Who's gonna buy stuff in Planetside MarketPlace

[Dreamcast]

I know the whole marketplace is still sort of a mystery but we kind of know where is heading....LoL type model skins and XP boost which is great IMO.


Most of us here are Planetside Vets so Im wondering if you guys already made up ur minds in buying things to support Planetside 2.


Is kind of weird because I never spend money on free games...Havn't spend a $ on League of Legends and I play that game way too much but with Planetside 2 is different....I want to buy some skins already just to support the game. I probably won't spend much tho unless the skins are awesome.



So are you guys planning on buying stuff already or do u think boosters and skins are meaningless.....or just simply waiting for beta to see if this game is worth supporting?

[Hmr85]

I'll be buying up all the camo patterns along with any of the classic skins from PS1. So I'll be doing my part to support the game.

[Dreamcast]

The Camo's looked pretty neat...Im hoping for a solid black TR skin with some red that looks badass....I will buy that for sure.

[Hermes]

I think the only time i'd fancy getting a booster in game is if I was going through with a group of friends and fell behind on their schedule. Generally Id feel a bit odd using one.

Though in PS that restriction of content for those that fall behind wouldn't be there in the same way. So I think for me it would only ever be skins and any other goodies they dream up. :)

[SKYeXile]

yea ill prob use a booster/sub, buy some guns and some camo sure. im not new to F2P, i know the deal.

Plus somebody has gotta pay for you peasants.

[MacXXcaM]

Don't know about boosters... feels a bit like cheating to me.

The camo patterns looks pretty neat. I'm most certainly gonna buy some of these.

For additional stuff... gotta wait and look what's there first.

I also feel like I should buy something at least to support the devs for the great work they're doing.

[Death2All]

I voted "not sure, have to see if selection is worth buying".

As of right now, all I know that they're selling is XP boosters, camos and weapons if you don't feel like unlocking them normally. I can say that based on that alone I would most likely not purchase anything, unless it's a really cool looking camo, otherwise any of that stuff is unnecessary to me.

I hope they'll put out a lot more interesting things than what they've mentioned so far. I really want to support the game any way I can, but I just can't see myself buying most of the stuff unless it's amazingly cool.


EDIT: One thing I'd be willing to pay for would classic PS1 skins, as mentioned in other threads.

[SKYeXile]

I voted "not sure, have to see if selection is worth buying".

As of right now, all I know that they're selling is XP boosters, camos and weapons if you don't feel like unlocking them normally. I can say that based on that alone I would most likely not purchase anything, unless it's a really cool looking camo, otherwise any of that stuff is unnecessary to me.

I hope they'll put out a lot more interesting things than what they've mentioned so far. I really want to support the game any way I can, but I just can't see myself buying most of the stuff unless it's amazingly cool.


EDIT: One thing I'd be willing to pay for would classic PS1 skins, as mentioned in other threads.

what do you consider interesting besides PS1 skins?

[Immigrant]

If I find the game enjoyable I will definitely buy something every now and then simply to reward the devs and support the game. What exactly I will spend it on isn't that important and I will choose something to my liking. I could easily however do without any extra skins and boosters so they won't be the primary reasons for paying rather thing I mentioned earlier.

[Aaramus]

I'm probably going to by some skins so I feel that I've contributed something to the game. I most likely won't by any boosters unless I end up very far behind my friends or the players in my outfit if I join one.

If they did they a Space Marine or Imperial Guard skin I'd buy that 100 times over :D.

[NewSith]

I think just "I will", I "will not", "Depends" options would've made 2 times more sense, why so many pointless options?

[headcrab13]

I'll be buying quite a few aesthetic upgrades as well as most of the functional upgrades. I expect to spend slightly more per month than I did on Planetside, probably in the $15-20 range.

[SuperMorto]

I will buy the fucking lot! :D

[Hmr85]

Oh I forgot, some fuzzy dice and a hood ornament if they have that in the shop. I'm gonna need to pimp out my sunderer. Also, some balls for the sunderer that hang down from the trailer hitch on the back. :D

[Dreamcast]

I think just "I will", I "will not", "Depends" options would've made 2 times more sense, why so many pointless options?

So we have an Idea on what people are planning to buy...I want to know if they want skins or booster or both...or why don't they think about buying right now.

I forgot to put subscriptions are buying weapons....My poll would've been way bigger then.

I'll be buying quite a few aesthetic upgrades as well as most of the functional upgrades. I expect to spend slightly more per month than I did on Planetside, probably in the $15-20 range.

