Errm.... let's look ahead and see what happens.
1) I already have TWO existing accounts.
2) I buy TWO booster packs for these 2 existing accounts.
3) I end up with TWO EXTRA CD-Keys for NEW accounts.
4) I give these TWO New accounts to friends.
5) These TWO friends want to have booster pack as well...
6) So they buy TWO booster packs.
7) Now they have TWO EXTRA CD-Keys... lying these useless.
8) Give to their friends and REPEAT THE CYCLE ?
This is CRAP. Sounds like a cheapo way to push AO's subscriber base at EXISTING PLAYER'S EXPENSE!
Multiply this by the exisitng AO player base.. that would be a lot of $$$ wasted on OUR part.
It is VERY UNFAIR IMO.
Funcom. U guys should show some sincerity in treating your EXISTING customers with some respect and not think we are idiots.
I hope u guys come with with a modified package for existing subscribers, and allow the online purchase with download option.
Or even allow mail order online, like what u did once with mailing out the client CDs.
I am sure u will earn more $$$ this way as u cut out all the middleman, etc.
During AO's launch, I would not have been able to play AO if u guys didn't allow the download and registration online. The AO boxes only came to retail stores in my country MONTHS after the launch. If u are sticking to the BOX only approach.... I think I might just end up giving up AO after all.