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If Bio/EA used microtransactions, what do you want/not want to see?

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If Bio/EA used microtransactions, what do you want/not want to see?

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DarthTHC
05.08.2012 , 07:02 PM | #51
I'll chip in $20 if they fix their busted piece of monkey trash Android authenticator app.

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kevlarto
05.08.2012 , 07:11 PM | #52
Quote: Originally Posted by VanorDM View Post
IMO the only thing they should offer is cosmetic/fluff things. Like pets, different colored versions of existing armor, like say black Jedi robes, red Sith robes, ect...
yep, stuff that gives you no advantage over anyone. Fluff, maybe a speeder or two..

Plus other things, name change, server transfer's..
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Aelflaed
05.08.2012 , 07:12 PM | #53
None, nothing, never.

Purchased items, in my opinion, absolutely ruined LOTRO, & I really adored that game. People said it was a slippery slope & I thought they were just whiners, unfair, mean, etc. I don't remember what exactly tipped me over the edge, but I never, ever want to see billboards in MMO-land again.

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Jonoku
05.08.2012 , 07:16 PM | #54
Quote: Originally Posted by Balrizangor View Post
if SWTOR goes pay to win, I'll be done with the game.
This. It tells what you dont want to see. I don't mind buying extra character slots though.

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Maxil
05.08.2012 , 07:45 PM | #55
additional companion customizations perhaps
-And character customization changes. On that note though if I'm not sure if I want it to go the route of 99c for special hair or anything, just being able to enter the editor (though no sex changes) and adjust makeup/hair/scars.. head/body types could be extra.

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NorrinRaddd
05.08.2012 , 07:49 PM | #56
Quote: Originally Posted by Agemnon View Post
Mostly crafting schematics, materials, credits, mods, stuff that gives you more experience per kill, and stuff that increases a specific stat by 1 for $2.00 US, so if you want to raise, say, endurance by 50 it'd set you back $100 though content would and should still be balanced around non-microtransaction stats.
So you pretty much wanna pay your way to the top then....perfect example of why microtransactions and F2P are BS it turns into this. Take a good look everyone!

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Maxil
05.08.2012 , 08:53 PM | #57
Quote: Originally Posted by NorrinRaddd View Post
So you pretty much wanna pay your way to the top then....perfect example of why microtransactions and F2P are BS it turns into this. Take a good look everyone!
I wouldn't have a problem for an item that gives you full rest bonus, or items that increase the number of mats gained on crew missions. As long as the missions are ran and the objects still have to be crafted I'm fine. But I'm not for directly injecting performance items into the game. On that note legacy unlocks (i.e boost shoes, species, most of everything that can be bought with credits) I also have no issues with. I don't think there's much to worry about 1-49 "pay to win" wise as long as direct attribute enhancements to the player is kept out.

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Ricktur
05.08.2012 , 09:04 PM | #58
now im not in support either way, but let me ask you guys a question:

why would it matter if the game was pay to win anyway?

half of the complaints are that the game is so ridiculously easy, and how people can get full battlemaster geared in one week, WHY DOES IT MATTER?

in the grand scheme of things it doesnt. im leaning towards, let the ones that wanna drop more money into this game do it, but still leave the option for anyone to obtain it thru in game means.

because lets be honest, this game is easy mode, whether someone pays money and gets gear the day of, or you go thru in game means and get gear in one week. its not that big a deal.

the game is too easy to be throwing such a ***** fit.
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vrgadin
05.08.2012 , 09:16 PM | #59
a certain imp guild kicked out of waariors of shadow for using cheat engine constantly, yeh id pay money to see them cry.

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DevonDs
05.08.2012 , 10:46 PM | #60
What I never want to see are any micro transactions.
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