question about f2p and p2p

[JeZerai]

in the long run is it worth to pay for the game ?

[tihocan]

Yes, unless you enjoy grinding favor for hours.

[Robi3.0]

While the entire game can be unlock by grinding favor. I actually know of two people that have down it. It takes a lot of grinding. Paying for something you love to play is never a bad thing in the long run.

[JeZerai]

did upgrade my self to VIP and lets see how things are when server goes up and what new features i have

[tihocan]

did upgrade my self to VIP and lets see how things are when server goes up and what new features i have
Note that in the long run VIP is less interesting (in the sense of "more expensive") than just paying for adventure packs in the store.

[broolthebeast]

ya i went f2p and never looked backy.. Why give them money for the unfinished product they give us? :)

[Kralgnax]

Note that in the long run VIP is less interesting (in the sense of "more expensive") than just paying for adventure packs in the store.

A curious sense of "less interesting". But, of course, that cost effectiveness depends on how long the run is - break even seems like about a year - and cost effectiveness (given the front end uncertainty about how long you'll be playing) isn't necesssary the prime criterion anyway - at least it certainly isn't for me.

Personally, I'd argue that almost all players would be better served (at least from a rational economic self-interest / utility maximizing perspective) on the time / money tradeoffs by at least going with a minimal premium package, but that's up to the individual player, isn't it ?
*EDIT* Obviously my satement is not true for people who wish to prove how far they can go while staying 100% F2P, who are a special category in that whole time / money argument *END EDIT*

[Ystradmynach]

At the bare minimum, I believe it is worth it to cough up some money for turbine at least once. This is so you can at least play as a premium player and sell whatever you want on the auction house as well as get a couple of more slots on each server. Also consider that the cheapest package is less than what people pay to go see a movie and much less than what most new games cost. Plus, what adventure packs or race/classes you get with your points is yours permanently.

So overall, I'd say that if you like this game at all, spending some money on it is probably one of the better uses of your entertainment dollar.

[westudi]

I started f2p, played for a few months, and then went premium. I'm happy.

[hockeyrama]

I play alot of f2p games over the last few years. I am married and have two kids. If I spend money on my games personally I feel that it is money that should be spent somewhere else, like taking the kids to a movie. I must admit i like DDO but then I did not start playing until they opened up the level cap on f2p ( i know their was a sigil way to go higher but it just seemed to strict on f2p and now it gone it is more fair). I like the fact that I can work hard (yes it is a bit boring) doing favor runs to get the most out of the game but then that is fine. I have to put in the time and effort and then get the reward (which also means I get better at the game as well). My daughter plays with me and she sees that with some effort you can be rewarded. Many kids like the quick fix. If you have a toy you like and break it, buy another. A new phone comes out, scrap the old and get another. I know many gamers (any age) that go online figure out how to do all levels of some game before they even buy it. Then once they get the game they are just looking at someone elses walkthrough. It is fine to do things for yourself and be rewarded. THis game does that. Yea, I could throw some money to the devs and get alot of content very quickly but I prefer to earn the content and open my WF, drow, monks and such. To me it is just a matter of personal choice. I really like this game and later may put money in but not because I needed to but more for the purpose of rewarding the devs for their hard work.