tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post4638347135652698802..comments2023-11-03T04:33:50.011-04:00Comments on MMOment of Zen: Living Legacy Backlash?Larshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02592787080006321384noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-59337552016852115522008-07-30T14:21:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:21:00.000-04:00My account has been active since Jan 2005, so I di...My account has been active since Jan 2005, so I did not get all the goodies. Doesn't bother me though, mainly because I don't feel the need to be rewarded for doing something that I already find rewarding :)<BR/><BR/>I have what I consider two mains, 74 monk Lunara and 71 fury Lunazen, both on BB. However, I am a helpless ALToholic. The Living Legacy reward, for me as a loyal player to eq2, has been the renewed life in all the lowbie zones. The T1-3 zones were always my favorites; am glad there are players enjoying them again.<BR/><BR/>Great blog :)Fille de la Lunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440035404878574766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-16892323241096013452008-07-23T02:51:00.000-04:002008-07-23T02:51:00.000-04:00[...]resource[...][...]<A HREF="http://battery-bathe.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">resource</A>[...]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-60749820116027857632008-06-11T14:39:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:39:00.000-04:00Canceled my account...Even with the new influx..th...Canceled my account...<BR/>Even with the new influx..the servers are still completely empty<BR/>And to diss us older players was a little too much.<BR/><BR/>AoC is at least fun, and a good change of pace...<BR/>EQ2 ran like a dog on my brand new hardware and AoC runs like a dream...and combat is fun and exciting...<BR/><BR/>EQ2 was a new favorite of mine, but this really just did me in..Elementalistlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536627257855895757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-91040365575410573252008-06-04T11:06:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:06:00.000-04:00I think its overdue that Sony offered something li...I think its overdue that Sony offered something like this to attract new and returning players to their games. And, naturally they should encourage people to do so with free time and money. This is a great program. It just seems to be a little on the excessive side, so I wondered what others might think of it. <BR/><BR/>For me, the exclusive in-game items are the only thing that really bug me. Giving free time and coupons is analogous to a cable company offering promotional rates for new subscribers. I'm fine with that; its good business. Giving in-game items you can't get any other way is like that cable company offering a certain channel only to new subscribers that you can't get any other way. That's where things cross the line for me.<BR/><BR/>I have heard since that at least some of the items do drop in game though, so maybe its not a big deal.Larshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592787080006321384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-26062154134763652712008-06-04T08:53:00.000-04:002008-06-04T08:53:00.000-04:00Your right, it is the imbalance that is the issue ...Your right, it is the imbalance that is the issue here. I really do hope that it draws a lot of players back to the game.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the vetren rewards... If I created a character on day 1, and then quit the game until today I would still get my full vetren rewards. It doesn't go off how long you account has been active, it takes it from your character creation date. At least this is my understanding of it...Largohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385264988878719845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-84774528004358045212008-06-03T23:43:00.000-04:002008-06-03T23:43:00.000-04:00Quick add-on note to my previous post is that curr...Quick add-on note to my previous post is that currently, all returning players are being credited for time played according to when their account was created. <BR/>Thus, if they created a character on the day the game released, they have access to all of the /claim "veteran" rewards that are intended as loyalty perks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-66860979682759163092008-06-03T23:32:00.000-04:002008-06-03T23:32:00.000-04:00I'd like to chime in here to make a few points abo...I'd like to chime in here to make a few points about the program. <BR/><BR/>First and foremost, its an absolutely AMAZING program for FORMER players of EQ/EQ2. This is perhaps the single most beneficial return package I've ever seen an MMO give away. Speaking for EQ2, it has changed DRAMATICALLY since launch and has set an almost unrivaled pace for additional content and improvements. It is well worth another look.<BR/>It shows that sony cares about the players and strives to give us what we want.<BR/><BR/>As a returning player you get:<BR/> 2 months free play (almost all summer long)<BR/> Access to all expansions to date<BR/> A bundle of bonus items in game to help you out<BR/> A coupon for $5 off the next expansion for EQ2 due out in Sept.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Now with those praises being said, the biggest gripe from the community seems to be not so much jealousy, but a clear imbalance between current/former players.<BR/><BR/>Current players do NOT get any free game time. This is not to be scoffed at seeing as how 2 months is a $30 value. Personally I considered cancelling my main account and just playing on my older second account since it would be free. <BR/><BR/>Current players who do not yet own one or all of the expansions will NOT get them for free like former players do. Why would you not provide to the players who can't afford the expansions but have stuck with your game regardless?<BR/>This is also a $30 value.<BR/><BR/>Current players do NOT get the $5 off coupon for the next expansion launching in Sept.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Common counters to these points include the fact that the current players are getting a renewed playerbase. <BR/>Honestly, I haven't noticed a lack of players lately that would merit such dramatic need for a revitalization program. Perhaps I just play on lucky servers? *shrug*<BR/><BR/>There is also the counter that players who are upset are just whining because of others getting a nice deal. This is not the case. <BR/>Personally I'm thrilled that returning players get a groundbreaking bargain. I just wish it wasn't to the extent that I feel snubbed as a loyal subscriber.<BR/><BR/><BR/>To wrap it up, since reading the announcement I find myself feeling uneasy when launching the game. I am fighting an internal struggle because I feel what they did is not the proper way to treat a customer. I've decided to stick with it for now solely because I know Sony is better than this. I WANT to believe this was just an oversight or that they forgot to mention some of the benefits for current players.<BR/><BR/>The next few weeks will be a telling time indeed. Not only as to whether I continue my subscription, but also as to my confidence in SOE's business practices as a whole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4398055169161202539.post-73267316305003165712008-06-03T14:00:00.000-04:002008-06-03T14:00:00.000-04:00I first read (a few days back) that people with ca...I first read (a few days back) that people with cancelled accounts got 60 free days. I understood this, a lot of companies do this. With AoC out, it makes sense, really.<BR/><BR/>But this morning I read the whole Living Legacy thread. A whole program dedicated to people who cancelled their accounts? I'm sorry, but this is crossing the line IMO.<BR/><BR/>It kinda aggrevates me, actually. Where are the rewards and programs for us who have remained faithful through the years?? I like carrots too. I suppose I need to cancel my account to hear from SOE...Largohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385264988878719845noreply@blogger.com