Hungmike Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Title says it all. Why the hell are we paying for a game monthly that is "FREE" to play and just to have to buy new content for a game that is "FREE" to play. Makes no sense. Subs should get all content in a "FREE" to play game for "FREE". Bioware, you better get your **** figured out or your game is going nowhere but into the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrison Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 subs are getting it 50 percent off. I know..I know. 10 bucks is very hard to pay these days but hey...you could blow it on a mcdonalds meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 subs are getting it 50 percent off. I know..I know. 10 bucks is very hard to pay these days but hey...you could blow it on a mcdonalds meal It's not about $9.99 Welcome, you have entered the...Hickman Zone. Where subscribers are ATMs...with feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamagh Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I am paying a subscription so that I can access things and NOT feel pressured into having to log in everyday. Plus... seeing people like you whine about stupid things is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungmike Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Its not the $$$, I got that in my couch probably. Its the principal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumajin Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) Its not the $$$, I got that in my couch probably. Its the principal. Yep, the principle. I spent $50 today between two other MMOs, but I won't give EA $10 for what was originally stated as nothing more than a content patch. EA got greedy on this one. Another customer lost, just riding out the sub to Dec 24th playing the forum. Edited December 19, 2012 by Jumajin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingara Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 we got hickman'ed thats why, he is doing the warhammer on swtor to show he isnt a one trick pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokkh Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 You are correct to put the word "FREE" in quotation marks. hence the reason you are asking why someone who is "PAYING" a subscription would have to "PAY" for an expansion. Full access to the game isn't free, in all the "FREE" to play games I've ever played the so-called "DLC" has never been "FREE". You need to try to "UNDERSTAND" that "FREE" =/= $0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboB Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I want my T-Shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorthox Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Eh 10 bucks isn't too terrible and i will be paying for it at the end of december. The thing that makes me smile is that F2P people must spend 20 bucks to be able to experience the new planet and the 5 more levels. The one thing I wish they would do is remove the wait on cartel market stuff. If your a subscriber it shouldn't have one while a F2P person should have to wait. But another thing I would like to see another benefit that comes from the weapons, armor and vehicles you can get through the market. A different look is good and all, but having an extra benefit would add some more value as well. Maybe a wider bladed lightsaber or giving blasters and cannons a unique color crystal that comes only with that weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Eh 10 bucks isn't too terrible and i will be paying for it at the end of december. The thing that makes me smile is that F2P people must spend 20 bucks to be able to experience the new planet and the 5 more levels. The one thing I wish they would do is remove the wait on cartel market stuff. If your a subscriber it shouldn't have one while a F2P person should have to wait. But another thing I would like to see another benefit that comes from the weapons, armor and vehicles you can get through the market. A different look is good and all, but having an extra benefit would add some more value as well. Maybe a wider bladed lightsaber or giving blasters and cannons a unique color crystal that comes only with that weapon. It's not about $9.99. Welcome, you have entered the...Hickman Zone. Where subscribers are ATMs...with feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboB Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) It's not about $9.99. Welcome, you have entered the...Hickman Zone. Where subscribers are ATMs...with feet. Really...? Twice in one thread? At least change the wording a little bit? Not that I disagree with you, but.... damn. EDIT: after perusing the forums, I retract my surprise. Edited December 19, 2012 by AboB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Really...? Twice in one thread? At least change the wording a little bit? Not that I disagree with you, but.... damn. Well Its a tribute to EA/BioWare....They like to respond with cut and paste responses. I figured I would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeterno Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Subs paying for an expansion is to be expected tbh. Question should be why is makeb being called an expansion and expected to be payed for? Atm it doesn't sound like an expansion but an "adventure pack" at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Subs paying for an expansion is to be expected tbh. Question should be why is makeb being called an expansion and expected to be payed for? Atm it doesn't sound like an expansion but an "adventure pack" at best. It was a content upgrade according to MR. James Ohlen. Then it got hit by the Hickman Effect:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvatron Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Title says it all. Why the hell are we paying for a game monthly that is "FREE" to play and just to have to buy new content for a game that is "FREE" to play. Makes no sense. Subs should get all content in a "FREE" to play game for "FREE". Bioware, you better get your **** figured out or your game is going nowhere but into the toilet. This is a like a DLC expansion. No matter if SWTOR ever went FTP or not I would expect sub to have to pay for this. This is standard in the mmo world.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvatron Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Subs paying for an expansion is to be expected tbh. Question should be why is makeb being called an expansion and expected to be payed for? Atm it doesn't sound like an expansion but an "adventure pack" at best. You sir win a Brownie.. Yes if it was a full expansion it would be 39.99 like other games charge for expansions. Bioware said this isn't a full expansion but more like a DLC so lets only charge 9.99.. Which ok by me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 This is a like a DLC expansion. No matter if SWTOR ever went FTP or not I would expect sub to have to pay for this. This is standard in the mmo world.. Except where it was billed as content update by Mr. James Ohlen, Its no standard to charge you subscribers for content upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingara Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) This is a like a DLC expansion. No matter if SWTOR ever went FTP or not I would expect sub to have to pay for this. This is standard in the mmo world.. DLC isnt a standard for subscription games at all, and if this were a real expansion i would be right on there screaming omg this is gonna be awesome, but this is a planet and 5 lvls which were touted by ohlsen as none expansion content, thats is standard mmo world talk for a patch. Edited December 19, 2012 by Shingara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
October Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm so confused. As a subscriber, if I pre-order, it'll only be me paying to play five days early? From the FAQs: I’m a subscriber, why do I have to pre-order Rise of the Hutt Cartel? You do not have to pre-order Rise of the Hutt Cartel, players who pre-order Rise of the Hutt Cartel receive five (5) days of Early Access if they pre-order by January 7, 2013 11:59PM CT // 5:59AM GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvatron Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Except where it was billed as content update by Mr. James Ohlen, Its no standard to charge you subscribers for content upgrades. Please show me the interview or post where he said that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingara Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Please show me the interview or post where he said that? http://www.examiner.com/article/ea-and-bioware-go-back-on-promise-to-release-makeb-free-to-subscribers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galvatron Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 DLC isnt a standard for subscription games at all, and if this were a real expansion i would be right on there screaming omg this is gonna be awesome, but this is a planet and 5 lvls which were touted by ohlsen as none expansion content, thats is standard mmo world talk for a patch. What world are you living in. 9.99 dlc expansion are in LOTRO, AOC and a bunch of other free MMO's They just don't call them a DLC I called them that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taorus Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm so confused. As a subscriber, if I pre-order, it'll only be me paying to play five days early? From the FAQs: Yes, If you pre-order. You will only get the 5 day early access. Welcome to the....Hickman Zone:eek: Were subscribers are ATMs...with feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keskie Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 If their marketing people didn't call it an "expansion" I think there might be 10% less rage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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