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Dougal Kronik · Jul 19, 2007, 01:40 PM // 13:40

No, would'nt pay a monthly fee to play any game.

Etta · Jul 19, 2007, 01:43 PM // 13:43

I always wonder, how do all the kids in WOW pay the monthly fee? Rich parents or child labor? Anyway I had enough bills to pay every month and rather not pay another bill for a game. Pick up and play not pay to play.

Iuris · Jul 19, 2007, 01:45 PM // 13:45

If I see "mothly fee" anywhere near a game title, I don't even spare it a second glance. I might, at best, download the trailers and similar.

The only exception is Hellgate:London, and that intends to offer single player plus at least some free multiplayer. And even there, I count it as a bit of a betrayal.

On the other hand, I'd gladly pay 200$ or more for a lifetime account or a reasonable game.

nugzta · Jul 19, 2007, 01:50 PM // 13:50

The reason I play GW is no monthly fee (I was choosing this or WoW). But then again the devs seem very slow in updates (lack of resources maybe); pve updates are poorly designed (DoA, HM, etc), skill imbalance has ruined pvp. I dont know, I prolly would pay small fee if they can update the game properly.

glountz · Jul 19, 2007, 01:54 PM // 13:54

If there was balanced PvP, an <Auction House, free content added every 6 months (meaning free factions ,free nightfall, free GW:EN), I would pay monthly fee.

Ivan Aidrann · Jul 19, 2007, 02:44 PM // 14:44

Even though this question has been asked many times, I still find it difficult to answer.

I'm torn between:
1] I'm already hooked, I would pay up
or
2] If I'm going to be paying for a game I'd rather try something else, like WoW or FFXI

Fortunately I don't have to worry about that since I doubt they would make GW pay 2 play. But if that time comes, I'll make my decision then

GodofAcid · Jul 19, 2007, 02:48 PM // 14:48

Absolutely not. I may be in the minority here but I don't buy the monthly fee excuse as "necessary to maintain the product". 50 bucks at the store, then 15 bucks a month just to keep things in reasonable shape to use? That has corporate greed written all over it IMO. There's a reason I don't play WoW, and it's not because I can't afford it. I'm not going to send companies the message that I'll sit and smile and pay whatever they'd like, and see a pricetag of $2000 on Playstation 6 in the future.

There were games that came with online play before WoW, and those games didn't require a monthly fee to maintain the online aspects. Those companies weren't going broke without charging that fee, either.

Edit: Oh, and I forgot to mention.. I've got a friend who plays WoW, who has complained to me that he's sitting in a queue for 45 minutes. Can't even get in when he wants to play the game that he's paid 50 bucks + 15 a month for. I can't be the only one who sees something seriously wrong with that formula.

Vinraith · Jul 19, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49

There's a fundamental problem with MMO monthly fees, above and beyond the "obligated to play" phenomenon caused by the fee itself: fee based games are by their very nature designed to waste as much of your time as possible. Look at WoW as an example. Very little fast travel, painfully slow walking speed, no quest arrows, slow-displaying quest text, and a thousand other things all designed to ensure that it takes ages to do anything. it extends the content of the game without actually, you know, requiring them to have more content. This is the reason I'll never pay a fee based game, the ratio of fun/time is lousy IMO.

Mordakai · Jul 19, 2007, 03:00 PM // 15:00

If GW had a monthly fee, I wouldn't play.

If GW2 has a monthly fee, I won't play.

I brought this up in another thread about Micro-transactions. There is a very big difference between Micro-transactions and Pay-to-play.

IF GW2 goes the micro-transaction route, charging for bonus missions and items, that will be fine by me. Anet needs to make money to keep their game alive.

The difference is, I don't have to buy the bonus content to enjoy the game I've already purchased. As long as Anet doesn't force me to spend money, and it remains my choice, I'll buy everything I can from them.

It sounds funny, but it's true.

Quru · Jul 19, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02

1) Less players. Not good. If there is idiots, you can always ignore them. And i think GuildWars have less idiots than WoW (example). 'Cause you must like playing this game and you must understand how GW works before you can get ahead in the game, there is no idiots.

2) If there would be monthly fee at GW, propably i haven't tried this game. But if i have tried, i believe that i play GuildWars. 13e/month (WoW) is not really so much for a good game.

Kas · Jul 19, 2007, 03:02 PM // 15:02

P2P has one major advantage.
People would finally shut the red engine up about having to accept everything from A-Net as a beneficial gift and would stop watching them as a welfare company. You know... all that retarded crap that shows up everytime a valid complaint or even as much as a suggestion is raised. "We can't think Timmy. We're not paying any monthly fee so we are not allowed to think. Thats what they say on the forums Timmy".

Other than that... no. P2P is for the delusional people.
So you think in P2P there will be less bots. Want your bubble burst? Google up your P2P Game that you think has less bots. And google for Bots for that game. Wooops. Less Bots? Not quite the case. You think the people would be more decent? Browse official forums of other P2P Games and be amazed at how crappy people can get. The behavior is "Counter-Strike" all over.

DreamWind · Jul 19, 2007, 03:12 PM // 15:12

I think the saddest part about Guild Wars is that it was bought by a bunch of people only because it had no monthly fee, and they would be playing something else if it did have a monthly fee. That tells you alot about this game and its players.

That being said, no I would never pay a monthly fee for this game or any other game.

Bryant Again · Jul 19, 2007, 03:28 PM // 15:28

Yes, I would pay a monthly for Guild Wars. Anything for more than one goddamed skill balancer.

Dreikki · Jul 19, 2007, 03:30 PM // 15:30

No way in hell.

JeniM · Jul 19, 2007, 03:40 PM // 15:40

I managed to live before GW and if it was P2P i'd manage without it but it would be a terrible death to a great game

I go Uni next year and it's not really in the budget

Destro Maniak · Jul 19, 2007, 04:59 PM // 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by dronex

ever played wow ? there wont be less idiots.
I personally have no problem with monthly fees but i think the game is way too much grinding for fees... i wouldn't pay for couple of fow runs per evening

I might want to switch to WoW. But My guild maxes me bond the game strongly. I... Must... FFF

.

Oh btw ANET Compleately hates grinders. Thats would be another reason. WOW loves grinders like me. Probably even I like my guild very much fee might make me switch. NOT BECAUSE I DONT WANNA PAY BUT BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE THE LAST BAD THING FOR ME THAT ANET MADE. All hail to old loot system and Say SUMMON BACK THE OLD SYSTEM

pigdestroyer · Jul 19, 2007, 05:05 PM // 17:05

yes and yes

are you people that poor?

Malice Black · Jul 19, 2007, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Pay for GW?

LOL! nah, I haven't seriously played the game since before Factions..

I have paid for other games though

WoW - Too much grind for me.
EVE - Too time intensive.

Blackhawk · Jul 19, 2007, 05:19 PM // 17:19

If GW was as much fun as it was originally, I'd consider paying a Monthly Fee.

The way the game is now? No Chance.

Rene Saliere · Jul 19, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20

I am unmoved by the 'less idiots' argument - how are rich brats less annoying than poor brats precisely?

To address the 'how poor are you?' question - I must regretfully answer 'quite poor enough already'.

No I wouldn't pay to play - because I am already satisfied the current ANET business model makes them sufficient profits.

Much kudos goes to Guild Wars for breaking the stranglehold of pay to play commercial MMO's, and for that many cool people have got to experience a different type of gaming they would not have tried before.