"Refer a friend" explained

Maerlyn · 21st December 2009, 23:18

Refer a friend – this is how it works!
If you would like to refer a friend to Mortal Online, you will need to give your email address to him/her to get the 15 day bonus. Your friend needs to type your email in the field Referrer.
If your friend already has an account, they will need to click Edit Details and type your mail as the Referrer and update. Once your friend has bought the game, your will be registered as the referrer.
If your friend does not have an account, a new account has to be created (https://account.mortalonline.com/account/new.php). All the information needs to be filled in, and at the bottom of the page your mail should be typed as Referrer.
This is limited to 2 referrals per account (if you have purchased the game, you will be able to refer two persons and collect a total bonus of 30 days of game time). The bonus will be awarded AFTER your referred friend has played her first month.

Spoiler for account page:

gamon hogger · 21st December 2009, 23:36

Nice example :P

Deemer · 21st December 2009, 23:45

Farmer Joe is really really old..

Flintwick · 22nd December 2009, 00:05

Farmer Joe is not old, he is so fast even time can't catch up with him...

(and thanks for the example

)

Flint

kio1992 · 22nd December 2009, 00:18

nice, but im sure anyone i tell to buy the game will comepletely forget to enter my email address at the bottom >.>

Maerlyn · 22nd December 2009, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by kio1992

nice, but im sure anyone i tell to buy the game will comepletely forget to enter my email address at the bottom >.>

They can still do that after their account is set up.

inferno3387 · 22nd December 2009, 00:51

So there is no actual referral script running... you guys have to do it manually? That sucks...

Mauzi · 22nd December 2009, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by inferno3387

So there is no actual referral script running... you guys have to do it manually? That sucks...

Where do you get that prejudical assumption from ? Such sucks indeed - not how they did it. Or did you examine their servers for scripts ?

Obviously, an e-mail address can be compared automatically and then direct beneficial actions for the target account taken. Or they'd mail a link to the mail target, which will provide a bonus upon clicking it.

Shargas · 22nd December 2009, 15:42

edit. Ok my bad. I thought you could refer two people with each account thus making groups of 3 people where each one gets the free month. Now it seems more reasonable to me.

Scream112 · 22nd December 2009, 15:42

so if a friend of mine bought the game before this refer a friend thing was introduced, can he now add my email?

Scream112 · 22nd December 2009, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shargas

So I may have missunderstood it but, is it me or everyone who has already bought the game will get a free month?

If we can add the referrers in our account after the payment is done... What's going to stop people from adding a couple of emails from friends today? Not that I don't like the free month, I just don't know if that is working as intended or I missed something.

well its still maximum 2 friends who you can "refer" so to say. But yea, well Im hoping that my friend who I got to buy a copy before this refer a friend was introduced can add me afterwards now... if not Im a sad panda

Truth · 22nd December 2009, 15:54

The original post says those who already have an account can Edit Details and add a referrer. Also, where I read this first, stated that the referral only works if your "friend" also buys the game. I don't see that in this OP, though.

Mauzi · 22nd December 2009, 15:56

Still wondering which mail adress I have to use for this to work, e.g.:

- the one you use for the forum
- the one you use for the shop
- any random address that you create at will

Also, can you e.g. have two accounts and make referrals to eachother ?

Gobwar · 22nd December 2009, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauzi

Still wondering which mail adress I have to use for this to work, e.g.:

- the one you use for the forum
- the one you use for the shop
- any random address that you create at will

Shop of course.

marmoto · 24th December 2009, 20:49

hope there will be buddy passes of 7 days at least so i can convince my RL friends to play this game

thatguy · 25th December 2009, 18:17

Would be nice if the referral included a free-trial first for your friends, and then if a trial account activated by you upgrades you get the extra month.

Mauzi · 26th December 2009, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gobwar

Shop of course.

Thanks for your estimate, and I would guess the same since it makes sense.

But really, I would want an official reply too since it being part of the commercial (aka money) side of the game is an important issue to clarify.

sethenmannen · 27th December 2009, 20:29

i dont get it if someone refers me what happens? (sorry for bad english)

Wonderboy2402 · 31st December 2009, 05:24

But it is hard to refer to friends if we arn't sure of the final product... Wouldn't this deal be better suited after release then before? =/

enials · 31st December 2009, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deemer

Farmer Joe is really really old..

he was the first beta tester

Cronnix · 1st January 2010, 22:39

And I was hoping this was a kind of "Invite a friend to the beta"..

gamon hogger · 1st January 2010, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderboy2402

But it is hard to refer to friends if we arn't sure of the final product... Wouldn't this deal be better suited after release then before? =/

Now we have this currently and after release, and you suggest we should only have it after release?

Wonderboy2402 · 2nd January 2010, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamon hogger

Now we have this currently and after release, and you suggest we should only have it after release?

...Yes?

Tunkasina · 2nd January 2010, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderboy2402

But it is hard to refer to friends if we arn't sure of the final product...

So don't do it... After all who know if the final product will be viable or not?

