Keypek Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Because it encourages people to get the security key to significantly lower the account hacking issues customer service and the players have to deal with. It's been pretty amazing how few accounts are being hacked compared to say Rift that had a way to do it through their launcher for the first month and there were hundreds of complaints daily. So giving good incentives (the limited customizations and other crap are not incentives) is worth it. Quite frankly, I think they should require everyone to spend the $4 for one regardless if they don't have a smart phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 And ironically, the broken travel system can be combined with another bug to get an instant 'fleet pass' with no cooldown any time you're near any taxi. Any time you join a warfront with your feet off the floor, when you leave the warzone you'll find yourself on the fleet. Annoyingly I only ever seem to remember this a split second after I join a WZ on the taxi TO Ilum and never when it's actually convenient I suspect that may be changed sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Don't want to use it, then don't. Not sure what your issue is. Well the issue would be the current travel system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrkLore Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I would gladly get one for android but there is small problem. I live in Europe and its not avaible here. Can't you just buy one of the keychain ones? It's only $5, it won't break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathla Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The 4 dollars you spend on the physical key fob is for the shipping. You aren't paying for the product itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Because it encourages people to get the security key to significantly lower the account hacking issues customer service and the players have to deal with. It's been pretty amazing how few accounts are being hacked compared to say Rift that had a way to do it through their launcher for the first month and there were hundreds of complaints daily. So giving good incentives (the limited customizations and other crap are not incentives) is worth it. Quite frankly, I think they should require everyone to spend the $4 for one regardless if they don't have a smart phone. Rift had a launcher flaw. As soon as that was fixed they went back to the normal level of MMO "hacking", i.e. no one was actually "hacked", it was all other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salayn Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 personnally i downloaded the free security app for better gear as what i was told about i was was expecting gear of upgradeable quality for a unique looking character but instead i find some gender specific equipment (unusable lol) and some other items i have no particular use for the fleet pass might be useful but then again its just saves up to 3 mins in travel times so it was quite disapointing to find gear that i couldnt use and looked like a imperial nobles dress lol anyway hope (male sith inqusitor lol) i would really wish bio would add customization to armour and weapons not just colours but design as well such as trimmings additional platings just like character customision to appeal to those who love the ability of full character customisation customisation that would make the galaxy look more individual instead of people wearing the same armour all over the place PS: Please no abusive comments i get enough of those everywhere else i go i dont need it from this community either this isnt world of warcraft lol Pss: sorry for the abrupt and minor change in conversation have a good day everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khemizt Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 "App costs nothing but requires a smartphone (and contrary to popular belief, not everyone has one!)." The app is the most flawed piece of BW software to date, even worse than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVarrak Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I love the security key. Main reason I bought the thing was for the Fleet Pass. Other reasons include: Imperial Dancer outfit on Mako. Companion Customizations Mouse Droid The previously AWESOME now WORTHLESS Rhythm Augmentation Droid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talsalus Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just got my Security Key in the mail today and was super excited to see what cosmetic items I'd find in the Vendor (as well as the added security). I was mostly happy with what I found. Companion customisation kits, mounts, pets, and a social outfit. Then I saw the Fleet Pass, and did some research into it. Upon use, it consumes the Fleet Pass and after the full activation time you are taken to the Fleet, with a one hour cooldown tied to any other Fleet Pass you bought. They cost 1,000 credits each. This is ONLY AVAILABLE TO SECURITY KEY OWNERS. So I must ask, why is an item with a hugely requested feature (THE EMERGENCY ONE DOES NOT COUNT) only available to those with Security Key vendors? The physical key costs 4 dollars plus the shipping and taxes, the App costs nothing but requires a smartphone (and contrary to popular belief, not everyone has one!). I'm still happy with my key, mainly because I got it for the added security, I'm just disappointed that BioWare made one of the items Security Key exclusive. they want to encourage people to get the security key. It will prevent most people from saying their account got hacked.... saving BW lots of money not having to pay people to get the accounts/items back to the original owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliotic Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) So I must ask, why is an item with a hugely requested feature (THE EMERGENCY ONE DOES NOT COUNT) only available to those with Security Key vendors? The physical key costs 4 dollars plus the shipping and taxes, the App costs nothing but requires a smartphone (and contrary to popular belief, not everyone has one!). Because they want people to use a security key. The more people who use a security key, the less they have to spend on recovering accounts from people who 'somehow' got key loggers on their machines despite being security experts. Edited February 12, 2012 by Heliotic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingara Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) I have to just point out that there are shuttles on major planets back to the fleet normally next to a fp droid which doesnt consume your emergency fleet pass and is free and works exactly the same as a fleet pass. Edited February 12, 2012 by Shingara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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