yononan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I think a big part of the confusion was in thinking that "up to 5 days early" actually meant: "You can play up to 5 days early ONCE SERVERS ARE READY FOR EVERYBODY..." In other words... People like me are not mad about the wait... we're mad that we weren't informed that there would be people with even EARLIER ACCESS than our supposed "EARLY ACCESS"!!! In other words... my so-called "early" access is... in fact... "LATE"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghorsh Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 If the advertisement says "preorder now you will get at least 1 day's early access" then there would be nothing wrong with it. However, saying you will get "up to five days" when that is a blatant lie is misleading advertising. This. There is no way that someone who pre-orders today will play 5 days early. They could write 'up to 100 days early' and it would mean the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This. There is no way that someone who pre-orders today will play 5 days early. They could write 'up to 100 days early' and it would mean the same thing. Exactly. But, this is what EA/BioWare is best at nowadays, and they sure dont give a flying **** what the community thinks about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Kerrigan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This. There is no way that someone who pre-orders today will play 5 days early. They could write 'up to 100 days early' and it would mean the same thing. +100 e-points It's refreshing to see that some people are relatively intelligent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmaura Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This. There is no way that someone who pre-orders today will play 5 days early. They could write 'up to 100 days early' and it would mean the same thing. exactly is it illegal nope unthethical yes, and a shoddy business practice. Its why EA is beginign to stick biowares name on things like Command and Conquor now, but if Bioware doesnt get its act toghether there going to have the same crap rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 It still amazes me how people think they are being mature by degrading other people based on their personal opinions. So hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 exactly is it illegal nope unthethical yes, and a shoddy business practice. Its why EA is beginign to stick biowares name on things like Command and Conquor now, but if Bioware doesnt get its act toghether there going to have the same crap rep. Isnt that what they are already building right now? BioWare should'nt have gone to EA. EVER. Quality and people in charge like EA don't mix and match, B-dubz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Kerrigan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 It still amazes me how people think they are being mature by degrading other people based on their personal opinions. So hilarious. It's the Internet. It makes a lot of people think they're special because they for once in their life gets a chance to answer back at someone without facing consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellslayer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further. You sir, rock like Malmsteen! Oo With that said, I am playing and it fun times! Wish you all were with me! God bless you all and God bless the queen! Oo:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dremola Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 attack of the december 2011 trolls. wouldn't be surprised if people just slapped down 5 bucks to have some fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasica Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further. Well you made me laugh at least.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 attack of the december 2011 trolls. wouldn't be surprised if people just slapped down 5 bucks to have some fun Oooh! Somebody disagrees with my opinion, must be a troll Seriously, ever lived in a democratic society? It IS nice, I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Kerrigan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) attack of the december 2011 trolls. wouldn't be surprised if people just slapped down 5 bucks to have some fun I don't understand. Are you saying that people who signed up in December are trolls because they signed up in December? But wait, that logic makes you a troll. Interesting? Edited December 14, 2011 by Sarah_Kerrigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkvenner Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) exactly is it illegal nope unthethical yes, and a shoddy business practice. Its why EA is beginign to stick biowares name on things like Command and Conquor now, but if Bioware doesnt get its act toghether there going to have the same crap rep. No it's not. UP TO 5 days is totally true. You can have up to that, no where does it say that you will get that. You could have 5 minutes of early access and the statement of UP TO 5 days will still be true. The fact that reading comprehension is failing a good portion of the community doesn't mean that EA/Bioware is in the wrong. Oooh! Somebody disagrees with my opinion, must be a troll Seriously, ever lived in a democratic society? It IS nice, I must say. Also, SWTOR forums are not a democratic society. It is a totalitarian despotic regime. Edited December 14, 2011 by Mkvenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppetts Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 what mess? That it's a first come first served line like they promised? I knew what i signed up for, that was the deal i chose to made, only a person with no ethics would expect bioware to break that deal at the last minute. The only mess i see are illiterate and/or lazy people that didn't read the early access faq. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patstone Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 If the advertisement says "preorder now you will get at least 1 day's early access" then there would be nothing wrong with it. However, saying you will get "up to five days" when that is a blatant lie is misleading advertising. If it said you will get at least 1 day, You know people would buy it last week and be complaining that they weren't inthe day they bought it. You know they would, cmon, you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yononan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No it's not. UP TO 5 days is totally true. You can have up to that, no where does it say that you will get that. You could have 5 minutes of early access and the statement of UP TO 5 days will still be true. The fact that reading comprehension is failing a good portion of the community doesn't mean that EA/Bioware is in the wrong. Problem is... No where in that big ad does it mention the staggered opening... People like me assumed they were going to let everyone in "up to 5 days early... WHEN THE SERVERS ARE READY... for EVERYONE AT THE SAME TIME" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No it's not. UP TO 5 days is totally true. You can have up to that, no where does it say that you will get that. You could have 5 minutes of early access and the statement of UP TO 5 days will still be true. The fact that reading comprehension is failing a good portion of the community doesn't mean that EA/Bioware is in the wrong. Errr. Saying something like that while catering to the masses is bound to **** up. BioWare brought this on themselves, customers like CLARITY, not vague wording and non-existant customer service, as in; "Well let you know when we know" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Kerrigan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No it's not. UP TO 3 days is totally true (if you purchase the game today!). You can have up to that, no where does it say that you will get that. You could have 24 hours of early access and the statement of UP TO 3 days will still be true. The fact that reading comprehension is failing a good portion of the community doesn't mean that EA/Bioware is in the wrong. There, corrected you a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandrax Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I had no problems with the stress test... Bioware never said it would take 7 days for a smooth launch. Where are you getting your info from? Though they DID say it would be staggered and that the sooner you redeem your pre-order code, the sooner you would get in. True to their word thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Kerrigan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 If it said you will get at least 1 day, You know people would buy it last week and be complaining that they weren't inthe day they bought it. You know they would, cmon, you know Attention; for the last time, we're not talking about people who pre-ordered 1 month ago. We're talking about people who pre-order the game TODAY. Pay attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stantz Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No it's not. UP TO 5 days is totally true. You can have up to that, no where does it say that you will get that. You could have 5 minutes of early access and the statement of UP TO 5 days will still be true. The fact that reading comprehension is failing a good portion of the community doesn't mean that EA/Bioware is in the wrong. The sales pitch says up to five days and the reality is "at least one day". That is the definition of false advertising. It is inequitable as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergonaut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The sales pitch says up to five days and the reality is "at least one day". That is the definition of false advertising. It is inequitable as hell. In his defense, we all know what UP TO 5 DAYS means, the question is if it's morally acceptable to say that while infact they KNOW you get probably one day tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translucentwolf Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 And u wont even get a full day at that seeing how server's will come down multipul hour's before midnight on the 19th Good thing you'll have your CD Key ( you did order Origin, right? ) to input, so you can keep playing on the 20th. Because, you know, if you don't get to play before launch, it will ruin your life. Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saichotick Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Problem is... No where in that big ad does it mention the staggered opening... People like me assumed they were going to let everyone in "up to 5 days early... WHEN THE SERVERS ARE READY... for EVERYONE AT THE SAME TIME" First lesson of real life, never assume anything. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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