While I see the need for improved functionality and new late game content I think that CG should introduce a means to reward long term spenders. I spend considerable amounts of money and we all know that people like me help keeping the game alive and improving.I suggest CG introduce a VIP system. For every Dollar/Euro/Pound/whatever a player gets VIP points and can climb up the ladder of VIP levels. On each VIP level the player gets additional crystals for every purchase with increasing amounts of additional crystal for higher level VIP players.This would not hurt f2p players and reward spenders in a meaningful way. Throughout all the time I play and spend I did not even get a short message that said something like "Thanks for supporting the game". It is a shame and a lack of respect for paying customers if a company is not even able to say thanks.

Spenders are rewarded with early access to OP characters like Darth Nihilus, Shoretrooper, Darth Sion and more or less Rey (Jedi Training). As well as higher arena ranks because of spending on mods characters and gear that already grants you more crystals.

This would hurt f2p. This system is changes the game from f2p to p2win. It looks the same in every game.What's more important - you already have this system in game. You buy crystals? You are stronger than others and you get more crystals at payout, you get better rewards at raids, you unlock toons faster etc and all of those things makes you stronger than f2p

"Joost;c-1475064" wrote:Spenders are rewarded with early access to OP characters like Darth Nihilus, Shoretrooper, Darth Sion and more or less Rey (Jedi Training). As well as higher arena ranks because of spending on mods characters and gear that already grants you more crystals.I am always amazed at how you forget that you could not even play this game without people who fund it. And I really try to understand why and how someone could claim to be and stay f2p and refuse to spend money on something one really likes and enjoys. But I dont understand this attitude.Moreover there are different types of p2p as well. I spend most of the money to catch up with others including many f2p players. I started almost one year later and only got a slight advantage over long term f2p players in late 2017/early 2018 after I decided to spend money on Nightsisters.And it is not true that spenders get early access to every new content. Marquee events are the most frequently used way of introducing new characters. These events are open for everyone and very easy to complete.

VIP system = making you feel a bit better about spending rediculous amounts of moneyBeing wined and dined when you're getting ...Sorry for being so negative, but this won't help p2p players. Pricess are still rediculous for what you get in return, getting slightly more via a VIP bonus isn't going to change that. I get that money isn't worth the same to everyone and i'm not saying you should stop spending if you enjoy spending on this game. However, objectively speaking it's insanely expensive for what you get in return. Making you feel better about pooring money into an addictive hobby is not something i support.

"leef;c-1475087" wrote:VIP system = making you feel a bit better about spending rediculous amounts of moneyBeing wined and dined when you're getting ...Sorry for being so negative, but this won't help p2p players. Pricess are still rediculous for what you get in return, getting slightly more via a VIP bonus isn't going to change that. I get that money isn't worth the same to everyone and i'm not saying you should stop spending if you enjoy spending on this game. However, objectively speaking it's insanely expensive for what you get in return. Making you feel better about pooring money into an addictive hobby is not something i support. 1.) I don´t want 1 additional crystal for every 50€ I spend. I play another game and there is a well designed VIP system in place that gives me ~30%-60% more crystals per purchase depending on kind of purchase.2.) I completely agree that prices are not fair but from my perspective this is mainly due to a lack of willingness to pay among the players in general.3.) Indeed very negative.4.) It is a matter of principle for me. At least you could agree that the complete lack of appreciation for paying customers is insolent.

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33 Replies

banaan95
8 years ago
Spenders are rewarded with early access to OP characters like Darth Nihilus, Shoretrooper, Darth Sion and more or less Rey (Jedi Training). As well as higher arena ranks because of spending on mods characters and gear that already grants you more crystals.
xxThiffuxx
8 years ago
This would hurt f2p. This system is changes the game from f2p to p2win. It looks the same in every game.
What's more important - you already have this system in game. You buy crystals? You are stronger than others and you get more crystals at payout, you get better rewards at raids, you unlock toons faster etc and all of those things makes you stronger than f2p
m0kel
8 years ago
i would buy it, ah wait i forgot my wallet like they forgot to implement the executrix pack this month, sorry cg :D
jedimonk666
8 years ago
"Peer;d-160508" wrote:
While I see the need for improved functionality and new late game content I think that CG should introduce a means to reward long term spenders. I spend considerable amounts of money and we all know that people like me help keeping the game alive and improving.

I suggest CG introduce a VIP system. For every Dollar/Euro/Pound/whatever a player gets VIP points and can climb up the ladder of VIP levels. On each VIP level the player gets additional crystals for every purchase with increasing amounts of additional crystal for higher level VIP players.