You mean functional upgrades as in weapons?....I think I remember buying weapons was possible but I forgot to add it in my poll sorry

[Death2All]

what do you consider interesting besides PS1 skins?

I really don't know. I try to make a point in avoiding spending actual money on virtual items that do nothing at all. Always felt like a waste of money to me (TF2 hats anyone?)

It would have to be something amazing to tickle my fancy and sway me into purchasing said item. Hell, even with the PS1 skins I'm still weary of purchasing them based on how much the price may be.


Maybe I'm just stingy with money :evil:

[MacXXcaM]

I'll be buying quite a few aesthetic upgrades as well as most of the functional upgrades. I expect to spend slightly more per month than I did on Planetside, probably in the $15-20 range.

Hm, I expect to pay some initial costs of $20 maybe and be done with it for a while... I always like to be a normal grunt in war games. :P

But who knows... maybe they'll offer stuff I long to have when time comes.

[Dagron]

Things seem to be going on the right track. If they keep on course and the game is worth supporting, they can even have my underwear... I tend to get carried away when i'm happy. :p

[SKYeXile]

I really don't know. I try to make a point in avoiding spending actual money on virtual items that do nothing at all. Always felt like a waste of money to me (TF2 hats anyone?)

It would have to be something amazing to tickle my fancy and sway me into purchasing said item. Hell, even with the PS1 skins I'm still weary of purchasing them based on how much the price may be.


Maybe I'm just stingy with money :evil:
im pretty stingy with my money normally, but its a game i get enjoyment and entertainment out of it out of it, and while i might spend $50.00 on a game like WOT a month its fair cheaper than if i were to go out, for $50 i could get 1 drink and a cab ride!

[Shogun]

i already stocked up some station cash and i don´t play any other soe games, so i will have to buy something ;-)

propably ps1 skins or some other cool custos.
and maybe some early sidegrades for the engineer to start with more diversity for my favorite class.

ooooh and of course a salty nuts hood ornament or dashboard statuette would be my first buy!

[kasiraghi]

Game is F2P, imho it's fantastic that companies have started doing this because it effectively translates to a 'try before you buy' method.

This means that, if I love it, I would feel bad if I didn't spend as much money supporting the devs as I would buying a PC-game for the standard price, and therefore if I do enjoy it I will definitely be spending money in the store, probably on weapons etc. But also FTW Mosquito transfers. Please devs:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/B17_nose_art.jpg/220px-B17_nose_art.jpg

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/415/415,1149960151,10/stock-photo-p-nose-art-1422381.jpg

[bjorntju1]

Both, even if it is just to support the game.

[Dreamcast]

Game is F2P, imho it's fantastic that companies have started doing this because it effectively translates to a 'try before you buy' method.

This means that, if I love it, I would feel bad if I didn't spend as much money supporting the devs as I would buying a PC-game for the standard price, and therefore if I do enjoy it I will definitely be spending money in the store, probably on weapons etc. But also FTW Mosquito transfers. Please devs:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/B17_nose_art.jpg/220px-B17_nose_art.jpg

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/415/415,1149960151,10/stock-photo-p-nose-art-1422381.jpg


Old School WW2 type art is a must have....I would buy that.

[MyMeatStick]

Wheres the option for optional monthly subscription?

I will be buying that every month aswell.

[Shogun]

Game is F2P, imho it's fantastic that companies have started doing this because it effectively translates to a 'try before you buy' method.

This means that, if I love it, I would feel bad if I didn't spend as much money supporting the devs as I would buying a PC-game for the standard price, and therefore if I do enjoy it I will definitely be spending money in the store, probably on weapons etc. But also FTW Mosquito transfers. Please devs:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/05/B17_nose_art.jpg/220px-B17_nose_art.jpg

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/415/415,1149960151,10/stock-photo-p-nose-art-1422381.jpg

i really hope we get stuff like this!!! a lot of reaverpilots will buy those teeth for sure! if they sell zebra stripes, they have to sell cool stuff like this as well!
and i would LOVE automatic kills cockpit decals like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43149570@N00/533384702/lightbox/

[Aractain]

If you don't buy anything your a dirty leecher...

[Shogun]

If you don't buy anything your a dirty leecher...

not really. at least you are cannonfodder for the paying customers!

the free players are content as well as the paying players.
they are generating more fun for the customers, encouraging them to spend even more money!

