Compromise: Just Charge $5 For Now. Once 2.0 is Out, Then Charge $12

[AmyRae]

All that nice stuff that SE has to do to keep ALL servers open as well.. do you really HONESTLY think that 5-6 bucks a month with the current fanbase as it is, will cover all of those cost, to either remain even or even make ( somewhat) of a profit?

If you've been paying attention, you'd see what I'm getting at. If SE can get more than twice the players to keep playing by offering a 50% discount, then they end up getting more money. That is, getting more money so they can make 2.0 a success.

Many people aren't completely satisfied with the current product, but a discount could convince quite a number of those people to stay. If it's enough to make SE even more money than if they charged full price, why wouldn't they consider this option?

[Starlord]

If you've been paying attention, you'd see what I'm getting at. If SE can get more than twice the players to keep playing by offering a 50% discount, then they end up getting more money. That is, getting more money so they can make 2.0 a success.

Many people aren't completely satisfied with the current product, but a discount could convince quite a number of those people to stay. If it's enough to make SE even more money than if they charged full price, why wouldn't they consider this option?

With the Current player base, a Discounted price I'm completely unsure of if they will merit a better income then 12.99.. It's a Gambler's chance at that point weather they stick to 12.99 or Discounted.

I'm Neutral, so either way they go about it I'm fine with. If the success of FFXIV means paying 6.99~12.99 then I will do so to get it there.

This " Unfinished product" business is a monkey on peoples backs because of how the game launch.

If the game were to have launched at being at 1.20.

Would you feel its a complete game or rather: " Launch worth of the entitlement to pay 12.99?"

[Rentahamster]

With the Current player base, a Discounted price I'm completely unsure of if they will merit a better income then 12.99..

the point is, people will pay for it if they enjoy the game, they arent going to choose mostly based on a price point but rather if they want to play it still or not

Are you guys even getting the economic argument about how a lower price point could possibly result in more overall revenue? Because you don't seem to be addressing that point that a lot of people are making. That's why I linked the info about the price elasticity of demand.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_elasticity_of_demand

Due to the circumstances surrounding this game, it is probably more elastic than similar MMO products, thus a lower price point would possibly result in more revenue.

the same way gamers have always chosen

Gamers are consumers of a product. They are subject to the same economic forces as everyone else in the world.

[Starlord]

Are you guys even getting the economic argument about how a lower price point could possibly result in more overall revenue? Because you don't seem to be addressing that point that a lot of people are making. That's why I linked the info about the price elasticity of demand.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_elasticity_of_demand

Due to the circumstances surrounding this game, it is probably more elastic than similar MMO products, thus a lower price point would possibly result in more revenue.



Gamers are consumers of a product. They are subject to the same economic forces as everyone else in the world.

I'm done with this thread, and this thread has been beaten by a dead horse... :/ You have your opinion and I have mine one way or another I'm Neutral to it all. So its pointless to post in this thread any longer. Have fun with your Financial Debacle!