No, they're finally going to re-enable our escape pod...... so we can save ourselves from the Tortanic

It DIDN'T have to go F2P... did it .... At the onset of this game, it was a known it was going to be a monthly sub. Early conjecture allowed us to believe it was going to be competitive with WoW's sub, so, most of us in Beta figured $15.00/month..... More on the Sub model here: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html So, anyone who shelled out $60 or more for the game, and is now whining for F2P, well, just go get lost, for lack of more terse directions...... The game didn't need to go F2P, at any time, until Bioware sold out to EA...... If the game had developers who knew MMO's, we'd not be here. The LEAD guy obviously has no clue, and can't even make his own forum posts. If the game had delivered the features that were ripped out during Beta, had the game not been rushed out prematurely for the money grab, we'd not be here. Had ranked warzones been delivered on time, we'd not be here. Had PVP balance been more tweaked from the onset, instead of massive imbalances brought about by their 'internal testing' (I wonder what body area this 'internal testing' occurred ) and Beta testers that no one listened to. And, I'll wager their 'Internal Testing' happens on their local LAN connection, rather than from an outside connection.......to simulate ... well, outside connections, where the PAYING players would connect from? Anyone wanna guess how many bugs do NOT get caught due to testing over a LAN connection to the server? Had the Customer Service been at least adequate, we'd not be here. Had the designer of the latest fashions been fired on the spot, and his craptastic armor designs scrapped immediately, we'd not be here. Had the dev team worked on fixing bugs in end game content sooner, we'd not be here. Master loot bugs, Soa's floor pieces missing, I can go on....... Had augments not made crafting obsolete, we'd not be here. Had the LFG tool been available MUCH earlier, if not at launch, not been riddled with bugs, especially with finding replacement players, we'd not be here. Had the graphics been optimized initially, instead of still being sub par, we'd not be here. Who launches a game with no AA? I can't even whisper a guild member from my guild tab.... I mean... REALLY? I have to type out a guildies name, or keep ALL guildies on my friends list ...??? REALLY ???? No, we're here because for no other reason, other than complete and total FAIL at MMO comprehension and production. This game has/had so much potential, it makes me sick. I will tell you one thing: I will not touch a game produced by BW, EA, or any former lead from this dev team, regardless of what company they're working for next year. The current lead hasn't touched code since 16 bit ......I'm sure the role of salesman is satisfactory.........this includes those who are bailing before F2P in order to appear 'clean' of this fiasco......... I'm at this time still paying my sub, as I'm GM of a fairly progressive guild. I will watch and wait, and see... But all of this crappola was unnecessary. Calling it an MMO now is insulting to the Genre. The doctors should hang their head in shame, and BW/EA should NEVER be entrusted with another valuable IP ever again. 'Well, F2P is becoming the industry standard......' Heh... WoW was the big boy on the block. Other players in the field wanted a piece of the action. Games were made, but didn't compare.... the F2P model was pursued more rigorously, in order to attempt another piece of the pie.... . Free appeals to people, no doubt about it. So, what we end up with, is WoW as P2P, mostly the rest using F2P in order to get YOU wanting that new fluffy pair of pink bedroom slippers that you'll wear while standing around town. So, now we have 'industry experts' decrying how F2P is the future of gaming .. having the gall to mention Social Media Apps in the same sentence....... WoW vs. Swtor vs. Farmville? REALLY ...??? It's the CURRENT trend, as long as the industry attempts to rip whatever they can from WoW, rather than create their own unique game. And they try to do so at any cost......... In a year, maybe two, the saturation of F2P crap games will allow a new window for P2P.......where a company, and their DEV team, set out to make something full featured, optimized, unique, and where the DEV team actually is in charge, rather than SIM playing CEO's who have no real clue about the gaming industry........and MMO's in particular........

Love the game, Hate EAWare.......

Considering the investor board at EAWare is wanting answers, can it really be impossible for them to 'adjust' the server load threshold ...? Like to show them 'Hey, wow, lookey, more people playing ...' like they do with their FB 'hits' .....

Read the 1st paragraph... was enough for me...... Have a go at this. maybe you'll understand..... http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html

Timeline to FAIL here: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html

Announcing: New Cartel Coin Premium Fanboi Package: Contents: Knee Pads Bib Barf Bag Aspirin (also available with Tylenol) Clothespin Anti-Bacterial Ointment Tap Dancing EAWare Developer Hologram (currently only James Ohlen available, others coming SOON !) Portable Fan One Single Use tube of LOLSauce and an Advertisement for the Cash Shop Cost: 100,000 Cartel Coins

Sez the math genius........ Here, have a go at this: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html Sorry, no math though......but maybe, just MAYBE, you might understand......IF you try, which I doubt you'll do Mrs. EAWare employee.........

If I were a solo, I'd unsub immediately..... as I'm in a raid guild, not an option...... Whether or not my guild keeps playing at all is another matter

This is the timeline to FAIL http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html

Timeline to FAIL: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html

Was going to call this Timeline to Fail though...... http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/1225612p1.html

BUT, Until this launches, please deal with the bugs. They're here to stay until November ...... I DID read, I DID see 'continue' ... but....heh.....nah, I won't say ..... /sarcasm

It's so the bean counters can be shown 'Looook, we have a gazillion people following ........then they quickly close the browser so the same bean counters can't see the posts..... doubt any would know how to navigate FB anyways.....

Guys, this is what's called a Bone.... which we have been tossed.......taste good? Keep chewing ..... This craptastic jargon has been used since about 2 weeks after launch.......Oh, how's that bone tasting now that ya been chewing on it for a bit ......

I hope the view from the sand is acceptable. If not, feel free to visit our Cash Shop, and obtain our Cartel Coin Premium Package, so you can afford a better view......

REALLY? Are you SERIOUS? 'Open LFG tool... cool, my queue popped in 5 minutes.....here comes the accept or decline part... good........good......good... GREAT, all 3 accepted...... we 'Transport Now' .... meet up at the instance....and Ichmach can't zone in.......WHY? He's out of FP's for the month........'Anyone have any Cartel Coins I can borrow?' /facepalm

Nah, business as usual..... Got a real question? Forget them answering it.....Ask about a Fluffy Pink Bunny pet: BOOM!!

I don't think anyone is jumping to conclusions.... I'm pretty sure we're basing these comments from an established track record........

From: EAWare Subject: Class Balance Dear Player...... Huh? Did you say something? We were unable to make out what you were complaining about due to your Cartel Coin Balance being at Zero. Should you obtain our Cartel Coin Premium Package, we may even listen..... May the Force be with you ..... /sarcasm

From: EEAWare Subject: Hacking in PVP Please be advised, that we cannot fix any hacking until you bring your Cartel Coin balance up from Zero. Should you obtain our Cartel coin Premium Package, we may even listen........ May the Force be with you....... /sarcasm

^This... WHERE would you suggest we do open world PVP.... any more than 16 people on a screen, and viola ! Slide Show.........

Voice overs.. LOL.. in WoW, we got a grunt for acknowledgment from most NPC's .......worked pretty well.....

Oy ... still trying out math I see .....

Well, when you develop one for yourself, I'll let you know ....