LOTRO, Secret World, & Rift with an End-Game View
The Secret World Pre-Order FAQ
Because of the complexity of the various different options and the high demand on the Funcom servers, there have been quite a few issues and questions on the Pre-Order. There’s a REALLY good and developer approved FAQ posted up on the forums. All the answers include quotes and links from the appropriate post but here’s a snapshot:
- Pets ARE specific to pre-order option without the ability to change it
- It is possible to upgrade to the Grand Master (lifetime sub) after launch
- There will be a Master to Grand Master upgrade option available for roughly the price difference
- Initiate pack is NOT included in the other packs
- no collector’s edition
- Currently your forum account will be separate from the game account, but that will change at launch and you will have the ability to link the two
They’ve done a good job of keeping up with the questions, so I would keep your eyes on the FAQ if you have something that hasn’t been covered.
I’m anxiously awaiting what other goodies come out of PAX…
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#2 written by DocHoliday 1 year ago
So I pre-ordered the game itself from Gamestop purely for the Wolf pet. I was debating between that and Amazon, but the desire for the wolf countered my dislike for Gamestop
Then once I got my code from Gamestop (the next day) I went over to Funcom to put that in and ordered the GM pack for the Lifetime sub. I’m still waiting for that to go through as they seem to be having issues with processing credit card orders. However, since I’ve already reserved one name with the pre-order, I’m not terribly worried.
As for FTP, there’s quite a buzz around this game and I think as long as they don’t pull a Conan at launch they should be able to hold out for a good while before they’d need to start thinking of switching models. It will also depend on their post launch update frequency.
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#3 written by oncdoc 1 year ago
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#4 written by DocHoliday 1 year ago
Cool!
I have not played it yet, but will get a chance soon as they’re having play test weekends. I’m not a developer, just an avid game
If you want to get in early, one option is the Facebook game The Secret War. It does require facebook (you can create a dummy account) but there’s a way to get open and closed beta access as well as a possibility to win a trip to their HQ. Here’s a link you can use if you’re interested (yes I get credit for you clicking it)
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Hi, Im leaning towards lifetime too, simply to take the stress of monthly fees and feeling compelled to play. Doc, I also have lifetime in LOTRO, although the free to play model and store infuriate me at times. Non, the less I have never spent another dime on that game again and have ROI and even a new goat !!
Back to this game, how and why did you order from gamestop? I dont see the lifetime link.
ps. I hope they dont go FTP. Know, I also have rift. wish there was a life time there. Nice nice game.
thanks for all your hard work and podcast appearances.