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Brand Manager  Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007     | |
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Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 888 Joined: 29 Mar 2008    | uhhh this is kind of excitement... its gonna be random? i mean the player selection? does it count the time we've been in the site? who got the idea to do this, i want to play, it sounds like fun, and its gonna be anyone of the staff playing along whit us? |
Red Guard  Posts: 3502 Joined: 18 Sep 2008    |
*Raises hand* OOH! OOH! Me me! Over here! Spinwhiz! Wait, is it going to be random? That seems...random. If it is, then fingers are crossed! |
Paperboy  Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009   | Willing and able! |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Yup, it is going to be completely random who the 70 are going to be. I will have the ability to yank account keys through SOE if I think people are just in it to screw around, kill themselves, kill each other, etc. BTW, killer avatar! |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Make sure you sign up! I'll be giving out the 70 keys on Monday! |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | Already have, I'm willing to give my life for the escapist! lol |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2581 Joined: 6 Sep 2008    | I'm going to go ahead and be absolutely retarded here but what is it exactly? the whole Terran thing sounds like Starcraft. |
Red Guard Posts: 3502 Joined: 18 Sep 2008 |
Does that mean if someone's account DOES get yanked, that someone else will take their place? Also, Thanks! I'm wearing it at work today and showing it off to everyone! Except nobody here is a gamer, and they have no idea what I'm talking about. It's like my super cool insiders club or something. |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | Fpsmmo, Terran is just one of the factions. Last time I was on planetside it was dead but this could be interesting. |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
I'm actually working out those details with SOE at the moment, but yes, most likely I'll be able to get more keys for episodes of douchebaggery. Not to mention those people also will never be coming back to The Escapist, because their account will get smashed with my banhammer. |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | I Just thought this is free right? I mean are they going to make us pay for the time were playing? |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 621 Joined: 14 Jun 2008   |
that would be my question too |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Great questions: |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Nope, completely free. All we I ask is that you are willing to put some time and effort in to help us become victorious! |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1152 Joined: 23 Jul 2008  | Exciting. Let's hope the whoask machine picks the cream of the escapist crop. |
Infamous Scribbler Posts: 621 Joined: 14 Jun 2008 |
Thats nice ^_^ even if i don't get a key i might just reactivate my old account and help the escapist crew out for the duration |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | Good stuff, I mean I know this is publicity event for Sony but hell free gaming, is free gaming. |
Pulitzer Laureate Posts: 888 Joined: 29 Mar 2008 | thank you and i sooo want the badge you have "Escapist WAR! Badge"... and it will look better in gold and next to my other badges |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Well, SOE has already looked into that. There is going to be a lock of 75 accounts on a special server for this WAR. If you have an account already and get chosen as one of the 70, let me know and I'll make sure SOE puts your account on the "safe list" to be able to get into the game. |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | I already have a planetside account from way back, do I need to use that or do I get a new account? |
On the Record  Posts: 5580 Joined: 14 Sep 2008    | Aww, man. I would enter, if... Planetside had any trial keys. Other than the "free" 30 days on purchase of the game. I find it a bit strange - they want people (who wouldn't) but they are not giving trial keys. |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | Especially now since the community is starting fizzle away a bit. |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
If you already have an account and are chosen, I will chat with SOE to allow your account into the Planetside WAR. Worst case scenario, you get another account. |
Red Guard Posts: 3502 Joined: 18 Sep 2008 |
Excellent! Then there is always hope that someone (Mostly likely someone who joins today to get a key) will be booted and the REAL Escapists will get in there and rock some socks! |
Paperboy Posts: 14 Joined: 14 Jan 2009 | I would think everyone would need new accounts to keep a level playing field. |
Artist  Posts: 192 Joined: 24 Jun 2008    | WOOT WOOT! Boing Boing and RPS are going DOWWWWWWN! *mega high-five* |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Well, it will be free for the 70 keys for the time allowed for the event. That is pretty much a free 30 day trial. |
On the Record Posts: 5580 Joined: 14 Sep 2008 |
Yeah, but to get the key you must have been playing before. I'm talking about trial keys for new players. Unless I missed something in the WAR's rules. |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
You don't have to have an account with SOE at all from what I was told. If you get one of the 70 keys, you create an account and you are good to go with the free key. I'm not sure if SOE asks for credit card info just to sign up, but I will look into that today for you (and the community). |
On the Record Posts: 5580 Joined: 14 Sep 2008 |
Would be great, appreciate it. Game looks great, and I would be more than happy to represent the Escapist in the competition. |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
I'll check into it regardless for everyone and post it here when I get the answer. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1361 Joined: 21 May 2008     | Sure, I'll apply. If it's free then I don't see why not. Yes I know it's a dumb question but it'd be nice to know. |
Brand Manager Posts: 2436 Joined: 8 Oct 2007 |
Well, the key you get will log you into a special server for this event. So, if you want to play with The Escapist crew, wait for the key and hopefully you'll be one of the randomly chosen 70. |
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Planetside WAR! Call to Arms!
We have been asked to a friendly 3 team free-for-all against our "friends" at BoingBoing and Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
Check out this link for all the official rules or click on the banner on our front page.
We are looking for 70 of The Escapist's best to help us bring home the gold (there really aren't any prizes but bragging rights and a shiny BADGE). Keys will be given out on January 19th, which is also the first day of gameplay!
Lock and Load People! It's time for Planetside WAR!
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