What do you think about lifetime subscriptions?

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Champions Online made a bit of a splash when the development team announced that lifetime subscriptions would become available once again... albeit at the rather steep price of $299, right as the game is preparing to go free-to-play. It's not that it's a bad reward for players, but the price is a bit steep for many, and requires quite a bit of expected playtime for one to make back the investment. On the other hand, permanent access to a game is always tempting, and lifetime subscriptions always carry some weighty perks.

Not many games offer a lifetime plan, but those that have done it have received mixed reviews. The up-front investment is a bit daunting, but the result is never having to worry about how you'll pay the subscription fees. Of course, some players prefer having that fee in their minds to help ensure they make the most out of their in-game time, rather than knowing the game is always there for whenever. Would you purchase a lifetime subscription to your favorite game? How much would you be willing to pay?

TH

I would consider it, and I don't look down on the idea, to me it's just another payment method. Honestly, I scit scat around so many MMOs I don't know if I would risk it. However if say a game hit me home like MxO did, then I would definately consider it.

TH

However a game might rock my world, inevitably it will either have little to nothing to provide in the new thrills department, besides among MMOs only WoW has passed the test of time, so far.

The norm is 2 to 3 years max for most MMOs, after that most players move on, inevitably followed by server shutdown, so I see very little point to have a lifetime sub, even if much cheaper in the end.

I prefer the monthly sub, although more expensive in the long run, the monthly fee is (still) quite manageable and you have more flexibility to come and go as you wish.