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There are a number of threads on the forums about this, which is making it very difficult to find information about anything else on these forums. Due to this, we are closing all other threads regarding this matter.
That is the totality of your update? You are afraid somehow that the dozen or so idiots who fell bait to buying it this weekend will sue you? You aren't worried about the MILLION odd players who purchased this before?
I know what Cryptic makes games for: playing with their customers minds and wallets.
Craig back from his tropical weekend from all the money we gave him from pre-orders?
I think I've found an appropriate reviewer for STO. The guy who did the Phantom Menace and TNG movie reviews. Please, dear god, post a review of this sad, pitiful saga.
You put your big foot in, your big foot out, in, out, in, out.... and pretty soon you've done so much back peddling that someone is writing an article for a global newspaper about your calamity.
Well congrats make them happy. Think they Smelt Lawsuit and ran. This is getting out of hand no one knows wtf to do.
Oh for pete's sake. You can go with that assumption, or you can assume that the player generated rumor about them not honoring the advertisement was never true to begin with. But, of course, that wouldn't be as fun, now would it. And it would also make more than a few people look gullible.
Im still trying to figure out what the people who've been banned have done WRONG exactly. Under what violation does it fall??? Vox??? Are you kidding me???
Yes Cryptic the community notices this too. Does NOT look good. :mad:
There is the rub. You cant post about it or you get a vacation as well. It is a solid control policy - no? :rolleyes:
You all think THIS response is messed up; heres the one from the other thread (assuming you havent seen it yet)
Hi everyone,
First, we respect the time, energy and passion the community has put into their opinions regarding the promotion that ran this weekend on Atari.com, offering 60-days of free play.
Like many companies, we are actively trying to sell games we are very proud of in an extremely competitive marketplace and we are always testing new ways to get more people using our products. The weekend promotion at Atari.com was one of those experiments. In the case of a game like Star Trek, we believe a larger number of players is a benefit to the entire community.
We will continue to look at the best ways to add new users to our game in a competitive marketplace while keeping our current players happy. Your feedback good, bad and ugly is extremely helpful and appreciated.
We wont always get it right, but were always trying to do the right thing by you.
We do apologize and we appreciate your patience as we continue to do our best to make Star Trek Online the best game possible.
Thank you.
Philip Dean
Director of Customer Support
My interpretation:
"We are sure the number of people that come in will be greater than those that left. We're a business whatta ya want? It was good business." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXcLybhbChQ
(sorry, shameless self plug, but its what gave me the idea for the avatar)
Oh for pete's sake. You can go with that assumption, or you can assume that the player generated rumor about them not honoring the advertisement was never true to begin with. But, of course, that wouldn't be as fun, now would it. And it would also make more than a few people look gullible.
Ya thats not assumption that a fact people on here stated that they was not getting it so hmm. Prob got AG Phone calls and boom yes everyone is getting the deal they offered.
I hope somone took Screeny of that offer so we dont look like Idiots? They just sweeping this under the rug hope somone bought it and can give us heads up to confirm if you got it or not.
Ya thats not assumption that a fact people on here stated that they was not getting it so hmm. Prob got AG Phone calls and boom yes everyone is getting the deal they offered.
You must be referring to the "My friend's friend who bought the game said.." comment.. the one the angry mob immediately took as gospel and ran with because it was fuel for the fire.
Hi everyone,
First, we respect the time, energy and passion the community has put into their opinions regarding the promotion that ran this weekend on Atari.com, offering 60-days of free play.
Like many companies, we are actively trying to sell games we are very proud of in an extremely competitive marketplace and we are always testing new ways to get more people using our products. The weekend promotion at Atari.com was one of those experiments. In the case of a game like Star Trek, we believe a larger number of players is a benefit to the entire community.
We will continue to look at the best ways to add new users to our game in a competitive marketplace while keeping our current players happy. Your feedback good, bad and ugly is extremely helpful and appreciated.
We wont always get it right, but were always trying to do the right thing by you.
