Hi, I'm in F2P right now, new player never subscribed before. I saw today the deal on Direct2Drive for $4.95 for 1 month VIP + 1000 TP. As another post mentioned it appears that is for new accounts only, which isn't a big deal since I've only played a few hours so far - I wouldn't mind starting a new account.
However, my question is this - how would a VIP starter pack account work if I later used my MoM boxed edition? Would I get an additional month of VIP since the boxed edition includes 30 days? Here's what the FAQ from the old boards used to say (not sure if that post is still around):
P4. Product Keys, Free Time and Upgrades
If a product key includes 30 days of play time, those 30 days count as VIP access. Please note that many, but not all types of keys include play time. If the key does include an upgrade, but no time, it won't include any VIP access.
If a product key does give 30 days, the account will be full VIP during that time, and will downgrade to Premium automatically at the end, the same way any other VIP account will downgrade to Premium, unless a subscription plan is selected. This includes the same perks such as the trait and riding access noted above, the monthly VIP points, etc.
Product keys can be used to upgrade accounts, even Beta or Trial accounts. If they include time, that will be added when the key is applied for the upgrade. Only one key of a specific type can be added to an account. Keys can't be used to add time if it isn't also applying an upgrade. There are some restrictions about adding keys that might be considered a downgrade (adding an Angmar key to a Moria trial). If you have any problems when trying to upgrade, please contact the Account Management department.
Any idea if by using the D2D deal + the MoM boxed edition, I would end up getting 2 months of VIP, plus the 1000 TP?
However, my question is this - how would a VIP starter pack account work if I later used my MoM boxed edition? Would I get an additional month of VIP since the boxed edition includes 30 days? Here's what the FAQ from the old boards used to say (not sure if that post is still around):
Quote:
P4. Product Keys, Free Time and Upgrades
If a product key includes 30 days of play time, those 30 days count as VIP access. Please note that many, but not all types of keys include play time. If the key does include an upgrade, but no time, it won't include any VIP access.
If a product key does give 30 days, the account will be full VIP during that time, and will downgrade to Premium automatically at the end, the same way any other VIP account will downgrade to Premium, unless a subscription plan is selected. This includes the same perks such as the trait and riding access noted above, the monthly VIP points, etc.
Product keys can be used to upgrade accounts, even Beta or Trial accounts. If they include time, that will be added when the key is applied for the upgrade. Only one key of a specific type can be added to an account. Keys can't be used to add time if it isn't also applying an upgrade. There are some restrictions about adding keys that might be considered a downgrade (adding an Angmar key to a Moria trial). If you have any problems when trying to upgrade, please contact the Account Management department.