just so you know the buddy key allows you to do the same thing as the demo, nothing more
When I gave my buddy key out it gave 5 days of unlimited play.
Here's how it works:
Visit the Star Trek Online Buddy Key claim center to claim your key.
Click "Claim My Buddy Key."
You'll be redirected to your account page. In the upper-right corner, you'll see a section labeled "Unused Keys." Your Buddy Key will appear there!
Send your friend the Buddy Key, as well as a link to the Star Trek Online key registration page. (To claim the Key, your friend will need to create a Cryptic account if he or she hasn't yet.)
Your friend is ready to enjoy Star Trek Online. He or she can download the client at our download page.
After five days, your buddy will need to purchase a retail copy of Star Trek Online (and apply a retail key to his or her account) to continue playing.
Thanks again for your continued support, and we can't wait to see you and your buddy in game!
- The Star Trek Online Team
The referral keys are different. They just invite people to buy the game so that you can get gifts. Demo is optional.
I'm pretty sure I read some where that one of the GMs said it was changed, but it is possible that I could have misread it.
I better not be changed. The Reason for the "Buddy Key" was for your "Buddy" to team up with you for 5-days of playing side by side. If they changed it they have made the buddy key "NOT AS ADVERTIZED"
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When I gave my buddy key out it gave 5 days of unlimited play.
The referral keys are different. They just invite people to buy the game so that you can get gifts. Demo is optional.
If you decide to purchase the game, you can use the referral key to earn yourself a cool million in energy credits. See my sig.
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I have just started my own system for this. I will offer 1 million AND ONE energy credits if get a referral from me!
:P
I'm pretty sure I read some where that one of the GMs said it was changed, but it is possible that I could have misread it.
I better not be changed. The Reason for the "Buddy Key" was for your "Buddy" to team up with you for 5-days of playing side by side. If they changed it they have made the buddy key "NOT AS ADVERTIZED"