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Like several other games, EVE players are able to purchase game time in the form of an in-game item, known as the Pilot's License Extension ([[PLEX]]). PLEX represent one month of game time, and all PLEX are initially purchased with real money. Once a player has purchased a PLEX, they can either: | Like several other games, EVE players are able to purchase game time in the form of an in-game item, known as the Pilot's License Extension ([[PLEX]]). PLEX represent one month of game time, and all PLEX are initially purchased with real money. Once a player has purchased a PLEX, they can either: | ||
* Use it to extend their account's subscription time, or | * Use it to extend their account's subscription time, or | ||
* | * Sell it to another player on the in-game market for ISK (the in-game currency) | ||
Conversely, another player who wishes to purchase a subscription to the game can do so by either buying it with real-life money, or buying a PLEX from another player for ISK. Players with large amounts of in-game wealth can therefore use it to pay for their game time, while other players can make large amounts of ISK by purchasing PLEX with real-life money and selling it for ISK. . | Conversely, another player who wishes to purchase a subscription to the game can do so by either buying it with real-life money, or buying a PLEX from another player for ISK. Players with large amounts of in-game wealth can therefore use it to pay for their game time, while other players can make large amounts of ISK by purchasing PLEX with real-life money and selling it for ISK. . | ||
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