Just thought I'd make this post after reading a topic further down about the billing and everyone complaining about it.

Think of Crysta as a means of making the game more accessible. The way I see it SE probably plans on making game cards for Crysta available in stores similar to the business model of WOW. If people can get pre-paid cards they can get at the game without having to need a credit card more people will be able to play, and I think that's the whole point of crysta. Personally I'm using the crysta method because I don't like having to watch my account every month to make sure the transaction goes through.

I just wanted to spread some light on this topic. It's all about making the game available.