Arioch13 · 4th January 2010, 19:29

I dont think you would want to beta test using my friends. They are not very patient. In fact they would probably be irritated enough at paying for beta that they would beat me to death so I will pass if its all the same to you hehe.

Cronnix · 4th January 2010, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arioch13

I dont think you would want to beta test using my friends. They are not very patient. In fact they would probably be irritated enough at paying for beta that they would beat me to death so I will pass if its all the same to you hehe.

Yeah, same. Not to mention that the 15 days bonus is pretty.. little of a reward for people who got you another customer.

All other games got at least a month as reward (Not to mention various ingame stuff), but I guess MO is so unique that even here it felt the need to go vs the main stream. Thanks for the generous offer, but I'll pass

Wonderboy2402 · 4th January 2010, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunkasina

So don't do it... After all who know if the final product will be viable or not?

I am emphatically NOT referring this game to friends. I frankly tell them how I see the situation and let them decide for themselves.

I just think it is a little much to be handling refer a friends offers where the game is atm... when discontent is at its highest.

Tunkasina · 4th January 2010, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderboy2402

I just think it is a little much to be handling refer a friends offers where the game is atm... when discontent is at its highest.

I agree, partially. Personally I think the game need more polish before asking my friends to join.
But only because my friends aren't as patient as me.

penguinsource · 15th February 2010, 07:24

patch problems --- yep
login problems --- yep
game problems --- yep
apparently an awesome game --- I wouldnt know

its not free even in this stage.. im surprised. even though this might be a great game, it's made by money-hungry people. too bad i wasted over 30 hrs of bandwitdh and time just to get it to work (installed patches 4 times) and it's not even free.

fail !

Costigan · 15th February 2010, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maerlyn

The bonus will be awarded AFTER your referred friend has played her first month.

Our friend has to be female?

Maerlyn · 15th February 2010, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinsource

[...] and it's not even free.

fail !

You can download the client - for free.
You can set up a game account - for free.
You can play the game - for free.

I really don't see the issue here.

Sorus · 15th February 2010, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinsource

patch problems --- yep
login problems --- yep
game problems --- yep
apparently an awesome game --- I wouldnt know

its not free even in this stage.. im surprised. even though this might be a great game, it's made by money-hungry people. too bad i wasted over 30 hrs of bandwitdh and time just to get it to work (installed patches 4 times) and it's not even free.

fail !

Its in beta and being fixed hence the issues.

It is free to beta test, ie atm, just sign up for an account but dont buy it.
When you get to the buyit step logout.

If you cant manage to do that then you fail :P

Krazysigmarite · 16th February 2010, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maerlyn

You can download the client - for free.
You can set up a game account - for free.
You can play the game - for free.

I really don't see the issue here.

Extra chromosones?

gamon hogger · 16th February 2010, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinsource

it's made by money-hungry people.

If that was true they wouldn't have made a sandbox mmo

Cronnix · 16th February 2010, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamon hogger

If that was true they wouldn't have made a sandbox mmo

Only because they made a sandbox, doesn't mean they cant attempt to press out as much money they want

FLOWDANGO · 16th February 2010, 20:15

Anyone want to refer me :P

Savatage · 16th February 2010, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLOWDANGO

Anyone want to refer me :P

Ther eis no referal yet..its free to dowload and play as its in Beta. If you wish to play create an account and download the client and keep in mind its in Beta and is being tested and refined into a working game.

Odyrules · 27th February 2010, 18:22

So far I mentioned this game to 3 of my friends and had them download it, every one of them said they wont play it and Surely Will Not buy it; Why? One thing, Snooping and pilfering.

They Didnt say griefing, hardcore pvp, getting everything on you taken when you die, lack of content, no economy, graphical errors, bugs, gameplay, character creation, game mechanics, character classes, skill grinds, lack of tutorials, naked people everywhere, skill tree complexity or crafting complexity.

People are discounting Everything else in the game and/or not even bothering to look at any of it because of snooping. Its absolutely rediculous that 1 ability in the game that Isnt Even PVP related is turning people away.

I find it very dissapointing you guys dont seem concerned with the 1 element of a game that has Nothing to do with pvp turning people away from the game and cant believe your not disabling snooping till you can implement it in a fashion that doesnt have the potential in and of itself to destroy the game or people joining it.

fungos · 27th February 2010, 19:08

I agree with the snooping and pilfering problem. You just have no action to do when someone is snooping you than run everywhere as a crazy person. Snooping and pilfering must be really hard and must be limited. Eg.: Being near any source of light will let it harder to pilfering. Must take into account the number of people near the thief. And so on. Thievery must be hard and away from crowds and only outside the city. Snooping on city and banking area must by instant guard.

21st December 2009, 23:18	#1 (permalink)
Maerlyn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,943 Rep Power: 0	"Refer a friend" explained Refer a friend – this is how it works! If you would like to refer a friend to Mortal Online, you will need to give your email address to him/her to get the 15 day bonus. Your friend needs to type your email in the field Referrer. If your friend already has an account, they will need to click Edit Details and type your mail as the Referrer and update. Once your friend has bought the game, your will be registered as the referrer. If your friend does not have an account, a new account has to be created (https://account.mortalonline.com/account/new.php). All the information needs to be filled in, and at the bottom of the page your mail should be typed as Referrer. This is limited to 2 referrals per account (if you have purchased the game, you will be able to refer two persons and collect a total bonus of 30 days of game time). The bonus will be awarded AFTER your referred friend has played her first month. Spoiler for account page: __________________ ~ In omnibus requiem quasivi et nusquam inveni nisi in angulo cum libro ~ Last edited by Maerlyn : 21st December 2009 at 23:52.

