Rift and Rift Storm Legion

[Jarvan]

So I got these for free from the defiance purchase through steam.

I had played rift when it came out, does anyone still play? Is it worth redeeming them and playing? Or should I just give it away or trade it?

[TheEschaton]

The game and gameplay is good (now), it's just not an interesting world, imo.

[Atlanteax]

Rift - Storm Legion is exceptionally grindy.

I'd pass.

[TheEschaton]

RIFT is going F2P on June 12th. I know there's a bunch of people who formerly played this game, I believe you'll get everything unlocked for free.

http://www.riftgame.com/en/promo/freetoplay.php

No trials. No tricks. No traps.
Our free-to-play model is built on a simple idea: everyone can download, log in, and play all of RIFT, free. Starting June 12, new players will have access to all game content – from dungeons and Warfronts to the latest raids – with no level restrictions.

Subscribers enjoy the ultimate RIFT experience.
Subscribers, known as Patrons, receive special bonuses to currency, mount speed, various types of experience, and more!

Watch Bill Fisher and Simon Ffinch talk about RIFT and the philosophy behind free-to-play, read the Producer's letter, or jump straight to the FAQ.

Play your way as RIFT goes free-to-play with Update 2.3: Empyreal Assault.
On June 12, new players will start with 2 character slots and 3 bag slots, while veteran players – anyone who has purchased RIFT or Storm Legion – will keep everything they've earned to date!

Free PlayersRIFT OwnersStorm Legion Owners
Starting Character Slots266
Starting Bag Slots355
Expansion Souls
New to RIFT? Buy before June 12 to lock in all the following:

Extra Character Slots
Extra Bag Slots
Expansion Souls


GET RIFT
LIVE STREAM COVERAGE – Join us live* at twitch.tv/trionworlds for the latest free-to-play details and discussion!


Free-to-Play Overview – 1:30pm PDT Friday, May 17
REX, Loyalty, & Gifting – 1:30pm PDT Friday, May 31
Dendrome Preview – 1:30pm PDT Friday, June 7
Update 2.3: Empyreal Assault – 1:30pm PDT Friday, June 14
*Recordings will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel following each broadcast.

The RIFT Store
We're vastly expanding the in-game RIFT Store, adding mounts, gear, boosts, companion pets, and more.

Important:
RIFT will not become "pay-to-win" with this change. The best items in the game will always have to be earned in Telara!

Become a Patron
Our subscription option is the best way to get the most out of RIFT. As a Patron, you have access to all of the following benefits for as long as you maintain an active sub:


EXTRA CURRENCY
Earn +15% more currency (always on).

BONUS EXPERIENCE
Daily XP boost helps you level faster to 60 and beyond.

PATRON SUMMONS
Instant access to your Banker, Guild Banker, and Trainer.

BONUS TOKENS
Daily boost to RIFT currencies like Plaques of Achievement (dungeons), Marks of Ascension (raids), Craftsman Marks, and more!

MOUNT SPEED
Travel faster with +10% Mount Speed (always on).

FAVOR & PRESTIGE
Daily boosts to PvP XP and reputation gain.

NOTORIETY
Daily boost to PvE reputation gain.

LOYALTY
Earn more veteran rewards the longer you subscribe.
Non-recurring Patron Passes are available in-game! Visit the RIFT Store for instant access to Patron benefits for 3, 15, or 30 days.

Loyalty: Rewards for your time in RIFT.
Full details will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more on Loyalty, read our latest Producer's letter.

REX and Gifting: Trade platinum for Credits.
Full details will be revealed in the coming weeks. To preview REX, read our latest Producer's letter.

FAQ
When is RIFT going free-to-play?
June 12 with the arrival of Update 2.3: Empyreal Assault, which also brings a new zone, Chronicle, raid, and more!

Why is RIFT going free-to-play?
Because players prefer free games! Trion has always been progressive with the way we've let people access RIFT, offering trials and referral offers since shortly after launch, Return to Telara events where we invited players to come back for free to see what they missed, partnerships with companies like Raptr, iGames, and others. Over the last two years, we've seen the online gaming market evolve and expand, with millions of new players in North America and Europe embracing free-to-play games. This is just the latest evolution of RIFT that will allow us to bring even more players into the world of Telara.

Why is RIFT going free-to-play now?
Because we believe the game, the market, and players are ready for the transition.