This would not hurt f2p players and reward spenders in a meaningful way. Throughout all the time I play and spend I did not even get a short message that said something like "Thanks for supporting the game". It is a shame and a lack of respect for paying customers if a company is not even able to say thanks.

Brilliant idea and totally agree ,ok a few things like ladder could do with a private tweak but all in all this is a boss idea
el_Steinert_197
8 years ago
"Joost;c-1475064" wrote:
Spenders are rewarded with early access to OP characters like Darth Nihilus, Shoretrooper, Darth Sion and more or less Rey (Jedi Training). As well as higher arena ranks because of spending on mods characters and gear that already grants you more crystals.

I am always amazed at how you forget that you could not even play this game without people who fund it. And I really try to understand why and how someone could claim to be and stay f2p and refuse to spend money on something one really likes and enjoys. But I dont understand this attitude.

Moreover there are different types of p2p as well. I spend most of the money to catch up with others including many f2p players. I started almost one year later and only got a slight advantage over long term f2p players in late 2017/early 2018 after I decided to spend money on Nightsisters.

And it is not true that spenders get early access to every new content. Marquee events are the most frequently used way of introducing new characters. These events are open for everyone and very easy to complete.
emvedebe
8 years ago
VIP system = making you feel a bit better about spending rediculous amounts of money
Being wined and dined when you're getting ...
Sorry for being so negative, but this won't help p2p players. Pricess are still rediculous for what you get in return, getting slightly more via a VIP bonus isn't going to change that. I get that money isn't worth the same to everyone and i'm not saying you should stop spending if you enjoy spending on this game. However, objectively speaking it's insanely expensive for what you get in return. Making you feel better about pooring money into an addictive hobby is not something i support.
el_Steinert_197
8 years ago
"leef;c-1475087" wrote:
VIP system = making you feel a bit better about spending rediculous amounts of money
Being wined and dined when you're getting ...
Sorry for being so negative, but this won't help p2p players. Pricess are still rediculous for what you get in return, getting slightly more via a VIP bonus isn't going to change that. I get that money isn't worth the same to everyone and i'm not saying you should stop spending if you enjoy spending on this game. However, objectively speaking it's insanely expensive for what you get in return. Making you feel better about pooring money into an addictive hobby is not something i support.

1.) I don´t want 1 additional crystal for every 50€ I spend. I play another game and there is a well designed VIP system in place that gives me ~30%-60% more crystals per purchase depending on kind of purchase.

2.) I completely agree that prices are not fair but from my perspective this is mainly due to a lack of willingness to pay among the players in general.

3.) Indeed very negative.

4.) It is a matter of principle for me. At least you could agree that the complete lack of appreciation for paying customers is insolent.
cal00054
8 years ago
They don’t have to appreciate customers because as soon as you stop paying, there are two more people buying their first crystal packs.
Lochaber1984
8 years ago
Never spent and never will.

You get good games like fortnite on PC which is completely f2p. No competitive advantage by spending on packs which just give you more skins. I'm more likely to spend $10 on that than invest the 50K i need to go from 3M GP to 3.5M GP
emvedebe
8 years ago
"Peer;c-1475093" wrote:
"leef;c-1475087" wrote:
VIP system = making you feel a bit better about spending rediculous amounts of money
Being wined and dined when you're getting ...
Sorry for being so negative, but this won't help p2p players. Pricess are still rediculous for what you get in return, getting slightly more via a VIP bonus isn't going to change that. I get that money isn't worth the same to everyone and i'm not saying you should stop spending if you enjoy spending on this game. However, objectively speaking it's insanely expensive for what you get in return. Making you feel better about pooring money into an addictive hobby is not something i support.

1.) I don´t want 1 additional crystal for every 50€ I spend. I play another game and there is a well designed VIP system in place that gives me ~30%-60% more crystals per purchase depending on kind of purchase.

2.) I completely agree that prices are not fair but from my perspective this is mainly due to a lack of willingness to pay among the players in general.

3.) Indeed very negative.

4.) It is a matter of principle for me. At least you could agree that the complete lack of appreciation for paying customers is insolent.

I guess what i'm saying is that a "VIP system" isn't actually a form of appreciation for paying customers, but a mechanic to get paying customers to "waste" even more money on the game.
I'm all for appreciating paying customers, just not in a way that triggers the addictive nature of spending on this type of game even more.