[Shade Millith]

If... IF I like the game, and they don't go too far towards BF3 with the mechanics, then I'll probably spend $60 to $70. A bit less than I'd normally pay for a good game.

If this feels like BF3 with lots of people, then I'm not paying a cent. Already wasted my money on BF3, and I won't waste more on a clone.

[Praetor]

I’ll be buying lots of stuff. Chances are I’ll still end up spending more on Coca Cola every month. :p

[DirtyBird]

Maybe a Mankini for my MAX if they are available.
If not I'll find something to buy once I know whats available.

[Timey]

definitely will be shoving money if the game delivers

[Vashyo]

Will prolly buy the PS1 armor skins, if they do sales with items might grab something there.

[Satexios]

I honestly have no idea yet. We don't know yet what they are offering, what the prices are going to be etc.

I mean CCP asked $50 for a crappy monocle so I reserve judgement here.

[wraithverge]

I'm a cheapskate who cares more for gameplay then pretty skins, but if this game is as awesome as the first I'll throw money at it just to have more development support.

[Seped]

I plan on spending quite a bit to support this game, ps1 skins and any camo pattern I might like is a definite buy.

[capiqu]

I will buy and pay whatever for a hood ornament of Piper Middleton.

[Stew]

only camo and custumisation 1rst to support the game 2 e to have a GOLD color instead of yellow and also camo pattern desert , jungle , snowy , etc...

and a few camo guns and PIMP vehicules custumisation but i also would like to see few free ones for people out there !

[Unforgiven]

the camo looks sweet, you bet i will have some of that!
and boosters too, but only because i will want to keep up with my buddies, and i work long hours. (stupid life getting in the way of PS2)

[Coreldan]

There is most likely gonna be more than just skins and boosters too, and the poll options are sorta bad.

Anyways, I will be buying stuff from it when theres something I want, it can be anything from a skin to booster to a weapon to outfit stuff :D

[proxy]

If I like it, I'll pay at least as much a month as I would a sub.

I wonder if they'll have a gold option for a flat fee like EQ2 F2P?

[Greeniegriz]

If I like it, I'll pay at least as much a month as I would a sub.

I intend to do this as well. Support the game! Buy stuff!

Cheers,

GG

[Coreldan]

I intend to do this as well. Support the game! Buy stuff!

Cheers,

GG

Yep, same for me. I try to budget the same 13-14€/month for F2P games that I'd pay for the usual sub based game.

[Hamma]

I'm sure I will buy something - who knows what yet.

Every other F2P game as of late I haven't bought a thing because I did not foresee myself having any long term gaming time in those games.

PlanetSide 2 is different.

[razor851]

Never, because fuck SOE.

[Kirotan]

Gentlemen,

Even in the midst of a disagreement with my fellow man that has degenerated into endless violence, a gentleman must always be dressed proper. Therefore, regardless of the current situation I will be acquiring a proper top hat and monocle with which I shall adorn as I stroll into this eternal battle of fisticuffs we have so challenged each other to.

Pip pip, cheerio, lads!

[Rumblepit]

i want an oompa loompa and i want it nowwww.......nahhh ill have to see what they have, but the camo sounds cool, also im interested to see what comes with premium.

[Atheosim]

Quite honestly depends on the price. I'm not going anywhere near any skin if it costs $5 or more, because honestly I can go buy an indie game or a pack of indie games for that price and have a lot more fun than with the idea that people are looking at my l33t skinz. It would be more worth it to me if I could go 3rd person and check myself out.

[Coreldan]

Quite honestly depends on the price. I'm not going anywhere near any skin if it costs $5 or more, because honestly I can go buy an indie game or a pack of indie games for that price and have a lot more fun than with the idea that people are looking at my l33t skinz. It would be more worth it to me if I could go 3rd person and check myself out.

But you have to realize that you get the base game for free, which you don't do for indie games. You are probably gonna play Planetside 200 times more than you will of those indie games without paying a single dime for it.

That is why you shouldn't be afraid to put even that more than 5$ on a skin, cos the game itself was free for you.

I don't think about the price of a single item. I have, for example, played APB for nearly 2000 hours combined. Also combined I've paid ~160€ for the game. The prices on APB cash shop are quite steep, even 40-50€ for a permanent weapon. It's steep, but I don't mind, cos the game has already provided me close to 2000 hours of entertainment, I want to return the favour.

That said, I closely observe the amount of money I put into the game. I don't mind putting in 50€ for that one gun if I want it, then I just don't buy anything for a few months to even out the "13€/month" rule I try to sport.

