Talk:Dragon's Dogma Online/@comment-45.56.25.112-20150403234146

So, does anyone else hope that this isn't like a normal MMO, and that you can play it the same way (more or less) as Dragon's Dogma and Dark Arisen? I want to hire pawns and take on badass enemies on my own, not have to join in and rely on raid parties to achieve success. I also really, really hope that the "free" part of free-to-play is viable. I don't mind microtransactions, but I don't want them to be the only way to play. Hell, I would actually love a "one and done" pack: something around the cost of a retail game that would cover microtransaction improvements and let you progress, level up, and get equipment of microtransaction levels of quality and frequency without having to make a purchase every single time.

This is also a game I would gladly pay for DLC expansions; Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is easily my favorite fantasy RPG (tied with Dragon Age: Origins+Awakening) of the previous generation. I want this game to come out in the states so bad, and even if I did have to stick to microtransactions without a "bulk" option I would still gladly do it because of how great the first game was (though forced party/raiding style gameplay might be an issue). What do you guys think?