If PS2 is going to be F2P, what of those who pre-ordered the game?

[LZachariah]

I agree with most of the posters here (and I agree with the OP's concerns); I think that the game will cost the standard $50 or $59.99, etc, and will then be F2P without any monthly subscription. Alternately, there may be a free version of the game wherein you level much more slowly and cap at like, BR10. An indefinite free trial, basically (buying the game allows you to keep your previously-made characters).

Honestly, like many of the people here are mentioning, i WANT there to be at least some fees associated with the game, because that ensures tons of content and lots of attention from SOE. i WANT this to be their big moneymaker, and I want it at the forefront of their attention.

That being said, League of Legends (which I adore) has a very good payment/free system. As long as Planetside didn't add all the "sillly" content that League has (they're two different types of games, after all) the basis upon which League is founded seems very viable.

~Zachariah

[Mirror]

Gotta wonder why anyone has pre-ordered the game when there is no confirmed release date. Gotta hope that SOE offer a download/email your key option.

[Hamma]

SWTOR has no release date and they keep breaking records.

[Killerobe]

Originally Posted by Hamma

SWTOR has no release date and they keep breaking records.

They also officially opened the game to preorders via the company and told you what you would be getting with each version of the game. Gamestop just wants your money ASAP...

[Crator]

haha, SWTOR has also been announced for a very long time. Years now.

[Hamma]

Just saying, people pre-order all the time without release dates.

[basti]

Well, tors preoder is official. The stuff at amazon and Gamestop has nothing to do with sony at all.

[EASyEightyEight]

I fully expect there to be an optional subscription plan that comes with indirect perks. Faster respawn times, faster training times, reduced resource costs, increased resource gains, there's quite a list of subtle bonuses SOE could grant subscribers that won't make someones gun directly more powerful, or their armor sturdier. They're just going places faster, and more efficiently.

[Traak]

Just make the game awesome and charge a monthly fee. Money problem solved. If you are trying to make it more inclusive (of laggy third-world players) then I understand the low buy-in. They can be the bearers of wood and drawers of water" for the other guys.

[Krowe]

I think the concept most people are describing but not saying is Buy to Play.

Don't say Free to Play with an upfront cost because that is not correct.

[kidwithstick]

WOWWWWWW f2p?

When I first heard about ps2 my first question was about the payment module. I was seriously hoping they were not going to go the f2p route... But for some reason I knew this was going to happen. sorry guys and gals but this "planetside 2" will be nothing like the planetside we all knew and loved. f2p games fail. they fail HARD. it only works with LOL because its a simple DOTA game.

Sorry SOE but this just blew it for me. This was my most anticipated game in the last 5 years and now all I see in my mind when I think about it is a steaming pile of shit.

[NapalmEnima]

Originally Posted by kidwithstick

WOWWWWWW f2p?

When I first heard about ps2 my first question was about the payment module. I was seriously hoping they were not going to go the f2p route... But for some reason I knew this was going to happen. sorry guys and gals but this "planetside 2" will be nothing like the planetside we all knew and loved. f2p games fail. they fail HARD. it only works with LOL because its a simple DOTA game.

Sorry SOE but this just blew it for me. This was my most anticipated game in the last 5 years and now all I see in my mind when I think about it is a steaming pile of shit.

I'm pretty sure folks will still have to Buy A Box, there just won't be a mandatory subscription associated with said box.

Could Be Wrong.

[kidwithstick]

Originally Posted by NapalmEnima

I'm pretty sure folks will still have to Buy A Box, there just won't be a mandatory subscription associated with said box.

Could Be Wrong.

it doesnt matter. f2p is f2p. they all blow.

[Hamma]

kidwithstick,

We prefer constructive debate and conversation in this forum.

it doesnt matter. f2p is f2p. they all blow.

This does not fall within that category please be more constructive when posting.

[Crator]

Yes, in the past F2P games that have come out have been crap. That doesn't mean a big name in the game industry can't try it and make it work, the right way.