Discussion: Double XP
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Anightgirl,
Posted on: 2008-07-15 18:18 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
Looking forward to it 
Shame that the server caps are needed but I understand.
Thanks Lighthouse
First after red!
Is this going to be posted as a GMoTD?
Since there is a large chunk of the player base who doesn't frequent the boards a GMoTD would really help spread the word.
Is there any way to change the AFK timeout in missions/bases from unlimited to an hour or so? It would reduce the number of people camping out when they are not playing, making room for more active players.
These capping issues would be null and void if they came up with a way to have trial accounts bumped off servers or not able to access servers on double xp weekends. Its not right that paying customers have to compete with non paying customers who during the dxp weekend tend to be the spammers.
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Is there any way to change the AFK timeout in missions/bases from unlimited to an hour or so? It would reduce the number of people camping out when they are not playing, making room for more active players.
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Pushing out a last-minute, not to mention untested, code change just before a Double XP weekend would probably be a Bad idea(TM).
-Bux
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." -- Dr. Seuss
If I can't get onto Virtue can I have two free server transfer tokens so I can play my favorite new character on another server then transfer him back?
FREEM!! FOR EVERYONE!! 
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If I can't get onto Virtue can I have two free server transfer tokens so I can play my favorite new character on another server then transfer him back?
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Can't speak for the Devs, but, this is 99.99% unlikely to happen.
In the Last 2xXP weekend Freedom was only capped for a few hours and Virtue only about one hour. Even then, those who kept trying to get on (by backing out of the server select screen and back in) reported that they got on within a few minutes.
Last 2xXP was also a free reactivation weekend, this time it isn't, so the load will be lighter. Also, the hard cap has been raised.
So, it's even less likely the cap will be hit and if it does that it won't last any appreciable length of time.
The alternative to caps is to let the servers bog down with frustrating server-side lag with frequent mapservers, disconnects, and the eventual Sunday night crash. For most people, they would consider the game to be unplayable in this state and they certainly wouldn't get a server transfer token for a temporary transfer.
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I await with bated breath the "ZOMGWTHSERVERCAPS" thread to come with this Double XP weekend and the "cry moar nubs" responses to their complaints.
Let the games begin!
*sits back with a bowl of popcorn to watch the debacle* 
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If I can't get onto Virtue can I have two free server transfer tokens so I can play my favorite new character on another server then transfer him back?
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Even if they did, how would you use them? You have to log at least partway into a server to get the character list and the move function. If you're that worried, you're pretty much out the $20 for a round-trip in advance, because once the server lockout hits, you won't be able to move the character for the same reason you can't play it.
On the other hand, since this time we don't have free reactivation during double-XP weekend, I'm not too worried. But if it does turn into a problem, then I absolutely would support changing the code that makes it impossible to be booted for AFK while in an instance.
Are you able to let us know what the number is for the server cap? Or would you have to kill us if you told us?
I doubt very seriously they would give out free tokens so people could move toons during this period. They are taking every reasonable step they can to accomodate the player base. They raised the server cap and issued warnings that your server "may" get capped. Just keep trying to log in, you sould get in within a few minutes. If it helps, think of it as a sale with no rainchecks
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Are you able to let us know what the number is for the server cap? Or would you have to kill us if you told us?
I doubt very seriously they would give out free tokens so people could move toons during this period. They are taking every reasonable step they can to accomodate the player base. They raised the server cap and issued warnings that your server "may" get capped. Just keep trying to log in, you sould get in within a few minutes. If it helps, think of it as a sale with no rainchecks
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Why does knowing the exact number the cap is set at matter? I've seen people ask for this before, and it still boggles my mind. You'll never know the exact number of people that are on at a given time, because there will always be more that are hidden.
I hope folks on Freedom and Virtue learned their lesson from the last time, and have alternative plans (other servers to play on) in place, just in case. I can imagine how the "OMGICAN'TLOGINWHYDOTHEDEVSHATEUS?!?!1111!" threads will go this time.
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I can imagine how the "OMGICAN'TLOGINWHYDOTHEDEVSHATEUS?!?!1111!" threads will go this time.
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I can't remember if it's been discussed before, but does Double XP also bring with it double rewards? With the way loot affects general character wealth, I'd hate to think we'd be spawning the second generation of WL babies with tons of levels but horribly broke in comparison.
What I love is how people got so upset about the recent limitations put on trial accounts and how those limitations are going to alienate any potential customers, and the game will go into a death spiral and yadda, yadda, yadda; and now it's like, "Double XP Weekend? Lock out those lousy freeloading trial account users!!!"
Not that I'm saying the same people are expressing both sentiments.
(Sometimes, I wish there could be a Dev thumbs up button for quality posts, because you pretty much nailed it.) -- Ghost Falcon
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I can't remember if it's been discussed before, but does Double XP also bring with it double rewards? With the way loot affects general character wealth, I'd hate to think we'd be spawning the second generation of WL babies with tons of levels but horribly broke in comparison.
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If you mean double drops (recipies, salvage, and "enchantments"), then no, those items are not doubled.
