own, and never really settling down with any in game friends. It's time I find some. I'm looking for a guild. a legitamate guild. Not a guild in a game, but rather a guild that plays a game. I think the more popular term is Clan, but you get my point. I want a Guild I have to make a place for myself in. With people who will be as serious about me as i am about them. People I can bond with, and let my next few months/years of game experience, not be lost amongst a solo-virtual world.
If you are a member of a Guild/Clan of ANY game. That is serious, that has a history, that would welcome a new member into their ranks. Please contact me. |
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B2P would be dreamy, but it seems like the type of game to be P2P. I don't know about most games. but people seem to treat this game like the F2P games. Especially when they refer to the Beta, or what the game looks like it's going to be, "grindfest, etc". There is a HUGE difference in the way it is not only developed but the way it is tested and the way information is released. If it is not on the official site, or in an official press release (which is normally featured on the official site) then it IS NOT official.. /end minirant
Sorry, that was brought on but something I read in another thread that happened to find it's way out here. If this isn't P2P or at least B2P then I'm not even going to let it tempt me. "Cash Malls make more money" please -.- thats a load of bullock. I want 2 F2P games that use cash malls that make it in the Top 10 on a regular basis... none ever do.. why? because not only are Monthly fees a more reliable income, it promotes customer loyalty. they paid for an entire month, they are less likely to abandon the game for another. not saying it stops them, its only less likely. Look at it this way. A Subscription magazine is usually more factual and reliable than a Buy as your Read Tabloid. Also i would like to say 6 out of 11 of NCsoft games have been major hits. I mean well rounded, fully developed, very successful games. and as far as I know, they havn't used Cash Malls, just P2P and B2P. But this is of course, just my opinion. Like I said. This is probably going to be P2P and I hope it is.
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I admit, I did not read this entire thread. I read the first page, a page I thought was about half way through, and the last page, so i get the jist of it's direction.
1) Just because a handful of your friends, even if its 20 or 30 of them, even 1000 of them, does not mean "Everyone is moving to blah blah" There are more than 7 million active accounts on WoW, 1000 people isn't even 1% of that number. 2) I don't know enough, I don't think anyone knows enough about Aion, to give a valid, backed up position as to why this IS going to be Number 1. So, I'm not going to say that. But i can say it CAN be number 1, and that I HOPE it becomes number 1. Even Number 2 won't hurt it (I do think WoW is way to strong to loose it's momentum now, simply with aion's release. they will actually have to DO something to steal the spotlight. same goes for WAR.)
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if I'm not mistaken, it's officially estimated to be in Q2.. but then again, its 1) an estimation and 2) it's hearsay. I don't mind the Koreans beating out the bugs, since I for one don't really play much in beta. from time to time I'll sink my teeth into one. Becoming active in the forum discussions, and trying my best to 'help', as best as a beta tester can. But right now, my problem really isn't with the fact the beta is starting in Korea, its that I'm impatient ^_^ and wish it to all be over faster. because this is the first game in a long long time that shows me any promise. |
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Guild Less Ordinary [GLO] Hello! First, i'm looking for serious individuals. If your not seriously interested in a guild, there is nothing wrong with that, but reading and posting in this thread would be a waste of time and space. However, if you are interested in becoming an active member of a Guild, please proceed.
I have been playing Guild Wars for over 2 years now, I was only just reminded of how long I've been a player when some of my characters received their 2nd birthday present. Throughout this time I have been a member of Several guilds, fought many battles, created and deleted many characters, and have picked up many friends. Recently, i left my last guild after it melted away during a fight that broke out after a lost GvG battle. So, I once again was left guildless and bored! (... the horror!) While I was sifting through dozens of "Such and Such Guild Currently Recruiting! 50+ Members! Guild Hall! Vent! Website! etc. etc." I was becomming discouraged. None of them fit my taste. They are all about the numbers, not so much the 'Guild' as a community. To make a long story, sho... well even longer. I have decided to instead of search for the perfect guild for me. Make the perfect guild for me. I am confident that I am not the only one with these tastes in guilds such as mine, so I'm sure it won't be hard to find people. However, I'm somewhat clueless on where to begin. I am a college student, with a full time job. So, I know what it is like to be busy. However, I would like to find a few people willing to help me piece together this guild. I am willing and prepared to do it on my own if I have to, but I'm putting it out there for others to take part. So here it is: Guild Less Ordinary [ GLO ] is currently looking for co-founders! We will be a properly built 'Guild' or 'Clan' whichever you prefer to call it. [ GLO ] Will be primarily PvP based. With regular GvG, Hero Battles, and the like. However, we will also have RP Campaign times as well. Meaning occasional scheduled times for the Guild to take part in the RP portions of the Campaign as well; with both Non-RP and RP based missions and questing, In-Guild Events, Guild participation in In-Game Holiday Events, etc. I do wish, and when I say wish, I really really hope. That from the guild will form a team, to actually and seriously compete in the various competitions the game holds. Since we are new, we are in the process of building our Forum, obtaining a vent server, as well as laying the foundation that [ GLO ] will be built on. If you have a vent server, forum knowledge (we will be using InvisionFree and ZetaBoards), or just a desire to take part in forming this community please apply! If you are interested please post here, or PM me with the following Information: -Name
I will only be choosing a handful to join me as co-founders, however that does not mean you can't participate. I look forward to a bright future ^_^
Your fellow game enthusiast, -GenreNinja
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