22nd December 2009, 00:05	#4 (permalink)
Flintwick Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,748 Rep Power: 3	Farmer Joe is not old, he is so fast even time can't catch up with him... (and thanks for the example ) Flint __________________ Flint - Block A - Loot Bag 752/999 TOG - Where old gamers go to... game some more EOC - Oops, I accidentally making a computer game...

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kio1992 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Egypt Age: 19 Posts: 4,537 Rep Power: 0	nice, but im sure anyone i tell to buy the game will comepletely forget to enter my email address at the bottom >.> __________________ In Egypt, Eating Humans.

22nd December 2009, 15:42	#9 (permalink)
Shargas Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Valencia, Spain Age: 24 Posts: 205 Rep Power: 0	edit. Ok my bad. I thought you could refer two people with each account thus making groups of 3 people where each one gets the free month. Now it seems more reasonable to me. __________________ Spanish community of Mortal Online Last edited by Shargas : 22nd December 2009 at 15:52.

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Scream112 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,113 Rep Power: 4	so if a friend of mine bought the game before this refer a friend thing was introduced, can he now add my email? __________________

21st December 2009, 23:45	#3 (permalink)
Deemer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	Farmer Joe is really really old..

22nd December 2009, 00:51	#7 (permalink)
inferno3387 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,278 Rep Power: 0	So there is no actual referral script running... you guys have to do it manually? That sucks...

22nd December 2009, 15:56	#13 (permalink)
Mauzi Status King Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,615 Rep Power: 6	Still wondering which mail adress I have to use for this to work, e.g.: - the one you use for the forum - the one you use for the shop - any random address that you create at will Also, can you e.g. have two accounts and make referrals to eachother ? __________________ Thank you for reading, Mauzi. _____________________________________________ Did you know: There's no archery without drawbacks... _____________________________________________ Bouja, famous bowyer of Bakti Finest bows for all your needs, also specialized in low and high strength bows

24th December 2009, 20:49	#15 (permalink)
marmoto Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	hope there will be buddy passes of 7 days at least so i can convince my RL friends to play this game

27th December 2009, 20:29	#18 (permalink)
sethenmannen Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	i dont get it if someone refers me what happens? (sorry for bad english)

31st December 2009, 05:24	#19 (permalink)
Wonderboy2402 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Unsubscribed but still lurking™ Posts: 1,019 Rep Power: 0	But it is hard to refer to friends if we arn't sure of the final product... Wouldn't this deal be better suited after release then before? =/

4th January 2010, 19:29	#25 (permalink)
Arioch13 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 77 Rep Power: 0	I dont think you would want to beta test using my friends. They are not very patient. In fact they would probably be irritated enough at paying for beta that they would beat me to death so I will pass if its all the same to you hehe.

15th February 2010, 07:24	#29 (permalink)
penguinsource Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	patch problems --- yep login problems --- yep game problems --- yep apparently an awesome game --- I wouldnt know its not free even in this stage.. im surprised. even though this might be a great game, it's made by money-hungry people. too bad i wasted over 30 hrs of bandwitdh and time just to get it to work (installed patches 4 times) and it's not even free. fail !

16th February 2010, 20:15	#36 (permalink)
FLOWDANGO Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey City Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Anyone want to refer me :P

27th February 2010, 18:22	#38 (permalink)
Odyrules Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Utah, America Posts: 188 Rep Power: 0	So far I mentioned this game to 3 of my friends and had them download it, every one of them said they wont play it and Surely Will Not buy it; Why? One thing, Snooping and pilfering. They Didnt say griefing, hardcore pvp, getting everything on you taken when you die, lack of content, no economy, graphical errors, bugs, gameplay, character creation, game mechanics, character classes, skill grinds, lack of tutorials, naked people everywhere, skill tree complexity or crafting complexity. People are discounting Everything else in the game and/or not even bothering to look at any of it because of snooping. Its absolutely rediculous that 1 ability in the game that Isnt Even PVP related is turning people away. I find it very dissapointing you guys dont seem concerned with the 1 element of a game that has Nothing to do with pvp turning people away from the game and cant believe your not disabling snooping till you can implement it in a fashion that doesnt have the potential in and of itself to destroy the game or people joining it.

27th February 2010, 19:08	#39 (permalink)
fungos Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	I agree with the snooping and pilfering problem. You just have no action to do when someone is snooping you than run everywhere as a crazy person. Snooping and pilfering must be really hard and must be limited. Eg.: Being near any source of light will let it harder to pilfering. Must take into account the number of people near the thief. And so on. Thievery must be hard and away from crowds and only outside the city. Snooping on city and banking area must by instant guard.

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