Available now, NCsoft has just released a free-to-play MMO called Dungeon Runners. Though it is playable at no cost, if you'd like access to just a bit more, the company is charging $4.99 per month for the content. Here's some info on the differences:
Users can download Dungeon Runners for free via NCsoft’s online destination, PlayNC Store, and then play it for free. There is also the option for players to upgrade to a membership level which costs $4.99 per month.
The paid level adds features such as extra storage for items, log-in queue priority and most significantly, “access to the most powerful items, weapons and armor.”
Is this how all MMOs should be played: Free for general content and then pay a small fee for the premium goods? Depending on the numbers for a game like this, maybe we'll see more of this type of MMO option.
Download the game here.
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2:16 PM on 05.29.2007
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How does $15 = $4.99?
Too bad it's a horrible, horrible game.
Time is money.
You can pick up the first Guild Wars chapter for $30 now and play with all options on for free or download this junky mess for free.
You have to pay to use a major healing potion.
>> How does $15 = $4.99?
I can tell you how. $4.99 buys you an account with ONE CHARACTER SLOT and there are 3 classes in the game.
I read on some forums that this will be expanded but at least in the beta there was just one slot.
And playing DR for free is like playing WoW with gray or white gear while everyone else has epics. All the useful stuff is subscriber only.