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The problem with adding a "$$" sign is that then you have to define what, exactly, is "pay to play". I agree that places like Achaea and Threshold are "pay to play", but I would not place them in quite the same category as GemstoneIII or DragonRealms. You basically have:
Category 1) You cannot play the mud unless you pay money.
Category 2) You can play the mud in a limited way (with restricted options) for free, but are required to pay in order to play properly.
Category 3) You can play the game fully for free, but you'll never be able to compete with those who pay.
Category 4) You can play the game fully for free, but you'll have to put in much more time and effort if you wish to compete with those who pay.
Category 5) The game is free. Donations, if any, give no extra benefit within the game.
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