Digital_Doom Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 7-21 here, no invite yet. Isn't that the first day you could pre-order? Thought id be in on the first day. Guess not. Are you in the 'red zone'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kagespartan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The numbers in the OP are almost certainly inaccurate. That said, SR mentioned that the bulk of the pre-orders were taken July21. As the various waves go past, there would be a larger range of dates covered. My expectation is that we'll all be in and playing no later than Friday evening, even if your pre-order is in early December. As I said in another thread a few hours ago, it's entirely based on the size of individual waves, and the total number of pre-order keys. It could be that they're planning a wave every other hour for the next 48, at 100k apiece. It could be that they'll do what they did today, and give us five waves of say 250k per day. Bioware has an estimated max of 5M, with a substantial percentage of that having been 7/21 orders (estimates vary between 25 and 50%), and they've certainly moved beyond that date. Most likely scenario is that they're going to add a wave, wait for the pain, and when the pain subsides, start all over again. They have a limited interest in keeping you out of game, and they'll get you in as fast as they feel safe with. If I get to play this weekend, I'll be just fine with it. If not, oh well. Better this than the alternative (WoW Vanilla/BC launch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearst Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My expectation is that we'll all be in and playing no later than Friday evening, even if your pre-order is in early December. I certainly hope you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umop Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 The numbers in the OP are almost certainly inaccurate. That said, SR mentioned that the bulk of the pre-orders were taken July21. As the various waves go past, there would be a larger range of dates covered. My expectation is that we'll all be in and playing no later than Friday evening, even if your pre-order is in early December. As I said in another thread a few hours ago, it's entirely based on the size of individual waves, and the total number of pre-order keys. It could be that they're planning a wave every other hour for the next 48, at 100k apiece. It could be that they'll do what they did today, and give us five waves of say 250k per day. Bioware has an estimated max of 5M, with a substantial percentage of that having been 7/21 orders (estimates vary between 25 and 50%), and they've certainly moved beyond that date. Most likely scenario is that they're going to add a wave, wait for the pain, and when the pain subsides, start all over again. They have a limited interest in keeping you out of game, and they'll get you in as fast as they feel safe with. If I get to play this weekend, I'll be just fine with it. If not, oh well. Better this than the alternative (WoW Vanilla/BC launch) the numbers are legit US hard copy pre orders, i bet its 35% ish of the tottal, however this has no effect really, since the % should stay within 15 points you would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larnot Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ok, Stephen Reid | Senior Online Community Manager said, " We're actually planning to invite more tomorrow than today, and invite the same number again on Thursday - at which point we'll be into the original 'five days of Early Game Access'." Here is the link: http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=66561&postcount=6438 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valdrane Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Tomorrow morning 8 AM CST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMasterLD Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Sep. 25, im guessing the 14th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemhauser Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 29th, got in in the last wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maul-Jinx Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 29th, got in in the last wave. Im 29th as well. I did not recieve an invite. Do you suppose I'll recieve one tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umop Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 29th, got in in the last wave. troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCruentus Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 anyone else regretting the late pre order? lol how could i have been soo stupid... /cry yeah first time pre-ordering a game/mmo in my life didnt know the whole system of (earlier u redeem ur code the faster u get an early access) , redeemed mine around dec 8th so probably getting in on the 19th .... 1 day early access ? thinkin if it was worth it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umop Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 yeah first time pre-ordering a game/mmo in my life didnt know the whole system of (earlier u redeem ur code the faster u get an early access) , redeemed mine around dec 8th so probably getting in on the 19th .... 1 day early access ? thinkin if it was worth it lol one day is better then no day's? right? If no servers crash do to the load then this whole ordeal was a massive success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthCruentus Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 one day is better then no day's? right? If no servers crash do to the load then this whole ordeal was a massive success! I guess and probably is for the best since I'll be busy this whole week (finals week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevinRidenour Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 what the hell is everyone so angry lmao its EARLY ACCESS you its a added thing its a bonus the game doesnt launch till the 20th for real get over it lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan_ss Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 i pre-ordered early december, so i expect to log in on dec 20th, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umop Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 i pre-ordered early december, so i expect to log in on dec 20th, lol Omg and your not ready to /emoquit? you should have had access the day you pre ordered... and free epics... everyone loves free epics.. i mean you paid monies and stuff right..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan_ss Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Omg and your not ready to /emoquit? you should have had access the day you pre ordered... and free epics... everyone loves free epics.. i mean you paid monies and stuff right..? i yea, i guess i forgot to be a lamb and rage, lol Darn tht BW for making sure the servers are stable for launch, DARN THEM!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Feast Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Aug. 27th expected EGA: Dec. 14th at around 4pm CST I am an optimist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemhauser Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 troll I am merely providing the OP with information, as asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kagespartan Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 the numbers are legit US hard copy pre orders, i bet its 35% ish of the tottal, however this has no effect really, since the % should stay within 15 points you would think. The estimates are that as many as eighty percent of the current pre-order population ordered through Origin. Without knowing the total number of accounts, we have no way to know. None. We can make estimates based in part of what we've read, and that's pretty much all. Yes, the numbers that VG assembled are likely fairly accurate, but we don't know the rest of the equation. Fifteen percent is probably extremely low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Doom Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 "08.19.2011 Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Standard Edition Pre-Order" Preorder 19 September... Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM EST ..still waiting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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