Switching our accounts? - Page 2 - Pirates of the Caribbean Online Fansite & Forums

Vandelay · #16 10-20-2007, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain_Sea

Well, I can't even test the basic because the screen to play, it shows my character but then where it says play, it's too far down on the screen. When I try to move the window up higher, it goes back down so I can't even play! I'm using the bug report on it.

~Cpt.Sea

You need to change your Windows screen settings to 1280x1024 resolution. Then the entire POTCO screen will fit.

goofy007 · #17 10-20-2007, 04:49 AM

My account got switched today to basic. Hate the Window and the ads.:h-eek:

jadedstatik · #18 10-20-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoofy

I pre-ordered to game to ensure I wouldn't have to put up with any ads during the time I have to play the game. I logged on and got the original beta screen from back earlier this year, including ads and such, which is what you guys are also experiencing. I can't level anything, bring out a weapon, or teleport. It's completely annoying. Then again, this is a pull for people to pre-order the game, I'm sure of it. It's fine with me right now, I'll just go play some other game, but being I pre-ordered, pssh.

I agree!

I just found out tonight they switched my account to basic! That is so unfair considering I pre-ordered and others are walking around with unlimited accounts who possibly didn't! I sent them a message asking if those of us who pre-ordered could have unlimited access. They should either make everyone be basic or unlimited not split, that's just way unfair. I was so close to getting my voodoo doll. :h-mad: I know that none of this counts for my pirate in the future but it is excellent practice and will help me figure out how to pass quests faster when I have to do them again.

Pirate Funnymush · #19 10-20-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jadedstatik

I agree!

I just found out tonight they switched my account to basic! That is so unfair considering I pre-ordered and others are walking around with unlimited accounts who possibly didn't! I sent them a message asking if those of us who pre-ordered could have unlimited access. They should either make everyone be basic or unlimited not split, that's just way unfair. I was so close to getting my voodoo doll. :h-mad: I know that none of this counts for my pirate in the future but it is excellent practice and will help me figure out how to pass quests faster when I have to do them again.

You pre-ordering the game has no relation or effect on your beta test account. What you pre-ordered is unlimited access to the game when it is released later this fall.

What they are doing now, is beta testing the limited or basic account with some beta users. Not all. So you're account will return to unlimited account when they are finished testing it.

Vandelay · #20 10-20-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate Funnymush

You pre-ordering the game has no relation or effect on your beta test account. What you pre-ordered is unlimited access to the game when it is released later this fall.

What they are doing now, is beta testing the limited or basic account with some beta users. Not all. So you're account will return to unlimited account when they are finished testing it.

I get that they are seemingly two totally separate events, but in fact there's a VERY high correlation between people who pre-ordered and people who were switched to Basic. Ask around, you'll find that it's true. So far, EVERY player I've met who got switched to Basic was also a person who pre-ordered. And that just doesn't seem fair at all. :h-mad:

Angel Lockmorgan · #21 10-20-2007, 04:15 PM

I agree that its not fair and it definitely has to do with when you pre order as I had logged in early yesterday having not pre ordered and had unlimited and a founder title. Later pre ordered and after receiving my confirmation logged on and found I was now basic, no founder and just about everything was locked including my ship!!! Very frustrating!

Ms_Moofers · #22 10-20-2007, 04:38 PM

same thing here - once I did my pre-order - BOOM - now I have a basic account - was just getting ready to make my guild and that is locked up along with skills and quests - can't even get a quest from a townsperson - if they keep basic like this, they won't have many players on basic... and since they have advertised so heavily (at least last Spring) that part of the game would be free, I think they need to rework the whole free part - at the very least, let them have fullscreen - can't see a thing (old, bad eyes) on the tiny little playing area.

Gizmo103151 · #23 10-20-2007, 04:56 PM

Those with the gold over their heads are Unlimited Access.

They also kicked me back to Basic, so I did make a new character to give my feedback from that perspective but was annoyed my LvL 20 has everything locked. Sigh, I just got my grenade tasks, had purchased my steel cutlassand was gaining experience in all my other weapons.

Being new to beta testing I had no idea what to expect. Fortunately there was a nice person on last nite that explained it all to me. She said she had beta tested lots of other games.

I was saddened by the fact that you probably wont be able to keep you character.

I did rant and rave and blew off steam. I would have at least like an email notice or something they were switching some accounts.

When I went online today most all who were on are Unlimited Access. Makes me wonder how they can get an accurate report on Basic.

Gizmo103151 · #24 10-20-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vandelay

I get that they are seemingly two totally separate events, but in fact there's a VERY high correlation between people who pre-ordered and people who were switched to Basic. Ask around, you'll find that it's true. So far, EVERY player I've met who got switched to Basic was also a person who pre-ordered. And that just doesn't seem fair at all. :h-mad:

Owooo!! That is so not right! I pre-ordered too and I was switched. Arrrgh - well I need to finish maxing out one of my toons anyway.

amself99 · #25 10-20-2007, 07:36 PM

My account got switched also and I think if they want to do the free then make the screen bigger like toontown does when you sign up for free. I did let them know I do not like the popup window asking you to upgrade your account right in the middle of you fighting or sailing. Last night I played to help a friend and it was horrible kept popping up several times in a row. I do hope to get unlmited access again. There is alot of tweaking to be done especially sailing. We shall see what happens. Of course TT still has its problems.

Bizneo · #26 10-20-2007, 08:01 PM

I'm also a pre-order but my account is still unlimited.

Just luck of the draw I guess. Either way it's ok, this is beta and we are here to test. I'm laying low anyway till the last character wipe.

Gizmo103151 · #27 10-20-2007, 09:05 PM

I agree Ms Moofers, it is a very small screen and I have a wide monitor can you imagine those with laptops? They need to plunder some pirate glasses!

TooHip · #28 10-20-2007, 10:19 PM

I pre-ordered and got changed to Basic. Almost seemed automatic. I had unlimited before my order, and Basic the first time I tried after ordering only hours later. Guess I wont be playing that pirate any more.

koalita · #29 10-21-2007, 01:11 AM

I preordered and was switched to Basic, but my husband hasn't preordered yet and still has Unlimited. My friend who preordered also got switched to Basic. How many others who have preordered have NOT been switched to Basic?

HaveAMagicalDay · #30 10-21-2007, 01:14 AM

They should do it this way for testing:

Pre-Order People: Get to test unlimited access

Non Pre-Order People: Get to test the Basic Version

It doesn't seem fair, in my opinion, to do this would be more fair then having pre-paid people test the basic version

I'm far into the game, and can't get rep for anything now, and the second account I made, is new, and it still gets little rep (3 rep per enemy defeated no matter how strong they are).

~Cpt.Sea