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Offline Elessar Telrunya

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Is World of Warcraft a PaytoPlay?
« on: November 09, 2004, 07:32:38 AM »
My brother is downloading it right now. its about half way through and in the 11-14 hours left ballpark. So is it? I want some solid proof on whether it is or not.


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Is World of Warcraft a PaytoPlay?
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2004, 10:28:36 AM »
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My brother is downloading it right now. its about half way through and in the 11-14 hours left ballpark. So is it? I want some solid proof on whether it is or not.


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Yes... you could try reading the website or something, ya know ;)

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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2004, 02:42:19 PM »
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So is it?
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Unfortunatly (like most pay-to-play games) they tuck the pay-to-play info away somewhere so it doesn't effect sales.

http://www.blizzard.com/wow/faq/

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Will there be monthly fee to play the game?
Yes; however, we are still investigating our business model and have not yet determined what the fee will be.

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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2004, 03:06:06 PM »
it's 14,99.... looks for dollar sign :P

well that's the montly fee.... sadly :(

it can be reduced if you want to sign up for a longer agreement, 3 months or half a year.
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Offline Elessar Telrunya

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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2004, 05:20:36 PM »
hmmmm*wonders if his brother knows*

*shrugs*

*goes back to being insane*


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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2004, 08:15:46 PM »
well since he's downloading it atm I believe it has to be for the open beta test (finally that one came :P)

that's ofcourse for free.... or maybe that's the one they're offering ppl to play in for 7 dollars... yup think it is.

I just don't think it's worth it to download 2,4 gigs.... too long wait (prolly a overflow on those servers >.<)
"Some birds aren't meant to be caged,
their feathers are just too bright.
And when they fly away,
the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoyce.
But still,
the place you live in is that more drab an empty that they're gone.
I guess I just miss my friend."
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2004, 08:37:54 PM »
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or maybe that's the one they're offering ppl to play in for 7 dollars... yup think it is.
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Wait a second, Blizzard is charging players money already? To play a Beta of the game?

Blizzard has become even more evil and corrupt than I imagined!

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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2004, 08:48:39 PM »
yes, maybe that was to preorder a space for the beta lol

those that were in closed beta test get to play on, but yes I believe it said somewhere there was a little fee on the open beta.
"Some birds aren't meant to be caged,
their feathers are just too bright.
And when they fly away,
the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoyce.
But still,
the place you live in is that more drab an empty that they're gone.
I guess I just miss my friend."
-The Shawshank Redemption

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