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Makeb isn't current content though. Makeb wasn't sold with the box, nor promised with it, so you have no right to demand access to it as "F2P', which is what I feel you're arguing for.

They MAY be able to sell it to some subscribers, I hope they don't and I feel it would be a terrible mistake if they did...this game is losing players (4 of 5 or more) because of how little there is to do, not a sub fee.

There is plenty of sound research (I've linked it in the past in the forums) now that demonstrates the average free-player will drop as much, if not more, cash per month on a game compared to if they subscribe. The game companies (from mobile gaming, through PC gaming) have tapped into a psychology that is common in the consumer base. So no, they don't need to design their dual access model to draw non-subs in as subs. They just need to support both audiences and let the audience sort out personal preference.

It's a different style of player/consumer, and it is growing (primarily via learned behavior in the mobile smartphone market) faster then classic subscriptions player base. So a dual access model makes good busines sense. It's low hanging fruit for companies right now.

So freebie players should get to have world pvp on Ilum, right? Wasn't that part of the core game?

I'd assume they'll be able to, but again, you're comparing apples to oranges - you're asking for something that was included with both your purchase of the game AND a monthly sub fee. Assuming those criteria are still met, I have no reason to doubt you'll be pleased. Free players, who don't pay their sub fees, will have the restrictions on 'core game' stuff I assume.

You seem to forget that right now, before F2P, you must pay a sub fee to access ANYTHING. You can't even log in without paying a sub fee. Purchase of the box doesn't entitle you to anything in game without a sub fee. I will assume that EVERYTHING we have access to now, will also be available to subscribers during F2P. Its the stuff they add AFTER F2P I worry about.

If you can buy raid gear it's still P2W even if it's just used for PvE.

If I had to take a stab at how Makeb would be handled, I would refer to SOE's F2P model, they sell all their DLC packs, you can pay with "Station Cash" aka "Cartel Coins" or real life money.

So if EAware goes the SOE route, subs should get enough "Cartel Coins" to pay for these bigger updates or expansions, so what does it really matter? You still don't have to pay for them!?!?!!

I know I get more then enough "Station Cash" with SOE to pay for my DLC's without a problem of having to spend RL money.

The benefits of spending $15/month are worth it to the invested gamer.

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"I, Wodaz, in no way work for any of above mentioned companies, this is just my 2 cents of what I have seen and dealt with in various MMO's"

So let the price be reduced and skip gviing the cash shop currency. I'm sure some subs would prefer to pay 10/month instead and buy shop items as desired with the money saved-unless of course the coins aren't REALLY worth $5.