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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: AKDejaVu on July 20, 2002, 11:13:49 AM
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Reset the 2 week trial for every new major release. For a game that is continually improving... it makes sense that someone who didn't like it before may like it later.
AKDejaVu
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Hear here!
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They have already considered that. How do I know? I dont!...
But trust me, they have already considered it and for reasons not neccessarily obvious to me, you or the other three, the idea was nixxed.
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Why? The game is always free to download and try offline, maps etc included. Would just end up with 2 weeks of an MA packed to capacity at peak times when lag is already a problem.
...leave it alone.
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Off-line is not the same as on-line. You know that.. everyone knows that.
AKDejaVu
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On the surface its actually a danged good idea AKD. But imagine if 3000 people more than the already full compliment of 3000+ people were trying to DL each and everytime a new release was issued....the horror....the horror ;)
I would think a 365 day limit (or something) might be programed to allow the already timed out account to renew.
Good thot however.....
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I downloaded this game two previous times and only tried it offline. Fogitabotit. This game shines online, offline ehhh...
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You all seem to be forgetting about the H2H... It was so fun it got me wanting to try some scenarios, CT, MA,tod etc, so I signed up.
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2 weeks? Nah, it should be more like 1 week
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H2H does not give you the opportunity to evaluate the strat system and the feel of the arena. Sorry guys.. it is not the same. People need to experience the arenas to give AH a fair shot.
Dunno why anyone would be against it actually.
AKDejaVu
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H2H gives everyone a chance to test/ retest this game and new versions. as most of the regular h2hers know we have FFA ,team rooms and training rooms (ussually after a new release). i think the system is just fine ... for Hitech knows what there doing by teasing us with 8 player rooms ... it makes us long for the big fights ,and more people to play against .. so we have to pay for that ....
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2 weeks out of 3 months is not a big thing. For every bit you feel they tease you with H2H.. multiply that by 10 and that's how much they tease you with a 2 week trial.
H2H is something you settle for, not something you try to sell a game with.
AKDejaVu
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i guess my case doesn't really apply... but when my free 2 weeks originally ran out... ermm i started a second.. but when that ran out and i could no longer play for free... i didn't bother with h2h, it just wasn't the same...
o course when i found the coin i came back, but still maybe played h2h once or twice ever..
SKurj
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One two week trial is plenty.... you get plenty of feel for the MA and online play in two weeks. After that you have free offline/H2H to give new planes and whatnot a try. No sense in wasting bandwidth on people who'll most likely quit a second, third etc time anyway.
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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
Reset the 2 week trial for every new major release. For a game that is continually improving... it makes sense that someone who didn't like it before may like it later.
AKDejaVu
If HTC solves their bandwidth problem, yeah it's a great idea. OTOH, if your plane warps because your dog farted, nah, they better not bring more folks into the arena.
curly
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Originally posted by Tumor
One two week trial is plenty.... you get plenty of feel for the MA and online play in two weeks. After that you have free offline/H2H to give new planes and whatnot a try. No sense in wasting bandwidth on people who'll most likely quit a second, third etc time anyway.
Tumor, in my free trial it took me a week to figure out all the controls and what was going on. Also, in H2H your right, just about the only thing that is similar to the MA is the planes, nothing else.
My Idea: Every two months (differing for people so the MA does not have 600 people in it for one week and then the normal for 7) people's trial should be renewed. Person A's account on 6/21, 8/21, etc Person B's on 7/3, 9/3, etc. Two weeks is a pretty long time so I think it should be one week to keep the bandwidth problems under control.
My $.02
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Originally posted by AKcurly
If HTC solves their bandwidth problem, yeah it's a great idea. OTOH, if your plane warps because your dog farted, nah, they better not bring more folks into the arena.
curly
I was kinda thinking this too Curly... maybe 1 week after a release would help in the download aspect.
And I understand that HTC is relocating their servers to help with connection/bandwidth. Something about Missouri.
I also believe that its HTC's goal to get 1000 player arenas set up. If they are going to do it... they need ways to get more people in the door.
AKDejaVu
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But ya get the boot if you shoot down the guy runing the H2H area you are in. Has happened to me the last two time I've been in there.
Pilot: "Who shot me down?"
Me: "I did"
BOOT
Darn guys who host some of the H2H areas do not like being shot down!
:)
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While I have nothing against it as a player, is $15 too much to try out one month online? Having played since 1.03, I still prefer a good HtH room to the MA any day :p I only go there when I can't find any fun in HtH or CT. The original 2 weeks plus later HtH should be adequate for most people to make a good decision. For those that need more... only $15 :D
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In light of the recent news....
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I quite simply dont understand this thread.... and also threads of this topic on other boards.
I gave AH a second Online look and I liked what I saw and am now an AH paying customer.
P.S. You NEED to go online to discover all the cool stuff. Offline does not leave a good impression.
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I've heard from lots of people saying that they hadn't tried AH in over a year, sometimes two. Those are the people that need some incentive to come back and subscribe. It's too easy for them to shrug off AH only because they haven't had the chance to try it in it's present state.
Couldn't hurt...more seals anyhow
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How many of you guys will claim to NOT have a boxed game thats just setting on a shelf. That you paid over 15 bucks for. Gemme a brake.
You may have a point about H2H though. There should be no options for basic settings. No outside views, unlimited ammo, lethality adjustments, that sort of thing. That might help give newbies a better "feel" for the real game.
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my 0.02$
i was flying AH first time 11-12.2001, after that i put AH away for il2 2 weeks:)
make another accound and try AH once again in february, i was not sure
after that make my 3th account, fly 2 weeks and HT claim scenario:)
then i was sure and buy account :) now im sure to stay here forever and one day more:)
if somone wonna try AH more then 2 weeks finde way like many ppls.
imho, 2 weeks trial are best set which one HT cane do.
WB has no trials;)
and il2 no more hen 32 ppls online.
U cane chose what to do with your $, dont expect gifts
For me AH are one game worth to pay, so dont change rules;)