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I played through early beta and had early access. I bought the full retail Imperial collector's edition online. I was able to play with no issues until the game went live and had access to all the electronic perks.
Once the game went live, however, I could not login. I also could not select a subscription until I purchased the game. So unless I missed something, all the people who purchased the non-digital version of the game online, could only play until the game went live?
I am guessing that my non-digital game, when I receive it, will have a key I can enter similar to the beta key, that will show I purchased the game. If that is the case, what a horrible experience for die-hard gamers who purchased online. I actually paid for the digital edition so I could keep playing, and I'm pretty put out about it at this point.
Once the game went live, however, I could not login. I also could not select a subscription until I purchased the game. So unless I missed something, all the people who purchased the non-digital version of the game online, could only play until the game went live?
I am guessing that my non-digital game, when I receive it, will have a key I can enter similar to the beta key, that will show I purchased the game. If that is the case, what a horrible experience for die-hard gamers who purchased online. I actually paid for the digital edition so I could keep playing, and I'm pretty put out about it at this point.
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Shimond✭✭✭✭That's correct, if you purchased a physical box you'll need to get the key from that to continue. This is standard procedure.0 -
Alyrn_Grey✭✭✭I've watched several MMO's launch over the last several years and in the last 2 or 3 the various places you can preorder the physical game have gotten later and later at delivering the game. Having just thrown away boxes and boxes of game boxes recently I jumped at the chance to buy a digital copy online instead of another box to throw away.
Anyway based on what I've observed if I wanted to play an MMO on launch I would either preorder from a local store and go pick up a copy there or I would buy a digital copy. I wouldn't ever ask to have it shipped to me.
Once 3+ years ago you would have gotten the game on launch day now... your lucky if you get it launch week.0 -
Vikova✭✭✭✭✭dlawson_ESO wrote: »I am guessing that my non-digital game, when I receive it, will have a key I can enter similar to the beta key, that will show I purchased the game.
Yes, this is correct.1 -
Well I bought the Imperial Edition for the book. PC editions all sold out quickly where I live so I had no choice. I think that if you got the early access code for pre-purchase, it should have included the first 30 days. That would give plenty of time to receive the non-digital edition by mail.0