EPTbut seriously, i wouldn't bother playing sc2 then, even though it's awesome
Pay2Play SC2? - Page 3
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Equinox_kr
United States7395 Posts
but seriously, i wouldn't bother playing sc2 then, even though it's awesome | ||
ManaBlue
Canada10458 Posts
On May 20 2007 18:47 FrozenArbiter wrote: Maybe I should just go to bed and stop f5ing the SC2 forum.. OH SHIT! The posting sheriff is back in town. Haji beware.  | ||
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CapO
United States1615 Posts
Source: http://pc.ign.com/articles/790/790158p1.html | ||
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Tarte
Canada933 Posts
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
On May 20 2007 19:46 Tarte wrote: Sc2 is already lame enough, having to pay every month for it would make this impossibly ridiculous.  Or let the anti-sc2 whiners  | ||
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red.venom
United States4651 Posts
On May 20 2007 19:46 Tarte wrote: Sc2 is already lame enough, having to pay every month for it would make this impossibly ridiculous. Hahah. So much HATE. Blizzard will have a good gauge of whether the consumers would pay for access to multiplayer or not. I definitely think the possibility for some features requiring payment on Battle.net is there. I would pay even if they charge for access at all, doubt it will come to that though. | ||
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Lamech
United States6 Posts
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Drowsy
United States4876 Posts
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KodoU-
United States129 Posts
ROFL... than my first account got banned for dissing SC ghost probably my 2nd or 3rd post so ban ban ban =D i wanna watch. | ||
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Oxygen
Canada3581 Posts
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Excalibur_Z
United States12256 Posts
I noticed this the day Starcraft II's website came up. Nowhere does it mention Battle.net is free in the press release. Nor in the FAQ. At first I was concerned that it would be pay-to-play, but now that doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm 100% convinced this will be the new plan for Battle.net: - Out of the box, the game will cost about $50-60. For this, you get the single player campaign, the ability to play against the AI, the map editor, and LAN/Hamachi play. This is already what most games offer. - For an extra $10-20, you can register an SC2 Battle.net account. This is for several reasons: - This is primarily to deter hackers and pirates. If you are caught hacking in the new system (it's going to happen, the best they can do to fight it is proactive moderation) you are banned, and must pay again for a new account. - As for pirates, generating CD-Keys is something that can be done for any game. Having to register an account is something that can't be circumvented. Repeat or grievous offenders may also have their CD-Key banned, forcing them to buy a new game. I see this as less realistic though. - The new Battle.net will have additional features. Presumably this will include active hack scanning, a routed peer-to-peer system such as the one War3 uses, a tournament system a la War3, continuous ladders such as War3, possibly with the added benefit of cross-Ladder season-final tournaments. Another, less likely scenario is that Battle.net will actually be split between general multiplayer and competitive multiplayer. This would mean that serious Ladder players would pay a registration fee and would gain access to Ladder-exclusive events and games. I don't see this happening though since that would deter novice players from attempting the Ladder and improving their skill. In any case, it's not reasonable to ask for a monthly subscription for an RTS game. It's not feasible for the consumer or the developer. It's not going to happen, so relax. | ||
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pooper-scooper
United States3108 Posts
On May 20 2007 22:13 Excalibur_Z wrote: You guys are looking at this the wrong way. There are two different kinds of pay-to-play. There's a monthly subscription like WoW, then there's an unlimited subscription for a one-time fee, like Kali. I noticed this the day Starcraft II's website came up. Nowhere does it mention Battle.net is free in the press release. Nor in the FAQ. At first I was concerned that it would be pay-to-play, but now that doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm 100% convinced this will be the new plan for Battle.net: - Out of the box, the game will cost about $50-60. For this, you get the single player campaign, the ability to play against the AI, the map editor, and LAN/Hamachi play. This is already what most games offer. - For an extra $10-20, you can register an SC2 Battle.net account. This is for several reasons: - This is primarily to deter hackers and pirates. If you are caught hacking in the new system (it's going to happen, the best they can do to fight it is proactive moderation) you are banned, and must pay again for a new account. - As for pirates, generating CD-Keys is something that can be done for any game. Having to register an account is something that can't be circumvented. Repeat or grievous offenders may also have their CD-Key banned, forcing them to buy a new game. I see this as less realistic though. - The new Battle.net will have additional features. Presumably this will include active hack scanning, a routed peer-to-peer system such as the one War3 uses, a tournament system a la War3, continuous ladders such as War3, possibly with the added benefit of cross-Ladder season-final tournaments. Another, less likely scenario is that Battle.net will actually be split between general multiplayer and competitive multiplayer. This would mean that serious Ladder players would pay a registration fee and would gain access to Ladder-exclusive events and games. I don't see this happening though since that would deter novice players from attempting the Ladder and improving their skill. In any case, it's not reasonable to ask for a monthly subscription for an RTS game. It's not feasible for the consumer or the developer. It's not going to happen, so relax. Great post. I would be more than happy to pay a one time fee for online play. Even a fee as high as $40. I would not be willing to pay a monthly subscription. | ||
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Excalibur_Z
United States12256 Posts
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gEzUS
Canada371 Posts
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MadNeSs
Denmark1507 Posts
I know that Blizz has become alittle more greedy since the release of wow, but seriously that's the stupidest question I've seen in a long time. | ||
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Newnoise
Sweden44 Posts
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Element)LoGiC
Canada1143 Posts
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XaI)CyRiC
United States4471 Posts
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