MMO Grinder: RIFT

Do you even RIFT?

Is the subscription MMO model dead? The thriving subscription game RIFT, by Trion Worlds, made the sudden decision to switch over to free-to-play, even though it was still doing quite well. Is this a ploy to grab a larger audience, or a shift in market trends? Most importantly, does this decision change everything the game had going for it? Step through the portal and find out.