How much does WOW cost?

[hideouslywrinkled]

Mega thanks to whomever can answer my questions without too much flaming...

I'm writing an entry to my company blog on the strength of Blizzard's brand. But I wanted to throw in how much the monthly WOW fee is. Thing is, I don't play WOW. Is it still $18 monthly and less for multi-month prepays?

[Sandman]

Is there a monthly fee to play the game?
Yes. After the end of the free month included with the game, you need a subscription in order to continue playing the game. There are three subscription options: a month-to-month package at $14.99 per month, a three-month plan at $13.99 per month, and a six-month plan at $12.99 per month. The subscription fees for the three-month plan and the six-month plan must be paid in full.

link (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/faq/general.html)

Google is your friend.

[Telefrog]

Moneywise or in terms of general sanity?

[Darkbase]

I think its $15 a month, and the "multi-month prepays" don't really save shit. That's the financial cost, now what it takes from your soul, physical health, and social life...

Wikipedia puts it best: "The minimum gameplay duration that a player can purchase is 30 days using a credit card, or 60 using a prepaid game card. A player also has the option of purchasing three or six months of gameplay at once for a slight (6% to 15%) discount. A player pays about US$0.50 for one day of gameplay"

[hideouslywrinkled]

Thanks. I looked around Blizzard's website for like five minutes. But it wasn't easy to find.

[Lima Beans]

Also keep in mind that the subscription model and fees vary extremely from region to region. So dont go multiplying 15$ x Number of Worldwide subscriptions.

[Disgustipated]

Even if it was free it wouldn't be worth playing. It takes more than just money from you.

[Grimmjow]

Even if it was free it wouldn't be worth playing. It takes more than just money from you.

thats if you let it, control yourself!

[hideouslywrinkled]

Also keep in mind that the subscription model and fees vary extremely from region to region. So dont go multiplying 15$ x Number of Worldwide subscriptions.

Yeah, I'm doing that marketing thing where I say "up to $15" to make it sound like more money than it is.

[King Drewsky]

The cost of WoW is one soul.

[Mojopin]

The cost of WoW is one soul.

Souls are overrated.

[PsychoticVile]

As an added note Best Buy has the original WoW and Burning Crusade exspansion on sale this week for $19.99 each.

[Telefrog]

Souls are overrated.

In this context, it should be "overpriced." :D

[JediSanf]

Money
A college degree
And though unconfirmed, I've heard level 70 elite flying mounts cost one (1) marriage.

[Ancalagon]

How much do you have to lose? Thats how much it costs.

[Johan]

And though unconfirmed, I've heard level 70 elite flying mounts cost one (1) marriage.

No joke about the marriage thing. Watch out for the time sink that is an MMO...

[the Jack]

Beats the hell out of TV.

[johnymitsu]

too much?

toooooooo much????

[pwnophobia]

Beats the hell out of TV.

Yea she does.

Don't forget the up front $50 you pay for the account + CDs at your local retailer. Another $10 for a name change when you've stolen 1 to many guild banks and then the $25 for when you have to switch servers cause you took all the loot off Illidan, including the warglaives ;)

[nixpayn]

i had an mmo kill a relationship - wasnt married mind you - but still. i'm in a constant state of regret about it.

self control is the key :)