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As reported from the play.net site.

Knew it would happen eventually.

-Revalos
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Im joinin.

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But I am strange I guess. Mostly have no interest because I don't think I play enough anymore to pay 40 per month. May even drop down to standard and pay only 10 per month.

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Caels Onae'Rae
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I think the platinum world will change pretty dramatically because of this, and its a shame.

Mike

Zanagan/Zarosa reg

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You're obviously not a golfer. reg

Now I'm not concluding anything, but think of this as a hypothesis.

The upcoming price will be 40 bucks a month for Platinum. So this will cause for a lot of people to join because hell, it's only 10 bucks more expensive and plat has a lot more perks to offer. Then when a lot of people join, Simu could decide:

"Well, now that we have too many people, we're going to raise the price to 50-60 bucks a month."

This I expect would happen 6-7 months down the road when those who join have already well established themselves. After the price increase people won't quit because they have already come a long way with their character, so Simu ends up making even more profit, and Plat gets a greater population.

- Lord Kranar, human Archwizard reg

Mike

Zanagan/Zarosa
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You're obviously not a golfer. reg

Of course, by the time they do raise the price, all these "newcomers" to platinum will have been well established, be Lords, have good gear and won't want to quit after the price is raised. They would have never joined originally if the price was initially 50-60 bucks.

I must admit, even I am very tempted to go to Platinum because of this decrease in price, the reason I won't is because I fear that my hypothesis could come true after I am an older character with nice stuff.

- Lord Kranar, human Archwizard reg

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Originally posted by LordKranar:
I'm just saying, it's very possible it will happen. The price is too low, so a lot of people will join Platinum.
- Lord Kranar, human Archwizard

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I don't know what factors went into the decision. Perhaps revenue overall is down steeply. The recent happenings with the economy sure have an impact. Some people probably can't justify that much purely on a game a month.

Considering you can buy a full blown much better designed game for around 40 bucks I think it is a good price.

Diablo II, Baldur's Gate series, now Pools of Radience etc. Sure a lot of entertainment and variety for the same price. Add to that equation no pesky GM's.

Hiway reg

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You're obviously not a golfer. reg

quote:

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Originally posted by Fralcon:
Once I get my new comp, neverwinter nights, BOOYA

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I am there too. Lemme know when. Sounds like some fun.

I have been waiting on that game for awhile.

Hiway

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Heh.

-Revalos reg

You have to remember Platinum only has 20-30 players on at a time if even that many. If they held an event that you had to pay for, only 3-5 guys would go for it. Hardly worth the effort of any GM to have to work on a festival for 3-5 guys to go to for 30-40 bucks.

- Lord Kranar, human Archwizard reg

At 08:25 PM 10/12/01, you wrote:

With the drastic drop to the Plat subscription, it seems that it would be only fair if the premium subscription also dropped. As a premium player, I pay about 20 dollars more than a regular subscription and once plat players paid 50 dollars more, which did seem expensive.

Yet with this drop, people will be able to go plat for a mere 10 dollars more, be able to access two games, have about 30 characters, and basically extremely surpass what I get for paying 29.95.

I could understand if plat was 49.95, which would equal the 20 dollar difference between regular and premium, but I feel as a premium account, I am not getting my monies worth with these drops. I am rarely able to make any premium merchants, of all the benefits I *thought* I had, I think the only one I actually get to utilize is the extra type ahead and the occasional advance quest purchasing and even this year, I waited until it was open to all.

It only seems fair that the premium accounts should drop to reflect these changes.

Dateline 10/12/2001: PLATINUM PRICE CHANGE

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of large crowds? Do you long for the old days when you knew everyone's name (and everyone knew yours?) Are you tired of the long merchant lines, and endless screen scroll during events? More importantly, have you longed for the special experience that a Platinum Subscription has to offer, but just haven't been able to justify the cost?

We are happy to announce that we've heard your prayers and we hope we can make all your dreams come true! Starting October 22, 2001, you can join GemStone Platinum and become part of a warm community where the gameplay is thrilling and roleplay is key for only $39.95 each month (GemStone Standard and Premium subscriptions included).

Yes, it's true! We are dropping the rates in GemStone Platinum and would like to invite YOU to join in the fun. Find more information on how you can join GemStone Platinum via our website!
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Good day,
After reading over your e-mail, there seem to be a few misconceptions that I would like to clear up. Platinum, in and of itself, is a completely different entity. With a Platinum subscription, they MUST have a Premium subscription as well, but no additional benefits in the Prime instance of the game as a standard Premium member. In the Platinum instance only, they are allotted up to 25 characters. In the Prime instance of the game, they are treated exactly the same as any other Premium member would be. Characters from the Prime game cannot be transferred to Platinum and vice-versa, so there will be no worry of unbalancing effects in that manner towards Prime or Platinum. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Thank you and safe adventures.

GameMaster Antavian Giantwind
Feedback, Simutronics Corporation

The only stupid question is the one which goes unasked.

(If you are replying to this letter, please be sure to include the full text of your previous correspondence)

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Sonic reg

Mike

Zanagan/Zarosa reg

Wish I had that kinda money to throw away.

Lord Deprav reg

Sonic

[This message has been edited by Alfador (edited 10-17-2001).] reg

Um...to get back on topic I don't think they could ever charge for events in Plat, but then again, if 1000+ players are at every event, that could cause problems.

-Revalos reg

Anyways, overall, I think the price change was a good move. Perhaps too much of a change, perhaps not, but something needed to be done to increase population. I'd rather this than the alternative.
reg

Category General Discussions (1)
Topic Discussions with Simutronics (2)
By SIMU-MELISSA from PLAY.NET
On Oct 17, 2001 at 15:25
Subject Re: Weddings, Melissa? (14568)

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>> Is the price of plat weddings going to change with the price change? <<

Unless you're working with a GM right now, yes.

reg

Looks like it's nothing more than Prime with extra character slots, with the same pay-per-event that Prime has. Oh but it costs more.

Good work Simu.
reg