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MorbidRomantic
6 years ago

Limit on free Apex Packs (forced to pay for loot boxes)

I'm making this post because I don't see anyone else talking about it.  If you're like me, you may have noticed a reduction in the Apex Packs you receive after level 20.  This confused me at first, a...
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odieman1231
6 years ago

So I think of 2 things when you mention this. 

1) Anytime I am enjoying a game, I will put money into the game. If you make it to level 100, you clearly are enjoying the fruits of the labor to make this FREE game. Why not throw some money at it? 

2) Because it is free for us, doesnt mean it is free for them to make.

I understand some are under mom and dad's wallet but I just can't stand this way of thinking. The season pass comes out in March, who knows what that might bring in the form of Apex packs. I personally enjoy the grind and know as long as the game seems to be supported by the devs and responses made to hacking, etc. I will 100% put money into this game. 

In the grand scheme of it all, this game has been out a microsecond. Would you have rather paid $60 one time for this? Overall, this game has a lot to offer us in such a short amount of time compared to its counterparts. 

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ZenderXChaos
6 years ago

You know what... i'm tired of people saying that because its a free game its fine.

I have played for plenty of time, i enjoy the game, and i have a battlepass which has now ended.

I have still not got the SINGLE * ITEM i want. You cannot defend monetization when it is overpriced. AT ALL.

As for being able to earn loot crates consistently. I would much rather buy the game like overwatch and have guaranteed loot crates at a slow pace than not at all and the game be free. With the only way to enjoy progression being to consistently pay money that will ammount to MORE than the purchase of another game. 

So pls. use common sense.

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    Gabrielmojo26
    6 years ago
    @ZenderXChaos I refrained from getting the latest Hunt skin for Bangalore, came to my senses that a 20$ skin won't make me a better player, the the flex urge was real! lol

    I have yet to get anything good from Apex Packs, Level 110.
    • ZenderXChaos's avatar
      ZenderXChaos
      6 years ago
      @Gabrielmojo26 Yeah i know that feeling. It has EA's stink all over it despite being such a good game. I feel for the devs.

      Alot of people want more progression from the game and i agree. You do have the argument that a good game used to keep people entertained for days on end of constant play.

      But that's a player type, and one more closer to people who enjoy grinding in games like what WoW used to be like.

      Many people who play shooters wont get enjoyment out of a game with only one game mode and no progression.

      Even if its cosmetics it annoys me when there are things that i want and yet on principle, i can't get it.

      You've gotta go by a simple rule with free to play games.

      If you can enjoy the game without paying, then its worth supporting.

      If not, then it means you'll need to consistently pay, and that can wind up costing more than even a subscription based game. Which incidently, are usually far better as they provide a constant flow of content... usually.

      FF14 seems to be adding dlc's that require further payment alot these days. So, can't use them as an example anymore either |:

      Cosmetic items in games are a major part of something i enjoy. I'm tired of getting faded and grimey colours and crappy items, or hopelessly skewed RNG systems in the way of actually enjoying a game.

      Enjoyment is key in a game.

      Apex would be absolutely fine if they simply let you continue earning loot crates in the same way as overwatch. Or if the price of individuals skins were much lower, to reflect their value.

      It costs them absolutely nothing to replicate a digital item, therefor the profit to break even is essentially covered very very quickly per item. (one day)

      Its no wonder p2w and rng systems are being targeted legally.

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