How do I subscribe and start playing?

Battleground Europe; WWII Online is a pay-for-play online game; we require players -- with a valid Playnet account -- pay a monthly subscription to the game after the initial free trial period (for new players). Players can pay with a valid credit card (Visa or Mastercard), or a valid alternate payment method through a service like PayPal, or, for international customers, the Bibit service.

Playnet account creation and subscription to Battleground Europe; WWII Online is handled in the same part of the process. Visit the WWIIonline.com website and click on 'Subscribe Now', or you can visit that page here.

If you already have an existing Playnet.com account (or you've subscribed in the past and want to resubscribe) you can click on 'Use Existing Account'. Brand new players should click on 'Create New Account'. Players using special promotional keys can create limited time accounts based on those promotions by clicking on 'Create New Promo Account' near the bottom of the page.

Step One: The login information goes here, including the new member name and password. This is the name you use to log into the game and account management, but note this is not what you will be known as in-game.

Step Two: Now choose a game-name; this is how other players will see and identify you in the game. The name must be eight or less alpha-numeric characters, and duplicates or names with questionable language and references are not acceptable. Choose your game-name wisely, as players must pay to have it changed at a later date.

Now retrieve the CD key that came with the game (it should be printed on the jewel case or protective covering of the game CD, not on the CD itself). Players have the option of purchasing a CD key (also known as an Activation Key. Leave the CD Key field blank and click on the checkbox beneath the 'Retail CD Key' note.

Step Three: Choose a subscription plan and method of payment. The subscription plan shows what methods are available to pay as well as the term (or length of subscription). A monthly subscription automatically renews itself every month after the free trial period; a six-month plan renews itself every six months after the trial period is over.

The billing method itself is split into two types: Direct (immediate) and Offline (not immediate). In essence, players that wish to use a credit card (a check card should work) can use the Direct method. Those that wish to pay by other methods or international customers that do not wish to use credit cards must choose from one of the three offline methods. Paypal withdraws funds from a player's Paypal account (see Paypal.com for more information), Paybycash is an alternate method where players send in checks or other forms of funds transfer (see Paybycash.com for more information), and Bibit is a global payment service -- the exact services offered depends on the country the player resides in. Most offer some forms of local credit cards and bank transfers.

If the player goes with a Direct (credit card) method the player must enter in billing information. Though the new player will not be billed for the initial free trial period, the player must enter in valid billing information for the account to open and stay active. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diner's Club and Laser credit cards are currently taken.

Step Four: Finally the player must enter correct billing address information, including full name, valid email address, mailing/billing address, and country.

Once all that is filled out, click on 'Review Your Entries'. Anything that is not properly filled out will result in an error (red arrows and text show where the error is); otherwise the player will get an overview of what was entered and a chance to alter any information before proceeding to verification.

Verification is a process that can take up to an hour but usually completes within minutes. Once done the subscription will then be activated and the player can now participate in Battleground Europe; WWII Online. When the free trial expires the player will be notified by e-mail and the subscription will be automatically billed.