To coincide with the launch of Rift's free trial and Ascend-a-Friend programs, Trion Worlds has released a few new commercials. The "RIFTWatch Forecast" ads let players know that the weather in Telara can be a bit unpredictable, while the "Join our Horde!" spot takes a page out of Trion's infamous "We're Not in Azeroth Anymore" campaign.

You can watch the commercials below. Do you think they're effective? Have you tried out the free trial or Ascend-a-Friend programs yet? Let us know in the comments below or in our Rift forums!