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Subscription Free PlanetSide

[Jan 22, 2006, 2:24 pm ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

The PlanetSide Official Forums outline plans to launch a subscription free way to play the MMOFPS (thanks SabreWulf). The update outlines additional plans for the future, and here's a bit on what's being called the fodder program:

Subscription Free - "Fodder Program"
New Players will be able to create a new account and and play for free for a period of 12 months. The new account will have limitations on the BattleRank (+ or - BR8) and the CommandRank (+ or - CR2). Essentially, new players will be able to have access to any part of the game but they will be limited on the diversity of their arsenal. Time Frame – We are shooting for February 14th for Launch.

New Player Training
Simultaneously to be launched with the Subscription Free service, we will be changing the UI for all new characters. One of the complaints that we receive frequently is that when you enter the game, there isn’t an easy learning curve and transition into battle. We’re going to change that in hopes of getting new players/characters into battle within a couple minutes of entering the game at the same time teaching them how to play. You may or may have not noticed that we have implemented 2 new saved favorites just recently to equip new players with a load-out much quicker.

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Subscription Free PlanetSide

Jan 22, 2006, 19:37

Tei

Yeah, I remember this game in beta too- My memories a bit foggy but it was a blast until near the end of beta when they introduced restrictions on base capturing that made it near impossible or something to that effect, and I went from wanting to buy the game on day one of retail to not giving a damn about it. I wouldn't mind trying it again if it was free but I doubt the graphics have aged well.

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