ok i play guild wars, and i know quebec is always ommitted from giveaways and it has something to do with quebec law on giveaways. i think to get something in quebec you have to answer a math question or something like that, you can't just get it for free.
ok i play guild wars, and i know quebec is always ommitted from giveaways and it has something to do with quebec law on giveaways. i think to get something in quebec you have to answer a math question or something like that, you can't just get it for free.
Oh! Yeah. Guild Wars. I have that too. Free to play on-line. But, I stopped playing it because of lack of unity and team playing. Everyone is doing their little own business & we're left alone. Or they are mean people rude.
I am from Germany but i played all my MMORPGs (Everquest, Everquest 2, Vanguard) in English because ... well for me its like the only way to play an MMORPG; and playing international together is waaaaay more fun and should be more done then building international conflicts and prejudices ( bowing before Spok )
Due to this my question is if i am allowed to sign up for the lottery or if i will have to wait and hope if there will also be one in Europe (e.g. United Kingdom) ? Or is there one planned at all ?
the sweepstake prize is only open to US residents but there is an option to click if there was a similar offer to a region of your choice eg UK and they will inform you
This has been touched on before but to re-iterate.
They are not able to offer a contest outside of North America, its not that they don't want to; it's that they cannot. At least not with a whole lot of redtape to deal with. Essentially it comes down to international trading laws and duties, in North America we have the "Free Trade Agreement" which bypasses many of these types of laws.
I'm obviously not a part of Cryptic in anyway shape or form, but I believe I can safely say that all subscription plans will be available worldwide. It would just be silly not to "Make It So".
the sweepstake prize is only open to US residents but there is an option to click if there was a similar offer to a region of your choice eg UK and they will inform you
Eventually you may have the chance to get lifetime subscription through a contest in europe or else, and eventually you WILL be able to buy it from anywhere
I always find it unfair how these competitions always favor US citizens, but unfortunately life is unfair, and we'll just have to deal with it. They might closer to release have a similar competition, but I some how doubt it.
First, If there was a way to make the sweepstakes eligible worldwide, I'm sure Cryptic would do it, thats more registered people and numbers they can tout.'
Secondly, I love how people are saying "theres absolutely no reason that the give away is illegal in my country". Oh yea Mr. J.D.? Explain that to me. If your a lawyer, say so, and quote the law that refers to sweepstakes. Most of you are people who are just talking nonsense. There IS a law that institutes certain barriers between countries. Thats why countries and nations sign FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS and have trade tariffs and restrictions.
Finally, this is not a rant against my overseas brothers. I would wish for you what has been given to us, but don't blame Cryptic (or any other American company) for what is out of their hands. I'm sure if there was an easy way to get everyone a chance at this, they would have explored that. Don't turn these boards into a whine fest already.
Good luck to Cryptic in it's endeavors, and lets hope for an AWESOME game, because that's what's important. Agreed?
I am from Germany but i played all my MMORPGs (Everquest, Everquest 2, Vanguard) in English because ... well for me its like the only way to play an MMORPG; and playing international together is waaaaay more fun and should be more done then building international conflicts and prejudices ( bowing before Spok )
Due to this my question is if i am allowed to sign up for the lottery or if i will have to wait and hope if there will also be one in Europe (e.g. United Kingdom) ? Or is there one planned at all ?
Again greetings and thanks !
Wie Geht's Croshy !!!
Welcome, I hope this game is popular in Germany as other Star Trek Games have been, and I would think it was great to see you in-game.
I hope they set this up to be Internationally friendly, it was great finding out how many serious fans there are in the world.
Regarding the Contest :mad: Nice people like you don't win anyway. It will probably won by some kid at the library who likes to sign up for free stuff
LOL
This is something we euro's are going to have to live with. MMO's in the west are always USA centered. Age of Conan was developed by the Norwegian company Funcom but the PSP they use is from the USA and dosn't accept many EU payment methods. The customer suppoer team is from the USA and is always asleep when the EU players are at there peak (this has been somewhat rectified by taking on some 3rd party company from Swedn). The whole USA centered approach to MMO's is disgusting but inevitable.
However, i am looking forward to see you all in the game one day, and even if i will have to urge my canadian friend to subscribe it for me ... and hey, normally you do not have a prioblem if you have a credit card i guess.
I need some sort of outlet for my complete and utter outrage at star trek online for restricting the sweepstakes to the United States and Canada. As a resident of the United Kingdom I am completely appaled by this behaivour as I feel I should have just as much chance to win as anyone else due to the fact I am just as obsessed with star trek as any other man. I would like a reply from someone detailing why the rest of the world should be left out.
i say you had 3 accounts, do you still play? but you are a pvper so the changes don't hurt you too much but pve is falling apart.
What do you mean though as they don't have subscription fee?I like it that way it is more casual.
i don't mean the free to play that gw has is bad i just mean how they actually run the game with the monthly updates iswhat is ruining it.
It might of been more "casual", but with no steady income, the companies can't really make many things for "free".
I did all the PvE, beat the whole game with every class, had Vabian armor on my my characters, did PvP, did the game so much I burnt myself out... I use to play, but I got too addicted and had to quit.
