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Star Trek Online Lifetime Subscription - still a good idea?

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
wel, one day left to get ths one...? is it worth the risk?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Life time subscription is perfect.. at the rate we are playing, it will take a lifetime to get to admiral.....:D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    I got it and im dealing with the issues, if it up its up if its down its down. As long as it runs for more than 2 years or more then its an investment well spent imo.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Nope not worth it. And that has nothing to do with the current server status.

    I have rarely played an MMO for 18 months, and STO is hardly as exceptional as those I have played that long. I don't see the value in it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Silencez wrote: »
    wel, one day left to get ths one...? is it worth the risk?

    It really is simply a question of the math, and how much you intend to spend on STO.

    The only way you will 'lose' money on it, is if you only play STO less than number of months (16 iirc) equal to the LT sub -- including taking breaks and comping back to play STO.

    If you are a vet MMORPGr, take a look at how many months you have subbed to other games.

    For myself, I would have made money on WoW, EQ, and EQ2, but would have lost money on Vanguard Online, SWG, and WAR.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Silencez wrote: »
    wel, one day left to get ths one...? is it worth the risk?

    If you buy a lifetime sub, you lose your only real way of influencing Cryptic to make a better game. These chumps only listen when people unsubscribe.
    You won't be able to do that.
    So if you want a better game in the long run, keep your money.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    If you buy a lifetime sub, you lose your only real way of influencing Cryptic to make a better game. These chumps only listen when people unsubscribe.
    You won't be able to do that.
    So if you want a better game in the long run, keep your money.

    Exactly, funny that they are only offering the lifetime sub "If you act NOW.. HURRY times is running out!":rolleyes:

    Seriously, they KNOW they wont be able to keep subscribers with the game the way it is now and they are pushing peoples buttons to make them think they HAVE to get that lifetime sub now.. before they have a change to even play the game..

    I mean, If you could go back in time and buy a lifetime ticket on the Hindenburg.... having never flown in it and based solely on descriptions of what it would be like... would you? You probably would.. but then you take that maiden voyage and burn to death... money well spent.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Silencez wrote: »
    wel, one day left to get ths one...? is it worth the risk?

    The game will last a few years easy, all mmo's usually do. How much of a playerbase is another story.
    Its completely up to you, but the game will probably be around for a few years.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    presented good enough value, locked in the discounted annual subscription fee in case they do get this game up and working to the level expected and if they don't in that time I've saved about AUD$80 because I would commit to at least one year's worth before giving up entirely
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Xionanx wrote: »
    I mean, If you could go back in time and buy a lifetime ticket on the Hindenburg.... having never flown in it and based solely on descriptions of what it would be like... would you? You probably would.. but then you take that maiden voyage and burn to death... money well spent.

    It was in operation for over a year before the fire. And it only had about a 1/3rd casualty rate. Fire burns up.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited January 2010
    Verkon wrote:
    The game will last a few years easy, all mmo's usually do. How much of a playerbase is another story.
    Its completely up to you, but the game will probably be around for a few years.

    Try telling that to the people who played Tabula Rasa, Auto Assault, and Earth and Beyond.:rolleyes:
    Then, of course, there are still the saps who bought the Lifetime subs for Hellgate: London. Cryptic has one of the architects of that little debacle currently working for them. Inspires consumer confidence, doesn't it?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    theCorvus wrote:
    It was in operation for over a year before the fire. And it only had about a 1/3rd casualty rate. Fire burns up.

    Ehh... perhaps I should have said Titanic then:D

    Anyway, all the material about this game presented to the public is very flattering, however once you get into the game you quickly discover there isn't a lot of depth.. I dont expect most people to continue to play for an extended period of time. If your like me you'll probably play for a month and then shelve the game for 6-7 months while they churn out new content.. then come back and play for a month.

    I've been doing this with DDO since its closed beta newly 4 years ago.. I think all total I have maybe "played" a total of 5 of those months out of the past 4 years.. and DDO is a game I actually LIKE. STO is currently in need of some serious overhauls before I could even claim I like it.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Xionanx wrote: »
    Anyway, all the material about this game presented to the public is very flattering, however once you get into the game you quickly discover there isn't a lot of depth.. I dont expect most people to continue to play for an extended period of time. If your like me you'll probably play for a month and then shelve the game for 6-7 months while they churn out new content.. then come back and play for a month.

    I am theCorvus and I endorse this statement. Little depth, PVP is a sideshow at best, typical MMO with Star Trek stamped on it.

    As long as you understand this you will enjoy your free month. People looking for Star Trek recreated in an MMO are going to be sorely disappointed.

    Best thing about this game is it motivated me to purchase First Contact and Wrath of Khan.
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