Can someone explain to me why China has to pay per minute?

Tyre · 07-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Just always wondered. It's not the only MMO over there that does that either though, right?

Chucky · 07-09-2009, 08:57 PM

because they are kind and always strive to give the most affordable price to their costumers.

play per hour > play per month.

Red Chicken · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

because they are kind and always strive to give the most affordable price to their costumers.

play per hour > play per month.

Do you know if these are going to be coming in cards? Like game cards for WoW. I'm a private*** and dont like using my credit card.

Eric Danieros · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyre

Just always wondered. It's not the only MMO over there that does that either though, right?

Something regarding not feeling you have a monthly job contract with the game.

I like their system though, if we ever see this on West P2P MMOs the age of diversity could be born. No need to feel bound to a specific MMO if you don't wish to, just purchase an hour package and that's it, play it whenever you feel like it.

Obviously they shouldn't take out the monthly subscriptions, otherwise the hardcore ones will rage, why the heck would they get increased costs because of being loyal to the game.

Seeing both in the P2P genre would make me weeeeeeeee in happiness as I would be able to have a main MMO subscription and many others with hours ready for whenever I feel bored and need some change.

And I hate F2P games, thank you.

Zavinris · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyre

Just always wondered. It's not the only MMO over there that does that either though, right?

I believe its due to the government regulations that China places on its gamers. They aren't actually allowed to play very long at a time so a monthly payment plan isn't as fair to them as the hourly plan is.

FellintoOblivion · 07-09-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

because they are kind and always strive to give the most affordable price to their costumers.

play per hour > play per month.

Depends what the price per minute is and how often you play.

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Originally Posted by Red Chicken

Do you know if these are going to be coming in cards? Like game cards for WoW. I'm a private*** and dont like using my credit card.

Considering NCSoft already sells game cards for their other games in 7-11 I would say yes.

Red Chicken · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Does anyone know that at all, game cards for Aion?

Lyandra · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Chicken

Do you know if these are going to be coming in cards? Like game cards for WoW. I'm a private*** and dont like using my credit card.

Have to say that this has NOTHING to do with the OP, but I'll answer anyway.

If you look at NCSoft's website, other games do have the game cards. And I THINK they had a game card option when I did the preorder. I'm using my debit card, so I didn't pay that much attention, but I do believe it will be an option.

HardGayMan · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

I actually think China has the right idea, allowing adult accounts unlimited play while un verified childrens accounts have X hours of play a day before getting nerfs to exp. No 14 year olf kid needs to play aion for 15 hours a day. Ever. Actually, neither do adults, lol.

LOL, wow that's off topic.

But the pay per minute is actually very very cheap, you get a LOT more play for your buck unless you play 18 hours a day lol.

Vabjekf · 07-09-2009, 09:04 PM

the west already had pay for time systems back in the 90s and everyone was happy when we got rid of them

Red Chicken · 07-09-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyandra

Have to say that this has NOTHING to do with the OP, but I'll answer anyway.

If you look at NCSoft's website, other games do have the game cards. And I THINK they had a game card option when I did the preorder. I'm using my debit card, so I didn't pay that much attention, but I do believe it will be an option.

Thank-You.

Come September, I'll pick up Aion and a gamecard and nerd out for a week.

FellintoOblivion · 07-09-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HardGayMan

I actually think China has the right idea, allowing adult accounts unlimited play while un verified childrens accounts have X hours of play a day before getting nerfs to exp. No 14 year olf kid needs to play aion for 15 hours a day. Ever. Actually, neither do adults, lol.

LOL, wow that's off topic.

But the pay per minute is actually very very cheap, you get a LOT more play for your buck unless you play 18 hours a day lol.

Advocating limiting someone else's freedom coming from a queer, ironic.

SinBoy · 07-09-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyre

Just always wondered. It's not the only MMO over there that does that either though, right?

Every country has different cultures and business practices

Similarly, chinese folks will be wondering why american folks are paying for subscription-based games.

eduh · 07-09-2009, 09:11 PM

because of the bots/farmers and people playing absurd amounts of hours per day.

a way of promoting moderation and making extra money.

Riku · 07-09-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zavinris

I believe its due to the government regulations that China places on its gamers. They aren't actually allowed to play very long at a time so a monthly payment plan isn't as fair to them as the hourly plan is.

Yea minors can only play for a few hours a day.

I like both paying plans myself.

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HardGayMan Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AB, Canada Character: HardGayMan Class: Spiritmaster Legion: RageQuit Race: Elyos	I actually think China has the right idea, allowing adult accounts unlimited play while un verified childrens accounts have X hours of play a day before getting nerfs to exp. No 14 year olf kid needs to play aion for 15 hours a day. Ever. Actually, neither do adults, lol. LOL, wow that's off topic. But the pay per minute is actually very very cheap, you get a LOT more play for your buck unless you play 18 hours a day lol.

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