After I quit playing MMORPGs, I lost 65lbs... lol. Go figure. If you don't update the game, then that will ruin it too. I know it's been named "Nerf Wars" because all the changes... but you'll have to expect that. Once one thing changes, someone finds an exploit of that new change, then they have to rechange it, it the cycle never ends.
I would asume if any one could just register to the forums from anywere in the world and they clearly stated just register before the deadline its safe to say this is open to all not just US
For some strange, strange reason I actually read the terms and wow, talk about fine print. Luckily I'm eligible . If I don't win can I just pay the 550 dollars and get a lifetime subscription? It seems like a rather...low cost for a 40-70 year membership. And what with advances in medical technology, I could live to be 150. Give or take.
But i think it's rather a bad idea.
I have already experienced one of these things, and believe me.
The people who lost the lottery, really gone mad and began to swear around.
Spam the forums, and that kind of stuff.
I didn't won myself, because it was some weird riddle i couldn't solve.
It annoyed me, i admit.
But i did not gone mad.
I hope it doesn't work like this here, it would be of a shame
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I am from Germany but i played all my MMORPGs (Everquest, Everquest 2, Vanguard) in English because ... well for me its like the only way to play an MMORPG; and playing international together is waaaaay more fun and should be more done then building international conflicts and prejudices
Due to this my question is if i am allowed to sign up for the lottery or if i will have to wait and hope if there will also be one in Europe (e.g. United Kingdom) ? Or is there one planned at all ?
Again greetings and thanks !
They are not able to offer a contest outside of North America, its not that they don't want to; it's that they cannot. At least not with a whole lot of redtape to deal with. Essentially it comes down to international trading laws and duties, in North America we have the "Free Trade Agreement" which bypasses many of these types of laws.
I'm obviously not a part of Cryptic in anyway shape or form, but I believe I can safely say that all subscription plans will be available worldwide. It would just be silly not to "Make It So".
Hehe, like that will ever happen..
Secondly, I love how people are saying "theres absolutely no reason that the give away is illegal in my country". Oh yea Mr. J.D.? Explain that to me. If your a lawyer, say so, and quote the law that refers to sweepstakes. Most of you are people who are just talking nonsense. There IS a law that institutes certain barriers between countries. Thats why countries and nations sign FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS and have trade tariffs and restrictions.
Finally, this is not a rant against my overseas brothers. I would wish for you what has been given to us, but don't blame Cryptic (or any other American company) for what is out of their hands. I'm sure if there was an easy way to get everyone a chance at this, they would have explored that. Don't turn these boards into a whine fest already.
Good luck to Cryptic in it's endeavors, and lets hope for an AWESOME game, because that's what's important. Agreed?
Wie Geht's Croshy !!!
Welcome, I hope this game is popular in Germany as other Star Trek Games have been, and I would think it was great to see you in-game.
I hope they set this up to be Internationally friendly, it was great finding out how many serious fans there are in the world.
Regarding the Contest :mad: Nice people like you don't win anyway. It will probably won by some kid at the library who likes to sign up for free stuff
LOL
However, i am looking forward to see you all in the game one day, and even if i will have to urge my canadian friend to subscribe it for me ... and hey, normally you do not have a prioblem if you have a credit card i guess.
I need some sort of outlet for my complete and utter outrage at star trek online for restricting the sweepstakes to the United States and Canada. As a resident of the United Kingdom I am completely appaled by this behaivour as I feel I should have just as much chance to win as anyone else due to the fact I am just as obsessed with star trek as any other man. I would like a reply from someone detailing why the rest of the world should be left out.
Thank You,
Mr Spock
What do you mean though as they don't have subscription fee?I like it that way it is more casual.
I had three (3!) accounts in Guild Wars and put well over 3,500 hours into this game.
How are they ruining the game? I thought they did one of the best jobs in an MMO game. Even though it's heavily focused on PvP (which I love).
i say you had 3 accounts, do you still play? but you are a pvper so the changes don't hurt you too much but pve is falling apart.
What do you mean though as they don't have subscription fee?I like it that way it is more casual.
i don't mean the free to play that gw has is bad i just mean how they actually run the game with the monthly updates iswhat is ruining it.
It might of been more "casual", but with no steady income, the companies can't really make many things for "free".
I did all the PvE, beat the whole game with every class, had Vabian armor on my my characters, did PvP, did the game so much I burnt myself out... I use to play, but I got too addicted and had to quit.
After I quit playing MMORPGs, I lost 65lbs... lol. Go figure. If you don't update the game, then that will ruin it too. I know it's been named "Nerf Wars" because all the changes... but you'll have to expect that. Once one thing changes, someone finds an exploit of that new change, then they have to rechange it, it the cycle never ends.
Now I have to put the Spam filter on receiving mails from you.
Is it SO hard to let anyone other than your own kind in on a little competiton?
But i think it's rather a bad idea.
I have already experienced one of these things, and believe me.
The people who lost the lottery, really gone mad and began to swear around.
Spam the forums, and that kind of stuff.
I didn't won myself, because it was some weird riddle i couldn't solve.
It annoyed me, i admit.
But i did not gone mad.
I hope it doesn't work like this here, it would be of a shame
Shamus