Kirk and Luann Skins available

DodgerBlue08 wrote:

glenjamin8 wrote:
Complete ripoff. The prices are what a lone character with no building should cost. Who the hell determines what price to set for premium items?

Agreed.

It seems EA has switched strategies. Instead of enticing players to become premium, they're trying to wring the juice out of the players that are already premium.

If you offer the Luann skin for 15 donuts then you're trying to entice the player to buy Luanne knowing that you can get a helpful skin for not much more. By charging 80, they're targeting the premium players that already have her.

I'm sure theyre aware of the ratio to first time donut buyers vs return donut buyers and have started pricing accordingly.

I disagree completely. They are working both sides of the street more aggressively than ever.

This squirrel skin is obviously going to be a very rare item, due to a very premium price. You have to want it. It's intended for premium players who buy everything. Well you want exclusivity, you pay the price. You can't afford it, fine. But you're not part of the club.

Meanwhile, they just gave away more donuts than I've seen in two years. 20 free for completing 5 tasks in 7 days? Holy generosity! It's because they ARE enticing noobs to get addicted to the pink sprinklies.

There are several different categories of player with this game. EA is learning how to manipulate every single one. If anyone thinks something is a ripoff, it's certainly not new, as i vowed not to give them a dime years ago, when i first realized there is no max out-of-pocket for a mere video game where expenses could escalate several hundred dollars.

If you're just realizing this now, way to catch up. But don't for a minute think this isn't an effective business plan for EA. Stop being so naive, or so disgusted with what's basically just pure, capitalism. Evil, but pure! Supply and demand, baby!