Extending subscription for in-game currency!

SolidShock

Hello, I'm here to suggest or just talk about something that might help some people out, such as myself.
I'm currently 18 and 2 out of 4 years in to programming school, due to various reasons, I'm unable to get myself a job right now and all the money I get from my studies gets put forward to things such as basic living costs, food and now I'm saving up for a drivers license.
I wanted to suggest implomenting something similar to a WoW-Token in AoC, so I could pay for the first month of the sub, but continue playing purely off of in-game money or actions or something, just so I can continue playing, but wouldn't place myself in a financial risk. Has anything like this been considered? Any interest of implomenting it?

Niraada

Selling in game currency for money is pay to win. Intrepid has been pretty vocally against the practice.

Niraada

Keeping a barrier to entry keeps a lot of bad actors and toxic elements at bay. A subscription only cost is already very fair, especially when considering that those costs are being harmonised by region, ensuring that it remains reasonably within reach.

I definitely get not having a lot of extra money being a student, and I feel for you. It might be worth putting money aside where and as you can up until launch so that you have a chance to fund your subscription for a while without impacting your studies.

Game should be out in a few years.

SolidShock

Okay, Niraada's point seems the best.
I do completely agree that only a subscription fee sounds very fair and I am planning to save up a lil' bit for a few months of subscription. They might get lowered depending on region, but I'm in the EU, so I think a set price of 13-15 euros will be for me as well.
I'm just suggesting possibly awarding no-lifers with extended subscription.
But I understand if they choose not to.