How many MMO's do you play?

Ngruk · 10-06-2009, 08:06 AM

So we got into a deep discussion about data and statistics and my mind instantly went to FoH.

If you guys are ok with it, and I understand if not, please don't respond, I'd love to mine some data about this group and MMO's.

The more responses the better obviously.

Two pieces of data for the Poll question that are relevant.

Sex: (not a yes/no question)
Age:
What is your 'price point' for MMO's? How much is TOO much for a monthly Sub? Or what is the maximum dollar amount you'd pay for a subscription based monthly MMO?

Also, if you answered 1 but rotate a 2nd, or if you move around a 2nd please let me know, that's relevant!

And not that this is rocket science, but I'll post the data of the results here when we have a large enough sample size. Given the HUGE size of this forum and the bend towards MMO's I'm wondering how close the results will be to the bets....

James · 10-06-2009, 08:09 AM

Just the one, my brotha. Not really interested in Aion, but I have been leaning towards picking up LotRO to play with some guildies in my off time. I just have a few other games I want to plow through first before I do it. 27 male, if it makes a difference, though for the right price I could be 17/f/backseat of your car.

Hatorade · 10-06-2009, 08:12 AM

Male
27

Currently subbed to one MMO. The current subscription rates are on par with what I would pay for a new MMO. Older ones I would pay up to 10 bucks a month and ones that are no longer generating new content I would pay 5 bucks a month.

Baraz · 10-06-2009, 08:12 AM

Sex: M
Age: 24

Answered 3. WoW, Aion, and EVE. I should qualify the inclusion of eve though, as I don't actively play it, just still have it subscribed to train and let my friends use the account till I feel like going back to the game.

Erumaron · 10-06-2009, 08:13 AM

Voted: 1

Sex: Male
Age: 25

Koivu · 10-06-2009, 08:15 AM

Voted:1

Sex:F
Age:28

I'd consider 15-20$ the maximum I'd pay for a MMO, though that is highly dependant on the amount/type of content being offered to me.

DrRetarded · 10-06-2009, 08:17 AM

M / 29

Answered 2: I frequently rotate what I'm playing due content releases or friends wanting to dust off a shelved game and fire it up for a month or two.

CyrusReij · 10-06-2009, 08:23 AM

Voted 1
Male, 23

The $50 up front, $15 a month method works just fine for me. EQ1 was $10 a month back in the day, but that was a decade ago, inflation and all that, as long as the game doesn't suck, 5 extra dollars a month isn't bankrupting anyone.

Linus · 10-06-2009, 08:23 AM

Voted: 1
Had as many as three but as I get older and do things like own a home I only have time to be involved with one game at a time.

M / 32 for demographics

I'd probably cap a monthly fee at $25-$30 or so. That still falls under the "less than one night of good drinking" rule for MMO frugality but for that amount I would expect a much better experience given the rest of the market prices.

Astennu · 10-06-2009, 08:28 AM

Voted 1

Male/36

$15/month is about right

Daven · 10-06-2009, 08:29 AM

Male
39

1 game
15/month

Perramas · 10-06-2009, 08:37 AM

I voted 1 mmo

I am in the finale month of my EVE subscription and will be switching over to WoW when the sub is up the 20th of this month.

Male
39
$10-$15/month

Elerion · 10-06-2009, 08:37 AM

Would have voted 0 if it was an option. Not playing any MMOs atm due to time constraints.

I have never been subscribed to multiple MMOs for more than a month or two, though.

M / 25 / Price not an issue for a "full-time" MMO, it's dirt cheap entertainment anyway

Bongk · 10-06-2009, 08:39 AM

Male 38

Just 1, I really dont have time to play more than 1 game, hell I don't have time to play even 1 game usually.

I would pay up to $25 per month if it offered more than what is on the market currently for the money. I would not pay more than $!5 for something that is not giving me more than the current market is.

New and shiny does not = giving me more.

Twobit Whore · 10-06-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ngruk

What is your 'price point' for MMO's? How much is TOO much for a monthly Sub? Or what is the maximum dollar amount you'd pay for a subscription based monthly MMO?

Not sure I like the implication of this at all. The only reason you could be asking this is because you are exploring the idea of charging more than current releases.

You better be sure you have a damn good reason to even contemplate this. It's really hard to say how much I would pay without knowing what the hell I would be paying for.

