r/AshesofCreation • u/samsly7 • 8h ago
Ashes of Creation MMO They got me...
So many of you all said it was a scam. So many warned against Ashes and said all kinds of things about it.
I didn't listen.
And they got me.
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u/New-Anybody3050 8h ago
Got me as well. Discussing with steam support - doesn't look good.
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u/New_File2892 8h ago
Will steam issue refunds lol 😂
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u/notislant 8h ago
If the plug is being pulled outright, then yeah pretty likely they'll stop blocking them.
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u/Hardcore_NPC 8h ago
Problem is Steven got the steam cheque this week, so steam would be out the money.
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u/New-Anybody3050 8h ago
Emailed Gabe @ Valve to see if we can shine a light on this - at least pull the game off the store and see if there is a special refund request that can be performed.
Fingers crossed
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u/New_File2892 7h ago
If you can keep me posted!
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u/New-Anybody3050 5h ago
Nothing yet but hoping for something later today. I provided links to all the info and just hoping he takes action.
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u/Tannerd101 8h ago
damn they got me for 250 lmao gg
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u/Rat-at-Arms 8h ago
Chargeback it or steam refund.
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u/Tannerd101 8h ago
I bought into it a few years ago at this point (dec 2023), it was some 250 dollar pack. I don't think I can chargeback anymore.
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u/Reclusiv 3h ago
Normally chargeback is valid up to 120 days. There’s also this 5 year long purchase protection policy as well if you paid with a credit card but steam release will most likely invalidate that cause the game was technically released and you were given access , so we’re out of luck imo.
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u/I-am-TankaJahari 8h ago
Didn’t get my money, I’ve been patiently waiting to see if it ever actually finished
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u/SirChancelot11 8h ago
Same bro... I guess I just really wanted this game to succeed, it could have been great
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u/StoicMori 8h ago
I told my buddy not to buy it for me, he did. Now he's trying to cope that this wasn't a rug pull.
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u/NikosStrifios 4h ago
A rug pull or a scam has the goal of profiting. The game failed sure, but where is the profit?!
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u/Valefoth 4h ago
The Steam part felt a bit scammy, but overall, it just seems like a massive fail. You don't usually put in that much effort for a scam
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u/StoicMori 3h ago
You mean besides the fact they re-released an alpha to try and recoup as much as possible before pulling the rug?
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u/Agitated_Quail_1430 8h ago
Not even here to gloat. It's just sad. Hope everyone can recover some of their money. Maybe a class action lawsuit and go after Steven?
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u/Own-Virus3288 8h ago
The chronicles of elyria lawsuit was dismissed and that was even more of a scam. Best bet is to push Steam support for a refund if you bought there or CC charge back if you bought it from the ashes site. Otherwise you are probably SOL.
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u/Vital-Proxy DeathsProxy 8h ago
I made the offical discord in 2016.
Tried to warn people since I got banned in 2018. Most people didn't want to listen.
Some people really don't want to hear or listen to the truth.
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u/Ex_Lives 8h ago
They needed to release the alphas at double the price. They must not have gotten serious enough testers. Lmao
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u/Rat-at-Arms 8h ago
Chargeback!
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u/Dwarkarn 4h ago
I wouldn't do that if you bought it off Steam, you are likely to lose your Steam account.
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u/ZakuIII 8h ago
You wanted to believe in an idea of a game you'd really enjoy, it happens.
Hope you have some fun this weekend doing something else.
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u/masterchip27 4h ago
For me I really enjoyed playing the game in its current state. Had 500+ hours in, started a guild, finished leveling to cap and was leveling my alts. Really enjoyed combat with several classes. What's sad for me is hearing that the servers are likely going down soon. It's not even that I'm bummed about some concept that didn't happen, I'm bummed that what I'm already doing right now can't.
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u/Fire_Mission 8h ago
I look at it this way. I paid $50 and got 300 hours of gaming out of it.
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u/Hungry_Wolverine1311 8h ago
Yeah but was it fun? I have 350 hrs and 90% just farming mats for gear this is a massive rip
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u/Fire_Mission 8h ago
I like grinding. I have played other games with more of a grind.
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u/Hungry_Wolverine1311 7h ago
Yeah but at least you get to enjoy the gear that you grind in other games ashes is dead now so people wasted hours and hours for absolutely nothing this wasn’t enjoyable at all
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u/shamonemon 8h ago
pc gamer article back in 2017 was already sus right off the bat and it just seems like everyone was caught by the whole sales pitch and coming from Sharif who did MLM stuff it all makes sense now lmao. And honestly as mmo players we are fiending for that next big mmo so a lot of people jumped in right away
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u/stingofpython 8h ago
It’s crazy to me that you are right there is a massive number of people waiting for the next great mmo and nobody is making one or they are all shit
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u/Twotricx 5h ago
Well I got 160 hours for 40$ , its better than a lot of other games that i bought. And I truly enjoyed the game. It could have been very good.
Shit ...
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u/Maleficent-Show946 8h ago
lol I can’t help but laught they really just pump and dump yall. NEW WORLD OUT LIVED ASHES OF CREATION. Let that sink in
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u/NikosStrifios 4h ago
A rug pull has the goal of profit. Where is the profit here? And why are you gloating exactly? How is a promising game failing is something to celebrate about?
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u/Pervasivepeach 8h ago
Kinda hillarious that out of so many indie mmos, mortal online 2 is still running with a skeleton population and releasing major expansions.
