VIP membership

"BrekRegis;c-1613929" wrote:
The game is designed to be F2P with the option of paying money. Introducing VIP memberships is effectively openly promoting P2W.

This.

The current system is based on time in game and the fact that time=$$.

Yeah, I have to echo other's sentiment. I pay money on the game, but have always loved that it's FTP friendly and there is no content available that I could not get if I choose to not spend any longer. I think the idea of having some sort of out of game "VIP reward" is an interesting one (I'd love a hoodie!!), but there are a number of factors to consider. Especially given the amount of money some people spend on the game, you don't want create a VIP status that is so high that it generates ridicule from the fan base, but at the same time you want to create something high enough that those extra kraken's feel appreciated in the reward structure. I mean, even having a VIP status at $1,000 spent would seem outlandish to most, but is a mere drop in the bucket for what some have spent. It's a tough one to tackle, but still, I want that hoodie!

"Rebel_yell;c-1613990" wrote:
Yeah, I have to echo other's sentiment. I pay money on the game, but have always loved that it's FTP friendly and there is no content available that I could not get if I choose to not spend any longer. I think the idea of having some sort of out of game "VIP reward" is an interesting one (I'd love a hoodie!!), but there are a number of factors to consider. Especially given the amount of money some people spend on the game, you don't want create a VIP status that is so high that it generates ridicule from the fan base, but at the same time you want to create something high enough that those extra kraken's feel appreciated in the reward structure. I mean, even having a VIP status at $1,000 spent would seem outlandish to most, but is a mere drop in the bucket for what some have spent. It's a tough one to tackle, but still, I want that hoodie!

Don't think he's talking about hoodies and hats there bud. Talking about in game exclusives where they're only available to certain people who attain a certain spending amount.

No

"Syrup_Chugger3;c-1614015" wrote:

"Rebel_yell;c-1613990" wrote:
Yeah, I have to echo other's sentiment. I pay money on the game, but have always loved that it's FTP friendly and there is no content available that I could not get if I choose to not spend any longer. I think the idea of having some sort of out of game "VIP reward" is an interesting one (I'd love a hoodie!!), but there are a number of factors to consider. Especially given the amount of money some people spend on the game, you don't want create a VIP status that is so high that it generates ridicule from the fan base, but at the same time you want to create something high enough that those extra kraken's feel appreciated in the reward structure. I mean, even having a VIP status at $1,000 spent would seem outlandish to most, but is a mere drop in the bucket for what some have spent. It's a tough one to tackle, but still, I want that hoodie!

Don't think he's talking about hoodies and hats there bud. Talking about in game exclusives where they're only available to certain people who attain a certain spending amount.

I know, and I was explaining why I don't think that's a good idea. I took the core of the question "should there be VIP exclusives" and expanded it to outside the game.

I don't like to dismiss people's ideas outright.

Most games do it. An most ftp will pay the lowest amount if it gets them VIP. Actually encourages purchases.
An if you completely ftp stop being so tight fisted.

"UnstopableSteve;c-1614096" wrote:
Most games do it. An most ftp will pay the lowest amount if it gets them VIP. Actually encourages purchases.
An if you completely ftp stop being so tight fisted.

Maybe some people's situations don't allow them to spend frivolously. Maybe people have to account for every penny between paychecks while they're in school or waiting for disability to come through. Have you ever thought about that?
Because i sure would love to able to buy a vault every now and then to help progress but with a toddler, a 2nd baby on the way and these overpriced packs, I have much better stuff to spend money on then some lines of code which hold no real value whatsoever.

"UnstopableSteve;c-1614096" wrote:
Most games do it. An most ftp will pay the lowest amount if it gets them VIP. Actually encourages purchases.
An if you completely ftp stop being so tight fisted.

Stop Steve, just stop.

While I've spent some money on this game, the money I've spent is equivalent to what I feel the value of the game is. That currently means I've spent $200 on the game in total.

Locking a toon completely behind a paywall is a jerk move. It doesn't matter if other games do it or not, it's still a jerk move.

"Syrup_Chugger3;c-1614106" wrote:

"UnstopableSteve;c-1614096" wrote:
Most games do it. An most ftp will pay the lowest amount if it gets them VIP. Actually encourages purchases.
An if you completely ftp stop being so tight fisted.

Maybe some people's situations don't allow them to spend frivolously. Maybe people have to account for every penny between paychecks while they're in school or waiting for disability to come through. Have you ever thought about that?
Because i sure would love to able to buy a vault every now and then to help progress but with a toddler, a 2nd baby on the way and these overpriced packs, I have much better stuff to spend money on then some lines of code which hold no real value whatsoever.

I dont agree at all. For example it doesnt matter how skint you are you have to buy call of duty to play it. If you want to eat you have to pay for it.

You say the game has no value, yet you play it.
This game would not exist if there were not whales paying for it.
Why should everyone get a free ride.

Lets change that last bit to why shouldnt someone who does pay into the game get a little bonus