Informal Petition Against Buying Into Early Velious

[Burrito]

I didn't look at the pledge rewards- but I definately remember there being a distinct beta/early access. It seems they went back on that and offered early access at differant tiers which does help a bit and alleviate some of the stress on people paying premium for access.

I guess people will still try to lockdown camps.

[Striiker]

Originally Posted by Burrito [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I didn't look at the pledge rewards- but I definately remember there being a distinct beta/early access. It seems they went back on that and offered early access at differant tiers which does help a bit and alleviate some of the stress on people paying premium for access.

I guess people will still try to lockdown camps.

Beta access to Velious and Early access are two different things..

All will be able to access Velious for Beta testing (nothing I have read contradicts that). They did this for Kunark here and I see no reason for this to change for Velious. For Kunark, you typed a command on your character and a copy of that character was made and inserted onto the beta server player list. You could also get translocated to specific locations and get a starter pack to go explore. I anticipate a similar thing for Velious..

Early access is for live server access on your characters. You can go in on the main server, explore, get XP, buy / get loot and return with it to the old world. One week later, the rest of the server will have access to Velious.

[drktmplr12]

Originally Posted by Daysprung [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you think the p1999 dev team isn't getting money out of this I'd say you're being naive.

You sir, are an idiot. Just because people are innately greedy does not mean you get to accuse them of whatever seems plausible or possible. You have provided no proof and you need to shut your mouth. Or take off the tinfoil hat.

edit: Thank being said, I sign this. Agree that early access to live velious based on donating to a KS isn't fair.

[Dakidd4990]

Originally Posted by Triangle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This server has never been pay to play not because the players refuse to pay but instead because Nilbog and rogaen deem it to be so.

You're cute if you think it's free to play out of the kindness of their hearts. If any emulated EQ server charged to play they would be shut down by Sony within days at most. They would likely receive a cease and desist within hours. I would gladly pay $15 a month to play P99 for some minor bonuses each month (Maybe a couple exp pots?) and to generally improve the server but there's no way in hell Sony would allow it. Otherwise I'm pretty sure it would've been attempted already.

Don't even get me started on paying for early Velious access.... I would've preferred that they give people beta access for donating to Pantheon. Giving people a headstart on LIVE servers is horsesh*t.

[drktmplr12]

double post

[csc2153]

Wait when 3 years from now you are going to pray for luclin release. This 3 day head start wont mean a damned thing. Trust me, Velious will be here for a while.

[Haynar]

Originally Posted by Daysprung [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you think the p1999 dev team isn't getting money out of this I'd say you're being naive.

Troll.

I havent received my check yet. Will be glad when it gets here.

[shorttin]

Originally Posted by Daysprung [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you think the p1999 dev team isn't getting money out of this I'd say you're being naive.

this and/or being given the opportunity for a full time job once the game gets going...

[drktmplr12]

zomg anything but someone being offered a fulltime job because they demonstrated capability of fulfilling the requirements!

Leave the dev's interest in making money out of the conversation. Have some fucking respect for the ones that enable your hobby.

[Derubael]

Originally Posted by Triangle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The title speaks for itself but I made this thread because everyone I talk to is against the idea of gms allowing people to buy their way into early Velious.

I am asking for replies to be signatures if you agree. Of course if you disagree you can post as well but let's keep this constructive.

Generally I am hoping for some compromise. That is I am not asking for you to remove the xp pots or the guise and fungus staff raffles or the early beta access. However selling off first rights to Velious in fact cheapens the amount of work that has gone into it because the money goes to Pantheon! This server has never been pay to play not because the players refuse to pay but instead because Nilbog and rogaen deem it to be so.

I hope that if this thread generates enough interest you will seriously consider changing your position on the matter

Thanks
Svenn of A-Team

naw

Originally Posted by Daysprung [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you think the p1999 dev team isn't getting money out of this I'd say you're being naive.

naw

Originally Posted by Burrito [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I didn't look at the pledge rewards- but I definately remember there being a distinct beta/early access. It seems they went back on that and offered early access at differant tiers which does help a bit and alleviate some of the stress on people paying premium for access.

I guess people will still try to lockdown camps.

naw, velious rewards never changed, just the xp pots and fungi staff

Originally Posted by Dakidd4990 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You're cute if you think it's free to play out of the kindness of their hearts. If any emulated EQ server charged to play they would be shut down by Sony within days at most. They would likely receive a cease and desist within hours. I would gladly pay $15 a month to play P99 for some minor bonuses each month (Maybe a couple exp pots?) and to generally improve the server but there's no way in hell Sony would allow it. Otherwise I'm pretty sure it would've been attempted already.

Don't even get me started on paying for early Velious access.... I would've preferred that they give people beta access for donating to Pantheon. Giving people a headstart on LIVE servers is horsesh*t.

naw, see hidden forest/ez server

Originally Posted by shorttin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

this and/or being given the opportunity for a full time job once the game gets going...

naw

Originally Posted by csc2153 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This 3 day head start wont mean a damned thing.

this. not going to make a single bit of difference 1 month into release. we saw a project that was being made specifically to cater to our interests as gamers, and our players interests as gamers, and said 'we need to do something big to help these guys.'

Originally Posted by Haynar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Troll.

I havent received my check yet. Will be glad when it gets here.

sry haynar, you know how slow our payroll department is. I'm sure that $0.00 check is on its way. <3