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Requesting Time Extension on gift selection
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Endeavour Starfleet
#21 - 2011-12-22 05:05:59 UTC
Aldee wrote:
I just logged on and it says the ca-2 implant and holiday gift are available until midnight tonight...... so where are they? Its not midnight its only 4:58 UTC. Midnight is still 19 hrs away................


It's the 22nd UTC... Again confusing choice of time in my opinion as it pertains to account and RL.
Kliener Mobius
Infinity Logistics and Support Services
#22 - 2011-12-22 05:12:18 UTC  |  Edited by: Kliener Mobius
I had no trouble getting my implant, in fact I did that days ago, but I never saw ANYTHING, ANYWHERE about logging into account management for a gift, and I'm online daily. Frankly I feel a bit cheated because no one felt it prudent to notify us (or me at least) prior to removing access to it. Even 48 hours notice would have been a great help (I was logged on last night and didn't see anything about this then either). Heck, for that matter, an email would have been nice.
Luckytania
Bullets of Justice
#23 - 2011-12-22 05:39:02 UTC
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
extremely difficult doing 3s with Noctis cleanup

Oh you poor dear.

Having to struggle by using a roughly $65 million asset to salvage *very* fast.

'Back in the day' we had to get by just using salvaging fit Destroyers.

You're using a Noctis. Count your blessings.


And, if you're doing L3's for ISK, I doubt you'll be paying many accounts with PLEX any time soon.
J Kunjeh
#24 - 2011-12-22 05:41:53 UTC
My lady also missed selecting hers by about 40 minutes. Putting a time frame on it was kind of lame, considering that they could just have done it like all other giveaway's: if you're subbed as of X date/time then you get to redeem the gift. Why the short time frame CCP?

"The world as we know it came about through an anomaly (anomou)" (The Gospel of Philip, 1-5) 
Shadow Lord77
Shadow Industries I
#25 - 2011-12-22 05:50:04 UTC  |  Edited by: Shadow Lord77
Yes. I also did not realize that the remap/ other gifts were in Account Management until it was too late.

Please extend it.
Ai Shun
#26 - 2011-12-22 06:06:14 UTC
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
Aldee wrote:
I just logged on and it says the ca-2 implant and holiday gift are available until midnight tonight...... so where are they? Its not midnight its only 4:58 UTC. Midnight is still 19 hrs away................


It's the 22nd UTC... Again confusing choice of time in my opinion as it pertains to account and RL.


And yet, all the times in your account management interface is in UTC, isn't it? All in-game times are in UTC. So why would this be any different?

I agree with the idea of an extention because apparently the player base have difficulties with basic time calculation and punctuality; but honestly?

You couldn't have done it before now?
Conrad Lionhart
#27 - 2011-12-22 06:12:09 UTC
Yes please extend it for me as well.

The reason why it is misleading is twofold.

One is as others have mentioned, due to people living in different timezones they get confused.
Two is that on the logon screen, it says that we have a last chance to redeem items and get a holiday gift. But we clearly don't!
Conrad Lionhart
#28 - 2011-12-22 06:12:38 UTC
Ai Shun wrote:
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
Aldee wrote:
I just logged on and it says the ca-2 implant and holiday gift are available until midnight tonight...... so where are they? Its not midnight its only 4:58 UTC. Midnight is still 19 hrs away................


It's the 22nd UTC... Again confusing choice of time in my opinion as it pertains to account and RL.


And yet, all the times in your account management interface is in UTC, isn't it? All in-game times are in UTC. So why would this be any different?

I agree with the idea of an extention because apparently the player base have difficulties with basic time calculation and punctuality; but honestly?

You couldn't have done it before now?


I didn't know there was a time limit.
Ranger 1
Ranger Corp
Vae. Victis.
#29 - 2011-12-22 06:16:55 UTC
If it's possible without a huge amount of trouble CCP is usually pretty good about these things.

That being said, everything EVE related runs off the same clock. It's on every post, on the in game clock... pretty much everywhere.

I'm having a little trouble being sympathetic.

If they go to the trouble of giving you a selection of gifts to choose from, the least you could do it pick it up before the deadline.

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Luckytania
Bullets of Justice
#30 - 2011-12-22 06:19:49 UTC  |  Edited by: CCP Phantom
Edit: Inappropriate part removed, CCP Phantom.

Also, I understand that Eve Time is UTC.

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BTW, I do think CCP did several sub-optimal things regarding this. However, see the famous/canonical "Eve Learning Curve" cartoon. It is a dark and cold place to live. And, no one loves you.
Endeavour Starfleet
#31 - 2011-12-22 06:44:22 UTC
Let me state it again. Game UTC makes scene to coordinate in game events.

This is an account related thing and for most it ended up ending well before most could get home from work. UTC does NOT make sense in this case.

