Massive Russian and Brazilian Monthly Price Spike Reported - Final Fantasy XIV - MMORPG.com

SBFord · July 2017

Massive Russian and Brazilian Monthly Price Spike Reported - Final Fantasy XIV - MMORPG.com

Final Fantasy XIV News - According to a post on the Final Fantasy XIV forum, Brazilian and Russian players have had a massive monthly price increase on Steam. One poster has discovered that monthly sub fees have gone from about $9 per month to $13.40 per month. Meanwhile, Russian players have seen a price increase from about $5 per month to $15 per month. According to Square Enix customer support, this was done to "bring prices using these currencies in-line with the global pricing structure".

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Arskaaa · July 2017

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Dakeru · July 2017

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

SBFord · July 2017

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Vorch21 · July 2017

Believe me, russians are NOT lucky at all..(by political/historical and economical reasons).

Dakeru · July 2017

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Ok Ok but surely they aren't the first to get hit by price increases.
I remember SE asking me if I don't want to make use of their convenient new service where I can pay the FF11 sub directly in Euro instead of Dollar.

I agreed and they simply swapped the $ sign for € which meant paying 3-5$ more back then.

Convenient indeed.. for SE

Viterzgir · July 2017

I think that none of the developers ever interested in purchasing power (I hope I used that correctly) of buyers from Ukraine\Russia\Belorussia\etc. You can buy some minimal food basket for $15 for a few days. And believe me, that's how majority eat. They cannot afford more. And since most of players are like 16-25 yo, for 25yo working guys it's hard but bearable, but for unemployed teen $15 is HUGE. Students are often so low on money, I personally knew few guys who ate Pigeons meat because they had no money. Fucking Pigeons.

Cygi · July 2017

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

And it only happens in their country.

In Poland we have income from the east, but prices from the west.

So now you see why I "whine" about D3 necro price...

Liljna · July 2017

Viterzgir said:

I think that none of the developers ever interested in purchasing power (I hope I used that correctly) of buyers from Ukraine\Russia\Belorussia\etc. You can buy some minimal food basket for $15 for a few days. And believe me, that's how majority eat. They cannot afford more. And since most of players are like 16-25 yo, for 25yo working guys it's hard but bearable, but for unemployed teen $15 is HUGE. Students are often so low on money, I personally knew few guys who ate Pigeons meat because they had no money. Fucking Pigeons.

I don't see what's wrong with eating pigeon. It's can be delicacy.

TalulaRose · July 2017

The Canadian to US exchange rate has caused me to say no to the subscription model. Specially since most new games are of the MMORPG-lite model.

Kyleran · July 2017

Well the obvious solution would be consumers in both countries unhappy with the hikes to cancel their subs until the prices come back down.

Not likely to happen.

Albatroes · July 2017

If the sub is going up this much for them, I'd hate to see the cash shop price increase.

ianicus · July 2017

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Dakeru · July 2017

Nyctelios said:

ianicus said:

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Your ignorance is astonishing. To claim that Russians had a "break" while you "suffered" in USA is mind blowing.

But is he really ignorant?
I fully accept the comparisons you gave about prices and I agree that SE is being unfair towards you.

But what he said about going hungry seems to be a direct reference to eating pidgeons in Russia.

When someone tells me he has to go hungry or eat pidgeons just to play WoW then I feel it's a matter of being bad at picking priorities.

Tiamat64 · July 2017

Well, if they were getting a "break", they aren't anymore. Now Russians and Brazillians apparently get the worse of both worlds. Good times.

exile02 · July 2017

Gameing is luxury- never forget that.

Albatroes · July 2017

Dakeru said:

Nyctelios said:

ianicus said:

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Your ignorance is astonishing. To claim that Russians had a "break" while you "suffered" in USA is mind blowing.

But is he really ignorant?
I fully accept the comparisons you gave about prices and I agree that SE is being unfair towards you.

But what he said about going hungry seems to be a direct reference to eating pidgeons in Russia.

When someone tells me he has to go hungry or eat pidgeons just to play WoW then I feel it's a matter of being bad at picking priorities.

Would agree. If it comes to something that extreme, its called having an addiction and help is available.

CrazKanuk · July 2017

Albatroes said:

Dakeru said:

Nyctelios said:

ianicus said:

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Your ignorance is astonishing. To claim that Russians had a "break" while you "suffered" in USA is mind blowing.

But is he really ignorant?
I fully accept the comparisons you gave about prices and I agree that SE is being unfair towards you.

But what he said about going hungry seems to be a direct reference to eating pidgeons in Russia.

When someone tells me he has to go hungry or eat pidgeons just to play WoW then I feel it's a matter of being bad at picking priorities.

Would agree. If it comes to something that extreme, its called having an addiction and help is available.

