So, am I reading this right that the new pack that's supposed to be the bee's knees is going to cost £300 (or $577aud)(Go to store, check app details scroll down to bottom to see in app purchase price)$577 for a pack, on a mobile game, supposed to b for new players....if I was just starting out and saw a pack for upwards of $200 (let alone north of $500) I would definitely delete the app and find a new game...It kinda strikes me as counter productive...

@Vos_Landeck Yeah, it is supposed to be a catch up pack. But let's put this in layman's terms... One pack will be equal to a week's wage (after tax) for someone on minimum wage in Australia.This is feeding people's addiction and exploiting that nature and is totally devoid of any corporate responsibility to do the right thing and look after their customers.Out of all the shady things that CG has done to the game, a $550 pack would be the worst...And it's supposed to be their new highlight...

"Aka_mannah;c-2026444" wrote:@Vos_Landeck Yeah, it is supposed to be a catch up pack. But let's put this in layman's terms... One pack will be equal to a week's wage (after tax) for someone on minimum wage in Australia.This is feeding people's addiction and exploiting that nature and is totally devoid of any corporate responsibility to do the right thing and look after their customers.Out of all the shady things that CG has done to the game, a $550 pack would be the worst...And it's supposed to be their new highlight...CG’s responsibility is to make money for their shareholders. People are responsible for their own spending, addiction or not. People need to take responsibility for their own actions and stop blaming others for their problems.

Mine shows $99.99 and yes, I updated the app this afternoon. I don't think its all that reliable. In any case, we'll know soon enough.

@CamaroAMF I totally agree that their obligations are to make money for their share holders.Their responsibility though is to do that in a fair and equitable manner and not exploit addiction. Mobile games are an addiction, not quite as destructive as something like smoking or gambling but it's an addiction none the less and to exploit anyone's addiction goes against corporate responsibility and is preying on the weak...This pack is the antithesis of that...

If you look at the video they just sent out, it is 99.99 USD

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aka_mannah
5 years ago
@Vos_Landeck Yeah, it is supposed to be a catch up pack.

But let's put this in layman's terms... One pack will be equal to a week's wage (after tax) for someone on minimum wage in Australia.

This is feeding people's addiction and exploiting that nature and is totally devoid of any corporate responsibility to do the right thing and look after their customers.

Out of all the shady things that CG has done to the game, a $550 pack would be the worst...

And it's supposed to be their new highlight...
CamaroAMF
New Spectator
5 years ago
"Aka_mannah;c-2026444" wrote:
@Vos_Landeck Yeah, it is supposed to be a catch up pack.

But let's put this in layman's terms... One pack will be equal to a week's wage (after tax) for someone on minimum wage in Australia.

This is feeding people's addiction and exploiting that nature and is totally devoid of any corporate responsibility to do the right thing and look after their customers.

Out of all the shady things that CG has done to the game, a $550 pack would be the worst...

And it's supposed to be their new highlight...

CG’s responsibility is to make money for their shareholders. People are responsible for their own spending, addiction or not. People need to take responsibility for their own actions and stop blaming others for their problems.
bb1180
5 years ago
Mine shows $99.99 and yes, I updated the app this afternoon. I don't think its all that reliable. In any case, we'll know soon enough.
aka_mannah
5 years ago
@CamaroAMF I totally agree that their obligations are to make money for their share holders.

Their responsibility though is to do that in a fair and equitable manner and not exploit addiction. Mobile games are an addiction, not quite as destructive as something like smoking or gambling but it's an addiction none the less and to exploit anyone's addiction goes against corporate responsibility and is preying on the weak...

This pack is the antithesis of that...
ajpeck101
5 years ago
If you look at the video they just sent out, it is 99.99 USD
PariahAnchorite
5 years ago
No Chewie shards. Noobs will be so alienated
Akennox
5 years ago
The pack should be around 99,99USD according to the video.
EyeG-80ate
5 years ago
They said there would be a version for crystals as well, so earnable for ftp
AntiHeld74
5 years ago
I am not sure this pack will be a step towards CGs goal to make this game more attractive to new players. Perhaps someone should drag them back to the real world. I mean - compared to the other packs the pricing is really "fair". But if you are a new player, that starts this MOBILE GAME (those games not known for quality, depth, story, graphics, cinematics, etc.) and is offered a pack to get him started for 100$ (twice the price of a "real" computer game) that doesn't even 7* a single char...
Why don't you just charge a symbolic price of 1-5$ for ppl below lvl 85. Or just speed up the early grind to G11 and speed up the grind to 7* the standard Phoenix and/or an imperial team via quests or whatever. This Pack just strengthens the massive P2W reputation this game already has.
Jahosefat
5 years ago
"AntiHeld;c-2026854" wrote:
I am not sure this pack will be a step towards CGs goal to make this game more attractive to new players. Perhaps someone should drag them back to the real world. I mean - compared to the other packs the pricing is really "fair". But if you are a new player, that starts this MOBILE GAME (those games not known for quality, depth, story, graphics, cinematics, etc.) and is offered a pack to get him started for 100$ (twice the price of a "real" computer game) that doesn't even 7* a single char...
Why don't you just charge a symbolic price of 1-5$ for ppl below lvl 85. Or just speed up the early grind to G11 and speed up the grind to 7* the standard Phoenix and/or an imperial team via quests or whatever. This Pack just strengthens the massive P2W reputation this game already has.

Completely agree with this. The price is “fair” if you consider time spent and what I consider to already be ridiculously high prices. They charge so much for very little actual game play. This “starter bundle” is almost the cost of 2 full console games. The majority of mobile players will take a look at this bundle and not only pass on it but also the game because they see how much money it will cost them just to get “guild ready”. I think at most new players might be willing to pay 19.99 to 29.99 for something. This isn’t going to end up helping to inject a bunch of new players into the game.