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Galvatron
12.19.2012 , 02:30 AM | #21
Quote: Originally Posted by Taorus View Post
Except where it was billed as content update by Mr. James Ohlen, Its no standard to charge you subscribers for content upgrades.
Please show me the interview or post where he said that?
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Shingara
12.19.2012 , 02:30 AM | #22
Quote: Originally Posted by Galvatron View Post
Please show me the interview or post where he said that?
http://www.examiner.com/article/ea-a...to-subscribers
Health Warning - Thread May Contain Nuts.
First, you can continue as a subscriber, which gives you unlimited access to all game features and future Game Updates at no additional charge. http://www.swtor.com/info/news/blog/20120731

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Galvatron
12.19.2012 , 02:31 AM | #23
Quote: Originally Posted by Shingara View Post
DLC isnt a standard for subscription games at all, and if this were a real expansion i would be right on there screaming omg this is gonna be awesome, but this is a planet and 5 lvls which were touted by ohlsen as none expansion content, thats is standard mmo world talk for a patch.
What world are you living in. 9.99 dlc expansion are in LOTRO, AOC and a bunch of other free MMO's

They just don't call them a DLC I called them that.
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Taorus
12.19.2012 , 02:31 AM | #24
Quote: Originally Posted by October View Post
I'm so confused. As a subscriber, if I pre-order, it'll only be me paying to play five days early?

From the FAQs:
Yes, If you pre-order. You will only get the 5 day early access.


Welcome to the....Hickman Zone Were subscribers are ATMs...with feet.

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Keskie
12.19.2012 , 02:33 AM | #25
If their marketing people didn't call it an "expansion" I think there might be 10% less rage.

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October
12.19.2012 , 02:33 AM | #26
Quote: Originally Posted by Taorus View Post
Yes, If you pre-order. You will only get the 5 day early access.


Welcome to the....Hickman Zone Were subscribers are ATMs...with feet.
So then subscribers aren't paying for an expansion, just pre-access? Unless we want it still when we stop subscribing.

Makes sense, I guess; could have been spelled out better imo...

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Galvatron
12.19.2012 , 02:33 AM | #27
Quote: Originally Posted by Shingara View Post
http://www.examiner.com/article/ea-a...to-subscribers

LOL At no point did James say it was FREEEEE!!!!!!
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Shingara
12.19.2012 , 02:33 AM | #28
Quote: Originally Posted by Galvatron View Post
What world are you living in. 9.99 dlc expansion are in LOTRO, AOC and a bunch of other free MMO's

They just don't call them a DLC I called them that.
you see the key word there, free, this game is still subscription.
Health Warning - Thread May Contain Nuts.
First, you can continue as a subscriber, which gives you unlimited access to all game features and future Game Updates at no additional charge. http://www.swtor.com/info/news/blog/20120731

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Taorus
12.19.2012 , 02:34 AM | #29
Quote: Originally Posted by Keskie View Post
If their marketing people didn't call it an "expansion" I think there might be 10% less rage.
I would not me perturbed.

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Galvatron
12.19.2012 , 02:34 AM | #30
Quote: Originally Posted by Shingara View Post
you see the key word there, free, this game is still subscription.
Subscription still have paid content releases man they always do EQ EQ2, WOW your argument holds no water man.
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