I really don't know, it's just more WoG era fail from SE. Last night was the last night for Fiat Lux here, and there were 160 people in the zone at one point. At least most people are civil enough to form a line at the door. Under the circumstances first-come-first-serve is the best you can do.
We waited in line for 2 hours, and it was too late to continue after that. Even though the other members still had 6 credits to use up. Go early in the week when it's less packed kiddies.
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