Mine drops periodically, and even if it didn't I'd prefer to avoid the point-of-failure of the server-side losing connection or getting bogged down, etc.
Same here. I don't like strings, when there's no practical need for them other than to exert arbitrary control over players. SimCity 2013, anyone?
I'll wait before approaching this with a wallet. I am looking forward to the glowing reviews and play reports, though. It looks like a good video game.