Its a bit of a small issue but downtime would have made FAR FAR FAR more sense in my opinion.

BTW to the folks who think its funny to post TOS violating crap towards those requesting something that has nothing to do with you or how you play the game be aware that there is a flag above your post that is used to report such to the moderation team.

This an honest request topic about an issue that in my opinion needs attention.
Conrad Lionhart
#32 - 2011-12-22 06:47:27 UTC  |  Edited by: Conrad Lionhart
Luckytania wrote:
Yes, please extend it.

And, while you're at it, let me select and receive another item.

After all, if some get a second chance due to their stupidity, I should get a reward for being intelligent enough to play this game, notice what needs to be done, and taking action within the identified time period to achieve results.

Also, I understand that Eve Time is UTC.

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BTW, I do think CCP did several sub-optimal things regarding this. However, see the famous/canonical "Eve Learning Curve" cartoon. It is a dark and cold place to live. And, no one loves you.


The problem here is that you consider getting or missing holiday gifts a sign of intelligence. Talk about lowering standards.

This is simply a matter of oversight or laziness. Some players don't feel like redeeming their items or checking the account management page. Some people like me don't even know that there is a time limit on these things. That doesn't mean they are any better or less good at playing the game.

And not sure how this affects the "really intelligent" people who already got the gifts, or why they are so vehement in denying people the gifts that they missed out on. Letting others still get their gifts is in line with the holiday spirit.
Landrae
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#33 - 2011-12-22 06:48:04 UTC
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
Let me state it again. Game UTC makes scene to coordinate in game events.

This is an account related thing and for most it ended up ending well before most could get home from work. UTC does NOT make sense in this case.

Its a bit of a small issue but downtime would have made FAR FAR FAR more sense in my opinion.

BTW to the folks who think its funny to post TOS violating crap towards those requesting something that has nothing to do with you or how you play the game be aware that there is a flag above your post that is used to report such to the moderation team.

This an honest request topic about an issue that in my opinion needs attention.


If pointing out your ignorance is a violation of the Terms of Service then flag away.

Welcome to Eve Online
Luckytania
Bullets of Justice
#34 - 2011-12-22 06:50:35 UTC
Conrad Lionhart wrote:
in line with the holiday spirit

Bah humbug!
Luckytania
Bullets of Justice
#35 - 2011-12-22 06:53:36 UTC
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
post TOS violating crap

Gosh! That made me pay attention!

I actually went back and re-read all two pages of this thread. I must have a reading comprehension problem because I didn't see that alleged TOS violation.

Or, surely, you're not upset because in Eve nobody loves you?
Luckytania
Bullets of Justice
#36 - 2011-12-22 06:55:04 UTC
Endeavour Starfleet wrote:
Its a bit of a small issue but downtime would have made FAR FAR FAR more sense in my opinion.


I actually agree with this.

But then again, we're discussing Eve Online. Not what makes sense.

Adapt or die.
KrakizBad
Section 8.
#37 - 2011-12-22 07:53:00 UTC
I was on an EVE break when Quafe Zero was released. I demand CCP extend the redeem time so I get mine. I'm only a little late.
Akrasjel Lanate
Immemorial Coalescence Administration
Immemorial Coalescence
#38 - 2011-12-22 07:54:17 UTC
Tell how many days did you have to do that... Roll

CEO of Lanate Industries

Citizen of Solitude
Endeavour Starfleet
#39 - 2011-12-22 07:56:32 UTC
KrakizBad wrote:
I was on an EVE break when Quafe Zero was released. I demand CCP extend the redeem time so I get mine. I'm only a little late.


Do you mind not turning this topic into a joke?

#1 I am not demanding anything. I am requesting and stating my reasons why I think an extension is fair in this situation.

#2 Quafe Zero and a Neural Remap are two completely different things. Losing that bonus remap will hit me hard in the 2nd half of 2012. Losing some ammo or fuel or consumables is no issue compared to the value of a remap at the right time.
Soulpirate
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#40 - 2011-12-22 07:59:14 UTC
Ranger 1 wrote:
If it's possible without a huge amount of trouble CCP is usually pretty good about these things.

That being said, everything EVE related runs off the same clock. It's on every post, on the in game clock... pretty much everywhere.

I'm having a little trouble being sympathetic.

If they go to the trouble of giving you a selection of gifts to choose from, the least you could do it pick it up before the deadline.


Perhaps it's not on every post?

Quote:
So, to be 100% clear, you can get your CA-2 only between Dec 12th and Dec 21st.
You can select your Holiday Gift during the same time.


From where I am sitting it's still the 21st, yet I cant get my gift? Where did they say UTC?

Also, why did I only see, and am continuing to see the reminder in the launcher AFTER the 'offer' had expired?

It's still the 21st..... where's my gift??