If I buy WoW in the store will I have to pay again later?

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Is it like a subscription or a one time fee. Will I get the full game forever (not counting upgrades and such - or maybe counting upgrades?-) or will I need to pay again in a month/year/whatever?

Please and thank you! I really want the game (I'm getting an external harddrive and everything so that my computer will run faster -though I need the harddrive for more then just games) I just don't know what I'm doing so any help regarding what to buy and what all comes with the purchase would be great! Thanks! 

P.S. if you couldn't tell I've never played the game before so be kind when giving instructions please.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

If you buy the game, you get to play it for free for 1 month.  Then you have to pay anywhere from 13 to 15 bucks a month after that.  13 bucks a month if you decide to pay for 6 months at once.  14 bucks a months if you decide to pay for 3 months at once.  15 bucks a month if you decide to pay monthly.

FaithHope3Love · Answer

You have to pay for WoW (classic/vanilla/pre-BC), the expansions (Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King & yet to be release Cataclysm) and a subscription for each account.
WoW: zones- Kalimdor & Eastern Kingdoms
   levels- 1-60
   skill levels-  Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert & Artisan
BC adds: zones- Outlands
   levels- 61-70
   races- Drainei Blood Elves
   professions- Jewelcrafting   
   skill levels- Master
   & ability to learn flying mount in certain zones
LK adds: zones- Northern Kingdom
   levels- 71-80
   class- Death Knights
   profession- Inscription
   skill levels- Grand Master
Cataclysm plans to add: remodeling of Kalimdor & Eastern Kingdoms
   levels- 81-85
   races- Worgen & Goblin
   profession- Archaeology
   skill levels- Illustrious

There's more differences, but those are some of the main ones. I believe it is cheaper to by the set (WoW, BC & LK) then to buy each individually. You can not skip expansions, you must get them in order/@ the same time.
The subscription covers the patches that come out fairly regularly. The cost of it does vary depending on how much time you buy @ once (more time=discount). There are a number of ways to pay for it, including time cards, credit card & I think even paypal now.

Ayame37 · Answer

WoW is a subscription, if you buy it in the store you usually get a 10day free trial card, use that first before paying the subscription.

You also have to pay to purchase the game disc - thats a one time fee.

Dude im hot · Answer

Its a subscription. 15$ a month. There are 3 expansions out so far. original being lvl 1-60. the burning crusade is 61-70 and has blood elves and draenei as playable characters, and wrath of the lich king is 71-80 with death knights as playable characters once you have a lvl 55 character. have any questions email me

? · Answer

Its a subscription, and yes youll get the full game forever. Although you have to buy expansion packs.

? · Answer

World of warcraft?

There is a monthly reoccurring fee for online games.

$15.00 a month
OR
it may have been raised to
$20.00 a month now. 

Have fun. 
I hear its addicting..

If I buy WoW in the store will I have to pay again later?

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