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Lui Kai
Better Than You
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Posted - 2009.01.09 21:18:00 -
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Originally by: Joe Starbreaker How much do subscriptions cost over there, anyway? And can you buy them with credit card?
I'm honestly not sure of the cost, as the page is all in images (And thus un-babelfish-able), but I can say definitively that it won't accept an American Visa or Mastercard. I have no other card types to try. I haven't yet tried a TQ GTC, as I haven't yet decided if I'm going to stay. ----------------
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el caido
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Posted - 2009.01.09 21:28:00 -
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Edited by: el caido on 09/01/2009 21:29:36 I need to poke around there myself ... tried DLing the client last week and encountered the same WTFLONGDL problem ...
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Ishihiro tanaka
Amarr Enrave Ethereal Dawn
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Posted - 2009.01.09 22:27:00 -
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I'm using the BT link now, a reasonable 25kb/sec, not bad, takes about 8 hours. No problem as I'll be sleeping soon hehe
Lui Kai, can you give some hints as to how to set up an account?
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CCP Whisper
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Posted - 2009.01.09 22:28:00 -
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Originally by: Joe Starbreaker How much do subscriptions cost over there, anyway? And can you buy them with credit card?
A subscription on Serenity costs 50RMB for 30 days. You cannot pay by credit card, the only way to get it is either to buy a CDC Games timecard or use Serenity's GTC for ISK system. And before anyone starts the "How come Serenity costs a fraction of what Tranquility costs?!" argument: CCP does not set the price. In China EVE Online is published and operated by CDC Games. They set the price.
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Lui Kai
Better Than You
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Posted - 2009.01.09 22:31:00 -
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Edited by: Lui Kai on 09/01/2009 22:33:19
Originally by: Ishihiro tanaka I'm using the BT link now, a reasonable 25kb/sec, not bad, takes about 8 hours. No problem as I'll be sleeping soon hehe
Lui Kai, can you give some hints as to how to set up an account?
You'll need a valid Chinese name (In chinese characters, not roman) and a matching Chinese ID Card Number. The name and number go together.
I got mine by calling a relative that still lives in China, but doesn't mind my using theirs.
Edit to add: Use IE to register. Their site is VERY unfriendly with Firefox. ----------------
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Lui Kai
Better Than You
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Posted - 2009.01.09 22:34:00 -
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Originally by: CCP Whisper
Originally by: Joe Starbreaker How much do subscriptions cost over there, anyway? And can you buy them with credit card?
A subscription on Serenity costs 50RMB for 30 days. You cannot pay by credit card, the only way to get it is either to buy a CDC Games timecard or use Serenity's GTC for ISK system. And before anyone starts the "How come Serenity costs a fraction of what Tranquility costs?!" argument: CCP does not set the price. In China EVE Online is published and operated by CDC Games. They set the price.
Lower monthly rates combines with higher GTC costs combined with lower overall active subscribers tends to support an impression I've already gotten - prices are nuts on Serenity. ----------------
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Ava Baby
Shiva Morsus Mihi
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Posted - 2009.01.10 01:12:00 -
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I had a Chinese friend sign up for an account. The only problem is I can't read Chinese and i keep having problems downloading the client :(
Originally by: Asestorian I support this message. Whatever it is.
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Blastil
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Posted - 2009.01.10 01:40:00 -
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Originally by: Taak Coram Unrelated to logging in, but a valid question nonetheless.
Is it called Serenity as a nod to Firefly? Chinese culture was a major factor in the show.
Even if it wasn't, I'll still believe it is
They just picked the name because it goes along with the 'ity' theme. Tranquility Trinity singularity Serenity
Next thing you know the next server will be called "Serendipity", and the one after that will be "stupidity" |
Artassaut
Minmatar Oblivion Amalgamated
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Posted - 2009.01.10 03:30:00 -
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Originally by: Blastil
Originally by: Taak Coram Unrelated to logging in, but a valid question nonetheless.
Is it called Serenity as a nod to Firefly? Chinese culture was a major factor in the show.
Even if it wasn't, I'll still believe it is
They just picked the name because it goes along with the 'ity' theme. Tranquility Trinity singularity Serenity
Next thing you know the next server will be called "Serendipity", and the one after that will be "stupidity"
Nono, their next server would be Calamity. --- The Gate: Lol, try targeting me in a fleet fight. The Station: No U. |
Ficha Pritty
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Posted - 2009.01.10 06:05:00 -
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Originally by: Artassaut
Originally by: Blastil
Originally by: Taak Coram Unrelated to logging in, but a valid question nonetheless.
Is it called Serenity as a nod to Firefly? Chinese culture was a major factor in the show.
