Subscription What we get & want.

bigcracker · 2012-03-09, 04:42 AM

So if your gonna be like me and be pay to play,what could Planetside2/SOE give us for a subscription.(I am also hoping for a Year or lifetime Sub Plan)

- Exp Boost (More then Likely)
- Resource Boost? (maybe)
- More Customizable Soldiers? (Appearance)
- bonus station cash when purchasing from SOE

Anything Else you wanna see for your $15?

sylphaen · 2012-03-09, 05:08 AM

I'd say:
1. full access to everything (all decals, camos, etc...) and extra conveniences (exp boost, empire change free, etc...) as long as you have a subscription up.
2. money spent for subs is available to do acquire stuff like a F2P player.

So when you stop using subscription access, you lose access to all the goodies BUT all the money you spent subscribing is not lost since you could also acquire some items with that money.

I'm curious to see what will be SOE's model though since, as a business, I assume they would want to extract the most money out of us.

megamold · 2012-03-09, 05:12 AM

sub:
- normal xp/resource gain rates
- better cert training speed
- some added visual benefits ( like a sub only camo pattern )
- a discount on all cosmetic items ( cause i think giving every sub everything might be overkill, especcially when the store gets HUGE over time)
-added benefits ( for ex if there is a poplock sytems, getting in before the F2P people )

Therion I · 2012-03-09, 05:16 AM

I can see a problem if subs get everything. Example:

- Bob is playing the game for free (no sub)
- Bob buys camo for his gun
- Bob later decides that he wants to sub
- Bob subscribes and gets everything unlocked
- Bob realised that the camo he bought for his gun is irrelevant as he has them all now
- Bob get pissed off because he feels he's been cheated

Therion I · 2012-03-09, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by megamold

sub:
- normal xp/resource gain rates
- better cert training speed
- some added visual benefits ( like a sub only camo pattern )
- a discount on all cosmetic items ( cause i think giving every sub everything might be overkill, especcially when the store gets HUGE over time)
-added benefits ( for ex if there is a poplock sytems, getting in before the F2P people )

Much better idea, an Bob wont be pissed off then

ringring · 2012-03-09, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by sylphaen

I'm curious to see what will be SOE's model though since, as a business, I assume they would want to extract the most money out of us.

They shouldn't, sensible business models don't. They should go for a sustainable income, something that will ensure a steady income and not drain the well dry in a short time period.

On topic..... I stuggle to see what a sub will provide. I can't be 'all of the item in the cash shop' otherwise what is to prevent you getting each one and then unsubbing.

Perhaps it's a monthly station cash allowance, or assuming the ranks are BR1-10 you can't go over BR5 without a sub.

VioletZero · 2012-03-09, 05:32 AM

I think extra EXP and store discounts are enough.

megamold · 2012-03-09, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by ringring

or assuming the ranks are BR1-10 you can't go over BR5 without a sub.

i think if they do this ( wich is like the planetside reserves systems ) the game wont exactly be F2P anymore, since your lvl also decides what cert you can get and all that jazz.
so you cant get everything for free anymore wich is against the whole F2P idea

Originally Posted by VioletZero

I think extra EXP and store discounts are enough.

i would be happy with this to, but i think a sub should be cheaper in that case , since 15$ for just a normal xp rate and some discount is a little expensive

Reni · 2012-03-09, 07:51 AM

If I'm paying $15/mo subscription, I expect to get access to everything.

Why the hell would I pay $15/mo for a DISCOUNT on items? This would be a load of crap in my opinion.

Subscription should have perks that are ACTUALLY worth $15/mo WITHOUT having to by into other items to equal even $15/mo in savings.

exoteror · 2012-03-09, 08:03 AM

Among the benefits I belive the sub of say £10 should also give you say £10 of station cash (could be changed) this would allow you to buy things in the store. Along with the subscription be allowed unlimited access to the different camo's. But if you get rid of your membership you still keep the items you have bought.

Wakken · 2012-03-09, 08:10 AM

Just dont give subs exclusive weapons/armors/vehicles and im pretty happy

Tatwi · 2012-03-09, 09:38 AM

Take a look at Everquest II. It has a great F2P system, in that you can play from the first level to the max level in all but the most recent expansion content without paying a cent. However, you're limited to...

- Modest amount of in game money.
- Modest sized inventory.
- Need to buy unlockers for the most powerful gear, but the gear that you can equip for free is good enough for most things.
- Basic classes and races, but you can unlock a class or race if you like for SC.
- Chat restrictions to avoid spam.
- There are few other things, but they don't really translate into PS2 at all.

With a subscription, all of those little things go away. However, that does not mean that you all of a sudden get everything on the Marketplace for free, because that would be stupid. Marketplace exclusive items are exactly that - they would not even be in the game were it not for the income they bring in by their sales, so you can have less stuff in the game over all or you can have Marketplace exclusive items. If you don't want to pay for the Marketplace items, here's the deal: you don't have to, because no one *needs* them.

getcarter · 2012-03-09, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Wakken

Just dont give subs exclusive weapons/armors/vehicles and im pretty happy

I would be happy with that as long as none of that stuff is overpowered.

Goku · 2012-03-09, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Reni

If I'm paying $15/mo subscription, I expect to get access to everything.

Why the hell would I pay $15/mo for a DISCOUNT on items? This would be a load of crap in my opinion.

Subscription should have perks that are ACTUALLY worth $15/mo WITHOUT having to by into other items to equal even $15/mo in savings.

I think there should be perks, but why do you think you should have access to everything? Especially when everything in the store will be way more expensive then what your sub is worth. That is almost akin to paying to win IMO.

This isn't going to be the main money maker for PS2 and really just more of a bonus to give to those who want that.

Mastachief · 2012-03-09, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by VioletZero

I think extra EXP and store discounts are enough.

This.