Sandman wrote: » I might have missed this, but I'll ask anyway. I have some friends in other countries that are not as fortunate is the U.S. , my question is in time with there be a option like WoW where you can use in game gold to purchase some game time for those who might not be able to afford it?
Talents wrote: » Nope. Using in game currency to buy sub time is a great way to introduce P2W to the game which Intrepid wants to avoid at all costs. They could use the referral system in order to refer people to the game, then if they get 7 people to buy sub time, they can play the game for free as long as the 7 referred people buy sub time each month.
Sandman wrote: » Talents wrote: » Nope. Using in game currency to buy sub time is a great way to introduce P2W to the game which Intrepid wants to avoid at all costs. They could use the referral system in order to refer people to the game, then if they get 7 people to buy sub time, they can play the game for free as long as the 7 referred people buy sub time each month. That sounds like a interesting idea with the referal system, I understand the other concrn, just trying to think of something to let my less fortunate friends be able to play, other than having to pay for them myself.
Roko wrote: » Sandman wrote: » Talents wrote: » Nope. Using in game currency to buy sub time is a great way to introduce P2W to the game which Intrepid wants to avoid at all costs. They could use the referral system in order to refer people to the game, then if they get 7 people to buy sub time, they can play the game for free as long as the 7 referred people buy sub time each month. That sounds like a interesting idea with the referal system, I understand the other concrn, just trying to think of something to let my less fortunate friends be able to play, other than having to pay for them myself. I feel your pain. I am from a third world country, and while I am fortunate enough to be able to afford my games and hardware many of my friends can't. Our economy is about 4x weaker than the US economy so basically for people here to pay 15 USD a month it's the same as for Americans to pay a 60 USD monthly sub. It's a tough sale. So believe me I know your struggle. My friends are like: "15 USD a month?! I can take my whole family to a fancy restaurant for that much!" It will take a lot of convincing for them to come play with me but hear me out. I don't know about your friends but mine like to party, and they like to drink, going to bars, playing pool, some times even betting. They can spend over 50 USD in a weekend out there. So my strategy is going to be paying for their first month, so they get to try the game and after that. I will convince them that it's more worth it for them to play this game than going out to drink. Or that it's more fun than playing billiard pool. Some will do the exchange, some won't but it's what I will try.
