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SghnDubh
BattleClinic
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Posted - 2011.06.24 20:38:00 -
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Glad I play EVE.
Dear Star Wars GalaxiesÖ Community Member,
We write to you today to inform you that on December 15, 2011, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and LucasArts will end all services (MMO and Trading Card Game) for Star Wars Galaxies (SWG). The shutdown of SWG is a very difficult decision, but SOE and LucasArts have mutually agreed that the end of 2011 is the appropriate time to end the game.
We are extremely grateful to all of the SWG fans. We have had the rare opportunity to host one of the most dedicated and passionate online gaming communities and we truly appreciate the support we've received from each and every one of you over the course of the past eight years.
In recognition of your incredible loyalty, we are extending special Fan Appreciation offers to the current SWG community. We also plan to go out with a bang with a galaxy-ending in-game event in December and hope to see you all there. The details relating to these offers and events as well as the timeline and specifics regarding the discontinuation of the service, are provided below.
Again, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our player community for making SWG one of the best online communities in gaming history.
Sincerely, Sony Online Entertainment & LucasArts
The Fine Details:
Discontinuation of Services:
As of September 15, 2011, the SWG MMO and Trading Card Game will no longer be available for sale or subscription at both retail and all online digital retailers. All billing for active subscribers with accounts in good standing, except for Station Access subscribers, will end on October 15, 2011.
If you are an active subscriber in good standing as of September 15, 2011, then you can play for free for the final months. Players wishing to play through the end of the game and participate in the galaxy-ending event planned for the last week of live service in December will need to re-activate or join the game on or before September 15th. No new or reactivated accounts will be accepted after September 15, 2011.
As of today, June 24, 2011, we are discontinuing the 12, 6, and 3-month subscription plans, meaning these subscription options will no longer be offered for newly created SWG accounts. SWG subscribers who have prepaid six (6) or twelve (12)-month game time plans that extend their subscription period past October 15, 2011 will receive a pro-rated refund for any such pre-paid excess subscription payments*. Such refunds are expected to be issued within 90-days after the game ends.
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Rumple Fourskin
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Posted - 2011.06.24 20:39:00 -
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Edited by: Rumple Fourskin on 24/06/2011 20:39:56 how fitting
ccp see your future announced on this very day. Life is interesting sometimes.
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Solus Starcunning
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Posted - 2011.06.24 21:50:00 -
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Originally by: Rumple Fourskin Edited by: Rumple Fourskin on 24/06/2011 20:39:56 how fitting
ccp see your future announced on this very day. Life is interesting sometimes.
QFT!
Syria notices what's going on in Libyia. Syria panics like the little corrupt ****box it is and locks down.
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baltec1
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Posted - 2011.06.24 21:55:00 -
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The only thing that suprises me about this is that SWG managed to limp along as long as it did.
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Nak hak
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Posted - 2011.06.25 03:42:00 -
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I blame Ja Ja Binks.
Best Regards. Nak hak, The Self-Righteous |
OttoParts
Caldari Corporation 432
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Posted - 2011.06.25 03:52:00 -
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Just got the news myself. I feel that's a good dev team they have at the moment, I just hope they make SWG memorable in its' last few months, and really help it to shine before the janitor turns the lights off on his way out.
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Nak hak
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Posted - 2011.06.25 04:20:00 -
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Edited by: Nak hak on 25/06/2011 04:21:27 Sony Shutting Down Star Wars Galaxies MMO and TCG
Best Regards. Nak hak, The Self-Righteous |
El'Niaga
Minmatar Republic Military School
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Posted - 2011.06.25 04:24:00 -
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I think of Rankin Bass, my old friend. I guess the fish will finally play til the servers go out. Even after the NGE he stayed, and continued. I came to EVE, he came but couldn't stand not having a toon, shame incarna is such a mess I might could of talked him into trying it again.
I'm surprised they let it go this long, but I'm sure LucasArts would prefer folks play The Old Republic than SWG. I have no intentions of touching it with a 10 foot pole though.
I had a lot of good memories in SWG before the dark times, before the NGE. I've also sporadically worked and supported the SWGEmu. I hope those guys get it finished and working.
To all those from Wanderhome and Radiant, God Bless, and thanks for the memories.
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Zedic
Amarr Universalis Imperium Tactical Narcotics Team
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Posted - 2011.06.25 04:28:00 -
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I was an early beta tester for them and stayed on after it launched. I remember building our town in the middle of nowhere on tatooine. Then the Jedi drama went down and most of us left. Such is life.
"Zion's Child -"I'm glad this forum is filled with idiots. It just wouldn't be any fun without people like Blane, Zedic, Surf and Jago. Your antics are what make OOPE such a joy to co |
Malcanis
Caldari Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2011.06.25 11:56:00 -
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The irony of the timing is amazing. I can't help wondering if it was entirely accidental.
Malcanis' Law: Whenever a mechanics change is proposed on behalf of "new players", that change is always to the overwhelming advantage of richer, older players. |
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Myxx
Atropos Group
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Posted - 2011.06.25 12:13:00 -
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Its sad to see it finally go, but it was a slow death. It had a good run, though. Eight years.
If CCP doesn't turn around from their current path, this is what will be happening in the not-too-distant future. I give it three years. --
Originally by: CCP Explorer (and if you guys would also stop using Drakes it would be really appreciated, kthxbye).
Originally by: Tom Gerard
Then again... I am a moron.
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Sandeman Reserve
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Posted - 2011.06.25 12:38:00 -
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I played this game pre-NGE and loved it. I gave up shortly after Jump To Lightspeed, just missing the rollout of the next expansion, which was yanked back from players so that they could implement their "New Gaming Experience" - totally destroying the game while they were at it.
SWG may never have been as popular as WoW, but if they hadn't screwed about with it, I'm sure it would have continued to do very well for itself.
Sorry to see it go, but probably just as well to have it put out of its misery.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2011.06.25 13:09:00 -
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Considering TOR is scheduled to open in the more or less near future, is it any surprise Lucas' cronies would push for the closure of SWG ? _
Make ISK||Build||React||1k papercuts
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