hi most likly you will have to pay. the good news unlike a lot of other mmorpg games, sony has put out a game card that you can buy i think 3 months worth of game time.
US $12.95 for eq 2 i think. $38.85 for the 3 month card i guess US
i have station pass. as i still have eq 1 accounts, plus i paid for the whole year, makes it easier. if you know you will play that long. but need credit card for that.
i hope they have game cards for you in the UK. and since EQ 1 has been there awhile they should.
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