SWTOR Offering "FOUNDER" In-game Title

[lostkangaroo]

We would like to thank each and every one of you for helping to make Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ one of the most successful MMO launches of all time. To show our appreciation, from now through March 19th, 2012, 12:01AM EST, we are rewarding early members of The Old Republic community with a unique Founder’s medal* and title.
So how do you earn the “Founder” title? This reward is only available to players who have completed either one of the following transactions (by March 19th, 2012, 12:01AM EST; Pacific: March 18th, 9:01PM PST; European: 4:01AM GMT, 5:01AM CET): •Billed at least once for an active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscription OR •Redeemed a Star Wars: The Old Republic Pre-Paid Game Time Code Once you become eligible for the title and have surpassed your 30 days of game time included with your official Game Product Registration Code, you will be notified by email. The Founder’s medal will be delivered to all your characters through in-game mail. From the in-game mail, simply right-clicking on the medal to unlock the “Founder” title to your character. This title is permanently bound to your account and will carry over to any character you make in the future. (NOTE: It may take up to 7 days for the “Founder” title to be applied). TIP: You can choose to show the Founder’s title or any other title you’ve earned in-game by opening your character sheet and selecting a title from the character name drop down. Once applied, the title will show next to your character name on your nameplate. If you haven’t picked up the game yet or need to purchase a Pre-Paid Game Time Code, be sure to purchase one now! To redeem your Game Time Code, visit the Code Redemption Center. Finally, to sign up for a recurring subscription, log in to www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com and visit “My Accounts > Subscription.” Star Wars: The Old Republic has three recurring subscription plans: •1 Month Subscription (automatically billed every 30 days): $14.99 per month (£8.99/€12.99) •3 Month Subscription (automatically billed every 90 days): $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/£25.17/€35.97) •6 Month Subscription (automatically billed every 180 days): $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/£46.14/€65.94) For more information about how to unlock the exclusive Founder’s Medal and title, visit the Rewards page. *OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 19, 2012 AT 12:01AM EST; MARCH 18, 2012 AT 9:01PM PST; MARCH 19, 2012 AT 4:01AM GMT; MARCH 19, 2012 AT 5:01AM CET. GOOD ONLY FOR PURCHASES OF STAR WARS™: THE OLD REPUBLIC™ WITH REDEMPTION OF A PURCHASED GAME TIME CODE OR BILLING OF AN ACTIVE GAME RECURRING SUBSCRIPTION WITH AN APPROVED PAYMENT METHOD. VALID WHEREVER GAME IS SOLD. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. CUSTOMERS WILL ACCESS THE ITEM IN-GAME. VIRTUAL ITEM ONLY. ITEM WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL CHARACTERS UNDER USER’S ACCOUNT. PLEASE ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERABLES.

[Rottencock]

It'll be a couple years before this really becomes cool. Should have only been available to people who logged in the first week or so.

[ScratsRevenge]

It'll be a couple years before this really becomes cool. Should have only been available to people who logged in the first week or so.

I would have to agree, because as it stands now at least a million and a half people could potentially get the title. Nothing special about that until the game starts to die out in 10 years and then you have the equivalent of veterans sitting around in a cantina sharing pvp stories and reminiscing about the 'good old days'.

[Shaddo]

Remember when you cdn't sprint until level14! Now these bastards get a swoop bike at level-one. It's ruined the game I tell you! Blah blah blather blather...
Got off my lawn.

[lostkangaroo]

lol those are the moments worth remembering

[Reddkatz]

And that swoop bike only costs 5 credits!

[DarkCow]

It is just a reward for paying for your sub past the free period off the bat. Fairly decent marketing scheme, really. As for rarity I remember how rare WoW's vanilla PVP titles quickly became. (even private/scout which you could get for 1 HK over the first year of the game) It'll be slightly easier to maintain than those, of course, since it'll be available to any and all alts too.

[LordRadev]

Yeah it does seem fairly pointless at the moment...but I look forward to the old man chatter.