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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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dtOddity92
6 years ago
@GRiPSViGiL You share the same opinion as many other players. And I definitely agree to an extent.
If players want something they like, they have to buy it. Plain and simple.
I just wanted to discuss the questionable reasoning as to why they're a higher price this time around when no explanation has been given.
They're "special" legendary skins? If cosmetics have no effect on gameplay, then what makes their value different from the already available legendary skins?.. Ya know.

It'd just think be interesting to see if the developers can justify the prices beyond saying they're time limited.
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GRiPSViGiL
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
@dtOddity92 I get that I was just being silly. I can see how it exposes some questionable tactics by Respawn but they are not necessary items to play the game.

I am more concerned about their shotty netcode and sub par server performance than any cosmetics, you know the things that actually matter to gameplay. I realize the art team that creates the cosmetics is different than people responsible for the performance of the game but yeah cosmetics/fluff are not something real gamers care about as far as I am concerned.
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    dtOddity92
    6 years ago
    @GRiPSViGiL I didn't think you were being silly. You make an excellent point. Every single cosmetic item in-game is entirely unessential from a gameplay perspective. Though it makes you wonder why there is such a huge emphasis on obtaining them.

    If the addition of the singles mode was to benefit overall gameplay longevity, why are the only rewards for participating in that kind of gameplay directly connected to the premium content?

    But you are indeed right in that despite giving some many players what they've been asking for, there is a greater need to see the developers prioritise what's truly important to the majority of the player base. Server connectivity and netcode being a primary example.

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