i have been playing since day one. i bought the collectors edition, i bought the cryse or whatever they are called, and have somewhat enjoyed playing.
i dont believe that the fees should start until the 1.20 patch is released, as then it may possibly be something like a complete game and not a work in progress.
the graphics are great, and they atleast give my computer a bit of a workout, but other than that i feel that the game has not lived up to the hype, let alone the $100 [us] i have invested in the game.
i still have the nintendo version of final fantasy, and bought a play station in order to play final fantasy. i invested 3+ years on computer playing final fantasy online, and in each case i felt that i recieved more that full value for my money.
i have pretty much given up on the game several months back, and the bit of hope i see for the game is the 1.20 patch, and i refuse to pay more money just to be let down again.
try starting the fee one month after 1.20 patch is live and i will atleast give serious thought to paying.
as i see it right now, the game is NOT worth $10 a month, and i will now renew my subscription, as i feel that i am being sold a "bill of goods", being told" look how great it will be after the 1.20 patch", and i dont want to be fooled again. good luck to all who stay, if they have a free trial of the 2.0 version i will try it, but i will not pay for it until i am sure it will be a real final fantasy game and not the uetiful empty game it is now.