Quote Originally Posted by the_importer_ View Post
While his words and phrases could use a lot of polish, he is correct regarding payers who kept the game alive. No way in hell would SEGA keep a FREE ONLINE GAME going for 7 years if they couldn't turn a profit on it, basic economy my friend. So yes, if you didn't spend a dime on this game yourself, then be grateful for those who did with premium and/or micro transactions since it's because of them that you were able to enjoy this game for as long as you did.
There's no reason why it had to be a Free to Play game. Online Games got along fine with a 60 dollar price tag and a subscription fee. The only reason that's changed is because of the Mobile Market.