Microtransactions - how far is too far?

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Microtransactions - how far is too far?

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Achyllis

06.21.2012 , 04:39 PM \| #1	Quote
So we know microtransactions are simply a matter of time. What would you say to real money unlocks for Legacy based perks? Extra crafting crit and experience bonuses are examples. These strike me as harmless examples of microtransactions at first glance. Would this be a dealbreaker causing anyone to quit? If not where would you draw the line? Personally performance enhancing (p2w) gear or BW selling in game credits for real money would be too far for me. What say you? Let's help BW determine how far is too far.
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jarjarloves

06.21.2012 , 04:41 PM \| #2	Quote
quick name one Pay to Play MMO that has microtransactions that pay for items that aren't cosmetic
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Taurusaud

06.21.2012 , 04:43 PM \| #3	Quote
I'd spend maybe $30 on transfers, $25 on namechanges, $20-$25 for new planets, maybe $15 on Legacy features, maybe $20 for facechanges/haircuts... I'd have to see what else they come up with before providing more estimates.

MandoBubba

06.21.2012 , 04:45 PM \| #4	Quote
Quote: Originally Posted by Achyllis So we know microtransactions are simply a matter of time. What would you say to real money unlocks for Legacy based perks? Extra crafting crit and experience bonuses are examples. These strike me as harmless examples of microtransactions at first glance. Would this be a dealbreaker causing anyone to quit? If not where would you draw the line? Personally performance enhancing (p2w) gear or BW selling in game credits for real money would be too far for me. What say you? Let's help BW determine how far is too far. paying for anything performance enhancing is de facto Pay to Win and an unforgivable SIN in my gaming - auto-unsubscribe for me.

Ranid

06.21.2012 , 04:46 PM \| #5	Quote
If it is more than fluff, I have had enough.
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caveslug

06.21.2012 , 04:47 PM \| #6	Quote
Quote: Originally Posted by Taurusaud I'd spend maybe $30 on transfers, $25 on namechanges, $20-$25 for new planets, maybe $15 on Legacy features, maybe $20 for facechanges/haircuts... I'd have to see what else they come up with before providing more estimates. And this my friends is why micro transactions work, there is always someone willing to pay through the nose.
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Tuscad

06.21.2012 , 04:54 PM \| #7	Quote
Quote: Originally Posted by caveslug And this my friends is why micro transactions work, there is always someone willing to pay through the nose. Which is unfortunate..
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TheBBP

06.21.2012 , 04:56 PM \| #8	Quote
Quote: Originally Posted by MandoBubba paying for anything performance enhancing is de facto Pay to Win and an unforgivable SIN in my gaming - auto-unsubscribe for me. If you think that buying experience boosts and such from an MT store is unforgivable, you are not long for the MMO world.
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jarjarloves

06.21.2012 , 04:56 PM \| #9	Quote
Quote: Originally Posted by Taurusaud I'd spend maybe $30 on transfers, $25 on namechanges, $20-$25 for new planets, maybe $15 on Legacy features, maybe $20 for facechanges/haircuts... I'd have to see what else they come up with before providing more estimates. i can't say i would ever call $30 a micro transaction but ok
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Chronium

06.21.2012 , 04:58 PM \| #10	Quote
The Battlefield Heroes and Play4free are perfect examples of what not to do.
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