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SOE Launches Planetside Fodder Program

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the go-shoot-someone-but-not-someone-real dept.

RobinH writes "Sony Online Entertainment hopes to recruit more players to its aging MMOFPS title Planetside with the launch of its new play-for-free version Planetside: Reserves. According to a story in Gamasutra, 'The freeplay option limits players to a "battle rank" of six, with higher ranks only available to those with a paying account. PlanetSide is already part of the Massive in-game advertising network, and has been running billboard and other adverts since August 2005, presumably helping to fund the game's continued operation via this alternative model.'"

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  1. So...it's just a demo? by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 2, Insightful
    "The freeplay option limits players to a "battle rank" of six, with higher ranks only available to those with a paying account..."

    So, it's just a traditional demo version, right?

  2. You need to spend some time getting good. by Rifter13 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I guess people have this strange assumption that they will jump on a server with people that have been playing a game for 2 years, and think they can do well against them. Just to let you know, you probably won't. The best way to learn is to hook up with an outfit. Assume you will die a lot. But, you can spawn in near by. Not a big deal. This is a fun game. Just not a simple game, like Counter Strike.