Stellaris Expansion Subscription

[⛧Шотландец⛧]

What? DLC subscription LOL !!
Did I just wake up in another reality if Yes how can I go back?
Is it even worth it?

[WhiteXTC]

There has been such a thing on HOI 4 for a very long time, and in other things on EU 4 too, I don't see anything wrong

[⛧Шотландец⛧]

Originally posted by WhiteXTC:

There has been such a thing on HOI 4 for a very long time, and in other things on EU 4 too, I don't see anything wrong

First time see something like this

[crimson]

its definitely not worth it, no. People think its normal because other paradox games have similar systems but its seriously just an attempt at grabbing money, its better just to save up for like a month and buy the DLC's when they're on sale then to fall for these ♥♥♥♥♥♥ tricks

[Abacus]

Originally posted by TheCrimsonKing:

its definitely not worth it, no. People think its normal because other paradox games have similar systems but its seriously just an attempt at grabbing money, its better just to save up for like a month and buy the DLC's when they're on sale then to fall for these ♥♥♥♥♥♥ tricks

the other game, iirc its only $4.99.

[Mindmaker]

I mean the other option is to spend 300 bucks on the DLCs.
Still not a fan of that option, since it means the DLC with go on sale less often and with lower discounts (the reason why I never bothered picking up EU4 again).

[Immortalis]

Originally posted by TheCrimsonKing:

its definitely not worth it, no. People think its normal because other paradox games have similar systems but its seriously just an attempt at grabbing money, its better just to save up for like a month and buy the DLC's when they're on sale then to fall for these ♥♥♥♥♥♥ tricks

It is a very good option for a trial run.
Spend 10 bucks and you get to play a full month with the complete game.

For someone that has only just started it’s a godsend since he can test the different aspects of the game and decide if and which DLC he wants to buy.


For everyone else, yeah, it’s not worth it. But it is a completely optional, entirely voluntary alternative to buying all DLC.
If you prefer to buy DLC individually, you are still free to do so.

As always, giving an additional option that doesn’t impact anyone but those that want to use it, is not a bad thing.

[Winter]

Subscriptions? Nah, you can take that and stuff it Paradox.

[crimson]

Originally posted by Immortalis:

Originally posted by TheCrimsonKing:

its definitely not worth it, no. People think its normal because other paradox games have similar systems but its seriously just an attempt at grabbing money, its better just to save up for like a month and buy the DLC's when they're on sale then to fall for these ♥♥♥♥♥♥ tricks

It is a very good option for a trial run.
Spend 10 bucks and you get to play a full month with the complete game.

For someone that has only just started it’s a godsend since he can test the different aspects of the game and decide if and which DLC he wants to buy.


For everyone else, yeah, it’s not worth it. But it is a completely optional, entirely voluntary alternative to buying all DLC.
If you prefer to buy DLC individually, you are still free to do so.

As always, giving an additional option that doesn’t impact anyone but those that want to use it, is not a bad thing.

I agree with that, but if you were to use it as a replacement for buying the DLC (which it seems paradox wants you to do), eventually you would be paying MORE for the DLC's if you were to buy them straight up, thats why I think its personally a cashgrab. IMO the entire idea of a subscription service for DLC is a little stupid.

[budisourdog]

This is the business model of "you will own nothing and be happy". Subscription service with infinite, continuous, payments in your singleplayer game. Do not fund this.

[Carlos Spicywiener]

Originally posted by TheCrimsonKing:

Originally posted by Immortalis:

It is a very good option for a trial run.
Spend 10 bucks and you get to play a full month with the complete game.

For someone that has only just started it’s a godsend since he can test the different aspects of the game and decide if and which DLC he wants to buy.


For everyone else, yeah, it’s not worth it. But it is a completely optional, entirely voluntary alternative to buying all DLC.
If you prefer to buy DLC individually, you are still free to do so.

As always, giving an additional option that doesn’t impact anyone but those that want to use it, is not a bad thing.

I agree with that, but if you were to use it as a replacement for buying the DLC (which it seems paradox wants you to do), eventually you would be paying MORE for the DLC's if you were to buy them straight up, thats why I think its personally a cashgrab. IMO the entire idea of a subscription service for DLC is a little stupid.

Its not stupid. I bought half the DLC and am not paying anymore. Some of them are reviewed really poor or cost to too much for what they do. Now when I want to play again, Ill pay for one month Sub which is 14.00. Play the ♥♥♥♥ out of it for a month, then move on. Better than paying another $100+ for the rest of the dlcs.

[Elitewrecker PT]

Originally posted by TheCrimsonKing:

Originally posted by Immortalis:

It is a very good option for a trial run.
Spend 10 bucks and you get to play a full month with the complete game.

For someone that has only just started it’s a godsend since he can test the different aspects of the game and decide if and which DLC he wants to buy.


For everyone else, yeah, it’s not worth it. But it is a completely optional, entirely voluntary alternative to buying all DLC.
If you prefer to buy DLC individually, you are still free to do so.

As always, giving an additional option that doesn’t impact anyone but those that want to use it, is not a bad thing.

I agree with that, but if you were to use it as a replacement for buying the DLC (which it seems paradox wants you to do), eventually you would be paying MORE for the DLC's if you were to buy them straight up, thats why I think its personally a cashgrab. IMO the entire idea of a subscription service for DLC is a little stupid.

As anyone can see, it has its uses.
It's not worth it for people who play a bit every month consistently.
But if you play dozens or hundreds of hours in a couple of weeks every handful of months, it is.

[Segovax]

the sub model works for Ck2 because Ck2 has a ton of dlc and the sub is 5 bucks a month.

The 10 bucks a month for stellaris is way too expensive.

[F1st Br34k3r]

Honestly, options are nice.

I'd honestly play Runescape a lot more if instead of subbing to it, I could buy each part individually.

As it is I'm no longer subbed to Runescape and high chances I'll never return. A subscription is a perpetual FOMO.

[Owlcoholic]

For people like me who barely ever play this game, EU4 or HOI4, having an option of just getting a month sub on the rare occasion I do feel like playing is much better than spending hundreds of dollars to catch up with DLC. It's just an option, doesn't effect the people who already buy the DLC anyway. Just giving perspective from the kind of person who this is probably aimed at, for me it's good, for most of you it's not needed so you can safely ignore it :)

[Dr. Seltsam]

Originally posted by Owlcoholic:

For people like me who barely ever play this game, EU4 or HOI4, having an option of just getting a month sub on the rare occasion I do feel like playing is much better than spending hundreds of dollars to catch up with DLC. It's just an option, doesn't effect the people who already buy the DLC anyway. Just giving perspective from the kind of person who this is probably aimed at, for me it's good, for most of you it's not needed so you can safely ignore it :)

+1
I have all DLCs, but there are games I wish they had an option like that. Paying over 100€ for playing Warhammer TW3 and didnt have anything.