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For everyone wanting F2P
Deathstrike2
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I understand wanting to get something for nothing. It has a nice ring to it. However, every game up to and including GW2 that has went this route has been thoroughly TRASHED on these boards by the same players demanding TESO go F2P. If you really like the F2P model, why do you feel the need to rant about every F2P game that comes out?
I believe the truth is there's no MMO that's good enough to meet the high standards of the people on these boards, regardless of their pricing model. If TESO were F2P, you would be here bitching about something in the game (oh... let's go out on a limb and guess themepark -- that usually comes up).
Hell, even after a game goes from B2P to F2P, you still trash it relentlessly -- see SWTOR.
After much thought and consideration (about the same 15 minutes you typically give a game before hating on it), I have come up with the conclusion that YOU are what's wrong with the MMO community.
That is all. Have a great day, and happy Sunday to you.
BTW, if you feel as if I'm speaking to YOU, I probably am. If not, I'm probably not.
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I don't really see this thread lasting but it's too bad if it doesn't because I agree to a point that much of the problems are the posters and not the games.
You do see the same people hating over and over, but it isn't always just wanting f2p. The rabid hate comes from both sides.
The absolute hate that people can feel for a game they've never really even played is pretty weird when you sit back and look at it. You shouldn't be getting this upset over a game. To the point where you lose all reason and see everything as just another reason why your hate is justified. It goes way too far over something you should be doing for fun.
Main Game: Eldevin (Plat0nic)
2nd Game: Path of Exile (Platonic Hate)
I will never critique a game I have not played.
I am pro a functional f2p model like Mabinogi but I have not seen another game meet those good standards for a f2p model. I worry a company will not be able to take care of it's game down the road if it does not bring in enough revenue. I am not as critical of box and sub payment models as I used to be. Most my criticism pours toward games made illegal to purchase from more than one distributor. Esp as the game ages and the company sponsoring it wants you to buy the upgraded newer version. And the promotion of highly expensive game stations every few years which once again makes gaming for the rich kids only and shuts out the poor. My hate's there.
"in a few years time"?
It is already spread and it is the norm. Just count how many MMOs are F2P, and how many are sub-only.
F2P games tend to cost much more than P2P game to enjoy them. For FFXIV I pay $15 a month and I get everything. I have access to everything for $15 a month.
EQLandmark, $99 for a game currently in beta. F2P is very expensive.
That applies to you .. not everyone.
For me, they cost nothing to enjoy.
I love have P2P enthusiasts always forget that they had to pay for a box price on top of per month. You know the collectors editions that can cost $80 to $150? Herp Derp.
Hey fellow XIV'er!
There are some f2p games that should have omg just subbed. But there are others that are okay as free. The problem with subbing is if you the gamer want to walk away from a game for a month or two you feel like you have wasted money. But if a f2p is costing more than $15 a month to enjoy...
Now if all f2p's were to disappear off the earth the p2p's would get crappy. P2p have to be able to say they are worthy of that $15 mo sub. So I'm still pro f2p because they force the standard up very high on my p2p. Win win.
Sub fees haven't made sense for a while now. The reason to charge people to play is for server costs and bandwidth. That is why when I was young we payed by the hour because it was so expensive. Then as it got cheaper we moved to a monthly fee and now it is dirt cheap so a monthly fee no longer makes much sense. I'm fine with F2P or B2P, both have their pluses and minuses. Sub fee is just a way to rip people off by not giving them more than other games but making them pay more and making them feel tied to the game since they don't want to take breaks or not play enough to get their money's worth.
No its about enjoying the storyline.After story finish then start another mmorpg with good story.
You are barking at the moon, OP.
It won't be me, you or anyone posting on a forum that sends ESO to the free to play model. It will be Zenimax and my guess is, the decision was already made. You don't put cash shops in subscription based games. If that's not your prelude I don't know what is.
There is no single "point" of playing MMORPGs .. it is up to the individual to decide what he/she will enjoy.
Of course you do. The biggest, most successful sub-only game (WoW) does so. Why wouldn't other games follow suit?
Sure thing, Pontiac.
See you in a year when it's buy to play like TSW.
Story line = you being the ONE hero = single player game
MMOs are about being apart of the world. A cog in the machine.
Main Game: Eldevin (Plat0nic)
2nd Game: Path of Exile (Platonic Hate)