While i did try this game years ago n found it fun, I decided to wait for it to come to the west. Now its not so far for it to be released. However, i am still on the fence with this game. Not sure to invest in founder packs when the game is solid, had 3 years to patch bugs and polish the game. It kills the whole aspect of it. It feels to me the founders pack is just a gimmick to get money out of us, however some of the benefits do seem to be appealing for someone who may invest into the game. But alas im not sure if to invest, if i do it may just push me to play the game through the months i did invest in. I am just getting the feeling if to wait for it to be released you know, after so many mmo flops it just sounds to be the best senario.
Not sure what to do to be honest. But I want to hear what everyone has to say, those who invested and those who havent or will never do so. Give me your opinions!
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- Albert Einstein
Looking forward to: Crowfall / Lost Ark / Black Desert Mobile
I saw with ArcheAge, the game wasn't going to be for me long before it released.
That said, if this game looks like it would be your game, I'd actually recommend the Founder's Pack. Based on ArcheAge, the Alpha / Beta phase might be the best experience during the game's life cycle and thus the best time to play.
On their purchase website they reveal that you will "Gain access to all closed beta tests this fall", and that "We’ll have more information on the dates for the Closed Beta weekends and access in the future".
Reading a bit between those lines, they might give you very limited closed beta testing times during this fall, mostly during weekends. I hope I'm wrong, but I'd advise being patient at least for a little longer and waiting until they reveal how many and how long closed beta tests they plan to do.
This. Also aren't you the same person who shared the free beta key thing? Surely you got one? The only things you're missing out on are some cosmetics and head start.
Who will win in the test between rational mind and impulsive online purchase?
We've all been there before.
I might have thought twice about it if there was something else I was excited about coming out anytime soon, but there just isn't.
Basic - all you get is guaranteed beta access, early head start, and a two week head start into Premium levels. You would be better off spending the money on NCoin and using it in-game at the Hong Moon store. For example, this $25 could get you a month premium and (estimated) two character slots.
Standard - the difference between the Basic and Standard is about $55 worth of stuff
$15 - one month premium
$30 - 2400 NCoin
$10 - estimated cost of NCoin to buy two character slots.
Once again, other than the premium level buffs you would be better off saving the money and buying NCoin. For the $75 you could get two months premium, two character slots and still have 2800 NCoin for the Hong Moon store. The only thing you are REALLY missing out on is some closed beta sessions and the 3 day head start.
Collectors - This is the only one worth buying.
$45 for 3 months premium
$90 for 7200 NCoin
$25 for 5 character slots
a total of $160 worth of real world money stuff, PLUS the other stuff included like beta access, unique weapons and clothes, high end potions, and tier 4 Premium access.
The reason I am mentioning this stuff is that at this level, YOU ARE ALREADY GETTING REALLY GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, so NOW the extra stuff is something to consider
The world is going to the dogs, which is just how I planned it!
What makes me wonder in general as well is on just how many people they have lost due to them making the decision to pre-order and then having it not work and then not going through the hoops afterward.
I am still considering it, but if FF had worked it would have been a done deal.
I personally always try to get into betas or early access. I use that period as a learning curve and to choose what race/class/faction I'm going to play. But that really depends on if you can spare $25 or get disappointed later on. I suggest you pick the cheapest pack and upgrade later (have to look into possibility of that I am not sure) if you really did enjoy the game. Because the $25 pack is the cheapest, but also it is the most overpriced as you get nothing besides beta access for your $25. The Master pack ($125) makes the most sense financially if you are really planning to play that game for a long period of time.
The website should work with Firefox. I just gave you that advice because I assumed you'd be using Windows and have another browser (Internet Explorer) installed. Even if you had to install a completely new browser it's often much faster than trying to find out what's wrong with Firefox just for the sake of a single webpage
In case you need to get the webpage working you can try some tricks like:
1. Update your Firefox to latest version if it isn't already
2. Try this fix: http://crimsonshift.com/firefox-error-code-ssl_error_no_cypher_overlap/
3. Check that all your Firefox's security settings are set to their default values then try again
Supporting anti-consumer practices with your wallet is why the gaming industry needs another crash and start fresh from zero again.