Maybe you fail to realize how much it costs to run an MMORPG, the large ones are generally resource intensive, and they wear out parts fast. Add that in with the fact that parts you need to replace are for high end servers, and you have about 5-20 of them. You also have to pay the programmers, the company that produces the game, the tech support staff, and all the other people. It isn\'t exactly cheap to run an MMORPG, as such they need to charge monthly to keep up with running costs.