Isyis 7 Posted January 10, 2020 Almost all of you remember this system called Refer a Friend, which is a simple system which gives you the option to invite a new player to the game and play missions together, and win points on each mission you win or everytime the referred friend rank up(?). heart of the point is if you are going to bring it back, because I heard you are willing to, in which stage are you going to do so, because it helped a lot of people to get into the game and get interested more in it, in other words it's a valuable kickstarter which will interests a lot of players into coming back or joining the great community again, I am not denying that this system got abused a little, but the only reason of that is the lack of events and giveaways and content that was presented by gamersfirst. PLEASE! Written by: Recenite Posted June 19, 2018 Original post post: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanilleKeks 737 Posted January 10, 2020 I'd be down for it to return. I think it would make more sense to launch it parallel to the engine upgrade as an extra incentive. You'd essentially reward people for testing the thing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frosi 722 Posted January 10, 2020 The system would need new rewards along with a bit of an overhaul to reward both players rather than just the one referring but yea I totally agree that something along the lines of refer a friend should definitely return in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsb 6171 Posted January 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Isyis said: I am not denying that this system got abused a little lmao system created specifically to be abused so that g1 could pretend apb had better numbers when they sold this hunk of shit to the console publisher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comercial 0 Posted January 11, 2020 lega, would be a great idea .. it was really a very good event, it helped a lot to grow the game while it lasted .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeedman 134 Posted January 11, 2020 "Return a Friend" xdxd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkup 13 Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) the only reason refer a friend was implemented and allowed to be abused (in fact encouraged ) in the first place was to falsely represent the player base No.'s and to assure the playstation and xbox contract ,re releasing it would be detrimental to the company at this stage ,but yeah it was purdy good for us at the time Edited January 11, 2020 by arkup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yood 345 Posted January 11, 2020 bring back . but with total control . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotatoeGirl 220 Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Yes, lets encourage even more premade stacks with smurf accounts. I don't want to be mean but that is really what will happen. Edited January 11, 2020 by HawtGirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amaineko 20 Posted January 11, 2020 Refer A Frend was a failure with very good and unique rewards which prolly wont return again. G1's attempt to gain more players,but at the end was just abused by alt accounts or even if there was new players.. they lasted only enough to complete event for a friend and poofed away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CookiePuss 5378 Posted January 11, 2020 I think it's sweet that we all came to this thread pretending we have friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortune Runner 796 Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 9:35 AM, Isyis said: this system got abused a little that system was abused a lot , and only if a new refer system was made that can not be exploited , would i want a refer a friend back. 9 hours ago, CookiePuss said: I think it's sweet that we all came to this thread pretending we have friends. I do have friends that play games and some that do not , but the ones who are gamers , they already play so meh I cant use this On a different note it would be nice if returning players got a reward somehow. the problem is on the current APB that really isn't doable with what we have what else is there that could actually encourage besides premium? a 50 stack for a yellow mod maybe? i wish a 50 stack was available on armas too so i could stock up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkzero3802 611 Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 12:35 PM, Isyis said: Almost all of you remember this system called Refer a Friend, which is a simple system which gives you the option to invite a new player to the game and play missions together, and win points on each mission you win or everytime the referred friend rank up(?). heart of the point is if you are going to bring it back, because I heard you are willing to, in which stage are you going to do so, because it helped a lot of people to get into the game and get interested more in it, in other words it's a valuable kickstarter which will interests a lot of players into coming back or joining the great community again, I am not denying that this system got abused a little, but the only reason of that is the lack of events and giveaways and content that was presented by gamersfirst. PLEASE! Written by: Recenite Posted June 19, 2018 Original post post: The system was abused to no end and had to be removed due to so many ppl abusing it for self gain. It would be great if it was brought back but with this community itll just get abused again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VickyFox 353 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) There has been a few exploits in APB's time but this was the biggest and most blatant abuse of a in game system, and GamesFirst were embarrassed to admit it but said the system was in beta so it wasn't their fault and no punishment was ever given because the number of people that did it was so high. Those who did not abuse the system got no reward, and a half hearte... No it was a bullsh!t apology! The only rules were that you can refer only 3 people 1 at a time and removing that friend would lose that referral reward. There was no reward or reason for new players other than the referring friend themselves. Who needs a reason (or R.A.F.) to recommend APB, when they would of anyway if they felt APB was good enough to recommend? It was a bribe! ...Overall I STRONGLY disagree, It was NOT a kickstarter. It didn't give incentive for people to try out APB for the first time, or to continue playing APB after joining. It was an "incentive" for existing players to invite their friends at a reward. And with next to no rules, players referred complete random people in social district as friends! The VBR Temptress and the Obeya CAP40-C NFCP 2 are things not to be proud of. Edited January 12, 2020 by VickyFox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadliest 385 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) no u should never refer your friends to play this game right now. But there should be a new player reward system starting at R30 they get a gift starter pack rewards can come with character mods or weapon mods selector ( can't be trade), armas weapon selector 15 day trial, a new car, preset clothing or title. Each 20 ranks they get a pack in their mail till rank 160. Almost the same as a tutorial system, but at least new players have the motivation to play and rank up, having nicer stuff quicker. Edited January 12, 2020 by Deadliest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoesntExistAnyMore 144 Posted January 12, 2020 ~ iVote for bringing it back ^.^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniperturtle 65 Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 6:35 PM, Isyis said: ... I am not denying that this system got abused a little ... That's a massive understatement. If you want to bring friends into the game, their presence should be the reward in itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnifuWaifu 499 Posted January 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Deadliest said: no u should never refer your friends to play this game right now. But there should be a new player reward system starting at R30 they get a gift starter pack rewards can come with character mods or weapon mods selector ( can't be trade), armas weapon selector 15 day trial, a new car, preset clothing or title. Each 20 ranks they get a pack in their mail till rank 160. Almost the same as a tutorial system, but at least new players have the motivation to play and rank up, having nicer stuff quicker. This is a good idea - as it rewards the new player rather than the already decked out existing player. That said, I'd love for the opportunity to get some of those RAF rewards via other means. I was probably the only dumb-patootie who tried to do RAF the "honest" way and wasn't able to get enough points to snag that sexy Mikro for my Enfo, would be nice if they were either put up on the JT store or added as some sort of other reward. (ARMAS loyalty maybe?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites