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Hero (Retired)

6 years ago

Battle pass Apex packs only giving minimums

These ones have been absolutely horrible. I'm on level 40 and getting the absolute minimum out of them. They never contain the epic items or legendary items except for the 1 that was guaranteed to ha...

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Koochi-Q

6 years ago

@DarthValtrex It’s random...

DarthValtrex

Hero (Retired)

6 years ago

@Koochi-Q I understand that, but you're missing the point. It's not exactly a good way for EA to encourage more purchases. Based on their averages and percentages they advertise I'm getting the short end of the stick. I should have received at least a 1 Epic item out of them by now.

Koochi-Q
6 years ago
@DarthValtrexActually it’s a good tactic. It’s just like slot machines. Except you pay for every round there. If you’d get more uncommon, epics, legendaries, you’d be more unwilling to buy more. Now you’re getting frustrated and want better loot so you might just buy a skin so you’re guaranteed something good or more packs.

It’s reverse psychology mixed with marketing psychology.
Maybe not exactly applicable for you but it’s a common practice
- DarthValtrex
  Hero (Retired)
  6 years ago
  @Koochi-QDon't get upset if it gets banned by gaming regulatory boards. It's also not that good for business. While casinos might do well with those who gamble, they do horribly with those who don't gamble. Toss in that the majority of those who try gambling have a negative experience with gambling, those customers often do not return (ever). So you're banking on the few who do have a positive outcome, outspending the majority. It's really not that great of a business model. If you don't believe me, you should do some research on the gambling industry in America, it's in serious trouble right now and has been for a while because it is a scam.
  - Koochi-Q
    6 years ago
    @DarthValtrex Lolz why would I get upset about it. I dont buy skins nor will I ever do so likely :P
    
    You’re right, it’s marketed for all, but only a select few actually ‘fall victim’ for it BUT those suckers buy alot of it.
    
    Just like in the casino. Some see a slotmachine and think ‘wth, let’s go’. Spin one time and are done. Others spend their entire ‘budget’ on that thing.
    
    I know it’s a worthless model but it’s been used since I have no idea when. It likely dates back to roman period. It’s not gonna go away soon. People love exploiting the vulnerable so they rather bank on those heavy hitters than low/medium bigger masses.