Prize Bulbs On Sale For Rainbow Stars
So it’s come to my attention that you now can buy prize bulbs with rainbow stars how does everyone feel about this? personally I probably will never be in the position to need to buy them as I ...
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I noticed this myself after the update and I sort of sighed a bit, but I wasn’t surprised.
EA has clearly mandated that PopCap go heavy with micro-transactions with this iteration of the game and since pay-to-win carries too much of a stigma nowadays the only real option is to push the FOMO tactics and lean heavily into the psychological hooks which prey on those with poor spending control and who may not have the disposable income.
I myself have simply been ignoring the fact that Rux even exits in the game at all since it’s clear that he’s a “cash only” business now. I spent the free Rainbow Stars I received on a Chomper costume and I won’t bother even checking Rux again until I earn 1000 on my own- which will probably be in 6 months or so if I’m still playing at all.
I’d complain far less about the Rainbow Star economy if costumes and such simply cane into the store and stayed available as opposed to the predatory FOMO limited availability tactics being employed currently.
PvZ:BfN is the first EA game I’ve bought since GW2 and there may not be another after this since it seems no game or franchise is safe from the predatory monetization tactics.
@realitysquared wrote:I noticed this myself after the update and I sort of sighed a bit, but I wasn’t surprised.
EA has clearly mandated that PopCap go heavy with micro-transactions with this iteration of the game and since pay-to-win carries too much of a stigma nowadays the only real option is to push the FOMO tactics and lean heavily into the psychological hooks which prey on those with poor spending control and who may not have the disposable income.
I myself have simply been ignoring the fact that Rux even exits in the game at all since it’s clear that he’s a “cash only” business now. I spent the free Rainbow Stars I received on a Chomper costume and I won’t bother even checking Rux again until I earn 1000 on my own- which will probably be in 6 months or so if I’m still playing at all.
I’d complain far less about the Rainbow Star economy if costumes and such simply cane into the store and stayed available as opposed to the predatory FOMO limited availability tactics being employed currently.
PvZ:BfN is the first EA game I’ve bought since GW2 and there may not be another after this since it seems no game or franchise is safe from the predatory monetization tactics.
This... exactly the same. I haven’t spent a penny on Rux and though they might believe they’ll conjure up more money with these tactics, they’re stone cold wrong with my money. (And to think of the THOUSANDS my family spent on GW1 and 2 on our 4 different accounts).
I won’t spend another penny on BfN, if pay walls and time tables aren’t removed. 🙁
@spIash_damage wrote:I haven’t spent a penny on Rux and though they might believe they’ll conjure up more money with these tactics, they’re stone cold wrong with my money...
I won’t spend another penny on BfN, if pay walls and time tables aren’t removed. 🙁
Likewise. I have purchased coins and packs in GW2, but have no intention of ever buying a rainbow star.
Ooohhhh, so they DO know how to give us currency conversions! As long as it's the premium bought currency to exchange for earned currency. Where can I buy coins (and tacos, marshmallows, sheriff badges) with rainbow stars? Is that next patch?
I'm so glad @spIash_damage let us know Netflix has kitten videos. I'm gonna need a fix. 😹
@TLEsquire No, I should’ve clarified as I now realize I’m probably the only friend on his list that’s also on these forums..... lately, dwooten’s system will be online so I’ll text him something rude and tasteless about playing a game... he replies something about Netflix but it never made sense (until I saw him reply to Jetblackcat so quickly... it all made sense). Silly me, I see how I coulda confused you there. 😊👍
