Guild wars price equal to that of wow? - Guild Wars Forums

The one Casey Squid · Jul 25, 2006, 03:42 AM // 03:42

I was thinking about this and if somebody were to buy every guild wars game evry six months then wouldnt that be the equivalent of paying to play wow?

Eet GnomeSmasher · Jul 25, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

*sigh*

Olfin Bedwere · Jul 25, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47

I wished I could think of something else but Eet GnomeSmasher has summed it up quit nicely.

Asgar · Jul 25, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47

This comparison would be fair only if Guild Wars charged about $100.00 for each new chapter. At $50.00 per chapter it's significantly less expensive than WoW.

Omega X · Jul 25, 2006, 03:48 AM // 03:48

No.

GuildWars costs $10 dollars a month in 6 month installments.

Opeth11 · Jul 25, 2006, 03:48 AM // 03:48

No.

That would be $100 a year for Guild Wars during the first two games.
$200 dollars after two years.

First year for WOW would be:
50 + (10 x 20) = $250 for the first year.
20 x 12 = $240 for the second.
That's $490 dollars for two years.

Compare:
490-200 = 290.

Guild Wars is 290 dollars (Canadian) cheaper than World of Warcraft if they are both played for exactly two years.

fiery · Jul 25, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49

^ Canadian

American

Chapter 1 $50
Chapter 2 $50
Per year $100

Chapter 3 $50
Chapter 4 $50
Per year $100

2nd year= $200

Wow- $60
12 months- 12 x $15 = 180
Per year $240

Wow- $60
12 months- 12 x $15 = 180
Second year $480

Grr Opeth beat me :X.

Mercury Angel · Jul 25, 2006, 03:56 AM // 03:56

Guild Wars: $50 a chapter upon release (Prophecies is $40 in my area now, though)

World of Warcraft: $40 for initial game (Not sure if it was $50 upon release or not)
+$15 a month
And then, there's an estimated $40 expansion named Burning Crusades slated for release this year.

This does not take into account that you can wait and pick up reduced price games after a period of time. Whereas WoW's initial price may decrease, their monthly fee does not (unless you bulk buy, but that's another story). If you waited until 2 chapters dropped to $40, then you're saving more overall.

And then, there's the aspect that GW allows you to play indefinitely without the standalone/expansions. $50 can enable you to play GW for as long as the servers are open.

Comparing Guild Wars to World of Warcraft payment systems is loosely manageable, but in the end, it's comparing apples to oranges.

Edit: Note - I extracted the WoW prices from EB games

The Lich Ranger · Jul 25, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58

OMG--- u do not have to buy the expansions, it is totaly up to u, unlieke WOW, where u HAVE to pay

The one Casey Squid · Jul 25, 2006, 04:33 AM // 04:33

alright thanks

AW Lore · Jul 25, 2006, 05:04 AM // 05:04

now that it has been answered, can we lock this thread before somebody comes and tries to prove the opposite?

Opeth11 · Jul 25, 2006, 05:31 AM // 05:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW Lore

now that it has been answered, can we lock this thread before somebody comes and tries to prove the opposite?

Impossible to prove the opposite when the numbers clearly show that Guild Wars is cheaper.

Aisius · Jul 25, 2006, 06:57 AM // 06:57

I bought each game at $80 each (AUS)

Thats the same price as a carton of cigarettes (don't smoke kids it's costly)

Taking 4 friends to the movies.

Buying a pair of Jeans.

Both are different games, click to view my posts and you'll soon find why I choose to invest in GW's.

Dr Strangelove · Jul 25, 2006, 07:14 AM // 07:14

50 bucks US for each GW chapter new (I got mine for 40 each), That's $100 per year at very most.

WoW, 50 bucks for the game, plus 50 bucks for the expansion, I'm guessing one every year or so. Fifteen dollars a month. In one year, that comes to 15 * 12 + 50 = 230.

GW you can buy just one chapter and play that all you want. WoW you have to pay to buy the game and then pay to use it.

Slainster · Jul 25, 2006, 07:16 AM // 07:16

Im so sick and tired of hearing this .... *grumble* *grumble*

Numa Pompilius · Jul 25, 2006, 10:18 AM // 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by The one Casey Squid

I was thinking about this and if somebody were to buy every guild wars game evry six months then wouldnt that be the equivalent of paying to play wow?

1) No, even if you buy every chapter it's still considerably cheaper (it equals $80 per year, or $6.70/month)
2) There is in fact nothing forcing you to buy chapters as they're being released.
3) WoW has expansions too, and they're not free either.
4) WoW is now two years old, and has five years old graphics. It'll require a facelift soon, and you can bet that wont be free.
5) If you want to play a more action-oriented game like WoW, just go do it. Don't look for excuses.

