Riccitiello says: "We've begun to work with different models"

Bardus

Here you go, EA admits it is looking for different subscription models.

"He went on to note that the free-to-play model has a lot of power, and stresses that it can be a good revenue generator despite the name. He said, "We've begun to work with different models," but stopped short of directly stating any future plans. He also said that the shrinking player base isn't a "pressing concern," so it may still be a while before EA gives up the ghost and goes fully F2P"

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jeremyjodes

Holy mother of links batman!

 

So the anonymouse bioware dude was telling the truth? Man if they do that there will be a revolt unlike any we have seen in many years

Sad though all they needed to do was take it off the rails and fix old beta issues.

This could get interesting.

Esquire1980

The "while" to wait is the lowered development team and the forthcoming NGE to CHANGE a P2P game to F2P with the cash shop.  That's about all, it would seem, that a F2P TOR is waiting upon.  BioWare Devs aren't talking as I doubt the remaining playerbase will like what they have to say.

I would imagine the decision has already been made.

Hell_Hammer

Depending on their F2P model, I might even consider going from the current free trial to actually buying the game.

 

As it stands now, I see absoulutely no reason to pay monthly for this. The 60$ is a stretch also, but...if I'm in the mood to complete all class stories, I could live with it.