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    Post The New Subscription Model

    We received a lot of feedback from the Istarian Community. We listened and below is the new pricing structure that we're putting forward.

    If you are one of the people with a "wait and see" or "prove it" perspective - (you want to stand back from the dock), we'd like to suggest the Basic Subscription. This is less than the previous monthly rate of $12.95 and will give you a chance to be in game and involved for less.

    If you have an existing plot or more than one plot - but want to keep both feet on the dock, we'd like to suggest the Grandfather Subscription. You can lock in at the old monthly pricing or purchase a block of time at the old block price. Block purchases for Grandfather Subscriptions are a one time, special deal. They do not renew and after the block expires, you will need to select one of the Gifted Subscription with A La Carte options. This subscription has all the features of the old billing system and will be available until September 15, 2007. Please note that this subscription can not be used with the A La Carte upgrade system.

    If you like what we're doing - but want to keep one foot on the dock (and one in the water), we'd like to suggest the Gifted Subscription. We've increased the number of character slots and consignment slots. You can also add extra character slots or consignment slots using the Al La Carte System (somebody out there come up with a clever Istarianish name for this Al La Carte thing).

    If you love what we're doing and are ready to get both feet wet (we're already in and it's only going to get better), there are 6 and 12 month Gifted Subscription available. We are also putting together something special to show our appreciation for anyone who takes advantage of this offer between now and when we start Plot Reclamation.

    BASIC SUBSCRIPTION
    New players starting out or previous players wanting to have a look around.
    Intended for short term use.
    Can not use A La Carte Upgrades.

    Monthly Automatic Renewal - $9.95
    3 character slots
    1 concurrent Login
    50 Global Consignment Slots

    GRANDFATHER SUBSCRIPTION
    Temporarily available for current players of Horizons.
    If allowed to expire, can not be renewed.
    Can not use A La Carte Upgrades.

    Monthly Automatic Renewal - $12.95
    1 Plot or Lair
    75 Global Consignment Slots
    5 Character Slots
    1 Concurrent Login

    6 Month Grandfather Subscription - One Time Special - No Renewal - $65.70 (6 months at $10.95/month)
    12 Month Grandfather Subscription - One Time Special - No Renewal - $119.40 (12 months at $9.95/month)

    GIFTED SUBSCRIPTION
    Players who decide Horizons is their game.
    Allows full use of A La Carte system.

    Monthly Automatic Renewal - $14.95
    1 Plot or Lair
    150 Global Consignment Slots
    7 Character Slots
    1 Concurrent Login

    6 Month Gifted Subscription - Automatic Renewal - $77.70 (6 months at $12.95/month) (Short Term Promotion - After Plot Reclamation starts, will revert to $83.70)
    12 Month Gifted Subscription - Automatic Renewal - $155.40 (12 months at $12.95/month)

    A La Carte Upgrades
    5 extra characters: $5/month
    100 consignment slots: $5/month

    Future A La Carte Upgrades
    Vault / Silo Upgrades: We're investigating but not likely to happen
    XML Character dump: We're investigating - may or may not happen
    Personal Consigner Listing on Website: We're investigating - may or may not happen
    Special Plots: Very not likely to happen
    Personal Dock (Duck): We're investigating



    We know we're not going to make everyone happy, but we think we have hit a very good middle ground with the new pricing structure. If you think we've brought new meaning to the term evil corporation - especially after we've tried to reach some middle ground on the Grandfather Subscriptions - please send your comments to [email protected] We have worked hard to balance the needs of Horizons customers with the needs of the business and do what we think is right to ensure Horizons over the long run.

    If you like what's happening, or at least are willing to wait and see, we hope one of the new subscriptions works for you. The new billing system goes live very shortly.

    We're dedicated to seeing Horizons grow and are glad you're with us.

    See you in Istaria!

    Thank you,

    Horizons Development Team
    Last edited by Istaria CS; August 30th, 2007 at 10:34 PM. Reason: New Grandfather subscription block

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    Can I get both of my accounts grandfathered?

  3. #3

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    All existing accounts have been migrated into the new billing system. As soon as we open up the new web site, you can log into any and all accounts and select what ever subscription works for you. Since the new system supports much more flexible billing and upgrades - we like to suggest you add multiple subscriptions to a single account and then submit a support ticket requesting we merge characters and plots onto your single active account.

    Horizons CS
    Last edited by Istaria CS; August 29th, 2007 at 11:15 PM. Reason: More clear about many subscriptions to a single account

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    I find this agreeable enough. On a slightly related note, will the new billing site be compatable with Firefox or will it be much like the old/current login site and only compatable with Internet Exploader? I seem to recall having lots of issues trying when I tried signing up (and paying for) on Firefox.

