tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36733892.post8103191262223152714..comments2024-03-22T11:13:26.808+00:00Comments on Life is a Mind Bending Puzzle: EVE: 5 free Days and Thoughts on Microtransactionsmbphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037758442729422620noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36733892.post-76070839507893744832008-12-28T15:15:00.000+00:002008-12-28T15:15:00.000+00:00I think you have hit the nail on the head Syncaine...I think you have hit the nail on the head Syncaine - There is no incentive for companies to offer alternative payment schemes unless it will somehow make them more money. <BR/><BR/>However I suspect that this situation may very well apply. it may very well apply. If as I have suggested elsewhere the hardcore mmorpg market have already been sucked up by WOW and its ilk then the only real engine for growth has to be attracting more casual players. Casual payment schemes which offer players the opportunity to pay and play when they see fit could attract a bunch more players.mbphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037758442729422620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36733892.post-83046451917245865942008-12-24T13:22:00.000+00:002008-12-24T13:22:00.000+00:00But if I'm a company, why would I offer players th...But if I'm a company, why would I offer players the option to pay less? Unless that revenue loss is offset by bringing in more players because of the lower barrier of entry (which again, just brings in those who would pay a minimal amount), it's bad business for the company.<BR/><BR/>I'm ok with RMT games, but I don't think RMT mixes in well with sub-based games, that's where most players draw the line.<BR/><BR/>On the EVE thing, the 5 days might be nice if you have not played in a while, just to jump back in and check out all the changes. That's my plan over the holiday break. Get in, chat with Corp mates, run a mission or two, and just see what's new. Doubt it will pull me back in (still too busy with WAR), but it will be a nice, free stop back in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36733892.post-22393243533473214552008-12-22T10:52:00.000+00:002008-12-22T10:52:00.000+00:00Spot on with your options for microtransactions vs...Spot on with your options for microtransactions vs. subs. Another idea that we've recently heard is setting up parallel servers of the same game - one subscription based and one microtransaction based. It just may be a great way to keep fans of both genres happy. Granted, double the overhead for publishers/operators, but it might make for quite an interesting experiement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com