Even if it wasn't, I'll still believe it is
They just picked the name because it goes along with the 'ity' theme. Tranquility Trinity singularity Serenity
Next thing you know the next server will be called "Serendipity", and the one after that will be "stupidity"
Nono, their next server would be Calamity.
agree
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McFly
C0LDFIRE RUDE Alliance
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Posted - 2009.01.10 07:04:00 -
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WTB Babelfish
oh and 'Calamity' Guy, You Sir Win The Thread. |
Ishihiro tanaka
Amarr Enrave Ethereal Dawn
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Posted - 2009.01.10 07:59:00 -
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I could put the client up on my own EU ftp if that won't breach any rules.
I'll see what I can do, it's the classic client only I'm afraid, I'll keep you posted.
Now on a side note :) I don't have any chinese ID or number, one hand washes the other I guess :) |
Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.01.10 10:46:00 -
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For academic purposes...
_ Create a character || Fit a ship || Get some ISK |
Moganic
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Posted - 2009.01.10 12:28:00 -
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Originally by: Lui Kai
Originally by: Joe Starbreaker How much do subscriptions cost over there, anyway? And can you buy them with credit card?
I'm honestly not sure of the cost, as the page is all in images (And thus un-babelfish-able), but I can say definitively that it won't accept an American Visa or Mastercard. I have no other card types to try. I haven't yet tried a TQ GTC, as I haven't yet decided if I'm going to stay.
They only accept local bank card, which is not master, visa , nor american. Either u ask some1 to get the time card or u find a way to pay them. |
Moganic
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Posted - 2009.01.10 12:40:00 -
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Is it ok to paste and account here? Anyway if u people want to try the chinese server, just download the client and here is the account ID: hypnotoad Pass:khaos. its a trial version with 28 free days. |
Ambiva
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2009.01.10 12:48:00 -
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Edited by: Ambiva on 10/01/2009 12:49:37 join "newfuture"channel for more info this is a chinese PLAYER channel many of us play china EVE too
this is a DL link which is from GUANGTONG agent http://203.110.176.114/eve/EVE_Setup_Optic_63230_Premium.exe
ps : we have a chinese forum too , here is the link http://bbs.eve-china.com/index.php
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Lois Ree
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Posted - 2009.01.10 14:08:00 -
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join the Chinese channel |
Estar Tarns
Equilibrium Inc.
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Posted - 2009.01.10 17:06:00 -
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Edited by: Estar Tarns on 10/01/2009 17:10:06 Edited by: Estar Tarns on 10/01/2009 17:09:47 After reading this thread, I decided to try and get a account and play.
I googled the main eve page (yea, wasn't sure what it was). By looking at the link in the bottom bar, i managed to get myself to the registration. Used google translate on that one and a few hours of searching, translating, deciphering and hacking the matrix, i did get a chinese ID number, find a chinese female name and surname (and get it in the chinese signs). After serveral hours of stuff, I did manage to get me a 28 days trial! Yes, the trial is almost a whole month!
Now, for the client download. The torrent linked here, doesn't have enough seeders for me to care, so spend 6 hours of downloading from a chinese server.
--Skipping install, the same as TQ client--
Log in and start making a new character. I went for a Minmatar Brute and happily looking at wierd signs and guessing what it all was. (think i did get me a fighter).
My first impression was silence. With only a 1.5K players online, New Eve is really a dead place. As a 0.0 dweller i managed to set my destination towards Etherium reach and head down through Great Wildlands. All i saw was max 5 people, through high-sec and low-sec, nothing at all in 0.0. I'll provide some screen shots soon enough.
Short, quick descritption of what happend when i tried. And TBH, you are not missing anything.
Edit: 16 zipped screenshots, download here (Tell me if that doesn't work well) |
Moganic
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Posted - 2009.01.10 17:57:00 -
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Then u might supprise that their peak player online is 5.5K only |
EnslaverOfMinmatar
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Posted - 2009.01.10 18:17:00 -
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do they have titans? |
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Karlemgne
Tides Of War
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Posted - 2009.01.10 19:23:00 -
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Originally by: Sedious Bloke "I wouldn't mind being subjected to all possible restrictions" would this include tanks in your den by any chance?
Are they communist tanks? If so then I'd prefer them over the American ones that some parts of the world have to deal with on a daily basis.
-K
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Muad' Dib
Gallente Beyond Divinity Inc
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:17:00 -
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Edited by: Muad'' Dib on 10/01/2009 20:18:30
Originally by: Akita T Title says it all... Dear CCP, can a non-Chinese player play on Serenity in a "legal" manner ? In particular, an EU (or an USA) citizen, who never was in China and never plans to go there (except as a tourist) ? And if yes, how exactly would he go about doing it ?
