Talos Vagheitan
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Posted - 2017.06.19 20:21:00 -
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Reposting this from an older thread, now locked. Called : Free to play / subscription hybrid.
I notice people talking again about payment options and thought I'd re submit this and see what people think. Let me know!
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I really like how CCP handled the F2P system, but was it the best option for them? Best for the community? Dust was not profitable on its own until the end of its life, and that definitely has an impact on development.
I've thought of an alternative and curious what the community would think. It's a bit of a combination of total free-to-play and the PLEX route of EVE.
Players would purchase a 'mercenary license' that allows them unlimited access to FW and PC for one month. Pubs are free. There would be different tiers of licenses with better perks for each.
(The system I've imagined if it were applied directly to Dust)
Unlicensed Militia Merc - FREE - Is free to play in Pub Matches only
Level 1 Basic license - $1.00 OR 1,000,000 ISK - Allows players to participate in FW+PC for one month
Level 2 Advanced License - $5.00 - Allows participation in FW/PC and includes $5.00 worth of AUR + 1 key
Level 3 Prototype License - $10.00 - Allows participation in FW/PC and includes $15.00 worth of AUR + 1 key + 1 Booster
Level 4 Officer license - $20.00 - Like above, but comes with more goodies, and maybe a longer license duration. Includes a unique SUPPORTER SKIN only available in this pack.
You get the point.
Don't like "paywalls"? Can also jump through in-game hoops to be issued licenses.
-Players would be able to purchase a stack of licenses and sell them in-game
-Licenses could be offered as Mission Rewards
-Licenses could be a rare salvage item
-Signing up other players earns you a free license
-Permanent 'FW license' could be awarded if you reach a certain rank with that faction.
I feel this system is fair, reasonable, and encourages players to actually keep paying over time. My bro 'usuckatdust' spent $5.00 over the course of this game from beta to shutdown... That's a lot of free entertainment CCP provided to him.
TL;DR
Pubs are free. Playing the other game modes mosts costs a 'Merc license fee', but you also get the equivalent value of AUR along with your license purchase. Tiered licenses for better rewards.
Discuss!
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Talos Vagheitan
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Posted - 2017.06.20 19:12:00 -
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Derpty Derp wrote:I'll be completely honest, if a free2play game locks key parts of the game behind a paywall, I just avoid it all together.
If the game is designed purely around getting people to pay for things, then chances are the game isn't going to be worth playing... And therefore isn't worth paying to play.
Good thing I didn't propose a paywall then. :P
All this system really asks is that people buy aurum once in a while, essentially (or don't, numerous other ways to get around it).
And BTW, from a business standpoint every game is designed around getting people to pay. Development can't happen if everything is 100% free for everyone.
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