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'Fantastic job' supporting the game?
Star Wars: The Old Republic free trial
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'Fantastic job' supporting the game?
i don't think there is been looking... looks like you have to create a account through the link provided then download the client, just tried downloading the initial setup small file 38mb but then it ask you to create a account before continuing so better wait while Thursday.
have to do same with rift trial too.
Tera going to be about as popular as Aion and Lineage 2! ie big in the east nothing in the west.
Lots on hope pinned on GW2...... if it delivers.
Soldato
Downloader is here..
http://patchnotes.swtor.com/SWTOR_setup.exe
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I have just created an account, would I be able to access this trial with this account?
http://patchnotes.swtor.com/SWTOR_setup.exe
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I have just created an account, would I be able to access this trial with this account?
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You are like a broken record, you just go on and on and on!
Your comments are getting quite boring and pathetic now!
Ta for the info, I'll wait until it begins then.
Regarding demos at launch, no major MMO does this because (if I recall correctly) a AAA MMORPG needs as many initial sales as possible to offset the several years' worth of development costs before ongoing costs can even be considered. I think the prevailing attitude among publishers is that they'd rather people just took the plunge instead of trying a demo and deciding the game isn't for them.
I'm not saying I personally agree with that strategy, it's just what the publishers seem to think is best.
Deluded fanboi alert!! You know what, you never add anything to the discussion except drivel and attacks, you never quantify, qualify or prove your statements that 'everythings rosy'. Im asking why they didnt do this after 1.2, youre just blindly puppying along after any SWTOR dropping as usual. Leave the conversation to adults boy.
That's shows a rather negative attitude towards your product and demo, ie you expect people not to like it so you don't want them to try it first. Lots on people, like me, aren't going to buy it unless they can try first. Most open betas nowadays are simply a free trial before it goes live. Any mmo needs a similar system post release.
Soldato
Interesting. And to think DCUO just released their new DLC last night and now this. Still, I will pass.
the difference being the expectation levels for games like this. Have you noticed the increase in emphasis on pre-orders for a lot of titles? MMOs (like Tera) are even linking pre-orders to beta access, early starts, in-game items etc. all designed to get as much commitment to a purchase prior to launch. You almost cant access a beta now without a purchase.
So a solid title will not give people a free go at the game because theres enough interest to drive sales of the client and inevitably, not everyone who tries will buy. Its only when things start slowing down that the free trials come out, hence the surprise from some quarters about this one.
Soldato
I wouldn't say that's the case for free trials coming available for all MMO's, but i agree some do come available when things do slowdown.
Drivel and attacks?? Do me favour, your consist negativity about the game is pathetic and childish. I haven’t once said that everything is rosy. Far from it. We all fully aware you dislike the game and don’t have a care in the world for it. You bang on and on about the same issues week after week. Its nauseating! Move on please!
no, i'd agree with you, there are other reasons. Quite a few MMOs will introduce free trials to show off new content, hence my surprise this has not been done after the great white hope that is 1.2. I cant quite get my head around the timing of this one, so soon after the Australasia release, with such a limited time frame.
See, drivel! What is the point you are making other than a personal attack? Like I said, we are having a serious discussion here and your constant trolling against anyone who doesnt immediately agree youre the greatest is pathetic and childish. Please go away or join the conversation in an adult manner.
Personal attack? I'm the greatest? Hahaha that made me laugh!
We have a somebody starting a thread about “SWTOR Free weekend Trial” we get a couple of people, responding “excellent news” “great this is what I’ve been waiting for” Then you come in and say “It’s a desperate scramble for subs, but there ya go” And I’m trolling?
Didn't you say the same thing on the other thread? Just have to throw your 2cent in, hey! Just won’t let it rest?
Same with lots of industries though. Holiday firms offering incentives to book way in advance. Hollywood starting to hype films way before launch. Although when they reckon they onto a loser suddenly all the previews go away. They trying to stop negative comments preventing people seeing the film maybe?
Nope, if you’re your game good you got nothing to hide and no reason not to have a demo/trail. It can only enforce the opinions on how good it is and get the fence sitters to buy. If it’s a stinker it could stop people buying all together.
I still have some friends passes if you want to try it mate?