Paying For On-Line Games - Club CDFreaks

**Womble** · 25-04-2004

On-line games are becoming more and more common thesedays.

What do you think about the on-line fees some of these games charge for the privilage.

Personnally if I am paying £** for a game in a shop I don't want to have to pay a monthy fee as well to be able to play the game.

Paying for the game and then free online would be acceptable or a free download with a monthly on-line fee (depending on how much) would also be acceptable, but both, that seems like paying twice for the same game.

Gimmie some thoughts. Am I missing out on some great games by sticking to my guns or do a few of you feel the same way about paying time and time again.

What form do you think the paying for on-line gaming should continue in?

*Mr. Belvedere* · 25-04-2004

The best ripoff has to be Phantasy Star online for the XBOX.

You will need XBOX live : $$/month
You will need Phantasy Star : $$$$
You will need a Phantasy Star subscription : $$/month

Excuse me ? I paid for the Xbox , i paid for the game , i pay for my internet connection , i pay for xbox live and now the game wants to add another subscription ?? Fuck it. Either this game is so absolutely superdeluxe wonderful that it will pale in front of any other game in exsitence , or there is something very very wrong with the game devloping industry.

2nd best ripoff : Gamespy. I wish i never paid $20 for that stupid account.

3rd best ripoff : Everquest. It's like heroine so i have heard.

*theone1_* · 25-04-2004

You didn't include : I play online games that don't need to be bought or paid for.

Example: At the moment, I am playing a MMORPG called Conquer (www.conqueronline.com). It is a Diablo-like game. It is a free download, and the way that they get their money is from people buying items (Dragonballs) from them via Paypal. Of course you don't have to buy them, but they make thousands of dollars a day from it - no need for spy/adware (*EYES GAIN*).

*Airhead* · 25-04-2004

Yes there are loads of free multiplayer games out there (www.utopia.com) without blazing 3D graphics and EAX sound that are still fun.

On the topic, no I will never pay a monthly fee for a game that I've paid once for. Either I buy the game in the shop and go home playing with it on the internet or I go to the internet and check it out then buy a subscription for it.
Any gamemaker that wants me to first pay the game then pay a subscription can eat the dust on my attic.

*theone1_* · 25-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Airhead
(www.utopia.com)

Hmmm, nice link there

. Sure, it works; but where's the info?

OT: CURSE THIS DAMN SCROLL WHEEL!! See the hardware forum

*Airhead* · 25-04-2004

Oops. Here's the correct URL
http://games.swirve.com/utopia/

**Womble** · 26-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by theone1_
You didn't include : I play online games that don't need to be bought or paid for.

Your quite right. Why don't you start up a thread about these so everyone can get some free online games going.

Oh, you already have.

*theone1_* · 27-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Womble
Your quite right. Why don't you start up a thread about these so everyone can get some free online games going.

Oh, you already have.

Oh ha ha ha!

**Womble** · 27-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by theone1_
Oh ha ha ha!

Hee Hee Hee. I though you might like that.

*Ssseth* · 27-04-2004

I would pay for a monthly fee if I didn't have to pay a large ammount for the game (Maybe $20 with a free month but nothing more).

BUT, monthly fess are WAY to high at the moment. $13-$15 a month is overboard.

If I could pay $5-$10 a month I would probably play one.

*debro* · 27-04-2004

Extra option required, I would pay for the game OR the online fee, but not both.

*BadReligionPR* · 27-04-2004

I will never pay for a game on a monthly basis. Because you never know when you'll get bored of it, or be too busy to play it. They're probably a bitch to reactivate if you stop playing for a few months, and in a few years it's totally useless. Most people play more than one game...$10 or $15 charges start to add up.

One time charge or bust.

@Belvedere: At least your not playing FF XI for PS2 eh? Gotta pick up the hard drive and online adapter

. And they're useless for most other games. But I think XBOX Live is pretty terrible as well...you already pay for internet access, paying to set up matches is like paying for GameSpy....worthless

*Chriso* · 27-04-2004

I don't think the cost of XBox Live is too bad (£40 a year) but when I get it I won't be paying extra for any games.

**Dee-ehn** · 28-04-2004

Paying for a game is acceptable... (although I never do that, as I hardly play games... just some on the XBOX ans those I borrow from my friend), but I'd never pay for the online gaming... (ok I admit, I have no point in online gaming as I even don't have the time to play a game standalone, let be playing for hours online).

If I wanted to play online (using the XBOX) I'd use XBC and game for free

View Poll Results: Paying For On-Line Games
I Don't Mind Paying For The Game And Then Monthly Fee As Well	1	5.88%
I Would Only Pay For The Game. Not The Monthly Fee.	12	70.59%
I Would Only Pay The Monthly Fee. Not For The Game.	3	17.65%
I Don't And Will Never Ever Ever Ever Play On-Line Games So I Don't Care. So There.	1	5.88%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

25-04-2004	#1 (permalink)
Womble Section Administrator & Reviewer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: On a Spoon! Posts: 4,707	Paying For On-Line Games <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> On-line games are becoming more and more common thesedays. What do you think about the on-line fees some of these games charge for the privilage. Personnally if I am paying £** for a game in a shop I don't want to have to pay a monthy fee as well to be able to play the game. Paying for the game and then free online would be acceptable or a free download with a monthly on-line fee (depending on how much) would also be acceptable, but both, that seems like paying twice for the same game. Gimmie some thoughts. Am I missing out on some great games by sticking to my guns or do a few of you feel the same way about paying time and time again. What form do you think the paying for on-line gaming should continue in? __________________ New and updated signature, for her pleasure!! Have you meet my friend? His name is Devils Advocate! You have been warned. My Review / Gaming PC <- It's getting old Join CDFreaks.Com for a chance to win a date with me. SERIOUSLY -> First 5 people to PM me something funny can see it here on 4,000+ posts. Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner. Step forward Shellie Mae!!!

