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Current business model is buy to play. You buy time and play during that time. If you want more time to play, you buy more time, when you want to play.

While that may feel subscription-like, there are distinct differences.

The biggest difference is players never commit to recurring payments. Their credit card is never charged in that overhang period when their interest wanes and they stop playing. Some have suggested I am leaving money on the table for not supporting subscriptions, for this very reason. I think it might create a lot of returns.

Another big difference is that players can play spontaneously. They might travel or do other things for a while. They don't have to pay for time they are away. With a subscription, you pay for contiguous months of time, whether you play or not.

Subscriptions are typically annual in duration. With SoH, a player can buy just the number of months they want, when they want them.

Jalaris Wrote:I would not make the game cost more than $30

At present the cost is only $5 to get started. However, since most people do not stay for three months, I could offer a $30 package that includes the first three months for free. That might generate a much-needed chunk of cash to move forward with. Just a dip from the churn.

I have never charged for the actual SoH software. Here are some reasons.
  • SoH has limited play value when played off line. A game with little solo play value cannot cost much, unless some on line play time is included.
  • Free distribution of the software relieves me of concerns about software piracy.
  • Potential players can install and run the software before it is purchased, to verify compatibility, and to see those ugly graphics.
  • Free distribution results in less returns by people disappointed by the graphics.
Graphics graphics graphics. Sometimes it feels as though I am trying to sell books at a comic store.
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Steam - by Haxus - 12-12-2018, 01:01 AM
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