[Runlikethewind]

I definitely want to support this game and I will try and spend what I can. Unfortunately real life prevents me from spending a lot but I do hope to buy something just to support the game.

On a side note, I think the skins do serve more than just an aesthetic purpose. The zebra skin we saw, for example, would make good camo in a snowy environment. It might not be much but it might give you that one extra second you need to get the kill or get out of there.

[SpcFarlen]

Ill will definitely get all the skins possible, though i may buy a booster here and then just to unlock stuff a bit faster for customization.

Im just glad that most "upgrades" are really sidegrades that just help define a role and not actually add power.

[Bags]

I've already got $100 worth of station cash ($50 + 2xpoints).

[The Kush]

I plan on buying almost everything. I already bought $100 in station cash waiting for the game

[Envenom]

If they put prone in I'll buy boosters from the store.

http://legacy-cdn.smosh.com/smosh-pit/032011/trolling-irl-1.jpg

[kasiraghi]

...IF I like the game, and they don't go too far towards BF3 with the mechanics, then I'll probably spend $60 to $70. A bit less than I'd normally pay for a good game...

IF you love it you'll spend LESS than you would normally for a good game? I don't get that logic...

This is F2P so the devs RELY on people conducting microtransactions. If you love the game and actively make the decision to spend very little money in it, imho you're actively contributing to a problem that affects the longevity of the game and will only get worse (for the life of the game) over time...

[capiqu]

What the exchange of station cash to dollars? I have over 1300.

[LegioX]

Going to atleast spend about $50.00 USD on the marketplace. That would be avg price i would pay to even play the game (if it wasnt F2P). Now if this game turns out to be super awsome. I might spend more :)

[capiqu]

Figured it out. Yay I already have $15.00 to spend.

[LegioX]

Man i just hope this game doesnt let me down like BF3. I waited to long for that game only to have CODgaism shoved in my face.

[Heaven]

Like I've voted, if its worth buying then most likely I will.

Hope they have some cool looking sunglasses to purchase, I also wouldnt mind if they had a ''Rat Look'' Skin, that I would 100% buy espeially for a MAX and vanguard! :D

[LegioX]

I really,Really,REALLY want some crazy off the color skins for aircraft. All i can think about is forming up a group of guys or possible making a small air wing squad and having everybody pick crazy colors. Then we can give ourselfs the nickname "The Flying Circus!!"

Just like the Red Baron and his flying circus, everybody will fear us when they see us fly over the battlefield :D

[HEISTT]

I have to admit that, knowing I spent tons of € on League of Legends skins, I will most likely be spending cash in the PS2 shop as well. I somehow got 'addicted' to the cool looks skins give to champions, and I'm thinking the PS2 cash shop will offer similar cool 'fluff'.

Having said that, I am almost certain I won't be buying any boosters. I think the rate at which you earn cert points won't be too steep, but I'll have to experience that hands on ofc. It also feels a bit like I'm cheating myself, in a way.

[ITOS]

I will probably buy some skins for my fav suit and gun but mostly I'll get booster and the like. I don't like waiting too long for things to unlock in games. :P

[KiddParK]

Yes, i will buy all sorts of goodies. I was expecting to pay 15 a month for it and would likely play for 2+ years so the fact that it's free I've suddenly got this 'free found money' i have to use... also i want to support good games when they show up at my door.

i will pass on the zebra stripes though... purple polka dots though.. oh im there!

[Purple]

i got $150 points sitting in my account waiting to get spent on what ever i like.

[Fanglord]

I put both, however i'll probs wait to see the how slow the leveling becomes in the higher tiers ( I'd assume fairly slow to encourage booster sales.. but even then only if their fairly priced :) )

[Gonefshn]

If there is a subscription I will subscribe! I'm sure I'll buy a good amount of things!

[Biohazard]

I'm going to buy cosmetic upgrades for my infiltrator that NO ONE WILL SEE!!! :D

[Envenom]

I'm going to buy cosmetic upgrades for my infiltrator that NO ONE WILL SEE!!! :D

lol. Exactly.

[Oryon22]

I fear for my credit card

[p0intman]

the way its looking with $OE catering to BF and COD tards, I won't pay them a cent. prove me wrong and I might reconsider. I doubt they can, though.

[KTNApollo]

The DotA 2 Store just came out this week... needless to say I've already got $50 on my Steam account ready to spend. I'll wait until the next triple Station Cash day to stock up, but I'll definitely buy boosts and skins.