Is there still a subscription? What does it offer?
Yes! Subscribers will be known as Patrons and receive a host of special benefits and abilities:

+15% Currency (always on)
+10% Mount Speed (always on)
Daily Boost Set: Each day you can activate bonuses to the Experience, Notoriety, Favor, Prestige and Tokens you earn while playing.
Daily Summons: Instant access to your banker, guild banker, and trainer. You'll receive access to these convenience features on a set cooldown.
I'm currently a subscriber, what will this mean for me?
You'll receive all Patron benefits shown above and experience all the epic fun in RIFT you've come to expect across every character you create.

What do I get with Patron Pass?
Patron Passes give you access to the benefits of a subscription for a set amount of time. They are available for purchase via the in-game RIFT Store in 3, 15, and 30 day durations.

What do I get for purchasing the original RIFT box and the Storm Legion expansion?
Both the RIFT and Storm Legion products grant permanent unlocks to your account. Owning the base game will open extra character and bag slots, while Storm Legion will unlock the expansion Souls (Harbinger, Tempest, Tactician, and Defiler). Check out the table above for details.

How is the game going to be different after the change?
It's not! You can play free or add subscription benefits, but the game itself hasn't changed. Constant development and updates will continue. We're only changing the business model, not the heart of the game or the philosophy behind the game design that makes it so much fun.

Will there be a cash shop?
Yes – clicking the cart icon in the lower UI will open the RIFT Store! Many things will be available for both in-game gold and Credits.

What are Credits?
Credits are a game currency purchased with real money via the RIFT Store or through the Trion Worlds Account Center. Credits can be used to buy many items in RIFT.

What will be available at the RIFT Store?
Mounts, gear, boosts, companion pets, expansion Souls, services, and more.

Can I gift items to my friends?
Yes! When purchasing an item, if it has a gift button next to it, you may choose to gift it to any other player.

How will the Loyalty program work?
We'll be discussing the Loyalty program in detail over the coming weeks.

What is REX?
REX is an item that can be purchased with real money, which can be traded and sold in-game amongst players, and can be exchanged for Credits and Loyalty. We'll be going into more detail about REX in the coming weeks.

What does REX stand for?
RIFT Exchange.

Are you going to change the free-to-play offerings for RIFT in the future?
As with all of the features we add to RIFT, we will continue to make changes to the game based on feedback from our players. It's an ongoing process!

[Jarvan]

Kinda sad that they gave these away for free with Defiance and now they are free.. BUT.. maybe I can at least get all the stuff unlocked or something.

[Atlanteax]

Seems like Trion mismanaged Rift - Storm Legion so badly, that they decided to give up on any further comprehensive development, and make additional slashes to their budget for Rift as they shift it to free-to-play.

I do not understand why they would undercut their (most?) successful product (released Rift-SL unfinished with major reduction in staff) to offset disappointing results from their other games. As it predictably compelled Rift-SL to falter.

Defiance looks rather uninspiring, so am left puzzled by what happened to the Trion that prioritized development and quality.


Why is RIFT going free-to-play now?
Because we believe the game, the market, and players are ready for the transition.

In otherwise, they tossed in the white towel.

[TheEschaton]

They're also publishing Archeage, a Korean MMO, in the West. Very sandboxy, very "Build the world around you"-esque, and I hear they're putting a lot of eggs in that basket to make it Western-friendly.

[TheEschaton]

BTW, if you plan on playing this free to play, Raptr is offering a promotion where if you download their app (they're a metrics site for video games) to track how much you play, and you play 14 hours of RIFT, you get a month's worth of game time, which will take you to the f2p deadline. The 14 hours can be done entirely in RIFT Lite, the free trial version that goes to level 20, so that's good.

You also get the expansion, Storm Legion, for free. Then, when f2p hits, you'll be counted as a subscriber, and get the benefits of that as the transition occurs. Good deal all around.

I'm not even sure I'm going to play when it's F2P, but I DLed RIFT Lite and AFKed for 10 hours last night, so I've almost got my free copy in case I ever want to play.

[Sile]

If someone wants a free rift storm legion steam key. Post here and then pm me your steam name. I'll gift it when I get a chance.

Unless your a douche and I don't like you. Only a couple on here fall in this category. I have a free pass from buying defiance. And I won't be using it.

Edit : if your a douche and I like you I may still give you a key.

[Jarvan]

If someone wants a free rift storm legion steam key. Post here and then pm me your steam name. I'll gift it when I get a chance.

Unless your a douche and I don't like you. Only a couple on here fall in this category. I have a free pass from buying defiance. And I won't be using it.

Edit : if your a douche and I like you I may still give you a key.

Well, I already got a key from defiance as well, but I prob fall into the first category anyway.

[Sile]

Lol your not one of the ones I wouldnt give it to.