lordspyx Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Pay To Play About a year ago I became a member. Being a member was enjoyable, with many quests added regularly, and new places to explore every time I played the game. But I stopped playing on a P2P basis because all the ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5.00 were adding up. I had spent ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã40. I could have bought a game for that, and I would never have had to pay again (such as Guildwars). I decided to stop paying to be a member. So anyway, I began to debate the price of membership and I think that firstly, there should be a 'One Month Free Trial' and secondly, a 'Life-Long One-Off Payment' of about ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã30-ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã40. What does everybody else think? Maybe we could e-mail the Runescape Moderators or set up a petition if a few agree with my idea. Please tell me your opinions! Scotty +lordspyx+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyderz Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 To much? Are you joking. Most games are well over 5 a month, yeah they have better graphics but the amount of content of runescape is starting to compete with them. If anything it should be more, 5 a month is change that you can get from getting cans. :roll: 99 Fishing/Cooking - Both Achieved in Rs199 Attack, Defense, Strength, Range, Hitpoints, Fletching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AznElliot518 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 No. Good day sir, how may I help you?Id like to access my bank account please.Certainly sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomom1919 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 no, because heres the reason: the average game for a console is 50 bucks (american). youll play the average console game for 1-3 months, then stop runescape is 60 bucks (american) for 1 year. cut that in half its 30 bucks for half a year, which is 20 dollars less for twice the amount of playing time. in other words, youll play rs for alot longer than a console game, so you save money because console games are more expensive AND you play for a shorter time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordwarior Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Whaaaa? to expensive? I myself would rather pay the 5 dollars a month than play any other game. I also dont think there should be a lifetime option because it would decrease the income of jagex by way to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordspyx Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 I can see where you are all coming from... the price in the USA is quite significantly cheaper than in the United Kingdom. I admire your opinions, but in my opinion I would prefer to pay a larger sum of money as a one off than smaller payments here and there. Thanks for letting me know what you're thinking! Scotty +lordspyx+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Ehh it's not ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5 a month, but rather ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã3.20/month. That is very cheap for a game really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalliel Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I think that runescape should make it that you pay per day... as i only play every Saturday and Sunday, but more through the holidays... I'm not saying pay pre hour or anything, but surely it's more fair to pay per day than for a whole month, of which you might only be on for an hour every saturday or so... Also it's ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5 if you're paying on your mobile phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I think that runescape should make it that you pay per day... as i only play every Saturday and Sunday, but more through the holidays... I'm not saying pay pre hour or anything, but surely it's more fair to pay per day than for a whole month, of which you might only be on for an hour every saturday or so... Then don't buy members then :roll: $5 is pretty cheap for a game, as all yomom1919 said. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirHartlar Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 If you think it is too expensive simply don't pay for it. Other people seem to find it reasonable enough. I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moron8275 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 If you think $5 is a lot, its rather sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 gimme a break, its like 17 cents an hour...... The Complete MTA Handbook | Runecrafting Pouch Analysis | Mobilizing Armies Locator Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordspyx Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 If you think $5 is a lot, its rather sad. To be honest, when you said this I was rather insulted, I am not exactly a wealthy person and to me ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5.00 seems rather a lot when it is compared to my monthly income. In comparison to your income it may seem like nothing. As I enjoy playing this game, I am rather dissapointed that the price makes it almost impossible for me to stay a member and if you find the fact that ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5.00 to me is quite expensive 'rather sad' then please do not voice your insulting opinions on a topic that I created out of interest. In a rather bemused situation, Scotty +lordspyx+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 If you think $5 is a lot, its rather sad. To be honest, when you said this I was rather insulted, I am not exactly a wealthy person and to me ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5.00 seems rather a lot when it is compared to my monthly income. In comparison to your income it may seem like nothing. As I enjoy playing this game, I am rather dissapointed that the price makes it almost impossible for me to stay a member and if you find the fact that ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5.00 to me is quite expensive 'rather sad' then please do not voice your insulting opinions on a topic that I created out of interest. In a rather bemused situation, Scotty +lordspyx+ I'm sorry to here that runescape is to expensive for you. But at the end of the day it is quite a good deal, the amount of stuff you can do etc for it's price. Plus compared to other games it is quite cheap. So unlucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyrelex Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 If you think its too expensive i have a pretty simple solution for you, dont become a member. I dont see the price goin down in the near future considering thousands of people out there find the price reasonable enough to pay on a regular basis. If jagex were to lower the price to your suggested levels im sure the quality as well as the quantity of updates would significantly decrease. Check out my Pocket Slot idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordspyx Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Please, all runescapers, I did not set up this topic for a bit of an argument, merely to find our other people's views on this matter. I appreciate the fact that for many, Runescape is quite a good deal. Sorry if I have offended anyone, but this was not intended... Scotty +lordspyx+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honsou3 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 it would help if you didnt pick the most expensive payment option also why is everyone talking about $ when this guy is paying ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke_Freedom Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 RuneScape already offers an extremely large free trial with F2P. Furthermore they already offer extremely low subscription of $5 / month, while most of these type of games cost $10-15 / month and with some of them you still have to 'buy' the game first for $50 as well. The value of my bank at its height. Estimated value at the peak of the rares market: 250 billion+.Most likely the largest trade in RuneScape ever. Estimated value at the peak of the rares market: 70 billion+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalliel Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I never asked for them to lower the price, and i don't get members unless it's during the school holidays... otherwise id' be wasting my money spending ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã5 phone top-up on about 1 hour a week for 4 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Bogs Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Only bad thing is that you pay $5 per character, and not per account. But seeing as perfecting your character takes a bloody long time anyway, I'm not bothered. It's pretty low in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapowers1 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hm i totally disagree because i remember when i havent play runescape yet, i was playing video games. Games after games i play spending 49.99 for good releases game, even though i really like it but i seem to spend alot. I buy it everytime i beat a game or a new releases comes out. I think 5 bucks for membership is really cheap and last really long also. Maybe i will stil play it when my max out everything. Anyways Hope you rethink and become member again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrm22 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 nope... its just fun to stay f2p... being 1 of the best... :lol: (not the top 100... but probemly the top 500) ^^ click my sig for my lesser ranging guide ^^jwrm22: 4816th > 99 cooking 100% f2p !1172 total! + 140mil in items.i dont play anymore... i think rs is ruined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutty4u Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I do not think it is very much money for 1 month, and am not planning on getting though, because I want to be F2P Errr, *needs a sig* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixfd64 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 True, $5/mo is very cheap. But the topic starter has a point. When you are a member for a very long time, it all adds up. Especially for those with more than one memebrs account. ARENAscape: Baratus [AS] max hit: 166 with Moon Battle Hammer ixfd64 [AS] max hit: 116 with (untitled spell #2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalcyte Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 to expensive? pi-sha! And free trial, wats f2p lol? Click for mah Blog!- I'm not sure why you would though because i never update it Achieved 99 Thieving 3/10/07-992nd to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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