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I like the way they wait until March(LEGACY?)

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I like the way they wait until March(LEGACY?)

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jarjarloves
02.19.2012 , 07:13 AM | #11
didn't we already have this conspiracy theory? back in January? People claiming they where holding the 1.1 patch to keep people subscribed before the free 30 days. Then they released it before the 30 days was up.


So how do you know this patch is coming out AFTER march 20th? I haven't heard of any fixed date yet.

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Aussircaex
02.19.2012 , 07:16 AM | #12
Quote: Originally Posted by jarjarloves View Post
didn't we already have this conspiracy theory? back in January? People claiming they where holding the 1.1 patch to keep people subscribed before the free 30 days. Then they released it before the 30 days was up.


So how do you know this patch is coming out AFTER march 20th? I haven't heard of any fixed date yet.
It isn't even really a conspiracy theory, because for-profit companies making strategic release decisions to maximize income isn't exactly a secret of economics. I'd be incredibly shocked if BW didn't take resubscription schedules into account when planning releases.

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JumperPenn
02.19.2012 , 07:17 AM | #13
I don't like it as I see it as part of their plan, like most companies, to string together content/patches to maximize profits.

I'm not savvy on all mmo's but it makes sense to do it like this, for them, it also makes them look bad to anyone who pays attention. Especially those who were in beta or those who just read to see how much they haven't done. Talk about what can or can't be done all you want but the end result is the game isn't finished and has numerous little things wrong with it, missing or just implemented badly.

The worst part of this to me is the attitude of the people in charge letting things go as they are, not taking ownership of their mistakes or showing that they really care about the customers through continual contact with them. No 10 cherry picked questions with often vague answers doesn't count nor does locking topics to say "please use this thread to talk about stuff" while they 'monitor' it but don't actually participate in it.

Because I don't like it, the way they are running this game, I didn't sub and won't until more is added or I feel they change direction from taking advantage of people's love for SW, Bioware, or just other MMO.
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Jamus_Divinus
02.19.2012 , 07:17 AM | #14
Quote: Originally Posted by DieAlteHexe View Post
Pretty standard...there are those who are patient and there are those who are not. The impatient ones tend to have a frustrating time with new release MMOs. The patient ones...not so much.
The above should be a loading screen message tbh. Nicely done.

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Sparklehorse
02.19.2012 , 07:18 AM | #15
The truth is the date doesn't matter.

If the content contained in the patch is good enough, the dummies that drop their subs 2 days before the patch will just resub anyway.
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02.19.2012 , 10:44 AM | #16
I'll give you another example. Blizzard suckered millions in to buy the year sub plan on the premise that MoP would be out someitme in that time frame. So has MoP been announced yet? Also, they included another dangling carrot...D3, which has been delayed (again) and with no concrete release date. Coincidence? Nope, its called creative marketing.
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Nangasaur
02.19.2012 , 10:46 AM | #17
Too much conspiracy theory here for my blood.
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wifeaggro
02.19.2012 , 10:50 AM | #18
Quote: Originally Posted by Sakushi View Post
I think they waited until March to Implement the 'Legacy' System to entice players to Subscribe again.

Why March?

Well lets see...
Christmas has just gone, the game was launched right before December 20th
(at this point Most players would have bought 60-day gametime cards as The CCard Billing System is so Awful)

So....
  • 1 Standard Star wars: The Old Republic game WITH a Free 30days
  • 60-day gametime card = 90days

This would Last you until March 20th More or Less.

I hear they are releasing the 'Legacy' system at this time(March).
Do you think that this is CLEVER marketing Strategy? or Selfish?

I mean 30 Days AFTER Launch (when CCards are cancelled before they are billed) they make a big thing about how Special the 'FOUNDER' Title is.

right Now its February 19th, I wouldnt expect them to implement new patches or Mention anything new about the game. Why Would They?

But When March 20th Comes (the Month where most of the 60-Day GT subs run out).
I guarantee you guys that, This is when they'll Start Paying a lot more attention to the sales. They will Want to Keep gamers Enticed.

I wouldnt be Suprised if March 20th is the day that the Legacy System would Finally be implemented.

Please Don't Say the Generic cliche... "Oh Other MMO's do that all the time.. its Normal".
Other MMO's didn't make this so Blatantly obvious to see what they are doing.
Dont count on a full llegacy sytem in march. i gurantee it will be a rather bland and drab system.
This whole game supports very basic MMO features i suspect they will give us some very fluffy features nothing that increases your Characters power in anyway. probaly mostly supporting the reroll aspect of their game thats where the majority of their planned end game was anyhow.
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AkilZodiac
02.19.2012 , 10:52 AM | #19
The Legacy system should have been in at launch.

I admit, I've unsubscribed until the Legacy system actually makes rerolling worthwhile. I won't be playing until then.
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TheOnlyKyrenS
02.19.2012 , 10:56 AM | #20
OP making a big deal out common practice. Move along, nothing to see here.
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