Would We EVER have to PAY? - Guild Wars Forums

Helixus · May 10, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04

Would GUILD WARS make us pay (subscription) Like World of Warcraft sooner or later? because i really want to play this game.. but dont want to pay money every month or 2 to play this game..

(PLEASE SAY NO)

IceD'Bear · May 10, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07

There will never ever be a monthly fee for GW.

Ziniue · May 10, 2005, 11:48 AM // 11:48

maybe a big update patch which you may have to pay a fee to play further but i dont see any news on monthly fee's

Talus · May 10, 2005, 11:53 AM // 11:53

There will only be expansion packs that gives you new chapters of the story and maybe new features.

You will never be charged a montly fee, nor will you have to pay for a patch.

It's in the FAQ.

Manderlock · May 10, 2005, 12:15 PM // 12:15

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Originally Posted by Talus

There will only be expansion packs that gives you new chapters of the story and maybe new features.

You will never be charged a montly fee, nor will you have to pay for a patch.

It's in the FAQ.

Its not really right to call them x-packs, they will have equal or more content than the original game.

Sekkira · May 10, 2005, 12:21 PM // 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manderlock

Its not really right to call them x-packs, they will have equal or more content than the original game.

And why not? Expansion packs EXPAND the game, there isn't any definition on how much can be expanded before it isn't an expansion pack.

Manderlock · May 10, 2005, 12:25 PM // 12:25

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Originally Posted by Sekkira

And why not? Expansion packs EXPAND the game, there isn't any definition on how much can be expanded before it isn't an expansion pack.

Heh, That was a IMO post but here we go. Most people think of x-packs as relitivly small additions to the game, these will add just as much if not more content to the game.

Further more the are not even called x-packs, they are called chapters. They are more atune to new games than a simple expansion.

Sekkira · May 10, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31

Also, I fear that it will eventually get monthly fees. No I'm not gonna give you a reason for this because I don't see it coming, but I just generally fear it because I love this game and I'm a pessimist.

Jana · May 10, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11

From the FAQ: (and I am holding them to this

):

How much will Guild Wars cost? How much will additional chapters cost?

Guild Wars will be priced at a comparable cost to other first-tier PC games. The subsequent chapters of Guild Wars will also be comparably priced in relation to other games.

Will there be a subscription fee for Guild Wars? Are there any other fees, such as for patches or updates?

There will not be a subscription fee of any kind, anywhere in the world and there are no hidden fees. You will not have to pay for the streaming updates that will take place on a regular basis, nor for additional content that we will provide between the chapters of Guild Wars.

Jana

Sekkira · May 10, 2005, 01:14 PM // 13:14

Yes I've read that. It doesn't make me any less paranoid over them going back on their word, regardless of not having any reason for me to think that. I'm just a paranoid freak

Arrow Whisper · May 10, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37

I hope not.

They say no, they may even me no at the time. But I've seen a lot of examples over the years when folks offer something for free, then once they have a large enough customer base start charging.

With that said, I don't see any reason why they would, but if they did they deserve it because of the amazing game they provided for us. And if takes a measly $9.99 month to ensure that, I'm on board.

Bgnome · May 10, 2005, 02:03 PM // 14:03

question answered. the marketing scheme is one of the basic tenets behind the game and one of the main reasons the game was brought about.

Edit By Ashleigh McMahon: This is also in the FAQ.

May 10, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04	#1
Helixus Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Would We EVER have to PAY? Would GUILD WARS make us pay (subscription) Like World of Warcraft sooner or later? because i really want to play this game.. but dont want to pay money every month or 2 to play this game.. (PLEASE SAY NO)

May 10, 2005, 02:03 PM // 14:03	#12
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	question answered. the marketing scheme is one of the basic tenets behind the game and one of the main reasons the game was brought about. Edit By Ashleigh McMahon: This is also in the FAQ. __________________ [quote=Sausaletus Rex]...When you respond to a thread in [Q&A] make sure, and I mean damn sur

May 10, 2005, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#2
IceD'Bear Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Awoken Myth [MYTH] Profession: Mo/	There will never ever be a monthly fee for GW.

May 10, 2005, 11:48 AM // 11:48	#3
Ziniue Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	maybe a big update patch which you may have to pay a fee to play further but i dont see any news on monthly fee's

May 10, 2005, 11:53 AM // 11:53	#4
Talus Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hamilton, ON Profession: E/Me	There will only be expansion packs that gives you new chapters of the story and maybe new features. You will never be charged a montly fee, nor will you have to pay for a patch. It's in the FAQ.

May 10, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31	#8
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	Also, I fear that it will eventually get monthly fees. No I'm not gonna give you a reason for this because I don't see it coming, but I just generally fear it because I love this game and I'm a pessimist.

May 10, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11	#9
Jana Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Knights of the Silver Flame Profession: Mo/Me	From the FAQ: (and I am holding them to this ): How much will Guild Wars cost? How much will additional chapters cost? Guild Wars will be priced at a comparable cost to other first-tier PC games. The subsequent chapters of Guild Wars will also be comparably priced in relation to other games. Will there be a subscription fee for Guild Wars? Are there any other fees, such as for patches or updates? There will not be a subscription fee of any kind, anywhere in the world and there are no hidden fees. You will not have to pay for the streaming updates that will take place on a regular basis, nor for additional content that we will provide between the chapters of Guild Wars. Jana

May 10, 2005, 01:14 PM // 13:14	#10
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	Yes I've read that. It doesn't make me any less paranoid over them going back on their word, regardless of not having any reason for me to think that. I'm just a paranoid freak

May 10, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#11
Arrow Whisper Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	I hope not. They say no, they may even me no at the time. But I've seen a lot of examples over the years when folks offer something for free, then once they have a large enough customer base start charging. With that said, I don't see any reason why they would, but if they did they deserve it because of the amazing game they provided for us. And if takes a measly $9.99 month to ensure that, I'm on board.