Curse

Parson Brown · Sep 12, 2009, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Edit by Neo Nugget

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin kerstein

I can assure you that this is not a scam but a legit survey conducted in our name. Survey monkey is s widely used tool.

I apologize for the confusion that might have been caused by the fact that this was not coming from an ArenaNet mail address.

On the other hand, it is a good thing that you guys stay vigilant

Got this email today. Sound safe?

ArenaNet Needs Your Help! Tell Us Who You Are for a Chance to Get the New Guild Wars 2 Art Book.‏

Dear Xxxx,

We are a software design company working for a game development organization that wants to better understand your Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) experience from the perspective of people like you.

You have been prequalified because you indicated that you would be interested in a follow up survey conducted by ArenaNet on September 2008. By completing the survey, you will not only help make the ArenaNet community better, but you will also have the opportunity to receive a Guild Wars 2 Concept Art Book initially distributed during PAX 2009. Respondents who agree to a follow up interview after the survey will receive the book. If you are selected, we will inform you via e-mail within 24-48 hours of completing the survey with an invitation including time and dates.

This survey should take about 30 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Please respond as soon as possible – this survey is open for a limited time.

It goes on to give instructions for the survey.

BenjZee · Sep 12, 2009, 10:53 PM // 22:53

Sounds dodgey to me....careful
Whos it from?

End · Sep 12, 2009, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parson Brown

Got this email today. Sound safe?

ArenaNet Needs Your Help! Tell Us Who You Are for a Chance to Get the New Guild Wars 2 Art Book.‏

Dear Xxxx,

We are a software design company working for a game development organization that wants to better understand your Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) experience from the perspective of people like you.

You have been prequalified because you indicated that you would be interested in a follow up survey conducted by ArenaNet on September 2008. By completing the survey, you will not only help make the ArenaNet community better, but you will also have the opportunity to receive a Guild Wars 2 Concept Art Book initially distributed during PAX 2009. Respondents who agree to a follow up interview after the survey will receive the book. If you are selected, we will inform you via e-mail within 24-48 hours of completing the survey with an invitation including time and dates.

This survey should take about 30 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Please respond as soon as possible – this survey is open for a limited time.

It goes on to give instructions for the survey.

Got the same email....probably gonna forward it to ncsoft...they'd be the one who would know.

Parson Brown · Sep 12, 2009, 11:04 PM // 23:04

From [email protected]

I think it may be legit only because I did agree to a survey when applying for Test Krewe.

Edit: Searched Artifact Group, they're a marketing firm in Seatle.

"Artefact is a Seattle-based creative consultancy where we synthesize the disciplines of research and design to deliver breakthrough user experiences that people love.

Our understanding of our clients’ customers, business, and market is what empowers us to establish our clients as market innovators. And it’s what empowers them to earn their reputation as companies that understand their customers as demonstrated by the great products they deliver.

At Artefact, we put users at the heart of the experiences we create. Our dedication to the “user” in the user experiences we create helps our clients to compete, delight and succeed."

Raiku · Sep 12, 2009, 11:06 PM // 23:06

got the same thing

Shyft the Pyro · Sep 12, 2009, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Got the same thing. Never applied for the Test Krewe, but I vaguely remember participating in a Summer 08 ANet survey, which the email references...

Either way, I'm not touching this without official clarification.

Aba · Sep 12, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

Got my E-mail as well......
Interested in if this is for reals

DarkRazzie · Sep 12, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

I think it's fine folks... I just took the survey... it's clean and straight-forward. No ads or anything through the questionaire. If you applied for the test krewe, this looks like the survey they were talking about. The questions are all relating to "Arenanet".

CyberMesh0 · Sep 12, 2009, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I have also received this email. I did not apply for the Test Krewe.

slowerpoke · Sep 12, 2009, 11:22 PM // 23:22

I did not receive the email and im disappointed i missed the chance to get scammed.

BenjZee · Sep 12, 2009, 11:27 PM // 23:27

I want this book

no email though

Chicken of the Seas · Sep 12, 2009, 11:28 PM // 23:28

I applied for the test krewe and did not receive this email. Maybe mine hasn't come yet or its totally random.

HawkofStorms · Sep 12, 2009, 11:30 PM // 23:30

I got the email for some reason.
Did not apply for the test krewe.

I do not think this is legit, until a.net says otherwise. I would strongly suggest no one go to this website until we are sure it is legit. Even if the site seems fine, it could contain spyware/malicious softeware.

Aba · Sep 12, 2009, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Yup went ahead and did the survey.....nuttin wrong with it.....looks like there just wanting Some information about general MMO players.
Though they did mention something I found Odd....
Cell phones and MMO's...........Iphone MMO's???LOL

El Presidente · Sep 12, 2009, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parson Brown

Edit: Searched Artifact Group, they're a marketing firm in Seatle.

Got one about 2 hours ago, too.

My question is ~ Is Anet now farming out/selling our email addresses to marketing firms?

If I even did take the Anet survey back then and agreed to a follow-up one...it was for any additional from Anet and certainly never for another party.

Eskimoz · Sep 12, 2009, 11:50 PM // 23:50

How the hell could they even know you play Guildwars and what your email is?

Loggin yer keys brah.

Shadowhaze · Sep 12, 2009, 11:55 PM // 23:55

I also got an email, but have not done any survey from it.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Sep 13, 2009, 12:01 AM // 00:01

WTB Conformation

Ryssul Sylverhart · Sep 13, 2009, 12:02 AM // 00:02

I got the email. Did not apply for Test Krewe, but I also vaguely remember a 2008 survey.

I did the survey too. It was pretty legit. Didn't ask you for any personal information, or to log in, or your account information, or anything like that (except if you would be willing to participate for an hour telephone interview, and it didn't even ask for your cell phone number); it was mostly asking questions about your MMO habits and what you were interested in Guild Wars-wise.

No malware or spyware warnings went off from my 2000 anti-spyware softwares. Well, if it wasn't legit, I hope they enjoy their free answers.

Magic Wut Huh Asdf · Sep 13, 2009, 12:03 AM // 00:03

I got one, took the survey, and it doesn't really ask for personal info mostly rating the importance of different aspects of MMOs, and it's over surveymonkey, so... yeah.