Re: How Easy For A Newbie?

Sean Black wrote:

> In message <dl1rj15fgb10sfdv7r2bd81sl72sr03gg1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Barnacle
> Bill <away@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>> On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:57:45 +0100, Sean Black
>> <sean@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> 
>>> I must admit, I found it quite a surprise to find you have to type
>>> commands in, takes me back to the old days when I first started
>>> playing PC games, before everything could be done with the mouse
>>> :-) 
>> 
>> It's because MMORPGs evolved from textual MUDs. The first generation
>> MMORPGs like DAoC and EQ were based on MUDs. You don't really have
>> to type too much in DAoC though, as you can usually click on the
>> highlighted word(s).
>> 
>>> Got the trial from Fileplanet, it just had a registration key,
>>> didn't mention anything about cancelling. Couldn't see any mention
>>> of cancellation on all the stuff you had to agree to when signing
>>> up either. 
>> 
>> Mmm. The link I quoted was direct from Mythic I think. Still FP
>> should, and usally do, state if you have to cancel before the trial
>> is up. 
>> 
> I've noticed in the payment details section there is a greyed out
> button saying "extend subscription". Presumably this will be
> selectable nearer the end of the trial.

It may be that they want you to buy the game in order to continue playing.