(Sometimes, I wish there could be a Dev thumbs up button for quality posts, because you pretty much nailed it.) -- Ghost Falcon
Ouch, then. That's gonna hurt the pocketbook heading on through the 30's. Even with plain old SO sales, it's important to have what little extra leverage you can get - let alone the extra opportunity for rarer/more demanded recipe/salvage drops during that timeframe.
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Are you able to let us know what the number is for the server cap? Or would you have to kill us if you told us?
I doubt very seriously they would give out free tokens so people could move toons during this period. They are taking every reasonable step they can to accomodate the player base. They raised the server cap and issued warnings that your server "may" get capped. Just keep trying to log in, you sould get in within a few minutes. If it helps, think of it as a sale with no rainchecks
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Why does knowing the exact number the cap is set at matter? I've seen people ask for this before, and it still boggles my mind. You'll never know the exact number of people that are on at a given time, because there will always be more that are hidden.
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I don't care how many people are on at one time. I'm asking what the "cap" is. If the people complaining that their server is locked out, or they are getting mass amounts of lag, it may help to understand that it's because x number of people are on. If that confuses you I'm sorry.
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I can't remember if it's been discussed before, but does Double XP also bring with it double rewards? With the way loot affects general character wealth, I'd hate to think we'd be spawning the second generation of WL babies with tons of levels but horribly broke in comparison.
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If you mean double drops (recipies, salvage, and "enchantments"), then no, those items are not doubled.
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They should, or least have a double drop weekend like Easter weekend.
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Are you able to let us know what the number is for the server cap? Or would you have to kill us if you told us?
I doubt very seriously they would give out free tokens so people could move toons during this period. They are taking every reasonable step they can to accomodate the player base. They raised the server cap and issued warnings that your server "may" get capped. Just keep trying to log in, you sould get in within a few minutes. If it helps, think of it as a sale with no rainchecks
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Why does knowing the exact number the cap is set at matter? I've seen people ask for this before, and it still boggles my mind. You'll never know the exact number of people that are on at a given time, because there will always be more that are hidden.
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I don't care how many people are on at one time. I'm asking what the "cap" is. If the people complaining that their server is locked out, or they are getting mass amounts of lag, it may help to understand that it's because x number of people are on. If that confuses you I'm sorry.
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and knowing is half the battle.
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Are you able to let us know what the number is for the server cap? Or would you have to kill us if you told us?
I doubt very seriously they would give out free tokens so people could move toons during this period. They are taking every reasonable step they can to accomodate the player base. They raised the server cap and issued warnings that your server "may" get capped. Just keep trying to log in, you sould get in within a few minutes. If it helps, think of it as a sale with no rainchecks
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Why does knowing the exact number the cap is set at matter? I've seen people ask for this before, and it still boggles my mind. You'll never know the exact number of people that are on at a given time, because there will always be more that are hidden.
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I don't care how many people are on at one time. I'm asking what the "cap" is. If the people complaining that their server is locked out, or they are getting mass amounts of lag, it may help to understand that it's because x number of people are on. If that confuses you I'm sorry.
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and knowing is half the battle.
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Is there any way to change the AFK timeout in missions/bases from unlimited to an hour or so? It would reduce the number of people camping out when they are not playing, making room for more active players.
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Pushing out a last-minute, not to mention untested, code change just before a Double XP weekend would probably be a Bad idea(TM).
-Bux
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Yet, they put out a patch last week that is making it hard for many people to play.
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I can't remember if it's been discussed before, but does Double XP also bring with it double rewards? With the way loot affects general character wealth, I'd hate to think we'd be spawning the second generation of WL babies with tons of levels but horribly broke in comparison.
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If you mean double drops (recipies, salvage, and "enchantments"), then no, those items are not doubled.
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You don't get double drops, but you do get double influence/infamy.
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Please use this thread to discuss the below announcement.
If you havent noticed, we are gearing up for our next Double XP weekend. We wanted to touch upon a few things regarding the event:
Timing:
The event will start following our normal Friday maintenance period on July 18th and go through the evening of July 20th.
Server Caps:
Given the broad appeal and player interest in the Double XP events, it is possible that our most populous servers (usually Freedom and Virtue) may hit the server population cap. In anticipation for the coming Double XP weekend, we have recently increased our server cap; however it is still possible that they will cap. To provide all players the best play experience, we put a hard cap on just how many people can log into any one server. Should the server cap, it will show 3 grey dots at the server select screen and have a pop up message of Full when you hover your mouse over the server.
Reactivation Problem:
For players who are considering reactivating to take advantage of the Double XP weekend, we want you to be aware of a current issue with reactivation that we are working to resolve. It is possible that a newly reactivated account can experience the limitations of a Trial Account for a brief period of time (usually 24 hours or less). While the percentage of this happening is low, it can still happen. We encourage anyone who is interested in reactivating to do so now to avoid the possibility of encountering this difficulty.
We encourage anyone who is adversely affected by this reactivation issue to contact PlayNC Customer Support.
Were looking forward to a fun and [/b]Freem!!! Double XP Weekend!
Lighthouse
Community Relations Manager
If you have a specific in game, account, tech or billing problem please contact our Customer Support team via The Knowledge Base "Ask A Question" page.