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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
Hi folks,

I have just tried the demo and I liked it, so I asked for an refferal key. Got this key and added it to my account, downloaded the game and uninstalled the demo... But, still every time i log in the game is in demomode. Even tried to open an new account, added another refferal key to it, but still the game believes its an demo...

anything i have missed or is it a bug ?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Where did you download it from and how much did it cost?

    ;)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    still had an STO client from the beta, its now updated to version a16... so i guess it should work
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Mmm, sorry, but you need to purchase a full Retail copy of the game to unlock it. Average price is $30 and it comes with 30 days of play time. You have the full client, but need a retail key to use it. If you purchase from a digital download site, they should send your retail key immediately, and since you have the client, no need to download it again.

    Hope that helps.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    hmmmm I do like to take a deeper look upon STO before I decide to buy it...

    isn t that what these buddy keys are for, i thought i might be able to test all the game for 5 days without buying it first...

    the demo is nice but its less than a brief look
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    I'd wondered about this too. To my surprise I got one referral in this weekend. They downloaded the game and played through the tutorial. But then hit a roadblock after we did "Save the SS Azsura" or whatever that one was called.

    I'd say at least bump up these trials to let them play the first patrols in the Vulcan Sector to give them an honest feel for the game. It isn't much to base a purchase on in this gamer's opinion even if I do like the game myself.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    yeah thats what i mean, how can i get past these roadblock and discover more of STO then the azura mission ?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Anyone can play the Demo without a key. The referral key gives you and your friend special bonuses if you purchase the game. See this page: http://www.startrekonline.com/referral

    A Buddy Key does offer 5 days of free play, but they are much rarer and don't come with any bonuses. See this page: http://www.startrekonline.com/claim_buddy_key

    Maybe you can ask the friend that referred you if he still has his buddy pass.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    ah ok, he does not have an buddy key left.

    so if anyone still got an buddy key he could spare plz send it to sraven@gmx.net

    thx a lot
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