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Dec-9-2006 12:07

Ok i think you shouldn't have to subcribe to slueth because if your not subscribed you don't get to do any cool stuff like traveling!!!

Dec-10-2006 21:43

Awww that's my clean record gone down the drain :)

I just wanted to say if I offended anyone with that last post then I am sorry, that was never my intention.

Dec-10-2006 22:26

HC it's very liberating to have been mod-spanked. Wish I'd gotten it out of the way earlier myself :D ( thanks cal. :p )

Dec-16-2006 13:02

Sleuthing for free? Unsubs do play free..what do u mean? *shakes head*

Dec-17-2006 12:03

Any one who likes mystery games should try the 7NK game that is part of the BBC.

Dec-17-2006 12:08

Hey, Reese, you're treading on dangerous ground when you say that Unsubs play free. Don't you know there's another interpretation to the term?

Dec-17-2006 21:19

For those who are unsubscribed, I know that 3 cases limit is quick to solve, and that NY is the only city, for I, myself, am unsubscribed, however, there are other things I do on this site besides solving cases, boards for instance, if I were busy, I wouldn't be able to type on boards, there are other features that I can do, and I can work on other things on the computer while I'm on here not racking my brain to solve a case and talk to other people. And Yes, I would like to subscribe, but right now living off one income and paying bills it's a bit difficult, I will eventually subscribe someday.

Dec-17-2006 21:20

Oh, and it's just as addicting being unsubscribed as it is being subscribed.

Feb-14-2007 00:45

I like this game and hope that its around for a long long time but i do agree to a certain degree, there is somethings we can do as an unsubscribed player that many other games would only be available to people with premium accounts but, i think there should be access to more featured mysteries like the old ones or the less liked, this in turn might make more people join.

As for the treasure hunts etc it would be nice if you gave a few premium account out when people reach say 2000 points or something just for a few day's as like a teaser or something, again this might get more people to join.

Lets look at it from someone who has not got the ability to pay for a subscription for what ever reason, like no credit card, pay pal account etc there is very little available in the long run and the game would start to become repetative.

I understand that its not free to run a game which is a shame but i think ifthings could be added to premium accounts that are not here, like advanced cases that would mean suspects been more cleaver pointing fingers at other suspects while trying to hide there own reasons for comitting the crime also for the very experienced of detectives some cases that are timed based, if not solved in say 3 hours or so then the muder escaps and becomes a villan or even an arche enemy of the detective from the case.

This would mean some of the above idea's ie, more featured cases, a chance to go to one or two other cities would be allowed giving none premium account holders a chance to see what he/she would be able to do if they did buy or could buy the premium account for what ever amount of time.

$7 isn't much for 1 month and if i was to buy a premium account i would perhaps buy it for the treasure hunts and villan hunts only not for the featured cases as good as they may seem, so adding a few more of these for free would be better as i doubt 9 out of 10 people join to play them any way.

Feb-14-2007 01:11

Hehehe ran out of room lol.

I play a game that lets none premium members play the game like a premium member can, ok its not a detective game but it is a huge game with thousands of members but this isn't the point, the point is if people like the game they will subscribe just to help pay for the game.

Yes there will still need premium only features but only offering random cases to none premium members is not a good thing and to be honest this is the one thing that does make me think people start looking else where for a similar game.

I'm not starting an arguement here and hope no one thinks any different, but when you look around as a none subscribed player you see the only thing to do is either play the game as it is, subsribe or look else where.

I'm sure if you sent a private message to all the members asking them would they like to see more features been offered to none premium account holders, many would say yes as i stated above not all can afford to pay for it.

In fact most people who do play online games is people who are bellow 16 meaning they can only hope there parents pay for the premium account and coz they play more than one game the chances are they would remain with no premium accounts or would just quit.

Yes had i some people including myself made this game i would be trying to give them some money for there continued work into making the game better whilest trying to pay for the server etc, but if you can design free message boards and websites now with google advertisments then i'm sure there is a way to make this game pay for its self aswell as offering spome extra features to members.

You could for starters have google ads on the message board this would give you alittle more funds also you could add extra features to the game for premium account holders only.

I just hope the game designers give extra feature to none subscribed players even if it means they have to have a certain amount of experience points or skills.

Feb-14-2007 02:31

Ok a couple a things.
1. Probably no-one has ever signed up just to play featured mysteries.
I disagree with adding more FM's to unsubbed accounts because there aren't alot of them. Only about 20. ALso there are no '
2. You suggested that at 2000 xp you get a free trial. First of all 2000 xp is quite low and can be obtained very quickly thus every Tom Dick and Harry can join an agency and mess it up.
3. I don't have a credit card and I pay. Use the postal service, you're parents pay tax for a reason.
4. Why have google ads?
5.Many of these players are above 20 check the demographics. Many of us (of all ages) have given money to sleuth because we LOVE sleuth and the experience it brings.
<3 Yoyo :P