Because the game is good and free, I don't mind the server blackouts really. It's just something that comes with a free game, and I'll tolerate it.
But with all this talk of switching every server to paid... well, that would bother me. I like the idea of being able to pay every now and then for an advantage, (server blackouts one of the reasons I haven't yet done so), but very much dislike the idea of a binding subscription on pain of deletion. I would no longer be able to play...
Of course, some people like subscriptions, so it'd make sense to give them a server, but not for everybody - I think this one should stay as is. (with maybe the option to change servers, at least one-way). New players aren't going to want to start paying subscriptions right off the bat, either, you need to addict them first!
A thread on the Main forum about that was just deleted. It doesn't look good. I'd really feel better if an admin made an announcement about this. |