Jul 25, 2006, 03:42 AM // 03:42	#1
The one Casey Squid Wilds Pathfinder --> Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Northeast Guild: Knights Of Thulcandra [KoT] Profession: W/E	Guild wars price equal to that of wow? I was thinking about this and if somebody were to buy every guild wars game evry six months then wouldnt that be the equivalent of paying to play wow?

Jul 25, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#7
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	^ Canadian American Chapter 1 $50 Chapter 2 $50 Per year $100 Chapter 3 $50 Chapter 4 $50 Per year $100 2nd year= $200 Wow- $60 12 months- 12 x $15 = 180 Per year $240 Wow- $60 12 months- 12 x $15 = 180 Second year $480 Grr Opeth beat me :X. Last edited by fiery; Jul 25, 2006 at 03:52 AM // 03:52..

Jul 25, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45	#2
Eet GnomeSmasher Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In my head	sigh

Jul 25, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47	#3
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	I wished I could think of something else but Eet GnomeSmasher has summed it up quit nicely.

Jul 25, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47	#4
Asgar Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Black Tower X Profession: E/Me	This comparison would be fair only if Guild Wars charged about $100.00 for each new chapter. At $50.00 per chapter it's significantly less expensive than WoW.

Jul 25, 2006, 03:48 AM // 03:48	#5
Omega X Ninja Unveiler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana, USA Guild: Boston Guild[BG] Profession: W/Me	No. GuildWars costs $10 dollars a month in 6 month installments.

Jul 25, 2006, 03:48 AM // 03:48	#6
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	No. That would be $100 a year for Guild Wars during the first two games. $200 dollars after two years. First year for WOW would be: 50 + (10 x 20) = $250 for the first year. 20 x 12 = $240 for the second. That's $490 dollars for two years. Compare: 490-200 = 290. Guild Wars is 290 dollars (Canadian) cheaper than World of Warcraft if they are both played for exactly two years.

Jul 25, 2006, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#8
Mercury Angel Avatar of Gwen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wandering my own road.	Guild Wars: $50 a chapter upon release (Prophecies is $40 in my area now, though) World of Warcraft: $40 for initial game (Not sure if it was $50 upon release or not) +$15 a month And then, there's an estimated $40 expansion named Burning Crusades slated for release this year. This does not take into account that you can wait and pick up reduced price games after a period of time. Whereas WoW's initial price may decrease, their monthly fee does not (unless you bulk buy, but that's another story). If you waited until 2 chapters dropped to $40, then you're saving more overall. And then, there's the aspect that GW allows you to play indefinitely without the standalone/expansions. $50 can enable you to play GW for as long as the servers are open. Comparing Guild Wars to World of Warcraft payment systems is loosely manageable, but in the end, it's comparing apples to oranges. Edit: Note - I extracted the WoW prices from EB games

Jul 25, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58	#9
The Lich Ranger Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Home Guild: Children Of Orion Profession: Mo/Me	OMG--- u do not have to buy the expansions, it is totaly up to u, unlieke WOW, where u HAVE to pay

Jul 25, 2006, 04:33 AM // 04:33	#10
The one Casey Squid Wilds Pathfinder --> Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Northeast Guild: Knights Of Thulcandra [KoT] Profession: W/E	alright thanks

Jul 25, 2006, 05:04 AM // 05:04	#11
AW Lore Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Ancient Warriors Gaming Clan Profession: W/Mo	now that it has been answered, can we lock this thread before somebody comes and tries to prove the opposite?

Jul 25, 2006, 06:57 AM // 06:57	#13
Aisius Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne , Australia Guild: Crazy Clan[CRAZ] Profession: W/	I bought each game at $80 each (AUS) Thats the same price as a carton of cigarettes (don't smoke kids it's costly) Taking 4 friends to the movies. Buying a pair of Jeans. Both are different games, click to view my posts and you'll soon find why I choose to invest in GW's.

Jul 25, 2006, 07:14 AM // 07:14	#14
Dr Strangelove Furnace Stoker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wasting away again in Margaritaville Guild: [HOTR]	50 bucks US for each GW chapter new (I got mine for 40 each), That's $100 per year at very most. WoW, 50 bucks for the game, plus 50 bucks for the expansion, I'm guessing one every year or so. Fifteen dollars a month. In one year, that comes to 15 * 12 + 50 = 230. GW you can buy just one chapter and play that all you want. WoW you have to pay to buy the game and then pay to use it.

Jul 25, 2006, 07:16 AM // 07:16	#15
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	Im so sick and tired of hearing this .... grumble grumble