So much for EARLY ACCESS, time to consider compensations?

[Lexin]

Well my own solution is if my 15 free days run out and I can't get on still due to restrictions then I will just never play it again.

[Spitfirek]

I would like to get a queue when I try to log in instead of a "F--- YOU!" error as compensation for EA.

[Wazabi]

Early Access is part of the pre-order bonuses which is not properly delivered... I think certain form of compensation would be appropriate, and they'd better announce it fast to reduce the damage done.

EA allows you to play 3 extra days earlier without paying. Since SE screw it up that many can't play the full 3 days, SE needs to do something about it.

I believe they've announced yesterday that they will extend the EA period for another 3 days, meaning that you'll still get your 3 extra day of game time.

If you're still pissed after that, it could be two things:
-you have a huge ego: you lost those 3 days to play before others join, and can't no longer show off your levels to the other newbies/friends.
-you think getting in 3 days earlier is going to give you a huge advantage in the end-game: unfortunately there's no cure for this one.

[Wazabi]

We are still getting 1017s and my gf is threatening to quit the game.

They appeared to have 'extended' the 'early access' period to August 29, but with the game formally released on the 26th, the extension probably means you get two more days for free.

It's extra frustrating to keep looking at character selection screen and unable to login after a hard day's work, not to mention hours of productivity loss attempting to login.

I think students and no-lifer can shut up on this issue since you guys won't really understanding this is close to a deal-breaking situation for us.

Yes its frustrating. I took Monday off and only manage to play for half a day due to that. Since you're a working adult, you should had seen many MMO to understand that there will be complications at launch.

I look beyond this short term problem, and are more concerned about the long term playability...so far it seems great to me.

[Buddhsie]

I normally defend Americans when I hear stories about mistreatment abroad simply because of their nationality.. But this sense of entitlement and compensation when something goes against them is disgusting. You see it at restaurants and other businesses, where such things as rude waiters, long waits, messed up orders etc end up with a customer demanding compensation, and usually getting it. It's a trait that the world would be far, far better off without.
Seriously, think of someone other than yourself for once and suck it up, enjoy the game when it's fixed and you're able to play. Accept that things don't always work the way you want them to and deal with a problem without receiving something for it.
You're on my server too.. Low population and easy to get on. God help us (if he exists).

[LunaticWoda]

Agreed OP. Regardless of the mindless trolls already here. WE PAID for a service and a game part of that service was HEAD START! Which they didn't deliver upon! So I guess when you trolls go out to eat or something and they tell you to buy a combo meal because its the same price but comes with fries. but than you don't get the fries thats okay with you? The fries were part of the combo you bought so whats the difference? There isn't one! Should give us an extra week for free or something!!

[Ryihito]

Remember EA is a privilege not a right..... They didnt have to include EA in pre order at all.

Wow. Are you serious?

[Buddhsie]

Agreed OP. Regardless of the mindless trolls already here. WE PAID for a service and a game part of that service was HEAD START! Which they didn't deliver upon! So I guess when you trolls go out to eat or something and they tell you to buy a combo meal because its the same price but comes with fries. but than you don't get the fries thats okay with you? The fries were part of the combo you bought so whats the difference? There isn't one! Should give us an extra week for free or something!!

Actually you didn't pay for anything except the game. All you did was preorder it to get EA. But still, you're wrong, and they are extending EA anyway.

[silverhope]

I normally defend Americans when I hear stories about mistreatment abroad simply because of their nationality.. But this sense of entitlement and compensation when something goes against them is disgusting. You see it at restaurants and other businesses, where such things as rude waiters, long waits, messed up orders etc end up with a customer demanding compensation, and usually getting it. It's a trait that the world would be far, far better off without.
Seriously, think of someone other than yourself for once and suck it up, enjoy the game when it's fixed and you're able to play. Accept that things don't always work the way you want them to and deal with a problem without receiving something for it.
You're on my server too.. Low population and easy to get on. God help us (if he exists).

wow stereotype much? When we dont get what we ordered yea we speak up. As of today everyone paid for the game so if the item you paid for isent there than yea people will complain..

When you eat out and wait 3 hours for your food do you complain? Im a 1.0 player and I bought 2 extra copys to help support the game and If I cant play for weeks yea thats a problem.. might as well call this simcity 2.0..

[Ryihito]

Actually you didn't pay for anything except the game. All you did was preorder it to get EA. But still, you're wrong, and they are extending EA anyway.

They extended it because people weren't getting their copies of the game in time and thus couldn't get the product/registration code. Not because of the server issues.

And people have been charged for the game already, so they did buy it.