I am not one to hop in and comment very often and I haven't logged in for a while, but I have been really excited for the upcoming updates and new ships. I am really torn about the early release of the new ship using ARX for 3 months for $10 (yes I used US$ can't be bothered to look up the ASCII code for Pounds) it seems excessive. I hope you reconsider as a few others have remarked, consider the good will that you have built up and do not squander it. If you are trying to soft launch the ship because you are not sure about balancing, then do a beta fork (I am sure this is significant work) or just remind folks that there will be ongoing balancing and do what needs to be done to get the desired result. If you are going to paywall an early release, the wall should be significantly lower ~1000 ARX and the delay should be weeks or days but in my opinion should not exist at all. Over monetization will not help the game, it will create ill will and drive players, like myself, who remain interested but hesitant to return.
Note that I have spent over $200 on ARX for cosmetics in my 2500 hours of the game and don't regret those expenses, but my first reaction to the thought of $10 for early access to a ship was mild excitement and positivity, but this does feel more like a cash grab. Please do not become CIG or EA or any of those other companies. You have loyal pilots out there that will be by your side if you treat us right, but this isn't the way. It isn't too late to change your mind.
Note that I have spent over $200 on ARX for cosmetics in my 2500 hours of the game and don't regret those expenses, but my first reaction to the thought of $10 for early access to a ship was mild excitement and positivity, but this does feel more like a cash grab. Please do not become CIG or EA or any of those other companies. You have loyal pilots out there that will be by your side if you treat us right, but this isn't the way. It isn't too late to change your mind.