Du-te la Apaca si intreaba pe unul din chinezii care lucreaza acolo - e langa poli in buc. Chiar dc sunt sanse infime ca el sa joace EVE, poate stie ****poti obtine un astfel de ID card sau ****se distribuie in tara sa. :)
PS: Great forum software CCP, not one swear in there. o.0 --- I smack just for myself.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:18:00 -
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Originally by: Muad' Dib Du-te la Apaca si intreaba pe unul din chinezii care lucreaza acolo - e langa poli in buc. Chiar dc sunt sanse infime ca el sa joace EVE, poate stie ****poti obtine un astfel de ID card sau ****se distribuie in tara sa. :)
Sorry, from Baia Mare, on the opposite side of the country _ Create a character || Fit a ship || Get some ISK |
Muad' Dib
Gallente Beyond Divinity Inc
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:19:00 -
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Originally by: Akita T
Originally by: Muad' Dib Du-te la Apaca si intreaba pe unul din chinezii care lucreaza acolo - e langa poli in buc. Chiar dc sunt sanse infime ca el sa joace EVE, poate stie ****poti obtine un astfel de ID card sau ****se distribuie in tara sa. :)
Sorry, from Baia Mare, on the opposite side of the country
Inscrie-te la poli, hai ca se dau petreceri bune in Regie. :) --- I smack just for myself.
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:21:00 -
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Originally by: Muad' Dib Inscrie-te la poli, hai ca se dau petreceri bune in Regie. :)
Not at my age (and anyway, finished poli in Cluj-Napoca a good while ago). _ Create a character || Fit a ship || Get some ISK |
Muad' Dib
Gallente Beyond Divinity Inc
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:26:00 -
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Well, given enough time they will come even up there in the north ... i hear things tend to move a little slower there. :)
PS: Must be the way you guys talk. :) --- I smack just for myself.
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Seth Ruin
Minmatar Ominous Corp Ethereal Dawn
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Posted - 2009.01.10 20:40:00 -
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Originally by: Estar Tarns Log in and start making a new character. I went for a Minmatar Brute and happily looking at wierd signs and guessing what it all was. (think i did get me a fighter).
My first impression was silence. With only a 1.5K players online, New Eve is really a dead place. As a 0.0 dweller i managed to set my destination towards Etherium reach and head down through Great Wildlands. All i saw was max 5 people, through high-sec and low-sec, nothing at all in 0.0. I'll provide some screen shots soon enough.
Short, quick descritption of what happend when i tried. And TBH, you are not missing anything.
Edit: 16 zipped screenshots, download here (Tell me if that doesn't work well)
It really does take something out of the game when it's so empty. For such a small server, I think the universe should be rebuilt much smaller to give a similar person-per-system ratio.
But really, the root of the problem here is the Chinese government Oh well, here's hoping they open up and allow free communication with the outside world one day...
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Estar Tarns
Equilibrium Inc.
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Posted - 2009.01.10 22:50:00 -
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Ok, I admit, with 1.5K players online, of course it's going to be empty. but if the peak is 5K players, it would still be empty.
But my trip wasn't so much about players, more about "Can I do this?" and I've proven it is possible to join from EU. Although some work has to be done before you can do it. 1. Translator 2. Chinese ID Number 3. Chinese name (in chinese, not latin) 4. TQ Client 5. Some good guessing (lots of the chinese text is static/picture, so can't be copied and translated) And lots of time on your hand (both for the account creation, client download (and finding a reasonable server to get it from) and game performance). I did lag out a few times, had to wait multiple minutes before i could do anything, between 5-10 minutes for the "Entering Station/Space" session and all kind of stuff.
But in the end, I've proven (to myself) it's possible and I've been there. So, can i join the "Club for people who've been on Serenity and back"? /me pokes Chribba |
Kazuo Ishiguro
House of Marbles Zzz
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Posted - 2009.01.11 00:35:00 -
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Originally by: Blastil They just picked the name because it goes along with the 'ity' theme. Tranquility Trinity singularity Serenity
Next thing you know the next server will be called "Serendipity", and the one after that will be "stupidity"
Actually, except possibly for Trinity, the suffix is mostly just a coinicidence - two previous test servers were known as Chaos and Entropy. --- Can't afford that BPO? Look here. 20:1 mineral compression The EVE f@h team |
Ambiva
Vanishing Point. The Initiative.
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Posted - 2009.01.11 03:08:00 -
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Welcome to "塔马ô, "吉他ö,and ôM-O" lol |
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