I would pay to play this game right now. The way I see it I'm saving hundreds of dollars a month by choosing to play this MMO instead of buying games that I can solve in a few days to a week. I get way more enjoyment out of this game also because of the social aspect. Why would anyone play now if they weren't willing to pay for it in the future anyway? It seems like a waste to play a game that you build a character on and then scrap it because you don't want to pay a monthly fee.