Lifetime Subscription

[Akujin]

Heya!

Consider that this I'm saying is based off my opinions. Therefore, there's no wrong or right.

No matter how you see it, it's a gamble. People could go 300$ like they could not. If the game is a success and majority of people will go with the Lifetime Subscription, then SE will majorly see 300$ of income from a good bunch of people, simply because the game is amazing and the best thing they ever played, experienced.
On the other hand, the game could be normally good, or a failure, so the 300$ from people who believed the game was fantastic will take an onion up their arses, while SE will enjoy their moneys.

In my opinion, if you are sure that the game is amazing and it will make every player jizz in their shoes, you would not consider a Lifetime Subscription, because once you receive those moneys, people will enjoy it even after 20 years, and you will lose all of the rest of their moneys Fo Evar.

On the other part, if you are not so confident about the game you could be a badass and go with the Lifetime Subscription, so players with high hope for the game will go that route and then taste the red hot chili pepper with all of its seme... se... sements... *checks google* seeds.

For me? I would be happy paying once per year! Like that I both have good funs while working and at the same time support SE for their awesome job~

I highlighted one phrase in your post there Renshi. Really? Lol, dude, I miss hanging with you guys in mumble. I should drop back in sometime, good to see you're around though!

[Bayohne]

We discussed the possibilities of including a lifetime subscription for FFXIV with Yoshida. He has researched other company's business models and knows that a few of them do offer lifetime subscriptions. Currently there aren't any plans to offer this option when the game launches, but there's always a possibility it's something that could be made available in the future.

[Cedri]

We discussed the possibilities of including a lifetime subscription for FFXIV with Yoshida. He has researched other company's business models and knows that a few of them do offer lifetime subscriptions. Currently there aren't any plans to offer this option when the game launches, but there's always a possibility it's something that could be made available in the future.

Now all we need to do is convince Yoshi-P to give you guys your own in game NMs.

[Drako]

Now all we need to do is convince Yoshi-P to give you guys your own in game NMs.

This ↑ would be a awesome thing to see in game. Sorry to derail a bit.

I think lifetime subs wouldn't be a bad idea. For all the same reasons everyone already mentioned in this thread.. It'd be cool to pay for the first few years up front, then have it free for life afterwards. Its clear it could hurt the company if the game ends up being huge in the end.

[DoctorMog]

This ↑ would be a awesome thing to see in game. Sorry to derail a bit.

I think lifetime subs wouldn't be a bad idea. For all the same reasons everyone already mentioned in this thread.. It'd be cool to pay for the first few years up front, then have it free for life afterwards. Its clear it could hurt the company if the game ends up being huge in the end.

Not if lifetime subs are only allowed to be purchased in the first year of 2.0.

After that, monthly only.

I would buy one. Even at the cost of 2 years of full sub. (over $200)

[ShinigamiKayla]

Not if lifetime subs are only allowed to be purchased in the first year of 2.0.

After that, monthly only.

I would buy one. Even at the cost of 2 years of full sub. (over $200)

look at everyone who cried and bitched about Legacy lawl... I support Life time sub but I don't think the community is mature enough to handle it x3

[Colino]

We discussed the possibilities of including a lifetime subscription for FFXIV with Yoshida. He has researched other company's business models and knows that a few of them do offer lifetime subscriptions. Currently there aren't any plans to offer this option when the game launches, but there's always a possibility it's something that could be made available in the future.

Good to know they are at least considering it.

I know long term business models are more profitable but I would still implement something similair if I were in SE, even at a fairly high price.

[Zehira]

Awesome. ^^ Thank you Bayohne and Yoshi-P!

[ZakarnRosewood]

Thanks for clearing that up Bay! I'm glad Yoshi wont be implementing the lifetime subscriptions.

[Abriael]

Thanks for clearing that up Bay! I'm glad Yoshi wont be implementing the lifetime subscriptions.

Only, that's not what he said.

*is always terribly amused at people being hostile to the idea of having more options*