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If the grace period ended on the 9th....

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
Why am I still able to log in?

I pre-ordered from D2Drive, entered my head start code etc. However, by Fed 3rd I realized that I would rather wait a few months before entering my retail key, to give Cryptic time to fix all the bugs and maybe add some substance to the game. So today out of curiosity I patched and was going to look at the update notes, and I was actually able to log into the game. I hope that my pre-order key did not force me to actually start my 30 day playtime on the release day. I would like to hear from a dev on this.


This is the only email I have received from Cryptic other than a verify email one:

Dear ImpusSTO, This email is to confirm that you have activated the followings:

* Star Trek Online - Preorder

Thank you for choosing Star Trek Online! Sincerely, The Cryptic Account Team

You see that? PRE-ORDER, that means I never entered a retail key.


I have received an email from D2D stating that my order is ready and I can download and play and get my key:
STO

It’s that time! Your pre-order purchase is ready and waiting. Head over to your Direct2Drive Account page and start downloading and grab your key. Your game key will be right there on the same page as the link to download so all you have to do is click the Download Now button to access your download and game key.

Once again, this indicates that you need to enter a key in order to start your 30 day playtime that comes with the purchase of the game.


On STO's Account page it says:
Activated Features

* Star Trek Online - Preorder

Subscriptions (this is blank, indicating I have not entered a retail key or set up a subscription)

So, according to what I have done, I should not have been able to log into the game past the 9th, but here it is, the 13th and I am able to log in and play if I choose.
Post edited by baddmoonrizin on

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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    bump 10char
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Depends what region you live in.
    launcher says its ended except for australian and selected european retailers.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Well, considering I live on the east coast of USA, I should not have access.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Congratulations player! You've won the extended grace period! Only a very select few players were so lucky! And you were one of them!

    Thank you for posting about it on the forums. The extended grace period winners prize free playing time ends........ummmm.......now? Yes now. Thanks again for posting!

    ( Parody post only. I am not a Cryptic employee, moderator, or have any authority or consultation regarding this forum.) <---- me covering my butt. :o
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    I just want confirmation from the devs that I am not currently burning through my 30 days of retail key, has anyone else done the same as me and not able to log in or what?
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