Quote Originally Posted by Ladon View Post
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Well here's the reality: the subscription model is no longer effective due to a saturated market. A game will not generate the revenue it needs to on a sub-only model in this day and age. It just won't happen unless its extraordinarily superior to everything else. The fact of the matter is that cash shops generate more revenue. People like going to the store and buying things that other ppl can't. Its human nature, and one major reason we still have shopping malls. Since my interest is in the game, I am in favor of whatever will keep the game both enjoyable and alive.

The benefit of cash shops are that: (a) more content can be released (b) more revenue has a positive impact on the game (c) more diversity/customization. These are all wins to me.