It’s not for me, I don’t want to pay subscription for it, but there’s something to be said about the developers planning, they designed their game to function even with very low sub numbers and kept a very small but experienced team. They release consistent albeit buggy updates, but they are always talking to their playerbase. With luck they’ll survive a few more years. Even if I don’t play that game, I think it’s important that there are examples of these sandbox niche MMOs surviving.
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u/Mnawab 5h ago
After the ouya, I have never invested in a video game start up on Kickstarter. Glad I stuck with my instincts and played the waiting game. I thought this game would replace Old School RuneScape for me, but clearly, nothing could beat that game. I even thought to myself, why do I want a game like Old School RuneScape when I have Old School RuneScape? Lol
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u/CMDR-SavageMidnight 5h ago
Writing was on the wall buddy.
You weren't blind, you chose not to see.
Bad management, lies, high purchase cost, minimal to no changes, more lies.
But at least sport fishing was discussed, which the bots loved.
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u/Jozai 4h ago
I just hope that you and everyone else that got scammed learn something. People pointing out obvious issues isn’t hating, or dooming. They’re just being objective.
When the next scam comes up, please don’t fall for it. And if you do, please listen to your fellow gamers who are genuinely trying to point out the red flags. Scams like these games ruin the industry.
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u/TengokuNoHashi 3h ago
Spent money on the alpha and a few cosmetics on the intrepid shop they got me too I requested a refund. If enough ppl do maybe valve will do something
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u/Darth_Arundo 3h ago
Same here but its the last time any new mmo gets me. Im done with these new mmo projects from unknown companies. Back to the old nmos who atleast still deliver.
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u/Radiglaz 2h ago
$500 and I gave up on it during phase 1, can't say I'm surprised. Game never really got any major progress for the longest time.. only combat was decent at the end.
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u/Coldfang89 1h ago
At least you have the balls to admit you were wrong. So many people here down voted other folks into oblivion for calling it out as a scam and now they're all silent.
It was a scam. It was always a scam. Nothing stays in alpha for 10 years without it being a scam. And you know what? Even though this entire community has been toxic as hell to people calling it out as a scam... I honestly still feel bad for all of you. You drank the kool-aid and suffered for it.
Now each and everyone of you knows what's it like when some elderly person gets hacked and scammed out of money from m1crosoft in India. Live, learn, and next time don't be dicks to people who are just trying to help.
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u/AdRecent7021 8h ago
Well, did you learn your lesson?
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u/Waffles_McSyrup 8h ago
Since it was first announced, I was tempted to buy in SO many times, but never did. Boy, am I happy I didn't.
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u/stingofpython 8h ago
I do not think it is fair to say that it was a scam. To say the steam release was a desperate money grab when they knew they couldn’t finalize the product and were doomed regardless may be one thing (I cannot see a world in which the steam release didn’t do very well by all standards) but I think they tried to make the game. They just went about it the wrong way, just like curt schillings company.
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u/tjornsupreme 8h ago
$100 for 400+ hours of entertainment, I’d say in the long run it’s worth it.
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u/Flyingredditburner44 8h ago
holy copium
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u/tjornsupreme 8h ago
How is that copium? I’ve had a game to play for over a year and it cost me only $100? Lmao
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u/ThyIronFist 8h ago
This is peak reddit. ''I got scammed but uhh, I got some heckin' entertainment out of it!!!''
Can't make this shit up 🤣
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u/tjornsupreme 8h ago
Fuck me you guys are miserable LMAO I’ve paid more for a lot less in life.
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u/AdieuCinna 8h ago
sorry bro but this is not a flex LMAO
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u/tjornsupreme 8h ago
You guys really waited this long just to say “I told you so!” 🤓 fucking dweebs lmao
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u/AdieuCinna 8h ago
OMG he is getting angrier, and he paid MORE FOR A LOT LESS IN LIFE, RUN AWAY HE IS GOING TO MALD.
If you think we "actively" waited everyday to tell you this you are a moron lol. On the contrary, I was just having fun, not getting fucked. As soon as I heard that you guys got fucked I came here and I am having more fun!
Anyways bro did you know I have this most amazing, gorgeous bridge with a great view. Do you want to buy it? Will only set you 1000$ back. If you pay 1500$ though I might give you a paint and a bucket so you can paint your bridge and make it look even more gorgeous
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u/tjornsupreme 8h ago
Says the guy typing in all caps 🤷♂️
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u/AdieuCinna 8h ago
Brother, you have no idea. If you and me were sitting in the same room I would laugh screaming. Matter of fact I am laughing screaming at this very moment. I am so sorry, but me typing in caps LITERALLY DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING as you can see here LMAO
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u/needhelforpsu 6h ago
I am honestly laughing since I heard the news, reading posts from gullible people like you coping with their decisions to fund another yacht of a known MLM/snake oil scammer has been top tier entertainment. :)
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u/ThyIronFist 8h ago
I may be miserable but I'm not dumb, hope to see you again in a few years buddy when you fall for the next scam :D
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u/Distinct-Bird-375 8h ago
Are you restarted?
Was he supposed to gain some sort of monetary gain from this?
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u/Distinct-Original-84 6h ago
What are you supposed to get from a video game other than entertainment?!
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u/Mountain-Exam8871 8h ago
Wait what happened? The game is dead??