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Subscription tiers are Basic at $14.95, Premium at $39.95 (includes basic) and Platinum at $49.95 monthly (includes Premium). You can upgrade or downgrade each tier for the difference in price between the lower or higher tier. |
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== Subscription Benefits == |
== Subscription Benefits == |
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===PREMIUM 2=== |
===PREMIUM 2=== |
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{{#section:PREMIUM (verb)|PREMIUM 2}} |
{{#section:PREMIUM (verb)|PREMIUM 2}} |
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====Merchant Services==== |
====Merchant Services==== |
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A number of merchants visit Four Winds Isle or the various Premium Halls at the discretion of the Premium GameMaster. While Premium merchants are a specified benefit, merchants are subject to change and may be scheduled or unscheduled and announced or unannounced. |
A number of merchants visit Four Winds Isle or the various Premium Halls at the discretion of the Premium GameMaster. While Premium merchants are a specified benefit, merchants are subject to change and may be scheduled or unscheduled and announced or unannounced. |
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*[[Autoscripter]] |
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*[[Premium Unlocker]] |
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*[[Xerria]] Unlocks (monthly) |
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*[[Animal Companion (630)]] grooming raffle (monthly) |
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*[[Ravias Crotar]] Raffle (usually an [[Arkati]] symbol, monthly) |
*[[Ravias Crotar]] Raffle (usually an [[Arkati]] symbol, monthly) |
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*Artifact Raffle (monthly) |
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*[[WPS]] |
*[[WPS]] |
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*Sonic alterations |
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*[[Uhlen]] (occasional) |
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===Other Benefits=== |
===Other Benefits=== |
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These benefits are not listed in {{boldmono|PREMIUM 2}}. |
These benefits are not listed in {{boldmono|PREMIUM 2}}. |
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====Additional Reserve Slot==== |
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2 available [[Reserve]] slots; +1 over the basic subscription |
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====Premium Trove==== |
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Monthly [[/Premium Trove|Premium Trove]] |
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====Premium Festival==== |
====Premium Festival==== |
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Annual [[:Category:Premium Festival|premium festivals]]. |
Annual [[:Category:Premium Festival|premium festivals]]. |
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====Reim Access==== |
====Reim Access==== |
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Premium members can enter the [[Settlement of Reim]] on a 22 hour cooldown without purchasing quest tokens. |
Premium members can enter the [[Settlement of Reim]] on a 22 hour cooldown without purchasing quest tokens. |
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You get an extra type-ahead line as a Premium subscriber, preventing you from being kicked out of the game for typing too many commands at once! An additional type-ahead line can be purchased in Mist Harbor for 900 points by drinking from the fountain. |
You get an extra type-ahead line as a Premium subscriber, preventing you from being kicked out of the game for typing too many commands at once! An additional type-ahead line can be purchased in Mist Harbor for 900 points by drinking from the fountain. |
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====[[Premium Unlocks]]==== |
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Unlock charms for certain fluff scripts can be purchased for Premium Points in the Lighthouse. |
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===Old Benefits=== |
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====Bankbooks and Manifests==== |
====Bankbooks and Manifests==== |
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Locker |
[[Locker manifest]]s and [[bankbook]]s allow portable but read-only access to the character's bank balances and locker contents worldwide. Bankbooks and manifests are available east of the teller at the Four Wind Isles bank. These have been largely replaced by {{boldmono|[[Verb:BANK|BANK]]}} and {{boldmono|[[Verb:LOCKER|LOCKER]]}}. |
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====GM-assisted Wedding Services==== |
====GM-assisted Wedding Services==== |
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====Past Merchant Services==== |
====Past Merchant Services==== |
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Some of these have included: |
Some of these have included: |
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*Lady Merrielle Monthly Raffle |
*Lady Merrielle Monthly Raffle |
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*[[Felthrop]]'s Raffles (monthly) |
*[[Felthrop]]'s Raffles (monthly) |
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*Naelyne Sews (monthly) |
*Naelyne Sews (monthly) |