[MacXXcaM]

the way its looking with catering to BF and COD tards, I won't pay them a cent. prove me wrong and I might reconsider. I doubt they can, though.

Now that's an ignorant attitude...

[Erendil]

If PS1's VS Rexo is available I'll buy it. I also plan on buying a couple of custom mostly black skins for night ops and possibly a few camo patterns for the different ecospheres (jungle, desert, arctic - depending on how well they're done), both for my vehicles as well as myself.

There will probably be a few vehicle and weapon sidegrades that I'll flat out buy depending on how the default weapon(s) handle and what specific changes said sidegrades make. It really depends on how well-matched the default VS equipment is to my preferred playstyles.

Other things depend on a lot of variables like in-game benefits, price and acquisition times, etc. Based on that I might consider things like XP boosters or in-game consumables (nades, medkits, implants) every now and then.

[Envenom]

the way its looking with catering to BF and COD tards, I won't pay them a cent. prove me wrong and I might reconsider. I doubt they can, though.

Those 'CoD and BF tards' are going to be making up the brunt of your population and will be the ones making sure PS2 doesn't wither and die like PS1 eventually did.

[Xyntech]

I'll probably mostly buy skins and cosmetics mostly. I'm not generally a fan of buying unlocks. I enjoy earning them in game more.

I may make some exceptions if there is a specific item that I really know I want or will be perfect for a playstyle I'm doing.

[Winfernal]

Yes. I will...

By doing this, you support the game. :)

[ShadoViper]

I'm hoping they have a sub option.

Perhaps if you sub, you always get free boosters, faster offline training and 1000 station cash a month.

but i will be buying things from the store regardless!

[SgtMAD]

I want to see what is available for outfit customization,I would like to be able to "give" all the members a customized armor and a veh skin while they are playing with us and if they quit they lose the ability to use those perks.

the Outfit could also award mods to players for achieving certain goals.

I am not adverse to throwing money away in the shop, i just want to see what is available

[Hmr85]

I think a lot of people are hoping for a sub. The question is what comes with it. I myself will be buying a lot of skins but as for the sub it will just depend on the perks that come with it.

[Virulence]

I'll probably spend station cash on boosters, equipment unlocks as well as character/vehicle customization stuff that looks appealing to me.

[Envenom]

I think a lot of people are hoping for a sub. The question is what comes with it. I myself will be buying a lot of skins but as for the sub it will just depend on the perks that come with it.

But will a sub be worth it? There's only so many skins you can get... And you can only wear one at a time. I'm not convinced this will be worth the $$

[Hmr85]

But will a sub be worth it? There's only so many skins you can get... And you can only wear one at a time. I'm not convinced this will be worth the $$

I'm betting it will probably be a X amount of SOE points a week along with a boost in xp. If not a few extra goodies.

Edit to add a increase in cert points generated also.

[Winfernal]

But will a sub be worth it? There's only so many skins you can get... And you can only wear one at a time. I'm not convinced this will be worth the $$

Legitimate concern. As much as i want to support this game... i'd like the subscription to be worth it at the same time. I don't care for boosters, really. :rolleyes:

edit:

Playing the damn game is worth the money. Silly me... :(

[Mastachief]

For me:

Premium Sub
Some unlocks
Boosters
Skins for armour and weapons

Likely to budget a yearly amount equivalent to £15 per month, depending on the prosat deal and how SOE treat the European part of their customer base.

[FPClark]

I got $150 worth of station cash just waiting for PS2 :P

[cellinaire]

If they're willing to sell a bunny hat and a camo pettern with carrot prints on it, well then I will buy one....

[Peacemaker]

I wanna buy stuff for this game to support its future. If they do this right I want to see what's next. Works of art are works of art. That they are making it f2p is just awesome tho.

[Heavygain]

If it delivers, then my wallet will do the same.

[Vetto]

I plan to, thou not insanely Like i must own EVERYTHING!

Thou that does lead me to wonder, do some of these items carry over to all class/empires?

Like the bulk look I saw could be fitted to both Max and Trooper alike.

[Yenni]

You didn't put an option including the possibility of a subscription based service.

I personally don't like the idea of boosters. I'd rather pay a flat monthly fee and get somewhere close to the acute bonuses I assume they'd give.

[Grognard]

So are you guys planning on buying stuff already or do u think boosters and skins are meaningless.....or just simply waiting for beta to see if this game is worth supporting?


