Leviathan

Myself I like 'looting' for items. It also gives others who may not be hardcore pvp something else to enjoy which ultimately means more players and more money. Understandably some will get lucky early and find an item quickly (that is the nature of luck) but overall everyone will have to work for it. I feel it makes the game more organic instead of the quick gratification of simply buying the stuff you need. I was simply saying I prefer a monthly sub fee and some asthetic items being sold in the 'shop' which will give the developers a steady stream of revenue. I prefer the loot method for critical items so that everyone has access to the items as long as they pay the sub fee for the game. Again, it's all my preference and certainly may not be the best option for this game. This method will probably fit better once it reaches MMO status.

I don't mind purchasing the game and then paying a monthly sub especially once it reaches the MMO stage. I'm not a huge fan of the P2W format but I can see paying for asthetic upgrades or specialty items. However, I like the idea of looting in the game to find premium and special items instead of just paying for them. I do feel that the rep bonuses etc are in a way a P2W format. I understand that it doesn't give an advantage with equipment or weapons, but it does allow someone to advance in the game faster and therefore gain an advantage by accessing better ships and experience earlier than someone who doesn't pay for it. All of which is why I personally like the subscription format.