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Quote:I just feel that the Dev's could think about the Free Players a little more. Especially on the forum. Whilst I understand that they must make money through Premium and VIP players, they made the decision on choosing to go to Free to Play, which may I add wasnt a bad decision and the gameplay is fantastic, but with this decision they must make sure that the free players are also thought about as well as the Premium Players.Originally Posted by Gemesis
While in theory this seems fairly ideal for Premium members, it doesn't help for the total Free to Players, that are not Premium, which I believe is the stance the OP has. -
Quote:Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn
The forums and the community here is what has kept me in the game as long as I've been here.
I would like that too, I'm interested in the topics that are posted on the forums, and I'm sure it would keep me playing too. The free players should be just as important as the Premium players as there's always that possibility of a free player turning to Premium. In my opinion, if the forum stays as it is, I'd be more inclined to stop playing than to go Premium. DC Universe offers similiar gameplay and the free use of their forums.
Sorry, I wasnt meaning to be rude, I was just stating that you probably couldnt see things from this side of the fence. Sorry if you took it the wrong wayQuote:Originally Posted by Gemesis
You did say in your original post "I would like some other players views on this, both that of free players and for those that pay to play." so dismissing my post simply because I'm not a free player, which by the way, I am, is rather rude. Did you not notice I said I have two account, one is premium, and I do play on it. You asked for views, and I've given mine.
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Quote:You probably dont see the need as your not a free player, I dont see why someone should have to pay for the use of the game's forum. If you look at most MMO's their forums are open to all players and have a small section of their forum for the paying players. I'm not saying to open up the whole forum, even if they just open up the whole "For Fun!" section I would be happy with. Just to make the forum worthwhile for the free players.Originally Posted by Gemesis
Nope! Forums don't count as gameplay. But you get access to gameplay without paying. You pay for more access to features of the game, which do include the forums. I've got two accounts right now, one VIP, and one premium. And the VIP might be going Premium soon if my income doesn't start looking better.
Some folks have said that the only benefit of being VIP is the incarnate access, and the 400 PP, but they forget about the forum access. Maybe for some people that's worth the $15, and for others, it's not. There needs to be limits. Personally I see no reason for more free access. -
Quote:Im not saying to open up the whole forum to free players, but just because someone is a free player doesnt mean that they are likely to spam, in order to make an account on here you must have a COH account anyway. Hell whats to stop a premium player from spamming? Its less likely, but I'm sure it happens. But like British Battler pointed out, the costume design thread clearly show's that people actually enjoy the game and actually want to be a part of the forum and the community here. I for one, want to be a part of that and I dont feel I'm being given that oppertunity with all the restrictions in place.Originally Posted by Texas Justice
The original plan for Freedom was that Free and Premium players would have no ability to post on the forums.
Quite a few of the subscribers complained about this limitation so they adjusted the plans to give limited posting access to areas where players can ask for help such as Gameplay/Technical Issues & Bugs, Player Questions, City Life, and Suggestions and Ideas.
I think the only other forum that may need ALL ACCESS would be the Mac Users forum section.
The limitations are there partly to keep spam posts down and partly as an incentive to subscribe.
Considering that the original plan was for no posting priveleges for non-VIPs I doubt they'd be willing to accede to opening any more forum sections than what they already have.
With regards to what you said as an incentive to subscribe, do the forums actually count as gameplay? I dont really want to subscribe as I'm fairly happy playing the game as a free player, therefore why should I pay for the simple use of a forum? It just doesnt make sense to me. -
I've stuck a post up in the Suggestions and Ideas forum. Thanks for your help.
EDIT: How would I send a PM? -
Before joining the forum myself, I became exremely interested in the costume design thread, in the fan creations section of the forum. I spent hours looking at other people's designs and couldnt wait to start making some costumes for myself and share them with fellow players. However I was thouroughly disappointed when I realised that free players have such limited use of the forum, including the fan creations section. I understand that pay to pay players should have some privilages over those that dont pay, but limiting the fan creations section seems a little harsh. After all the forum isnt actually part of the COH gameplay.
I would like some other players views on this, both that of free players and for those that pay to play. I would like to know your opinions on this subject matter, and whether you guys think it would be a good idea for the developers to look at this idea. -
Ok thanks guys, I have submitted a ticket to the support center complaining about this, at the fact free players get very limited use, and he said he would pass my comments on to the development team. He suggested I post in the Dev's corner as most of the changes in the game originate from ideas there. But because I have limited access, that area is locked. Is there another way I could contact a Dev directly?
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Hey guys,
I was just wondering if there was possibly an account activation of some sort that I must go through in order to post in other topics, so far (other than this one) I cant actually find topics where I can post on, I realise that as a free player you have various restrictions, but surely it shouldnt be this limited? All my posting rules all say "may not", I cant even post suggestions in the Dev. section. Is there a process of account activation that I have missed? Or is it just generally extremely limited as to what you can post in as a free player?