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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 [[IC|in-character]] as being a member of the [[Four Winds Hall]]. |
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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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Most of the current premium subscription benefits can be found by typing {{boldmono|PREMIUM 2}} in game. |
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Members of Four Winds have several special membership benefits. |
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===PREMIUM 2=== |
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{{#section:PREMIUM (verb)|PREMIUM 2}} |
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Many [[town]]s have small areas which are accessible only to premium subscribers known as '''Four Winds Halls'''. These areas house containers providing premium subscribers access to the teleportation jewelry necessary to reach [[Mist Harbor]]. |
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====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. |
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*[[Autoscripter]] |
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*[[Premium Unlocker]] |
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*[[WPS]] |
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===Other Benefits=== |
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=== Mist Harbor Teleportation Jewelry === |
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These benefits are not listed in {{boldmono|PREMIUM 2}}. |
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: ''Main article: [[Premium teleportation jewelry]]'' |
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Access to Mist Harbor, a premium-only town, is available to premium subscribers by means of special teleportation jewelry. These jewelry items are available at a town's Four Winds Hall. For towns without these structures, a tent housing a container with these items is typically available. |
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====Additional Reserve Slot==== |
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When TURNed while within a public area in any town, these jewelry items will teleport the wearer to a random point within the town of Mist Harbor (which is accessible only by this method, and thus, only by premium subscribers.) The return trip will return the character to their last non-Mist Harbor location exactly. These items of jewelry are available in a special location (often a tent or table) located near the gates of each major city. They are attuned to the claiming character, and as such are worthless if given away or found elsewhere than the original source. Different patterns and item types are available in various towns. |
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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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Annual [[:Category:Premium Festival|premium festivals]]. |
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====Premium Spell of the Month==== |
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: ''Main article: [[Premium spell of the month]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Premium spell of the month]]'' |
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Subscribers may pick up an item that will change spells monthly and is for one or two uses per day, depending on the spell. |
Subscribers may pick up an item that will change spells monthly and is for one or two uses per day, depending on the spell. |
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====Reim Access==== |
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Premium members can enter the [[Settlement of Reim]] on a 22 hour cooldown without purchasing quest tokens. |
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====Type-ahead Lines==== |
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The '''[[Premium transport system|Premium Transport System]]''' is a benefit to premium subscription members that affords inter-realm travel between premium halls. Each of the eight premium halls has a transport room (each room has its own unique colored doorway) near the hall's entrance where tickets may be purchased for inter-hall transport. Each transport room will have a sign with ticket purchasing instructions, pricing and restrictions, and a portal. After purchasing a transport ticket you can enter the portal. Inside the portal will be a nexus of rooms, each leading to a hall in a different realm. |
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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. |
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====[[Premium Unlocks]]==== |
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=== Locker Manifests and Bankbooks === |
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Unlock charms for certain fluff scripts can be purchased for Premium Points in the Lighthouse. |
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Other benefits include locker manifest books and bankbooks (which allow portable but read-only access to the character's bank balances and locker contents worldwide). |
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===Old Benefits=== |
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====Bankbooks and Manifests==== |
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A number of merchants visit Four Winds Isle or the various Premium Halls on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Some of these include: |
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[[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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*[[Xerria]] Unlocks (monthly) |
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====GM-assisted Wedding Services==== |
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Premium members got a discount on GM-assisted weddings. These are on hold and are no longer occurring. |
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====Past Merchant Services==== |
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Some of these have included: |
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*Lady Merrielle Monthly Raffle |
*Lady Merrielle Monthly Raffle |
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*Animal companion grooming raffle (monthly) |
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*[[Felthrop]]'s Raffles (monthly) |
*[[Felthrop]]'s Raffles (monthly) |
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*Artifact Raffle (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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*Nycolle ([[label]]s, bi-monthly) |
*Nycolle ([[label]]s, bi-monthly) |
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*[[Item property removal]] (occasional) |
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*[[Juramis]]' Incantations of Elimination (Remove item properties) |
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====Advanced Ticket Sales==== |
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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! |
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====Quarterly Premium Meetings==== |
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Other unscheduled merchants will appear occasionally and usually send a message to all premium subscribers that are logged in. |
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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. |
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== See Also == |
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* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]] |
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* [[Long-term Benefits]] |
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* [[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 |
* [[Verb:PREMIUM]] |
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* [[Premium transport system]] |
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* [[Autoscripter]] |
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* [[Premium transport system (saved post)]] |
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* [[Login Rewards]] |
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* [[:Category:Premium OOC meetings| Premium OOC meeting logs]] |
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[[Category:Premium]] |
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[[Category: Subscriptions]] |
[[Category: Subscriptions]] |
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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.