Isn't it about time now that we stopped kidding ourselves that Donuts are the premium currency over igc anymore?Now that even the mini-events come with a "Free with a purchase of Donuts" character I think it's clear that the new Premium currency is the money in your bank account.Donuts are more of a crafting currency now, as most of us have KEM farmed or Bloodmobile/Rat Trap Trucked to earn as many as we need, if we're kind we could call it a sub-premium currency maybe? As for the lowly igc, well this latest event doesn't contain a single item available for purchase with igc. It's used for buying the basic items when you're starting up a new game but then it's redundant other than for buying items to craft donuts, hence why so many of us are sitting at the cap.I'm not so much complaining, I totally get the market forces at work in order to make it worthwhile for EA to keep the game going. I just felt like it had hit a tipping point and needed to be acknowledged.Look forward to all your thoughts.

I think it's understood by most who've played the game for some time, that without directly asking for money at this point, the game would have ended. So, it is perfectly acceptable and fine with me.

To be honest EA was always going to look for an alternative income method once doughnuts became fairly easy to obtain, personally I don't mind dropping 10 quid every few months on a game that has given me many years of entertainment, actually now that I think about it I actually spend far less these days to get premium items than I did in the early days of the game.

"wadebear;c-2188817" wrote:As I've already stated: I think you should have to buy at least $2 worth of donuts every year or they cap your daily donut production.The day this becomes a "pay to play" game is the day many of us stop playing

"4junk3000;c-2188867" wrote:"wadebear;c-2188817" wrote:As I've already stated: I think you should have to buy at least $2 worth of donuts every year or they cap your daily donut production.The day this becomes a "pay to play" game is the day many of us stop playingPay attention. I didn't say 'pay to play'. I said 'pay to continue to be able to farm insane numbers of donuts'.And seriously: $2 a YEAR? OMG go look at the price of games in the stores. Then they're gone in a year or so?

If they want us to pay real money, they need to offer things most won't be able to say no to. Patty, Selma and Marge matching witch coven outfits. With tasks and assorted matching decorations. They keep offering these obscure characters, I personally could care less about owning. Offer an upgrade to the NIghtmare pile allowing all children to go trick or treating at once. Adding some new costumes for newly added children. I would pay real money for that. Add some cars that drive on roads. I'd pay for that.

The new Premium is er.......... Actual money.

bluntcard
Seasoned Novice
4 years ago
I think it's understood by most who've played the game for some time, that without directly asking for money at this point, the game would have ended. So, it is perfectly acceptable and fine with me.
devilhunt1449
4 years ago
To be honest EA was always going to look for an alternative income method once doughnuts became fairly easy to obtain, personally I don't mind dropping 10 quid every few months on a game that has given me many years of entertainment, actually now that I think about it I actually spend far less these days to get premium items than I did in the early days of the game.
4junk3000
New Spectator
4 years ago
"wadebear;c-2188817" wrote:
As I've already stated: I think you should have to buy at least $2 worth of donuts every year or they cap your daily donut production.

The day this becomes a "pay to play" game is the day many of us stop playing
wadebear
4 years ago
"4junk3000;c-2188867" wrote:
"wadebear;c-2188817" wrote:
As I've already stated: I think you should have to buy at least $2 worth of donuts every year or they cap your daily donut production.

The day this becomes a "pay to play" game is the day many of us stop playing

Pay attention. I didn't say 'pay to play'. I said 'pay to continue to be able to farm insane numbers of donuts'.
And seriously: $2 a YEAR? OMG go look at the price of games in the stores. Then they're gone in a year or so?
bluntcard
Seasoned Novice
4 years ago
If they want us to pay real money, they need to offer things most won't be able to say no to. Patty, Selma and Marge matching witch coven outfits. With tasks and assorted matching decorations. They keep offering these obscure characters, I personally could care less about owning. Offer an upgrade to the NIghtmare pile allowing all children to go trick or treating at once. Adding some new costumes for newly added children. I would pay real money for that. Add some cars that drive on roads. I'd pay for that.
docmorrissey
4 years ago
"bluntcard;c-2188895" wrote:
If they want us to pay real money, they need to offer things most won't be able to say no to. Patty, Selma and Marge matching witch coven outfits. With tasks and assorted matching decorations. They keep offering these obscure characters, I personally could care less about owning. Offer an upgrade to the NIghtmare pile allowing all children to go trick or treating at once. Adding some new costumes for newly added children. I would pay real money for that. Add some cars that drive on roads. I'd pay for that.

Or more characters for the Zombie Sandwich.
I have more donuts than I'll ever spend now, but the bonus characters have been meh. The only thing I paid for was a token to get the Donut Factory, but only because I was guaranteed to get it -- I emptied the yearbook a long time ago.
lucienleon519
Seasoned Newcomer
4 years ago
Picking up minor characters or skins for $15AUD is too rich for me. My guess is they’d attract more revenue by setting it lower, ie I’d throw $3AUD at a cash item every event - but if the model works and keeps the game going I have no problem with it.
11EEvey
Hero+
4 years ago
Do you go to or buy Movies? Have cable or Hulu etc? Go out to eat at a nice restaurant? Have a hobby that you have to buy stuff for? Go to starbucks? Spend money on fine wine? All those are just experiences too. Why can you spend money on those and not also a game you have obviously enjoyed playing for years? Because it's a "Game" and not only that but a "mobile game" ? If you enjoyed the game at all in the time you have played and have not at least spent a few bucks, then you are the problem. When this game does close, you have no right to complain about it.
frosted1414
Seasoned Newcomer
4 years ago
@wadebear I'd hate that pay model. I'm sure lots of players would quit. Also, some of your replies are cheeky
The opt-in if you want or, continue as you are (advert free I remind you) model is a winner.
"4junk3000;c-2189040" wrote:
... But that's all I'm paying...
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djmikeh
4 years ago
Ohhhhh, I get it! You want the designers / programmers to work all week, to give you .... FREE content?? Great business model! You farm donuts, to buy premium stuff, but would "quit" if they made you pay? Great set of gamers we got here!

Honestly, the majority of "FANS" of the game here make me laugh, get in the real world, if it wasn't for us players that don't mind 'paying' (dirty word, I'm sure) for stuff, this game would've ended months or even years ago. Where do you think the money comes from for this game? Your d0nUt fArMiNg??