View Poll Results: How many MMO's are you ACTIVELY subscribed to right now?
1	250	72.05%
2	71	20.46%
3	18	5.19%
4+	8	2.31%
Voters: 347. You may not vote on this poll

10-06-2009, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ngruk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 694 +60 Internets	How many MMO's do you play? So we got into a deep discussion about data and statistics and my mind instantly went to FoH. If you guys are ok with it, and I understand if not, please don't respond, I'd love to mine some data about this group and MMO's. The more responses the better obviously. Two pieces of data for the Poll question that are relevant. Sex: (not a yes/no question) Age: What is your 'price point' for MMO's? How much is TOO much for a monthly Sub? Or what is the maximum dollar amount you'd pay for a subscription based monthly MMO? Also, if you answered 1 but rotate a 2nd, or if you move around a 2nd please let me know, that's relevant! And not that this is rocket science, but I'll post the data of the results here when we have a large enough sample size. Given the HUGE size of this forum and the bend towards MMO's I'm wondering how close the results will be to the bets.... __________________ Last edited by Ngruk; 10-06-2009 at 08:27 AM..

10-06-2009, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
James You are just another normal! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,399	Just the one, my brotha. Not really interested in Aion, but I have been leaning towards picking up LotRO to play with some guildies in my off time. I just have a few other games I want to plow through first before I do it. 27 male, if it makes a difference, though for the right price I could be 17/f/backseat of your car. __________________ Like a ship without an anchor, like a slave without a chain, just the thought of those sweet ladies sends a shiver through my veins. And I will go on shining, shining like brand new. I'll never look behind me, my troubles will be few. Goodbye stranger, it's been nice. Hope you find your paradise. Tried to see your point of view, hope your dreams will all come true. Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane, will we ever meet again? Feel no sorrow, feel no shame. Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

10-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hatorade Cause it's better than water Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,224 +78 Internets	Male 27 Currently subbed to one MMO. The current subscription rates are on par with what I would pay for a new MMO. Older ones I would pay up to 10 bucks a month and ones that are no longer generating new content I would pay 5 bucks a month. __________________ Wii Friend Code 1729 2890 3780 7210 AION group Last edited by Hatorade; 10-06-2009 at 08:16 AM..

10-06-2009, 08:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Koivu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 179 +0 Internets	Voted:1 Sex:F Age:28 I'd consider 15-20$ the maximum I'd pay for a MMO, though that is highly dependant on the amount/type of content being offered to me. Last edited by Koivu; 10-06-2009 at 08:30 AM..

10-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Baraz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 46 +6 Internets	Sex: M Age: 24 Answered 3. WoW, Aion, and EVE. I should qualify the inclusion of eve though, as I don't actively play it, just still have it subscribed to train and let my friends use the account till I feel like going back to the game.

10-06-2009, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Erumaron yeap yeap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,379	Voted: 1 Sex: Male Age: 25

10-06-2009, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
DrRetarded Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 341 +11 Internets	M / 29 Answered 2: I frequently rotate what I'm playing due content releases or friends wanting to dust off a shelved game and fire it up for a month or two.

10-06-2009, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
CyrusReij I <3 Cats Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,254	Voted 1 Male, 23 The $50 up front, $15 a month method works just fine for me. EQ1 was $10 a month back in the day, but that was a decade ago, inflation and all that, as long as the game doesn't suck, 5 extra dollars a month isn't bankrupting anyone.

10-06-2009, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Linus had the chance to ask the world to dance Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlothian Posts: 248 +2 Internets	Voted: 1 Had as many as three but as I get older and do things like own a home I only have time to be involved with one game at a time. M / 32 for demographics I'd probably cap a monthly fee at $25-$30 or so. That still falls under the "less than one night of good drinking" rule for MMO frugality but for that amount I would expect a much better experience given the rest of the market prices.

10-06-2009, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Astennu Stand Ablaze Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 226	Voted 1 Male/36 $15/month is about right

10-06-2009, 08:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Daven Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16 -1 Internets	Male 39 1 game 15/month

10-06-2009, 08:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Perramas Shock and Awe losers Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 60 +3 Internets	I voted 1 mmo I am in the finale month of my EVE subscription and will be switching over to WoW when the sub is up the 20th of this month. Male 39 $10-$15/month __________________ http://www.missourimilitia.com/

10-06-2009, 08:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Elerion My milkshake Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,094 +6 Internets	Would have voted 0 if it was an option. Not playing any MMOs atm due to time constraints. I have never been subscribed to multiple MMOs for more than a month or two, though. M / 25 / Price not an issue for a "full-time" MMO, it's dirt cheap entertainment anyway

10-06-2009, 08:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bongk On The Neverending MMOG Merry-Go-Round Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,517	Male 38 Just 1, I really dont have time to play more than 1 game, hell I don't have time to play even 1 game usually. I would pay up to $25 per month if it offered more than what is on the market currently for the money. I would not pay more than $!5 for something that is not giving me more than the current market is. New and shiny does not = giving me more. __________________ Farouk Chi

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