First they came for the Grenades, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Soldier.
Then they came for the SAWS, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Machinist.
Then they came for the Cerberus Turrets, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not an Outlaw.
Then they came for my fun-- and there was no one left to speak for me.
I play the PC version of Defiance and I do not PvP, ever. Understand that all of my comments are from that perspective.
Ugh... Horrible.
I want to start off by saying I have nothing against free to play games. I play several. I also play sub only games. But when I spent money on defiance I wasn't paying for either of those here. I don't play this game very often. I log in from time to time to kill stuff and have fun. Mostly when I'm bored. So my opinion may not matter.
That said... This is the first time I ever heard of a game going free to play -then- having a sub added. I know you guys aren't calling it a sub, but it is. The patron pass thing works just like optional subs do in other free to play games. Subbed players get more experience and gain resources faster. Just like your patron pass players.
I didn't go all out like some people and buy this game early or get a deluxe or collector edition. I did however buy it when it was still full price. And spent even more than that on its in game store. I did this because it didn't have a sub. Because I could log in whenever I want. Whenever I feel like it. Without worrying about a subscription time ticking down. Now to not gimp myself I have to pay money every month for a sub/patron-pass/whatever.
I don't expect you guys to change anything. But know you've lost my trust. And while I doubt I'm the majority, I also know I'm not alone. Only the guys watching your bottom line will know if its worth it for you or not. But this type of thing will affect how I view any product from your company, ever.
I just bought the game about 2 weeks before i heard about it going free. i like it, its fun. and ive been on alot!!!
I read all of these post in this thread and alot of you are cool with it, thats awesome.
I see some certain players tho are angry and some of you sound like youre gonna cry cuz of F2P? where's your mommys?
Sadly bonehead, I think there will be a flood of his type in these forums when this goes free to play.
Player name: Alexis Hassinger | EGO:6000 | Clan:CRONUS | Platform: PC | NA
Player name: Josh Firebrand | EGO:2100+ | Clan:CRONUS | Platform: PC | NA