Open PVP business model

(This post is in English as a way to try new things! )

In a recent post Tobold stated that he is still undecided about Archeage, in regards to the free pvp element (and other stuff).

It made me have a nice shower thought about a possible business model in Archeage and other free pvp MMOs. What about a way for carebears to opt out of pvp completely by paying a monthly fee for some sort of « carebear » status.

It could be smaller fee than a fully fledged subscription (say about 4-5€/$ per month) and add a trigger for players to select to opt out of free for all (and usually ganky) pvp.

As such it would allow users to opt out, while being completely profitable for the editing company.

The only « loosers » in the exchange are the people willingly ganking , usually at the detriment of others.