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Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Tokai — Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:51 am

Author: Tokai

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:51 am

The biggest thing that Cyan has is their name and the games they have put out over the years â€“ the early versions of Myst, limited editions etc are very collectable among enthusiasts. And are bought, sold, and exchanged all over the world. Most avid enthusiasts feel it a must to own every version - even the books are prized (more so now as the early individual books are out of print). They are collectible simply because they are rare.

Iâ€™m not for â€˜trinketyâ€™ merchandise a dime a dozen so to speak â€“ but it might be a good idea to issue a collectors item of something â€“ a limited issue - limited by time. Which would be bought by avid fans? Perhaps it could be made available after a member has played a certain amount of monthly subscribed games (this is only a suggestion). Perhaps someone can come up with a better idea in the same vein.

Iâ€™m just after something to add to my collection I guessâ€¦ wouldnâ€™t mind a linking book, LOL.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

BlackSky — Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:09 am

Author: BlackSky

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:09 am

I think they should do game cards, or at least go through a PayPal option, or even better, a PayByCash options (I've had good experience with that company.). At least that way those of us without a credit card can play. Otherwise i might as well right this one off as another i am barred from playing because i am too young to get a credit card, even though i do have the money and a job to pay for the game. If the company is smart they would have a non creditcard pay feature, to avoid barring off a plathora of potential customers. I know most modern MMO's have a PayByCash or time card feature.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Calam — Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:46 pm

Author: Calam

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:46 pm

Ah, duh...see, this is what happens when you don't read all the comments.

If that's the case, then yeah, that would be cool- but don't expect to be seeing them in Wal-Mart anytime soon. They'd be better off marketing payment-cards to places like Best-Buy or CompUSA, where PC games and pay-cards for other games are routinely sold, often as a main inventory item.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

pixilpink — Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:06 pm

Author: pixilpink

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:06 pm

not playing cards or game cards (like magic)...payment cards

for those would rather pay cash in a store instead of with a credit card online

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Calam — Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:03 pm

Author: Calam

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:03 pm

Cards, eh? I don't know... It just...commercializes the whole experience. I hope they don't do that (and I suspect they won't anyway). As stated above, profit may be pretty rocky even up to a year after the game's release, so things like 'trading cards' aren't going to be very high on the list, at least for a while.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Chuckles58 — Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:10 pm

Author: Chuckles58

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:10 pm

Hi Leeh Rat, nice to see you on the forums. I had fun while several of us kept you company as you solved the Kadish Tolesa age a few nights ago. I hope you were able to finish the age.

Maybe Cyan and/or Gametap can use PayPal. I use it for online auctions and such, and it is pretty easy to use. Just a thought, but I agree they should do something to make it easy for those without access to bank accounts or credit cards. Maybe a 12 month prepayment (I'd go for that idea).

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

ToxicMoon — Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:45 am

Author: ToxicMoon

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:45 am

Leehrat21 wrote:

it would just be easier for me and other younger players to go out to a store and by the cards with our own money, than to have to owe my parents money through a bill.

That's true too. I completely forgot about the younger players who don't (or can't) have their own bank accounts.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Leehrat21 — Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 pm

Author: Leehrat21

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 pm

it would just be easier for me and other younger players to go out to a store and by the cards with our own money, than to have to owe my parents money through a bill.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

StarLion — Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:32 pm

Author: StarLion

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:32 pm

It would aslo mean that, even if they dont play it, Cyan still made money off the deal

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Rusty_Russell — Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:19 pm

Author: Rusty_Russell

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:19 pm

Me too! Yeesha's the joker...

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Maratanos — Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:38 pm

Author: Maratanos

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:38 pm

I also thought that...

I'd buy some of those, too. Not so sure about the gift certificates, on the other hand.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

ToxicMoon — Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:21 pm

Author: ToxicMoon

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:21 pm

When I first read the topic, I thought of actual playing cards, like the ones you use to play Spades or Solitaire.

I think the gift certificate thing is a good idea. If people receive a gift like that, they are most likely going to at least check the game out. I know I would.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Sorceress — Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:52 pm

Author: Sorceress

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:52 pm

I would also love to pay for Live with Gift Cards.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

StarLion — Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:33 pm

Author: StarLion

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:33 pm

He was talking about gift cards Like what you can get for The Matrix Online, Final Fantasy 11 Online, Everquest, etc.

Re: URU LIVE Playing Cards

Mincetro — Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 am

Author: Mincetro

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 am

I tohught you meant UrU Playing Cards... Like the ones that came with Myst IV... With 20 cards missing...