Other so-called real ''MMORPG'' could learn a thing or 2 from GW?

Omega X

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

17 Sep 2006 at 22:31 - 41
Quote:
Originally Posted by gr3g
Not a single upcoming MMOG, not even NCSoft's own Aion, is going to adopt GW's pricing structure. Pay to play is still the MMOG metagame.

My prediction is that GW will be the sole MMOG without monthly fees unless NCSoft's financial and legal troubles cause them to tank and sell Anet to another company such as EA or Sony. *shudder*
Sony actually likes the free 2 play concept. EA is another story.

Kali Magdalene

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Washington

N/

17 Sep 2006 at 22:40 - 42
Quote:
Originally Posted by gr3g
Not a single upcoming MMOG, not even NCSoft's own Aion, is going to adopt GW's pricing structure. Pay to play is still the MMOG metagame.

My prediction is that GW will be the sole MMOG without monthly fees unless NCSoft's financial and legal troubles cause them to tank and sell Anet to another company such as EA or Sony. *shudder*
Financial troubles = Auto Assault. Legal troubles = what?

Also, sell Anet?

Carth`

Carth`

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

17 Sep 2006 at 22:44 - 43
Apart from GW, I have yet to see a free MMO game that doesn't fund itself by making in-game items purchasable with real money. The two already mentioned both allow you to purchase the best items, or purchase in-game money with USD.

Edit: I meant without monthly fees, I know GW isn't free :P

wilebill

wilebill

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

Mt Vernon, Ohio

Band of the Hawk

W/Mo

17 Sep 2006 at 22:48 - 44
Massively Multiplayer Online Cooperative Role Playing Game, GW.

ANet used a unique and daring business plan for GW, partly because too many features were missing to really charge a monthly fee. No auction house, limited storage space, no in-game mail system, etc. But they made enough to get them rolling, keep them rolling, and to develop Factions and now Nightfall. With the online store, they will have yet another stream of income to continue adding features and content.