How does EA decide on the cost of Premium items?
That's a good question. I wonder too! :shock:
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Bravewall wrote:
There isn't a lot of thought put in to it. Trust me.
May I ask, is this based on more than your opinion?- Well I enjoyed hamming it up & spewing out my litany of humor but since we're steering towards more level headed comments I'll just chime in w/ agreement of what Barry just said taking in mind outdoor tasks & audio, while I now play catch-up w/my newly obtained Elf Cave...
(...Although my equation may not have been far off :wink: ) ZennGlenn wrote:
Well I enjoyed hamming it up & spewing out my litany of humor but since we're steering towards more level headed comments I'll just chime in w/ agreement of what Barry just said taking in mind outdoor tasks & audio, while I now play catch-up w/my newly obtained Elf Cave...
(...Although my equation may not have been far off :wink: )
I fully agree with your equation. It completely explains why the whale is 300 donuts. That was the day the executive was running a fever. That variable greatly affected the price. Plus, the flux capacitation disidulation valve port was likely clogged....- i think they follow these principles
http://wowlolwtf.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/01301.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--MkAdni9c--/b1fiu0qpdk7d0khhd1pb.gif
http://i.imgur.com/iSDbeLcl.jpg - Ahhhh, yes Drosax & Realm... There we go. Now we're hitting the mark :!:
Can't forget to factor that flux capacitation incongruent & that Freemium Isn't Free :twisted: Bravewall wrote:
There isn't a lot of thought put in to it. Trust me.
I think someone's got an inside scoop :wink:
Care to share some details?
joking!- I think this is how they decide the prices.
http://drinksandwings.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/manatees2.jpg - I guess they ask themselves how much players are willing to choke up, e.g. Barney's bowlarama 250 donuts I'd have to buy 300 donuts £13.99(about $20) (with 50 donuts change) is this worth it for one item, I don't think so personally :?
drosax1 wrote:
i think they follow these principles
http://wowlolwtf.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/01301.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--MkAdni9c--/b1fiu0qpdk7d0khhd1pb.gif
http://i.imgur.com/iSDbeLcl.jpg
Love that episode - spells it out exactly :DZomboy716 wrote:
What are the factors that lead EA to determine the cost of a premium item?
Do they base it on the amount of visual tasks?
Size of building?
Quantity? (character and building)
Popularity of the character?
Apprearence?
Task list?
Location playability? (Springfield and Krustyland)
Voiced?
Payout of Building?
Or do they just slap on a random price that they think seems good?
EDIT:
How much they want the completionists to spend?
Multiplier amount?
They choose by the top score on a dart board - unfortunately they're good players. Either that or the amount of party pies a randomly selected programmer can swallow before they vomit. Unfortunately the fat guy was selected when they made the whale...