Addiction is a strong word we seem to be diluting these days with this type of relation. Let's say compulsion. Saying it's an addiction is like saying that my niece is addicted to Snapchat because she has to do these "streaks" every day. I asked her why she does it once, and she said "Well, I've done it for over a year and if I don't then I'll lose it." It's not an addiction, it's compulsive behavior which is based on our fear of losing something. Same if we actually play a subscription MMO. Many feel that they NEED to play it because they're paying for it and, also, because they've played for so long that they can't just stop playing now! Addiction means that there is a physical withdrawal from not doing it. If that's the case with an MMO, then there are probably bigger issues.

IceAge · July 2017

Well .. increasing the sub price is not a problem, but how SE handled this ... well .. I see why people are angry.

This should have been announced earlier , like 1 month ago , to give players enough time to .. do their math , think if they want to continue or not, etc.

This is the first bad move I see from SE since...forever? Hope they will compensate somehow .. the players in those 2 regions.

..and keep political out of games you !*#'s

Dakeru · July 2017

IceAge said:

Well .. increasing the sub price is not a problem, but how SE handled this ... well .. I see why people are angry.

This should have been announced earlier , like 1 month ago , to give players enough time to .. do their math , think if they want to continue or not, etc.

This is the first bad move I see from SE since...forever? Hope they will compensate somehow .. the players in those 2 regions.

..and keep political out of games you !*#'s

This is probably the best post here.
What SE did wasn't cool but most of the post are more like "omg feel the suffering and the poverty of the world!"

Hellsprodigy · July 2017

Viterzgir said:

I think that none of the developers ever interested in purchasing power (I hope I used that correctly) of buyers from Ukraine\Russia\Belorussia\etc. You can buy some minimal food basket for $15 for a few days. And believe me, that's how majority eat. They cannot afford more. And since most of players are like 16-25 yo, for 25yo working guys it's hard but bearable, but for unemployed teen $15 is HUGE. Students are often so low on money, I personally knew few guys who ate Pigeons meat because they had no money. Fucking Pigeons.

Then don't play video games if it's not in there price range. I know other countries have it harder but there is no excuse to have to eat poorly because someone chooses to play the game. Also if a teen can't afford and there parents can't either then they are just SOL imo.

ianicus · July 2017

Nyctelios said:

ianicus said:

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Your ignorance is astonishing. To claim that Russians had a "break" while you "suffered" in USA is mind blowing.

LOL YOUR ignorance is astonishing. To claim that just because someone lives in north america they have it made, is ignorant and insulting to those who rely on social assistance, food banks, and other forms of support, and still barely get by.

In the end thou we are talking about a GAME here. people choose to pay for it, its a god damn luxury. Unlike food and housing. If it goes up a few bucks don't expect me to shed a god damn tear, ITS A LUXURY. One I chose to pay for when I could barely afford to feed myself let alone house myself (probably to my detriment). There is poverty everywhere and what people decide to spend what little they have on is their business. Cant afford it? dont buy it, but for gods sakes dont come crying to the internet, another luxury you pay for.

PS I live in canada not the us, way to assume.

DeadSpock · July 2017

CrazKanuk said:

Albatroes said:

Dakeru said:

Nyctelios said:

ianicus said:

SBFord said:

Dakeru said:

The Russians paid 5$ a month so far?

Lucky Guys

Please. It's based on the relative income of the region. Don't be obtuse.

Lots of folks in NA on or below the poverty line pay that full $15 a month (more if you are Canadian) to play some games, like wow. I remember myself 10 years ago, paying for wow, but going hungry at lunch. There are poor people everywhere. The Russians were getting a HELL of a break, that we NEVER did.

Your ignorance is astonishing. To claim that Russians had a "break" while you "suffered" in USA is mind blowing.

But is he really ignorant?
I fully accept the comparisons you gave about prices and I agree that SE is being unfair towards you.

But what he said about going hungry seems to be a direct reference to eating pidgeons in Russia.

When someone tells me he has to go hungry or eat pidgeons just to play WoW then I feel it's a matter of being bad at picking priorities.

Would agree. If it comes to something that extreme, its called having an addiction and help is available.

Addiction is a strong word we seem to be diluting these days with this type of relation. Let's say compulsion. Saying it's an addiction is like saying that my niece is addicted to Snapchat because she has to do these "streaks" every day. I asked her why she does it once, and she said "Well, I've done it for over a year and if I don't then I'll lose it." It's not an addiction, it's compulsive behavior which is based on our fear of losing something. Same if we actually play a subscription MMO. Many feel that they NEED to play it because they're paying for it and, also, because they've played for so long that they can't just stop playing now! Addiction means that there is a physical withdrawal from not doing it. If that's the case with an MMO, then there are probably bigger issues.

To me mmorpg is an addiction if I don't play for few days I get mad quick and everyone asks me why in bad mood.

Tiller · July 2017

Steam has their own sanctions on Russia xD

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