The idea that some people never pay for online games just because of some principle or philosophy is appalling. Online games take work to create, promote, and run.. they don't just happen. It's hard to understand how so many people don't appreciate that and refuse to support the people who made their entertainment possible.
Anyway, I very much agree with this:
I personally came to a point where I couldn't justify continuing my monthly subscription so I had to discontinue it for a while. In that time I missed Ryzom and would have loved to check in and say hi once in a while, and keep up with current events. Had I been able to do that, I probably would have resubscribed much sooner than I did. Instead, I was completely disconnected and Ryzom went out of view. It wasn't until it was put in my face a few times by the steam promotions that I started thinking about it again, and now I've reactivated my subscription. I think if I had been able to access my account I would have been tempted to resub much sooner.
Anyway, I very much agree with this:
Yubina
It's very bad for Ryzoms population that players with an expired sub can't log in any more, a possible alternative I see is to allow them login, but disable any skill progress (including skills below 125) if the sub is expired.
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Restoring pre merge accounts should always be a free customer service, to prevent obstacles for returning players as far as possible.
I personally came to a point where I couldn't justify continuing my monthly subscription so I had to discontinue it for a while. In that time I missed Ryzom and would have loved to check in and say hi once in a while, and keep up with current events. Had I been able to do that, I probably would have resubscribed much sooner than I did. Instead, I was completely disconnected and Ryzom went out of view. It wasn't until it was put in my face a few times by the steam promotions that I started thinking about it again, and now I've reactivated my subscription. I think if I had been able to access my account I would have been tempted to resub much sooner.