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Vandal2k6 · Feb 14, 2007, 10:58 AM // 10:58

1) More storage space

2) The ability to use an auction system

I know one of the main points of GW is the fact we don't need to pay a subscription. However I reckon some of the reasons we don't get some of these things (I may be wrong here) is that it'll take more server space/usage which in the end costs Anet. If this is true, would you be willing to pay a small subscription ($2 a month maybe?) to have more storage and a decent working in-game auction.

This would be a totally optional thing, with the game staying exactly as is for the most part, but with the option to pay for this service (like the crafting material upgrade but for real money). This is not a sudgestion so this is why I've put it here and not in the idea forum. Just wondered what people thought?

Stixxx · Feb 14, 2007, 11:09 AM // 11:09

1) no

2) no

if they want to implement this, they should place an NPC in the major towns at which you pay a 1 time fee to gain access. Like the Xunlai upgrade agent for example. No ingame feature is worth real money imo

arcanemacabre · Feb 14, 2007, 11:16 AM // 11:16

Absolutely not on both. They second a monthly fee is introduced, I'm outta here, period. Doesn't matter, Gaile has said countless times that they will never have a subscription fee, which is smart.

Not that I don't like those two improvements, quite the contrary. But, I can understand the issues with server costs, and understand that it is a hurdle. I'm not holding my breath on any of it, but if they want to treat us, more power to them.

Etta · Feb 14, 2007, 11:21 AM // 11:21

I wouldn't mind paying for the stuff like they have in the online shop atm, stuff like extra char slot or the weapons pack, but no i will not pay for subscription for any game ever. It's like paying a gas bill, but for a game :P

BTW OP:I'm in Manchester as well

bokken · Feb 14, 2007, 11:52 AM // 11:52

1 - no

2 - no

I will not pay a subscription fee.

I feel that both of these should already be in the game, my hope/belief is that at least the auction house of some sort will be coming in a future chapter. As far as more storage space, I believe the idea is for you to buy extra slots

wilq · Feb 14, 2007, 12:08 PM // 12:08

no on both

things like that should be in the game in the 1st place in my opinion, especially more storage space seeing as we get new characters with every expansion which means there's more stuff to keep yet there is so little space

roperratt · Feb 14, 2007, 12:10 PM // 12:10

1. no

2. no

The reason I play this game is no fees. I have a hard enough time justifiying to my wife why I spend so many hours in this game as it is, having to pay a monthly bill on top of that would be just too much to ask for.

Chuba · Feb 14, 2007, 12:33 PM // 12:33

Definitely not on both, to me the main appeal on GW has been the no monthly fee side of it. I've never had any storage problems that a mule character couldn't fix and I've always used an auction site for my trades and the rest has gone to the merchant or to my friends.

Bryant Again · Feb 14, 2007, 01:29 PM // 13:29

Well...I wouldn't pay a fee for it, but I'd buy it in the store, I guess.

Big_Iron · Feb 14, 2007, 01:32 PM // 13:32

1.) NO
2.) NO

But I'd be tempted to purchase them if they were available.

xxSilhouette · Feb 14, 2007, 01:32 PM // 13:32

A subscription fee, No. A one time fee, Yes.

foo · Feb 14, 2007, 01:49 PM // 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandal2k6

However I reckon some of the reasons we don't get some of these things (I may be wrong here) is that it'll take more server space/usage which in the end costs Anet.

I can, with no doubt, say this is wrong. the expensive part is the traffic. bandwidth. in comparison to that, the space each account takes on the servers is nothing. we get limited storage to stop us from hording everything, and keep a more vivid economy.

TheRaven · Feb 14, 2007, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Like most of the responses already, I have to say No to a subscription. I would however pay a one-time reasonable fee in order to open up more storage for my account. However, I think it should still be capped in order to stop the hording issue that foo mentioned.

Some examples:
$10 fee to open up an additional 20 slots in storage. $20 for 40 slots. No more than 40 extra slots may be opened.
$10 fee to increase all material stacks from 250 to 500. (May be an issue when trading)

I doubt I would pay a fee for an auction house.

greenthumb · Feb 14, 2007, 02:53 PM // 14:53

The cost of additional storage space should probably be imputed into cost of the game or the cost of the character slot. Each character slot should have its own storage, and if the costs are significant, the cost of the character slot should be higher.

zwei2stein · Feb 14, 2007, 02:59 PM // 14:59

paying for auction house would be stupid ... in that case it would all depend on how many people will pay to use it.

mostly only 100k+ traders and casuals with way too much RL money would buy it ... making it pointless to buy for ordinary masses (stuff they wouldnt ever afford OR godly unided purple 10-21 water wands).

Point of using auction house for selling is that everyone can purchase your stuff so that it makes dis1 spamming obsolete.

Point of using auction house for buying is that that you can see everyones stuff and pick what you like.

if ahouse is restricted to few people, it does not happen.

wynoski · Feb 14, 2007, 03:13 PM // 15:13

I do not understand the need or rampant desire for an auction house...can someone please explain?

I do not do a lot of selling my drops, but wouldn't an auction house stabilize prices and flood the market with people like me who have a lot to sell, but no time to do it?

Bryant Again · Feb 14, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19

An auction house would (I'm assuming) greatly decrease the amount of spam in outposts and cities. It would be a much better way for sellers to show their goods because they wouldn't have to spam it every 5 seconds. It would benefit buyers because it would be easier to find something they want instead of waiting for the specific buyer to advertise. Generally, it would make things easier for everyone.

NeHoMaR · Feb 14, 2007, 03:22 PM // 15:22

I will NEVER pay ANY subscription at ALL for play GW, you can totally forget about it!

My main idea (when I bought GW) was play forever and ever for free without worries about stupid subscription fees. I am not forced to buy new campaigns, but if they expand a game I love, I must buy that expansions, it's a MUST if they make me love this game; so .. it's like a subscription, but I am NOT forced if I wanna play (I LOVE THAT!)

bug_out · Feb 14, 2007, 03:25 PM // 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandal2k6

1) More storage space

2) The ability to use an auction system

1) No.
2) No.

If Anet wanted to hit me up for say $5 in the online store to get it, sure, I'd probably buy into it. But I refuse to pay a monthly fee for it.

creelie · Feb 14, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

No to both, although a one-time fee would be acceptable. Just like for extra character slots.