Cost?

Herr-Berbunch · 02-01-13, 08:29 AM

Free to play certainly does work, as does pay to upgrade - it just kind of sneaks up on you if you really get into it. I didn't think I'd pay to upgrade free stuff, but Rise of Flight is an excellent example of me doing so.

People still buy DLCs for paid games, well it's just the same. Unless you want to grind your way through to upgrades, which works in F2P.

Sailor Steve · 02-01-13, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Rise of Flight is an excellent example of me doing so.

I looked at SHO and said I'd never pay for something like that. Then I did a detailed study of ROF (mainly watching lots of videos) and found myself licking my lips in anticipation of getting a computer that will run it.

Yeah, I'd pay for the right content.

GoldenRivet · 02-02-13, 02:18 AM

I can see it now:

$1.99 to increase max surface speed
$1.25 to increase torpedo effectiveness
$.99 increase morale
$1.25 reduced fatigue rate
$.99 expert reload increased reload speed
$.99 expert gun crew
$1.99 deep dive
$1.99 longer lasting batteries
$2.50 expert watch crew
$.99 gramophone player with 4 period songs!
$4.99 fifty song gramophone pack
$1.50 prewar training mission expansion pack
$2.50 paint scheme pack
$4.99 conning tower emblems pack
$2.25 sound FX upgrade
$6.00 graphics upgrade

Before you know it you just paid $200 for SHIII w/ GWX

Onkel Neal · 02-02-13, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I looked at SHO and said I'd never pay for something like that. Then I did a detailed study of ROF (mainly watching lots of videos) and found myself licking my lips in anticipation of getting a computer that will run it.

Yeah, I'd pay for the right content.

I would also. I also want to see something I enjoy become a success. If I do not enjoy it, I simply stop playing and it cost me nothing. Like WOT: nice game, was interesting for a couple days, but it was not compelling, for me. I hope it continues to do well, I don't have anything against some guys making a living from their work, but it was not realistic enough for me, and the social apsects of the game did not lock me in, like Iron Wolves did back in the day. 1baddude, where are you?

Takeda Shingen · 02-02-13, 10:40 AM

Yes, the game is free to play (FTP), which really means that it's pay to win (PTW). That's all that I am really concerned about now. I have accepted the game for what it is, and have no other worries except for this model.

elanaiba · 02-02-13, 11:05 AM

Not all F2P are P2W (heh). See Team Fortress 2 for example.

On the other hand, if the game is coop multiplayer, just because somebody is advancing faster than you in XP path ... why do you care?

Cpt-Maxim · 02-02-13, 04:21 PM

Lets avoid making people falsely believe incorrect acronyms.

"pay two win" is P2W. <-- wrong communication when using the number 2.
"Pay To Win" is PTW.

If you feel like using three letters or digits, use the ones guaranteed to get the torpedo on target.

02-01-13, 08:29 AM	#1
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Free to play certainly does work, as does pay to upgrade - it just kind of sneaks up on you if you really get into it. I didn't think I'd pay to upgrade free stuff, but Rise of Flight is an excellent example of me doing so. People still buy DLCs for paid games, well it's just the same. Unless you want to grind your way through to upgrades, which works in F2P. __________________

02-02-13, 02:18 AM	#3
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I can see it now: $1.99 to increase max surface speed $1.25 to increase torpedo effectiveness $.99 increase morale $1.25 reduced fatigue rate $.99 expert reload increased reload speed $.99 expert gun crew $1.99 deep dive $1.99 longer lasting batteries $2.50 expert watch crew $.99 gramophone player with 4 period songs! $4.99 fifty song gramophone pack $1.50 prewar training mission expansion pack $2.50 paint scheme pack $4.99 conning tower emblems pack $2.25 sound FX upgrade $6.00 graphics upgrade Before you know it you just paid $200 for SHIII w/ GWX __________________

02-02-13, 11:05 AM	#6
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	Not all F2P are P2W (heh). See Team Fortress 2 for example. On the other hand, if the game is coop multiplayer, just because somebody is advancing faster than you in XP path ... why do you care? __________________ With strength I burn...

02-02-13, 04:21 PM	#7
Cpt-Maxim Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Great Lakes Area - Ohio Posts: 131 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Lets avoid making people falsely believe incorrect acronyms. "pay two win" is P2W. <-- wrong communication when using the number 2. "Pay To Win" is PTW. If you feel like using three letters or digits, use the ones guaranteed to get the torpedo on target. __________________ You may find me on one of these teamspeak servers: Subsim.com - subsim.teamspeak3.com WWII Battleground Europe, Allied, - ts.wwiionline.com:9988 Elite Dangerous, Gamers Cove - 82.21.87.49

02-02-13, 10:40 AM	#5
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Yes, the game is free to play (FTP), which really means that it's pay to win (PTW). That's all that I am really concerned about now. I have accepted the game for what it is, and have no other worries except for this model.