10-11-2003, 06:32 PM
Heh, I liked this part:
I understand it allright, it's because it's a ripoff. Either the client is free and I then pay monthly for the server usage, or the game offers the possibility of playing also offline. But paying for something that cannot be used unless I continue paying? I'll go for the alternatives that can be played offline :)
Quote:When it comes to subscription fees, price is only one of many concerns. Analysts worry that mass-market consumers do not understand why they should pay a retail price for a game then pay a subscription fee to play it.
I understand it allright, it's because it's a ripoff. Either the client is free and I then pay monthly for the server usage, or the game offers the possibility of playing also offline. But paying for something that cannot be used unless I continue paying? I'll go for the alternatives that can be played offline :)