25-04-2004	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Belvedere CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Cthulhu Ninja Zombie Posts: 14,667	The best ripoff has to be Phantasy Star online for the XBOX. You will need XBOX live : $$/month You will need Phantasy Star : $$$$ You will need a Phantasy Star subscription : $$/month Excuse me ? I paid for the Xbox , i paid for the game , i pay for my internet connection , i pay for xbox live and now the game wants to add another subscription ?? Fuck it. Either this game is so absolutely superdeluxe wonderful that it will pale in front of any other game in exsitence , or there is something very very wrong with the game devloping industry. 2nd best ripoff : Gamespy. I wish i never paid $20 for that stupid account. 3rd best ripoff : Everquest. It's like heroine so i have heard. __________________ I might be evil. Want to make dvd movie backups? Take the 5-step or the 2-step process. Fun, fast and free!

25-04-2004	#3 (permalink)
theone1_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,931	You didn't include : I play online games that don't need to be bought or paid for. Example: At the moment, I am playing a MMORPG called Conquer (www.conqueronline.com). It is a Diablo-like game. It is a free download, and the way that they get their money is from people buying items (Dragonballs) from them via Paypal. Of course you don't have to buy them, but they make thousands of dollars a day from it - no need for spy/adware (EYES GAIN). __________________ Behold, bastard son! I am the evil one! [My Pictures] -- Lucifer Incestus --

25-04-2004	#4 (permalink)
Airhead Letiled Modelatol Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: La Suède Posts: 6,937	Yes there are loads of free multiplayer games out there (www.utopia.com) without blazing 3D graphics and EAX sound that are still fun. On the topic, no I will never pay a monthly fee for a game that I've paid once for. Either I buy the game in the shop and go home playing with it on the internet or I go to the internet and check it out then buy a subscription for it. Any gamemaker that wants me to first pay the game then pay a subscription can eat the dust on my attic. __________________ This line is currently vacant. Or Is It??? You want fast answers? Use our search. <-- Or else! If you have not already, read our rules! <-- Or else again! bcn_246: "Wales are shitty animals to, all they do is swim around and make funny noises that people cant hear." You really should join us on IRC! IrcNet, #cdfreaks-int \| Or go here Fear my massive avatar history log! Not updated! "But do they keep increasing in size like mine?" - kwkard

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25-04-2004	#6 (permalink)
Airhead Letiled Modelatol Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: La Suède Posts: 6,937	Oops. Here's the correct URL http://games.swirve.com/utopia/ __________________ This line is currently vacant. Or Is It??? You want fast answers? Use our search. <-- Or else! If you have not already, read our rules! <-- Or else again! bcn_246: "Wales are shitty animals to, all they do is swim around and make funny noises that people cant hear." You really should join us on IRC! IrcNet, #cdfreaks-int \| Or go here Fear my massive avatar history log! Not updated! "But do they keep increasing in size like mine?" - kwkard

27-04-2004	#10 (permalink)
Ssseth Retired Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada - Hockey Capital of the World! Posts: 4,097	I would pay for a monthly fee if I didn't have to pay a large ammount for the game (Maybe $20 with a free month but nothing more). BUT, monthly fess are WAY to high at the moment. $13-$15 a month is overboard. If I could pay $5-$10 a month I would probably play one. __________________ I survived 30,000 posts in the Quest for the Longest Thread on CD Freaks! and all I got was a lousy T-shirt! Ssseth likes pickles and loves wallpaper.

27-04-2004	#11 (permalink)
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27-04-2004	#12 (permalink)
BadReligionPR Retired Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CT USA Posts: 1,186	I will never pay for a game on a monthly basis. Because you never know when you'll get bored of it, or be too busy to play it. They're probably a bitch to reactivate if you stop playing for a few months, and in a few years it's totally useless. Most people play more than one game...$10 or $15 charges start to add up. One time charge or bust. @Belvedere: At least your not playing FF XI for PS2 eh? Gotta pick up the hard drive and online adapter . And they're useless for most other games. But I think XBOX Live is pretty terrible as well...you already pay for internet access, paying to set up matches is like paying for GameSpy....worthless __________________ BRPR Pumping Iron & Sweating Steel (for 30 years) - Joe Grushecky And The Iron City Houserockers - "Labels come and go. The music remains. Music companies are generally the enemy of the musician." Junior's Bar where the band is playing, just for me. They play real loud, they move the crowd, It's a poor boy's symphony. Junior's Bar, until they kill the neon lights, I hope I don't go home alone tonight. Iron City Sampler Free Peltier

27-04-2004	#13 (permalink)
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28-04-2004	#14 (permalink)
Dee-ehn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: On my chair Posts: 14,987	Paying for a game is acceptable... (although I never do that, as I hardly play games... just some on the XBOX ans those I borrow from my friend), but I'd never pay for the online gaming... (ok I admit, I have no point in online gaming as I even don't have the time to play a game standalone, let be playing for hours online). If I wanted to play online (using the XBOX) I'd use XBC and game for free __________________ Every answer is just a question away... My other hobby is photography. Come take a look at what I do! Help us fighting cancer! Hardware tools: Prime95, Sandra, MemtestX86, MBM, DFT CD/DVD: Smartripper, DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink, ForceAspi Check your CPU wattage online! Linux: be root \|\| Windows: reboot

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