So 1.0 owners have to start paying the monthly fee immediately?

[Abriael]

They promised a free period before launch. Not 30 days of free play after launch.

We are getting the former: it's called "Early Access."

Again: that's not what they promised: They promised a period of time BEFORE LAUNCH where we could play for free. We are getting that. No promise has been broken.

No, it's the "Early Access" period, between phase 4 and official launch.

Early access is not available to everyone, so it doesn't apply (it also doesn't last months like the promised free trial). They promised a free trial, not a beta. I'm quite sure you're aware of the fact that "free trial" and "beta" are two entirely different concepts.

Anyway you want to interpret it you got about 3 months to come up with 10 bucks. This should not be a big deal.!!!!!

Can't see past the "YOU YOU YOU!" standpoint mh? Maybe you should consider the wider consequences instead of just knee jerk attacking someone that moves criticism to your beloved company. It's obvious that the few that are left here will play and pay, me included. The problem isn't me or us. It's the hundreds of thousands of people that quit the game because 1.0 was crappy, and now are rightfully skeptical.

I can see a lot of people that would have given the game a second chance with a Realm Reborn not even bothering now if they have to pull out the credit card before they can see that the game is really reborn with their own eyes.

And honestly I can't blame them. It simply a very bad business decision.

PS: multiple exclamation marks don't add any solidity to your point.