Tort.1975 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Let me begin with saying that I know this is a touchy subject and that there will be some strong opinions for and against it, so here go's.So we all know that there are features and content that we want integrated in to game such as-New races-New classes-player housing-quality of life features-more armor/weaponsbut as it has been said there not enough funds or manpower to create these features without taking away from other departments. so what I want to find out is how many people would be willing to pay a monthly subscription for the hiring of more employees for the creation of more content that could be bigger, better and arrive faster then before. I know it's probably too late or too risky to change to a subscription base game, but me personally I would be willing to pay a subscription just to be able to see the game I love to play grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud.5067 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Heeeeell no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 They make more than enough gold money from the steadly-more-and-more-ridiculously-priced Gemstore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambent.6375 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 They would probably make less money with a sub fee.If they want more money all they have to do is add some flashy stuff to black lion chest, and the black lion keys sell like hotcakes, if they really wanted money they would step into the darkside and add skimp.To answer the question, it depends on what we are getting in exchange, because I already spend the same or more in the gem store than I would be spending on a sub fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alga.6498 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If that will help them to create more content and faster and not cancel/scrap too much cuz running out of time, then heck yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a flesh wound.3589 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 WoW allows their players to buy monthly subscription tokens with in game gold. If ANet had a system like that then a subscription might be acceptable to more people. Edit: a player buys a monthly token with real money and sells the token on the trading post for gold. The player who buys the token with gold then uses it to pay for one month subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyrateSilly.4710 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 No, just no. I would quit playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susy.7529 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 @PyrateSilly.4710 said:No, just no. I would quit playing.^This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkReign.4503 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I quit a subscription game (WoW) as soon as this came out and was blown away by it, was wondering why I even paid for a subscription back in the day. I dont play anything with subscriptions there are too many other things you have to pay for like that in RL and on consoles. If they showed where the money went maybe but that doesnt happen everything is a big secret in this industry usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elothar.4382 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I voted yes, but it carries some caveats and explanations. Right now, it is buy to play...with a lot of cool stuff in the gem shop. Shifting to a subscription model, I would expect a lot more easy to access rewards in game. Everything's a trade-off. But if you assume that the gem shop would remain as is, then no, I would not want to pay a subscription fee on top of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern.7951 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I wouldn't want them to switch fully into a subscription model. That's just asking for trouble. Aside from WoW and ffxiv, a majority of mmos haven't been able sustain themselves on a sub model. Considering how many MMOs have tried and failed on that front, I think it's safe to say it probably wouldn't be a very good solution to funding content. GW2 doesn't really have the replayability to keep people interested like that either. I remember a quote saying it was designed to be a game where you come and go in between other games.That said, I wouldn't mind a freemium type of subscription a la elderscrolls online style. As long as it isn't pay2win and offers gems/minor convenience/living story access/etc. Things that wouldn't put a subscription player over a free to play player, then I'd be alright with it. I'm not sure how much money that sort of system nets though. It may not be worth it, but If it was and it allowed them to create better content then I certainly wouldn't complain.As long as we don't get anything near as horrendous as elderscroll's shiny mount loot boxes. Those things are god awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighthonor.4061 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 only if its like 5$ or less per month and we get Player Housing with all the customization that Rift's player housing feature gives. Second that, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khisanth.2948 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 If I am paying a monthly subscription I am going to start expecting monthly updates ...@Just a flesh wound.3589 said:WoW allows their players to buy monthly subscription tokens with in game gold. If ANet had a system like that then a subscription might be acceptable to more people. Edit: a player buys a monthly token with real money and sells the token on the trading post for gold. The player who buys the token with gold then uses it to pay for one month subscription. That sounds like a less flexible version of what we already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDchiaScrub.3241 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Sub-fees don't guarantee content. However if you wish to emulate them yourself you are welcome to buy gems every month. I can't stop you. It could be interesting if ANET provided a discount for recurring buyers.D:P.S. Why did auto correct do requiring idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curunen.8729 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Hell no.I like that I can take a break whenever I want for a number of weeks or even months sometimes and come back without feeling any pressure to "make the most" of a subscription period.In any case I've probably spent enough on gems (whether converting to gold or buying stuff from the store) over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardo.1436 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 errrr I go with "Other". I am extremely happy I don't have to pay a sub, however, every 2 weeks I always try to buy $10 gems, sometimes I can sometimes I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaraki.5784 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 N-E-V-E-RI would quit GW2 forever (or untill they would remove it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedievalThings.5417 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 A sub for this game would be the day I have to stop playing. Not because I don't like the game, but because I can't afford to pay for 3 subs so my wife, myself and my toddler can all play. Hell, even if they ran a $20 per family thing, I really don't have the extra cash to pay a sub each month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekfan.3179 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 The buy-2-play system of GW2 is actually one of the reasons I love it.When my RL doesn't allow for excessive playtime, I don't have the feeling of wasting money for a subscription I might play for five mins a day.I show my support by buying add-ons and a few gems from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndigoSundown.5419 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I don't know if such a move would be the disaster I think it would be. I suspect it would, largely because the pool of players who play MMO's is not unlimited. A lot of the players who believe in the sub model are playing one or more of the games that have subs.GW2 may have attracted some players who got tired of the sub game they were playing. However, GW2 certainly attracted a lot of players who don't accept or like the sub model. You could say, in fact, that the B2P aspect of GW2 is one of its primary selling points. For a six-year-old game to move away from a business model that has been successful, to one that could alienate a lot of its customers, is a large risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadshow.9320 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 120$ a year with 1200 gems a month, yeah sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizodd.8310 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I'd totally be willing to pay a sub if it included monthly gems and story chapters.It should also be totally optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachenon.5270 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Not with the game as it is right now, no. With a few changes -- total repeal of the NPE, for one -- then maybe. Speaking of subs, if anybody from NCSoft is listening, if you'd kindly bring back City of Heroes, I'd merrily pay a sub fee for that. At least until I realized the world has moved on and you can't go back home and all that psychological stuff. I miss that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithranArkanere.8957 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I would not mind having to pay for living world episodes.I would not mind having to pay to get Season 1 back.But I would never pay for a game as 'time' or 'service'. I only pay for individual specific products if I can help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrin.1035 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I would LOVE a sub-model system for GW 2, but the majority of the forum community is dead against any kind of sub-model, unfortunately:https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/20083/would-you-like-a-gw-2-optional-monthly-membership/p1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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