We want CG to spend X amount of dollars to do some programing and provide ship loadouts.
Total return on investment? $ 0.00
Perhaps we are thinking about this the wrong way.
CG spends X amount of dollars to do some programing and provide ship loadouts.
Then sells a "ship loadout pack" for $ 20
Total return on investment? FAR greater than $ 0.00
Sometimes, all you need to do is speak using "a different point of view".
(and yes, my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek)