New Payment Scheme

While I was planning to post about early game play impressions, I couldn't help but highlight this new and unexpected change first. If you look at the home page, Haven and Hearth now has an online store.

Note that every previous iteration of this game was completely free to players.

Free accounts start with 48 hours of in-game play time, which is refilled with an additional 12 hours every month.

Verified accounts start with an additional 24 hours of play time, 24 hours refilled monthly, access to the old version of Haven and Hearth and an in-game hat. This all costs a one-time fee of $15.

Unlimited play time can be bought in 1, 3, 6 and 12 month increments. Note that this comes in the form of an in-game token that can be freely traded or given away to other players.

You can also support the patch with donations for unique in-game hats.

Subscriptions are also available, offering a number of different payment options.

While there is much debate in the official forums, a number of players have already joined the new version of the game. I'll be posting more news as events unfold.