I'll be buying all kindsa shit. I'm getting my daughter and I, a gold plated Beamer for damn sure, just for fucking because... Then camo, etc.

[Noivad]

I'll Spend a bit on myself, but mostly for the outfit. $200 dollars burning in my pocket for Outfit expences ;)

[Baiesteve]

Thanks for share wonderful idea!!!

[GhettoPrince]

I went into world of tanks thinking I would only ever buy premium, but I ended up buying about 3 premium tanks.

I think it depends on whether or not you can build up some marketplace currency by just playing the game and winning tournaments, like you do in world of tanks. Otherwise I would probably just pick up my monthly booster pack, maybe the occasional skin I have marketplace currency left over from that.

[DarkTower]

I NEED A CYLON RAIDER SKIN FOR MY SCYTHE!!! No joke, I would happily pay a monthly subscription just to be able to fly one in a decent game (that BSG:O game was a let-down), you could even just about get away with putting a Viper skin on the Mosquito (or at least similar colours).

[Grimster]

I am hoping for a subscriber model. So that you can subscribe for a monthly fee and get permanent XP boosters. I would totally pay for that. :)

[SurgeonX]

I'm hoping for a subscriber model too.
But if there isn't one, i'll aim to spend about a tenner a month on PS2.

[lawnmower]

Those 'CoD and BF tards' are going to be making up the brunt of your population and will be the ones making sure PS2 doesn't wither and die like PS1 eventually did.
exactly, because they are catering to them

[Winfernal]

exactly, because they are catering to them

You wouldn't have large scale combat if they did, trust me. "They" don't like traveling, they like instant action, 24/7.

Even the BF3 maps were to large for that crowd, just sayin' ;)

There a fine margin between catering to the PS vets, and the CoD-crowd. There is something inbetween there. It's about creating a larger community. PS was pretty much underground...

And you NEED that community for a game like this to survive. So suck it up... :)

[SGTalon]

I fully intend to support this game financially. I typically keep at least one game subscription active to make sure i always have it. It is like my cellphone bill. If it is a regular bill the wife can't complain too much :)

[DesertFox]

I'll probably only buy skins and such, no boosters.

[TrenchcoatNinja]

I'm intending to pay my due to get some sweet outfit skins and probably splurge on tricking my weapon skin out.

[Striker KOJ]

Come onnnnnnnnnnnnn Chicken Suit.

[Lamira]

I'll be buying stuff to support the game, whether i use it or not is the question i can't answer right now.

[DviddLeff]

If there is an option to subscribe I will take it.

[Sturmhardt]

I will def. buy boosters because I work a lot and dont really have that much time like I used to. I will also buy some skins if I like them, we will see about that.
As long as the F2P concept is not exploited by SOE I am going to continue to put money in this game. With exploited I mean F2P like in APB for example, where you can buy weapons that are waaay stronger than everything you can unlock for free. Money should buy you time in F2P, not power. And I definitely wanna support a good game that is different from the rest!

[Tatwi]

Like anything else, I'll buy what I enjoy.

I've purchased in EQII... hmm... $10 Siliver membership, a $20 mount, $15 in race unlocks, and some vendor tokens (to sell things). And in FreeRealms, I bought my kids a $35 life time membership, $4.50 a rainbow unicorn (sad and true...), a $3 sprinker and a $3 scarecrow. When you factor in that I've been playing EQII and the kids have been playing FreeRealms for over a year, that's not a lot of money, but it's more than the nothing I would have otherwise spent by not playing the games at all.

Free to play and a streaming client remove the barrier to entry: You get the notion to play? Well, do it! That's a good thing. Then, like anything else, if you see something you like chances are you'll consider buying it. If it feels worth while to you, then you'll actually buy it.

I am sure there will be some vehicle and personal mods that I'll buy. I absolutely WILL buy new ship chassis (visually different, statistically the same as others of their type) if they offer them, because variety is the spice of life!

Basically yes, if they make things I like, I will buy those things. Why wouldn't I?

[Dartan]

They should look at Vindictus, I ended up buying a tonne of stuff there without any intention of buying anything when I first started playing.

[IMMentat]

Depends on the items and the pricing scheme.
If the free/paid currency ratio is crap i'll probably get annoyed then quit.
If they overcharge i'll not buy anything.
If they get it right i'll be looking for double station cash weekends like a hawk and will regularly drop money into the company coffers.

OFC its all dependant on the game crossing the relase line intact and unmutilated.