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ACCLAIM GAMES ANNOUNCES RE-DEVELOPMENT FOR “SPELLBORN”
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BluFlash


   
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Los Angeles, CA (June 29, 2009) – Acclaim Games announces the re-development of their recent MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn which was released in February, 2009. The development is planned to carry into 2010 and will include several enhancements and changes to the current game. The enhancements and development of the new model will be carried through a joint venture between Spellborn NV and the development studio of Frogster Asia Co. Ltd. based in Seoul, the Korean studio bringing its expertise in the field of free-to-play and micro-transactions.

After the re-development, the current subscription model will be switched to a free-to-play system supported by micro-transactions. This will open the world of Spellborn to all players and give them a chance to experience the rich lore and game-play in its entirety.

Players who are currently playing the game will be able to continue playing the game in its current form via the subscription service. At the point where the new version is released, any unused subscriptions will be credited to their accounts. Any players who wish to register for a free account can sign up now at http://spellborn.acclaim.com.

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BluFlash wrote:
Los Angeles, CA (June 29, 2009) – Acclaim Games announces the re-development of their recent MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn which was released in February, 2009. The development is planned to carry into 2010 and will include several enhancements and changes to the current game. The enhancements and development of the new model will be carried through a joint venture between Spellborn NV and the development studio of Frogster Asia Co. Ltd. based in Seoul, the Korean studio bringing its expertise in the field of free-to-play and micro-transactions.

After the re-development, the current subscription model will be switched to a free-to-play system supported by micro-transactions. This will open the world of Spellborn to all players and give them a chance to experience the rich lore and game-play in its entirety.

Players who are currently playing the game will be able to continue playing the game in its current form via the subscription service. At the point where the new version is released, any unused subscriptions will be credited to their accounts. Any players who wish to register for a free account can sign up now at http://spellborn.acclaim.com.


No offense but I'm not going to continue playing this game "in it's current form" until 2010 with no additional skill fixes or content additions, the only thing that kept me and my crew around was all the exciting content that was in the works.

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sudndeth


   
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any chance on a refund for the last 4 months of my sub? i'm not sticking around for something like this when its turning into F2P, I didnt pay for a 6 month sub to have the last 4 months of it just waiting for it to be F2P

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i'm not playing an F2P game.

sorry, i'm out
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hahahaha. thats all i have to say about that.

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sudndeth wrote:
any chance on a refund for the last 4 months of my sub? i'm not sticking around for something like this when its turning into F2P, I didnt pay for a 6 month sub to have the last 4 months of it just waiting for it to be F2P
LoL Im out see ya bye bahahahahhahahahah
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:07 am View user's profile Send private message
taliel


   
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microtransactions is a real dealbreaker for me.

want us to keep paying with no more fixes? no thanks! cancelling subscription now.
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:15 am View user's profile Send private message
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buh bye

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damn Taliel is leaving....who I am going to play with Rolling Eyes knowing that pop is also very low, looks like I am unsubing too..

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cybercat999


   
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BluFlash wrote:
At the point where the new version is released, any unused subscriptions will be credited to their accounts.


Could you put that one in plain English please?

Btw screw Korean free-to-play micro-transactions, sorry, you guys just killed this lovely game.
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rhustek


   
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cybercat999 wrote:
BluFlash wrote:
At the point where the new version is released, any unused subscriptions will be credited to their accounts.


Could you put that one in plain English please?

Btw screw Korean free-to-play micro-transactions, sorry, you guys just killed this lovely game.


This means just what it says "At the point" which is lets say they go F2P in March 2010 and you have paid for that month or a month ahead. You will get a refund pro-rated for the month of March plus a full refund for the next months paid. There doesn't sound like there will be any retro pay for previous months.

My only question is this? What can current "Paying players expect to see for the game between now and 2010 when it goes F2P?"

I will be creating a separate thread for that!
Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:26 am View user's profile Send private message
sudndeth


   
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i could care less what we will see when it does go free to play cause i wont be around to see it cause as far as i'm concerned its not worth my spare time anymore.

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I guess those who created the game in such a "distastefull" way that wasn't on the Acclaim's taste are getting fired as we speak....

Well, for the guys at Spellborn International - You did a damn good job, with this game, in a European style, and I am sure you won't have problems finding new jobs. To bad your "baby" is going to the Great People of China, or Coreea, or Vietnam... or maybe some parts of code in India.

Free 2 play is not the type of model for MMO that can build quality communities, so most of us, those who appreciated the game and recognized its potential, we'll have abandon it. Personally I am really disappointed that I have to do this.

I am really, really sorry that the only MMO with almost unlimited potential from the last 3 years or so is doomed. I sure the Asia people will love it though.

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TheHistorian


   
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This change is not coming from Acclaim, but from Spellborn.
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cybercat999


   
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rhustek wrote:
You will get a refund pro-rated for the month of March plus a full refund for the next months paid.


Hm why I somehow doubt that. Well doesnt matter, I will be long gone before I get a chance to confirm my suspicions. Just as I expect every player that looks for quality game and community in it will be.

R.I.P.
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