Author Topic: Not Mad at all, Sad maybe.... (Read 491 times)

Creamo · « **on:** October 27, 2001, 08:06:00 AM »

$40 bucks out of my pocket... Hmmm ,i throw that away in a hour at a bar. But thats for something I ORDER.

This email bugs me.

World War II Online Account Notification 10-25-01
WHAT'S INSIDE...
1. HAVE YOU PLAYED 1.3?
2. SIGN-UP AND WIN!
3. IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT
SIGN-UP NOW >> http://www5.playnet.com/bv/adm/wwiiol/subscription.jsp
****************************************************************************
1.
HAVE YOU PLAYED 1.3?
"... with the 1.30 update, it's so much improved that in many respects it's a
totally new experience."
-Computer Games Online, October 2001

If you haven't played since version 1.30 was released here's a some of what
you're missing:
- All new TERRAIN with lots more cover for ground troops
- Added Blenheim BOMBER
- Added Bf110 FIGHTER
- Personal SCORING and STATS reporting
- SPAWN LIMITS and improved MISSION and RANK SYSTEMS
- Optimizations and fixes with IMPROVED FRAME RATES and LOADING
- PLUS MORE
"... it's a trip loaded with a lot of great moments."
-Computer Games Online, October 2001

READ MORE >> http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/feature.jsp?oid=19172
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2.
SIGN-UP AND WIN!*
Visit your subscription page before November 1st and you can enter into a drawing for one of three great
prize packs.

(3) FIRST PRIZES- PC GAME SYSTEM
(1) SECOND PRIZE- A PRIZE PACK WITH (20) TOP GAMES
(1) THIRD PRIZE- A PRIZE PACK WITH (15) TOP GAMES

WIN MORE THAN THE WAR!
We're giving you an exciting chance to reap the spoils of war! Starting on Monday October 29th, those combatants that show uncanny ability and valor on the battlefield will be rewarded handsomely.

WEEKLY PRIZE PACKS!
GRAND PRIZE- PC GAME SYSTEM

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Contest rules and details available at http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/contest.jsp
*Subscription not required for contest entry
****************************************************************************
3.
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT YOUR WWII ONLINE ACCOUNT
This is a note inform you that we have instituted pay-for-play accounts as
of Tuesday, October 23rd.

If your free trial has expired, you no longer have access to the on-line
game world, community forums, newsletter or the use of your WWII Online
E-mail address. Get all this and frequent updates and additions to the
Blitzkrieg theatre for only $9.99 a month.

READ MORE >> http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/feature.jsp?oid=19232
BILLING FAQ >> http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/billingfaq.jsp?
SIGN-UP NOW >> http://www5.playnet.com/bv/adm/wwiiol/subscription.jsp

What pisses me off is that i would NEVER EVER TRY THE GAME AGAIN. THEY HOSED ME FOR $40 and want to say it's "updated"? Check it out for $9.99 a month?

Im sorry, I want them to succeed too, but fuk em.

[ 10-27-2001: Message edited by: Creamo ]

Creamo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2001, 08:20:00 AM »

My disk is still for sale BTW.

Anti Skip CDROM required.

[ 10-27-2001: Message edited by: Creamo ]

Creamo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2001, 08:25:00 AM »

Just in case you have glue, the discounted version.

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[ 10-27-2001: Message edited by: Creamo ]

Westy MOL · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2001, 09:15:00 AM »

Warned ya

Mail em the pieces

Explain how you single handedly improved thier product ten fold!

Animal · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2001, 10:16:00 AM »

HAHAHA these guys are desperate for customers:

Our records show that you have been helping us out in the WWII Online Beta
program. It has been a long hard road getting to where we are now, and as
you well know, there is still plenty more to do.

SPECIAL OFFER TO BETA TESTERS

We'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your on going
efforts and hope you are enjoying the WWII Online virtual battlefield. Our
team is dedicated to improving and adding to this online experience and we
hope to have you as a member of our community for a long time to come.

With that in mind we have a couple of programs that we are kicking off today.

The first is a special offer just for Beta testers. Right now all of you
are on a two week countdown until you are required to purchase the game and
sign up for a WWII Online pay-for-play subscription in order to continue
playing the game after November 5th.

With the assistance of our publisher, we would like to offer you a special
subscription, available through 11:59pm on October 29th that will enable
you to continue your playing without purchasing a WWII Online retail box.
This subscription will include a full month of free playtime in addition
to the previous two week extension before any billing information will be
processed. Signing up for this subscription will also automatically make
you eligible for the "special thanks" prize give away detailed below.

Special Beta Sign-Up

(http://www5.playnet.com/bv/adm/wwiiol/betabypass.jsp)

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS

As a special thanks, we're announcing a prize giveaway to our community
starting October 22nd and ending October 31st. Since we already have your
information, you will be automatically entered into the drawing for one of
these great prizes...

(3) GRAND PRIZES- PC GAME SYSTEM

(1) SECOND PRIZE- A PRIZE PACK WITH 20 TOP GAMES

(1) THIRD PRIZE- A PRIZE PACK WITH 15 TOP GAMES

Contest rules and details available at http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/contest.jsp

Thanks again and if you have any questions regarding your account, please
visit the Beta forums.

WWII Online Development Team

Playnet.com Team

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2001, 10:19:00 AM »

I thought the "beta testers" where anyone that bought the game the day it was released?

AKDejaVu

Wobble · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2001, 03:35:00 PM »

correct.. other terms include:

The screwed

The enraged

The suckers

Kieran · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2001, 03:50:00 PM »

Nobody, but NOBODY is the master of humor like Creamo. All you other guys are distant "also-rans".

I surrender to the master.

pugg666 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2001, 06:36:00 PM »

how did you get such clean breakage creamo?

every time i put it in the vice and smacked it with a hammer i'd get an invalide operation error and my hammer would get CTD'ed...

enquiring minds want to know

Pongo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2001, 08:19:00 PM »

Creamos was the elusive Mac version. It breakes more uniformly