So, I just platinumed The Last of Us and the game is absolutely brilliant. I'm a huge trophy collector at heart (28 plats so far and will probably get about a dozen or so more). My philosophy is if I don't collect the trophies I will just be throwing money at another game once I beat the one I'm playing. This doesn't stop me from buying new games I am very interested in (I bought TLoU first day even though I have about a half dozen games I'm working one and some unopened) but it definitly slows my purchasing. Now, it also doesn't mean that I'm going to platinum every game I buy. I'm not going to force myself to play a game I couldn't stand or the difficulty is just absurd. For example, Space Marines (bought it on clearence at Target for less than 10 dollars) and Warhawk (I loved it and got 59% but it got stale and the grinding... oh the grinding....).

Now on to my pet peeve.... I AM NOT A MULTIPLAYER PERSON! I just went through TLoU multiplayer and I must say it's probably the most enjoyable out of all the games I've played online but I'm not going to subscribe to PS+ for it and this creates an issue for me. Which is, how do I collect online trophies if I don't pay for online? I had a thing going that worked well for me. I had the right balance of spending and playing. I don't think I'll spend more in the next gen but I will probablly play a lot less.

So I was thinking (while I was in the shower which is what led to creating this thread) that a simple solution for gamers like me is to have an "online pass" which only grants me access to that game I bought new and only for a limited time. Like a trial period for each game and if I want to access multiplayer for any game at any time then buy a subscription. Sony would never do this though.

Eh...I don't think they should make a whole new online pass system just for trophies' sake. I have 41 platinums and very rarely try for it on games that require online trophies to get there (in fact LoU may be the only platinum I've gotten that require online play). I have gotten a lot from the IGC games however. I would just recommend subbing to Plus. I've gotten it for the free games on PS3 and I'm sure they'll continue to give me games on PS4 and PS3 for years to come. Not to mention I'm loving the way KZ and Destiny are looking online so I'd probably pay for those anyway. I'm sure as hell not paying $15 a month for ES. Plus is $50 a year which really isn't so bad considering all the games and discounts you get plus the betas and cloud saves.

You should be subscribing to PS+ for other reasons, so I don't feel bad for you!

Actually the free games of ps+ justify the purchase for me.

Yah the free games and discounts make the purchase worth it. I understand not necessarily loving multiplayer especially since it can feel like a grind at times but seriously pick up a 3 month plus package for 18 bucks and give it a try pretty sure it will change your mind.

you should at least try the 3 month subscription,as you will get a lot of games and this is a lot cheaper than buying new /used game without playing them.
As you seem to have lots of games you haven't played 15dollars/euros won't hurt you and you will save some money.

How are the games free if you have to PAY to get them?

you never get tired of asking that right? they are not free, but called "free" because it's shorter than "access included in the subscription, as long as you are subscribed"

When did I ask this question before?

I just assumed you were one of the guys who always ask, because in every PS+ related thread there is bound to be some guys to ask that very question.