Do you want DCS to change to subscription based payment model

[Dr_Pavelheer]

Instead of subscriptions I would rather see optional server-side licenses for maps, maybe asset packs. If the server has a license everybody can join, if not then nothing changes.

Current model when it comes to aircraft modules is completely fine in my opinion

[SharpeXB]

[Beirut]

I think a monthly prescription is an excellent idea. 

[SharpeXB]

37 minutes ago, Dr_Pavelheer said:

Instead of subscriptions I would rather see optional server-side licenses for maps, maybe asset packs. If the server has a license everybody can join, if not then nothing changes.

Current model when it comes to aircraft modules is completely fine in my opinion

Why should server owners subsidize players who are too stingy to buy the content?

I think if you did the math you’d realize there aren’t enough sever owners to finance the game’s development and it would cost those few people way too much. They’d have to charge admission to the sever to make up the cost.

Edited May 19, 2023 by SharpeXB

[Exorcet]

Subscriptions only achieve charging more while providing less.

Edited May 19, 2023 by Exorcet

[Dr_Pavelheer]

@SharpeXB Just let community members donate however much they see fit, until then require clients to have license. Of course a lot depends on how much would a server side license have to cost so ED doesn't lose money, but assuming 1000$ for a license it's 50 people donating 20$ each, not completely outlandish. They stated many times that most users don't dip their toes in MP so I don't know how big of a deal it would even be for them. Once you have a license it's much easier to get people to take part in events and stuff, especially if you want to use a map that isn't Caucasus/Marianas or Syria, I think it would help boost sales of less popular maps like SA

[SharpeXB]

51 minutes ago, Dr_Pavelheer said:

@SharpeXB Just let community members donate however much they see fit, until then require clients to have license. Of course a lot depends on how much would a server side license have to cost so ED doesn't lose money, but assuming 1000$ for a license it's 50 people donating 20$ each, not completely outlandish. They stated many times that most users don't dip their toes in MP so I don't know how big of a deal it would even be for them. Once you have a license it's much easier to get people to take part in events and stuff, especially if you want to use a map that isn't Caucasus/Marianas or Syria, I think it would help boost sales of less popular maps like SA

There are so few server owners compared to players that it would hurt revenue from the content unless the fee was just extraordinary. 
The notion that players can’t afford the DLC is farcical anyways and conjures up and image of some jobless middle aged guy living with their parents and yet owing a gaming PC

Edited May 19, 2023 by SharpeXB

[Furiz]

4 hours ago, Eder Nucci said:

As a dedicated player of the game

And that's where this discussion should end, since you didn't even state your financial experience in running these kind of companies. So I don't really see why should anyone take your advice.

 

I'm no finance expert but I know from my gaming experience that many game tripple A companies tried subscription model and failed to oblivion, only few survived cause they had really big player base,

even then they went free after having years of subscription model.

So please no subscription.

[BIGNEWY]

Hi folks, 

we have no plans to change our current payment system. 

I have merged the threads.

thank you