Planetside WAR! Call to Arms!

[Spinwhiz]

I Just thought this is free right? I mean are they going to make us pay for the time were playing?

Nope, completely free. All we I ask is that you are willing to put some time and effort in to help us become victorious!

Thats nice ^_^ even if i don't get a key i might just reactivate my old account and help the escapist crew out for the duration

Well, SOE has already looked into that. There is going to be a lock of 75 accounts on a special server for this WAR. If you have an account already and get chosen as one of the 70, let me know and I'll make sure SOE puts your account on the "safe list" to be able to get into the game.

 

[johnt447z]

I already have a planetside account from way back, do I need to use that or do I get a new account?

 

[Abedeus]

Aww, man. I would enter, if...

Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game.

I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys.

 

[johnt447z]

Especially now since the community is starting fizzle away a bit.

 

[Spinwhiz]

I already have a planetside account from way back, do I need to use that or do I get a new account?

If you already have an account and are chosen, I will chat with SOE to allow your account into the Planetside WAR. Worst case scenario, you get another account.

 

[Baby Tea]

I'm actually working out those details with SOE at the moment, but yes, most likely I'll be able to get more keys for episodes of douchebaggery. Not to mention those people also will never be coming back to The Escapist, because their account will get smashed with my banhammer.

Excellent! Then there is always hope that someone (Mostly likely someone who joins today to get a key) will be booted and the REAL Escapists will get in there and rock some socks!

 

[johnt447z]

I would think everyone would need new accounts to keep a level playing field.

 

[ckeymel]

WOOT WOOT! Boing Boing and RPS are going DOWWWWWWN! *mega high-five*

 

[Spinwhiz]

Aww, man. I would enter, if...

Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game.

I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys.

Well, it will be free for the 70 keys for the time allowed for the event. That is pretty much a free 30 day trial.

 

[Abedeus]

Aww, man. I would enter, if...

Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game.

I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys.

Well, it will be free for the 70 keys for the time allowed for the event. That is pretty much a free 30 day trial.

Yeah, but to get the key you must have been playing before.

I'm talking about trial keys for new players. Unless I missed something in the WAR's rules.

 

[Spinwhiz]

Aww, man. I would enter, if...

Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game.

I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys.

Well, it will be free for the 70 keys for the time allowed for the event. That is pretty much a free 30 day trial.

Yeah, but to get the key you must have been playing before.

I'm talking about trial keys for new players. Unless I missed something in the WAR's rules.

You don't have to have an account with SOE at all from what I was told. If you get one of the 70 keys, you create an account and you are good to go with the free key. I'm not sure if SOE asks for credit card info just to sign up, but I will look into that today for you (and the community).

 

[Abedeus]

Aww, man. I would enter, if...

Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game.

I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys.

Well, it will be free for the 70 keys for the time allowed for the event. That is pretty much a free 30 day trial.

Yeah, but to get the key you must have been playing before.

I'm talking about trial keys for new players. Unless I missed something in the WAR's rules.

You don't have to have an account with SOE at all from what I was told. If you get one of the 70 keys, you create an account and you are good to go with the free key. I'm not sure if SOE asks for credit card info just to sign up, but I will look into that today for you (and the community).

Would be great, appreciate it.

Game looks great, and I would be more than happy to represent the Escapist in the competition.

 

[Spinwhiz]

I already have a planetside account from way back, do I need to use that or do I get a new account?

I would think everyone would need new accounts to keep a level playing field.

I'll check into it regardless for everyone and post it here when I get the answer.

 

[TheGhostOfSin]

Sure, I'll apply. If it's free then I don't see why not.
I have just one question, Should we join it now or wait until we have the key?

Yes I know it's a dumb question but it'd be nice to know.

 

[Spinwhiz]

Sure, I'll apply. If it's free then I don't see why not.
I have just one question, Should we join it now or wait until we have the key?

Yes I know it's a dumb question but it'd be nice to know.

Well, the key you get will log you into a special server for this event. So, if you want to play with The Escapist crew, wait for the key and hopefully you'll be one of the randomly chosen 70.

 

[PuckFuppet]

I'm aware I'm insane, but what the hey. Count me in.

 

[fix-the-spade]

I look forward to (hopefully) stomping the enemy in gigantic robots of doom...

 

[spuddyt]

hmm... Do you have to already own a disc of the game, or is it possible to download, and if it is possible to download, how large is the file, and also, is the game FUN?

 

[John Funk]

My life for Aiu...

...the Escapist.

 

[Blind0bserver]

I'm in. The guys at BoingBoing and RPS will learn to say my name in hushed tones in fear of attracting my holy wraith.