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Post by kelbonim on Mar 9, 2009 7:05:58 GMT -5
Hi,
My name is Sebastien and I represent the brand Key To Play.
As you already know, we are starting an adventure with the release of Ys Online in Europe.
Thanks to MP83, I can now post here.
As you know the game is a F2P MMO, in English at the moment.
We have the possibility to turn this into a great opportunity for Ys fans all over Europe but in order to go in the right direction, I think it would be nice to have some feedback from the fans.
Unfortunately there is an IP block in place for licensing issues outside of Europe, but for those of you who can and would like to test the game, and give me their feedback, I would be more than happy to give you closed beta keys, if the Staff members agree, of course.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Sebastien aka Kelbonim - Key To Play
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Mar 9, 2009 9:32:20 GMT -5
Welcome to ALoY, Sebastien. I guarantee you'll find no bigger (or at least more diverse) concentrated Ys fanbase than here.  I'm an American, and I look forward to one day trying this title out for myself. It is to my understanding that America is currently restricted? Regardless, I'll be waiting. Again, welcome aboard! |
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Post by kelbonim on Mar 9, 2009 10:19:36 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the kind welcome.
Indeed as far as I know the decision for the rest of the world is in CJ Internet's hands, developpers.
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Post by Red Hairdo on Mar 9, 2009 10:59:23 GMT -5
Welcome as well, Kelbonim.  We traded PMs once, I was the brazillian interested in trying the game. Hopefully CJ Internet will do something about the matter eventually, so that fans from everywhere else in the world also be able to enjoy the game at some point. |
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Post by kelbonim on Mar 10, 2009 10:46:02 GMT -5
Hi,
Yes unfortunately the license issues are out of my reach. Looking at license prices and I can only tell you that it doesn't come cheap...
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Post by Ascended Mermaid on Mar 10, 2009 11:05:45 GMT -5
Well, perhaps things will change once it becomes popular? Will there be any features whatsoever that your company can or will profit from? Some MMORPGs have pricey DLC -- perhaps if it all works out, those funds could go to licensing? Maybe I'm just presumptuous and optimistic? Regardless, I wish you luck.
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Post by SkyeWelse on Mar 10, 2009 15:09:22 GMT -5
Same here Kelbonim. I wish you all the best luck with the European release. I also appreciate the closed beta key that you gave me on the KeyToPlay forums, but as I am American, I'll have to simply wait it out and see how the licensing goes. Though if there are things that we can do as Ys fans to help that happen and make Ys Online more popular in Europe and to American interests, just let us know and maybe we can help out or write to companies who may be interested in publishing it in North America.
-Thomas
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Post by Yakra on Mar 11, 2009 15:31:15 GMT -5
Looking at all the licensing issues with Ys Online and the U.S., a question (a very stupid one too! [but I just have to ask! XD]) just popped into my mind right now.... Even if some day, by some chance, Ys Online did become available to everyone in the U.S., that doesn't mean it'll be available everywhere in the world right? I mean... its certainly not available in the Pakistan-India region right now right?
(...Or wait... is it by some chance already available here? [Reason behind this very unreasonable wishful thinking: most of the games one gets over here tend to be the PAL-European releases? So... could it be this area is not restricted? :'D])
(Actually, please ignore my highly stupid babbling. I'm quite sure Europe wouldn't start including half of Asia, even if some very grand mistake was made!)
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Post by kelbonim on Mar 13, 2009 5:21:03 GMT -5
Hi, I will try to explain the situation as much as I can. We only have a license exploitation agreement from CJ internet for Ys Online. This beeing said, CJ, as a profit oriented company is probably looking for an other publisher to expand their revenue, of course. But all we can say here is 100% hypthotical. Will CJ open world wide servers? Will they contract different publishers around the world? No one can tell at this point. As to answer SkyeWelse, I would admit that yes, there is a lot the Ys fans can do, and I would like to discuss this with the admin of the site if it's ok with you guys. Just drop me a private message. That would be extremely appreciated Thanks, Sebastien / Kelbonim |
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Post by kelbonim on Apr 4, 2009 7:06:53 GMT -5
Hi, just a quick update on Ys Online, we now have a brand new website and the beta sign up is up! www.ysonline.com/homeDo not hesitate to apply and contact me if you have any questions or comments. Thanks, Kelbonim |
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Post by Adol.Christin on Apr 4, 2009 18:06:56 GMT -5
First of all: Welcome kelbonim to the biggest(?) and most popular(?) Ys/Falcom English language board in the world. I hope for you, and your company that Ys Online will do well. We need more Ys/Falcom games in English.
Although I'm sorry for my fellow board members residing in the US who can't play the game at this time, I'm fortunate enough to live in Europe...and I wouldn't mind testing the game for you, so that it's at its best when it launches globally(hopefully)
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Post by kelbonim on Apr 4, 2009 18:32:14 GMT -5
Hi,
Rumour has it that the US license has been sold.. wait and see.
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Post by SkyeWelse on Apr 4, 2009 20:52:02 GMT -5
Ah! Thanks for sharing this... ahem... rumor, with us Kelbonim! I really want to explore more of the Ys world. : )
-Thomas
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Post by Red Hairdo on Apr 4, 2009 22:52:59 GMT -5
I wonder if the US release will have IP block too... Although I'm sorry for my fellow board members residing in the US who can't play the game at this time,[...]  *is ignored* |
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Post by kelbonim on Apr 5, 2009 6:23:57 GMT -5
regarding the IP block, there should be one for the sole fact that who ever buy the license for outside Europe will not be able to allow the same countries to access their servers. Otherwise, some major Lawyer PvP could happen haha
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Post by koa on Apr 8, 2009 18:21:07 GMT -5
Aw man, as an American, I feel sad at the moment, but hopeful that one day I'll be able to play. I will be brutally honest though, this is my first time hearing of this Ys Online project. I'm sorry for being lame.  (Can anyone give me info on the musical score though? I'm most curious. x) ) |
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Post by Red Hairdo on Apr 8, 2009 18:24:47 GMT -5
According to MP83, the musics are good, but they aren't quite "memorable".
Still sounds like it's better than the music found in most MMORPGs out there.
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Post by koa on Apr 8, 2009 19:04:21 GMT -5
Any classic themes remixed?  |
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Post by Red Hairdo on Apr 8, 2009 19:36:33 GMT -5
I'm not sure. I think there might be a few, but from the way it sounded, it seems most aren't remixes from previous Ys games.
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Post by koa on Apr 9, 2009 10:03:04 GMT -5
AAAaaaawwwww, mr suspenseful.  I will wait with bated breath for more info. |
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I'm an American, and I look forward to one day trying this title out for myself. It is to my understanding that America is currently restricted? Regardless, I'll be waiting. Again, welcome aboard!
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