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Jul-6-2006 16:33

I'm not subscribed,but just to see that i'm not alone.
Who else is Not subscribed?

Jul-7-2006 04:48

Wow i hear people say that they can't play because they're not subscribed?
Sorry, but that's totally wrong.
I'm not subscribed too and everything loads really fast when i play...
isn't your problem not just your internet speed?
By the way, i'm thinking of subscribin' in 2 weeks or something like that
(X3sm@n just passed his exams....with 5 zero's!)

Jul-7-2006 07:53

I promised myself I wouldn't post this but yet -- here I am. Taking the most expensive route, a one year subscription for $36.00. That is $3.00 per month, $0.75 per week or $0.10 per day. Ask yourself if you have an extra dime each day to spend for all this fun and comradery.

Jul-7-2006 08:33

over the last few days, i've been able to log in even if i'm not subscribed.
The thing is when ever i do, a tiny box shows up,but disapears before i get a chance to read it.
Any one know what that is?

Jul-7-2006 08:43

A PM that's being blocked. You must have a pop-up blocker turned on or something. Turn it off and you'll be able to read your messages.

Jul-7-2006 09:26

In IE, you can also see bloacked pop ups (Private Messages) by holding down ctrl while clicking to a new page. :)

Jul-7-2006 09:27

ummmm.....blocked obviously ;)

Jul-7-2006 10:43

I'm not subscribed right now either.

Jul-7-2006 10:46

Someone else in this thread mentioned this:

"The only restriction is on people who are over 7 days old who are not subscribed and you are only 2 days old as I post this."

Is this true? If so, I might re-think my intent to subscribe...man, that's just wrong. Get some more server power or something to support the additional users, but coming down on folks who don't have a subscription seems petty (if it's true).

Jul-7-2006 10:51

I mean, I get the need to guarantee subscribers no delays, but if you're having so much trouble that non-subscribers can't enjoy the site then just require a subscription to play period. And if there's a policy in place making it harder for non-subs to play after 7 days, then I doubt I'll buy that membership I was considering. It just seems petty, like I already said. Thanks.

Jul-7-2006 11:09

I've afraid it's true Saul. A new playing restriction has been set in place for people who are both
a) Not subscribed
b) Over seven days old
But, they CAN play unless there are over 60 people logged on. This has been set in place because many unsubscribed players have been slowing down the servers and increasing traffic to the point where subscribers are having difficulty managing to play their 10 cases. This restriction is meant to increase server performance and to satisfy the demands of the subscribers - who pay to play. All you have to do is subscribe, and this restriction won't apply to you. And that's pretty fair.