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dtOddity92's avatar
dtOddity92
6 years ago

Iron Crown Event: Is it a predatory monetisation tactic?

Please note: This post isn't meant to dissuade players from making their own choices. I am merely providing my opinion through criticising the developers' use of shady business tactics to swindle pla...
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unferthington's avatar
unferthington
6 years ago
@GRiPSViGiL wrote:

We in here talkin' 'bout cosmetics? I mean...listen! We talkin' 'bout cosmetics? Not a Game, Not a Game! Not a game! We talkin' 'bout Cosmetics Man!  How silly is that?!

I just don't care about what cosmetics cost.



-points for anyone that gets this reference

Seriously, I can't believe people cry so much over loot packs.  Those are the teenagers, they have no concept of the value of money cause mommies credit card buys them the loot packs. 

Wingmannedbro's avatar
Wingmannedbro
6 years ago
@unferthington wrote:
@GRiPSViGiL wrote:

We in here talkin' 'bout cosmetics? I mean...listen! We talkin' 'bout cosmetics? Not a Game, Not a Game! Not a game! We talkin' 'bout Cosmetics Man!  How silly is that?!

I just don't care about what cosmetics cost.



-points for anyone that gets this reference

Seriously, I can't believe people cry so much over loot packs.  Those are the teenagers, they have no concept of the value of money cause mommies credit card buys them the loot packs. 

I doubt any teens out there can actually convince their mothers to spend more than a week worth of groceries for the family for a couple of Apex skins.

Unless they are rich af, but then they would just buy it with their daily allowance.

  • unferthington's avatar
    unferthington
    6 years ago
    @Wingmannedbro wrote:
    @unferthington wrote:
    @GRiPSViGiL wrote:

    We in here talkin' 'bout cosmetics? I mean...listen! We talkin' 'bout cosmetics? Not a Game, Not a Game! Not a game! We talkin' 'bout Cosmetics Man!  How silly is that?!

    I just don't care about what cosmetics cost.



    -points for anyone that gets this reference

    Seriously, I can't believe people cry so much over loot packs.  Those are the teenagers, they have no concept of the value of money cause mommies credit card buys them the loot packs. 

    I doubt any teens out there can actually convince their mothers to spend more than a week worth of groceries for the family for a couple of Apex skins.

    Unless they are rich af, but then they would just buy it with their daily allowance.

    I just looked at the prices of the Iron Crown stuff, yeah it's crazy.  I would buy those legendary Iron Crown skins, but only for like $10 each at most.  $18 or $20 or whatever it is, is too crazy.  And I don't play loot crate lotto. 

    • NaRnIaaa's avatar
      NaRnIaaa
      6 years ago

      "Iron Crown Event: Is it a predatory monetisation tactic?"

      lol, it's not like fifa or hs where you need to pay to play at a decent rank, op is talking about skins for heroes in a fps (we don't even see them LOL)

      • dtOddity92's avatar
        dtOddity92
        6 years ago
        @NaRnIaaa You're right in that what's going on here isn't a form of pay-to-win tactic.
        I'm not suggesting that what's happening here is utterly outrageous either.
        If people want something they have to pay for it, that's how it works and how it'll always work.
        Though I do raise the question of whether or not this kind of monetisation goes against the benefit of the consumer.

        Yes it may only be cosmetic items that have no altering effect on gameplay, but when players have no overall choice as to what they actually get from loot boxes and their investment in to the game, is it so wrong for those players to debate the value of the content?
    • dtOddity92's avatar
      dtOddity92
      6 years ago
      @unferthington Loot crate lotto is the major concern most of the seemingly upset players are having with this new content.
      Most players would be more than happy to trade in their cast for a new legendary skin for their favourite legend. Yet when all you're actually paying for is the opportunity or chance to get what you want, there's definitely cause to debate the pricing.

      A price decrease would be great for everyone, sure. But most people just want to have greater control as to what items they invest their money in.

      If you're guaranteed a Legendary cosmetic with every 30 Apex Packs, and you spend enough to buy said 30, shouldn't the player be allowed to choose which Legendary they get? After all they all have the exact same value as one another, right?

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