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*Soirissa Sews (monthly) |
*Soirissa Sews (monthly) |
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*Jebariah ([[Premium |
*Jebariah ([[Premium transport jewelry|transporters]], bi-monthly) |
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*Geltrude Tattoos (bi-monthly) |
*Geltrude Tattoos (bi-monthly) |
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*Arbigail (bi-monthly) |
*Arbigail (bi-monthly) |
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====Quarterly Premium Meetings==== |
====Quarterly Premium Meetings==== |
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These meetings provided a place for you to express your ideas and opinions about your subscription. You could also learn what projects or events were being worked on for Premium members, and even suggest your own. The Premium/Mist Harbor meetings occurred in March, June, September, and December each year, and were hosted by the Premium guru. |
These meetings provided a place for you to express your ideas and opinions about your subscription. You could also learn what projects or events were being worked on for Premium members, and even suggest your own. The Premium/Mist Harbor meetings occurred in March, June, September, and December each year, and were hosted by the Premium guru. |
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== See Also == |
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* [[Long-term Benefits]] |
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* [[Premium Point Costs]] |
* [[Premium Point Costs]] |
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* [[Premium home]]s |
* [[Premium home]]s |
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* [[Premium |
* [[Premium titles]] |
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* [[Premium transport system]] |
* [[Premium transport system]] |
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* [[Autoscripter]] |
* [[Autoscripter]] |
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* [[Login Rewards]] |
* [[Login Rewards]] |
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* [[:Category:Premium OOC meetings| Premium OOC meeting logs]] |
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[[Category:Premium]] |
[[Category:Premium]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 20 July 2026
The premium subscription is one of the three available subscription tiers of GemStone IV, which has a higher account fee in exchange for multiple benefits. Being subscribed at the premium tier is often referred to in-character as being a member of the Four Winds Hall.
Subscription tiers are Basic at $14.95, Premium at $39.95 (includes basic) and Platinum at $49.95 monthly (includes Premium). You can upgrade or downgrade each tier for the difference in price between the lower or higher tier.
Subscription Benefits
Most of the current premium subscription benefits can be found by typing PREMIUM 2 in game.
PREMIUM 2
Merchant Services
A number of merchants visit Four Winds Isle or the various Premium Halls at the discretion of the Premium GameMaster. While Premium merchants are a specified benefit, merchants are subject to change and may be scheduled or unscheduled and announced or unannounced.
- Autoscripter
- Premium Unlocker
- Ravias Crotar Raffle (usually an Arkati symbol, monthly)
- WPS
Other Benefits
These benefits are not listed in PREMIUM 2.
Additional Reserve Slot
2 available Reserve slots; +1 over the basic subscription
Premium Trove
Monthly Premium Trove
Premium Festival
Annual premium festivals.
Premium Spell of the Month
- Main article: Premium spell of the month
Subscribers may pick up an item that will change spells monthly and is for one or two uses per day, depending on the spell.
Reim Access
Premium members can enter the Settlement of Reim on a 22 hour cooldown without purchasing quest tokens.
Type-ahead Lines
You get an extra type-ahead line as a Premium subscriber, preventing you from being kicked out of the game for typing too many commands at once! An additional type-ahead line can be purchased in Mist Harbor for 900 points by drinking from the fountain.
Premium Unlocks
Unlock charms for certain fluff scripts can be purchased for Premium Points in the Lighthouse.
Old Benefits
Bankbooks and Manifests
Locker manifests and bankbooks allow portable but read-only access to the character's bank balances and locker contents worldwide. Bankbooks and manifests are available east of the teller at the Four Wind Isles bank. These have been largely replaced by BANK and LOCKER.
GM-assisted Wedding Services
Premium members got a discount on GM-assisted weddings. These are on hold and are no longer occurring.
Past Merchant Services
Some of these have included:
- Lady Merrielle Monthly Raffle
- Felthrop's Raffles (monthly)
- Naelyne Sews (monthly)
- Soirissa Sews (monthly)
- Jebariah (transporters, bi-monthly)
- Geltrude Tattoos (bi-monthly)
- Arbigail (bi-monthly)
- Nycolle (labels, bi-monthly)
- Item property removal (occasional)
Advanced Ticket Sales
Premium members enjoyed the first pick at event tickets when they went on sale, giving an advantage for the events with limited amounts of tickets!
Quarterly Premium Meetings
These meetings provided a place for you to express your ideas and opinions about your subscription. You could also learn what projects or events were being worked on for Premium members, and even suggest your own. The Premium/Mist Harbor meetings occurred in March, June, September, and December each year, and were hosted by the Premium guru.