Lineage II Going F2P in a big way
Via RPGamer: NCSoft, the publisher of Lineage II, has announced the latest expansion for the MMORPG. In addition to new levels, zones, and content, the Goddess of Destruction expansion also converts Lineage II over to a free-to-play system.
NCSoft states that the game will be "truly free", and that there will be no separate tiers, no limitations on what can or can not be accessed, and no other incentives for players to pay for access. NCSoft instead plans to make money by selling cosmetic items, consumables, and convenience items via the in-game store. More info can be found on the Lineage II website.
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Personally the grind was just too horrid in the (real) version of this game to ever hold my interest for more than a few weeks here and there. It'll be interesting to see if it actually finds a market here with F2P; I kinda doubt it unless they soften the level and gear curve somewhat.
"The argument that “people now have more freedom than ever” is based on the fact that we are allowed to do almost anything we please as long as it has no practical consequences."