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    I have one account and 2 subs, and 2 lairs, 3 characters on chaos and 2 characters on order and LOTS of characters on Blight. I want to pay to maintain all these I have, which plan would work best?
    Chromos - 100 Ancient Lunus, 100 DragonCrafter,100 Lairshaper
    Titles - Expert DragonCrafter - Expert Lairshaper

  6. #6

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    And yes - [email protected] - really does work. (You know who you are).

    Horizons CS

  7. #7

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    Will Unity players get the grandfathered option too, whenever their accounts get copied?

  8. #8

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    Hey! I had to see!

  9. #9

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    You mentioned on the other post, the one requesting our thoughts, about military support subscriptions. Is that going to happen? and if so, which subscription level will it be? If not... let us know as well.

    Thanks
    Elated that HZ is no longer in the hands of the Infidels.

    Now.. I may have to split my time between 2 games... CS:S and HZ...

  10. #10

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    Ok, how do we get our account to be linked to plots that we already own that the EII system didn't recognize?

    What information do we need to submit with our ticket?


  11. #11

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    OK, where do we sign up?
    100 Adventure/Crafter following the path of Helian

    Expert Lairshaper
    Grand hall complete.

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    TelShyia
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    So, let me get this straight then guys. I currently have 5 accounts. two that are on the 26.95 (or whatever) it is for a 3 month billing cycle. So to keep these, i will need to get 5 of the grandfather subs? And what happens AFTER the 15th of September? Will I then need to change to one of the other types? Or will I be able to keep paying the 12.95 under the "grandfather' sub payment plan?
    Telshyia

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    If I sub the GIFTED SUBSCRIPTION BLOCK RENEWAL 6 moth and then in 6 month want to renw as 12 I assume that would not be a problem?



  14. #14

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    WOW!

    Very bad idea, good luck on getting that 10k sub mark charging premium prices for a sub-standard game.
    Bite the Kitty!!

  15. #15

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    /me wonders what the "something special" for getting the 6 or 12 month gifted account is.


    That might be incentive because really I would be paying the same amount on my grandfathered account anyway...
    Nayuaka and Nayukhuut. Freelance Helian lorekeepers of Chaos.

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    So, how exactly are you going to grandfather in those six month and yearly paid subscriptions that say, paid for a year before this new system goes in? All I see for a grandfathered account, is 12.95 a month.


    You see an Ice Wall Corner, I see a Tardis.
    "

    "Pen Pineapple Apple Pen"


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    Mm. I approve.

    And hey. I can appreciate a little Evil(tm).

    I am secretly a member of the Withered Aegis, you know. The Avatar of Pain plays Playstation 2 with me sometimes.

    Editing myself: I paid 12.95/mo monthy (never paid the bulk sub) so if I pay for 6 months now my cost doesn't go up. I guess the best way to describe all of this is a 'compromise'. Keep in mind they likely had to look at the existing subs, expect some to stop, expect some to restart, and make a guess from there. But eh. I just hope it works out no matter what for as many people as possible.
    Last edited by Lunhilde; August 30th, 2007 at 12:00 AM.

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    I'll be very honest with you guys too and tell you how I'm feeling right now.

    I feel like you guys wanted to give us the idea we could have a say in this but you already made up your mind about taking the $14.95.

    This is going to mean I'm going from $65.70 to $77.70 which I personally think is a total ripoff and totally disrespectfull towards your loyal playerbase.

    I've been playing this game since december 15th 2003 and started on Ice, I stayed around all this time and now I'm being thanked by you guys for hanging around for this long.

    My fiancee and I have 7 accounts, 7 x $77.70 = $543.90, of this we will only use the plots and the lairs and not all of the logins.

    This really feels like a slap in the face.

    I have to reconcider if I'm even going to remain playing this game if you're going to treat your loyal players like this.

  19. #19

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arzel Rashemi View Post
    So, how exactly are you going to grandfather in those six month and yearly paid subscriptions that say, paid for a year before this new system goes in? All I see for a grandfathered account, is 12.95 a month.

    There are a lot of people reading this thread so I'll quote incase I end up three posts down below where I want.

    The 6 or 12 month subs are based off of 12.95 a month which is the same as the grandfathered account. So I could get my grandfathered account and pay 12.95 a month for a year which comes out to $155.40 or just buy that gifted 12 month sub for the same amount just upfront. Really the only account you're paying more for is a gifted account paying month by month.


    Edit: Buh I missread what they were saying...I'm a bad Dragon. My post still hold true though. Except the promotional account that some had the only account you'll end up actually paying more for is monthly gifted.
    Nayuaka and Nayukhuut. Freelance Helian lorekeepers of Chaos.

  20. #20

    Default Re: The New Subscription Model

    We are working with EI to transition the previous account information over to the new billing system. For now, if you had a previous paying account, it is comped an indefinite period of time.

    Horizons CS

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