We do apologize and we appreciate your patience as we continue to do our best to make Star Trek Online the best game possible.
Thank you.
Philip Dean
Director of Customer Support
Well I am happy that they are willing to listen to us Not that I mind if they bring in more customers, or even extend the $10 off deal to the rest of the month. Heck they could even give them 250 CS credits for all I care. Honestly there isn't much in there anyway.
But 60 extra free days imo was mean.
I think that should be posted as an adendum for this Thread!!!
You must be referring to the "My friend's friend who bought the game said.." comment.. the one the angry mob immediately took as gospel and ran with because it was fuel for the fire.
I update the RECEPTION section of the STO Wiki, read it if you want, please edit it if you think it needs links or what have you. I tried to fit it into a context that was kind of neutral.
I did change the Massively part in the beginning as well, I just didn't agree but it could easily be changed back.
No offense, and this is before I even LOOK, but THIS oughta be funny....
The really funny part is they shut down the last thread at 77 pages because it was getting to be to much for them to track. In less than 24 hours this thread is half the size of the one they closed. So at the present rate can we expect this one to close sometime tomorrow?:D
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No offense, and this is before I even LOOK, but THIS oughta be funny....
Is it me or did the original message change?
I am glad that they are making good on the purchases prior to the offers shut down, even though I didn't like the offer.
It has changed. We got caught with our pants down and ninjaed
DENIED
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The funny thing is the ppl that were TELLING us that they WERENT giving this dont seem to be here anymore
well of course they Playing the game or got perma bann
you know who would be the BEST person to review this mess?
YAHTZEE
I didnt think it was funny to start with O.o
You put your big foot in, your big foot out, in, out, in, out.... and pretty soon you've done so much back peddling that someone is writing an article for a global newspaper about your calamity.
I don't know if the original message changed. I will have to look again.
He logged in to find his accout status "cancelled" an HE didnt do it
Can't quite bring myself to give someone credit for realizing that they have to fulfil their legal obligations to customers.
Oh for pete's sake. You can go with that assumption, or you can assume that the player generated rumor about them not honoring the advertisement was never true to begin with. But, of course, that wouldn't be as fun, now would it. And it would also make more than a few people look gullible.
I can see if what you said the adding the new customer part where is the keeping happy the current base?
Or am I just missing something?
There is the rub. You cant post about it or you get a vacation as well. It is a solid control policy - no? :rolleyes:
(sorry, shameless self plug, but its what gave me the idea for the avatar)
Ya thats not assumption that a fact people on here stated that they was not getting it so hmm. Prob got AG Phone calls and boom yes everyone is getting the deal they offered.
Well that's what I am saying, at least that they got that part right. Phew!
One news site did:
http://www.incgamers.com/images/screenshots/15708orig.jpg
Hmm.. It did not happen/ was a typo??? That is the most deliberate typo I have ever seen. :eek:
I think thres a reason he didnt say it the other say around. He said it in order of importance.
You must be referring to the "My friend's friend who bought the game said.." comment.. the one the angry mob immediately took as gospel and ran with because it was fuel for the fire.
Well I am happy that they are willing to listen to us
But 60 extra free days imo was mean.
I think that should be posted as an adendum for this Thread!!!
1. You apologize to all in a mass e-mail to everyone.
2. You admit that either was money grab or B. that wires was crossed and it was a future Promo
3. Give 1 free Month to everyone as a token of good faith and a Good gesture.
Not much but might be to much for most people or not enough. Not a money grab on Cryptic side ATARIS
WOW LOOK IT UP IN THE PAGES ASSININE
I did change the Massively part in the beginning as well, I just didn't agree but it could easily be changed back.
The really funny part is they shut down the last thread at 77 pages because it was getting to be to much for them to track. In less than 24 hours this thread is half the size of the one they closed. So at the present rate can we expect this one to close sometime tomorrow?:D
See http://forums.startrekonline.com/showthread.php?t=128573&page=77