DUST Search - Is the veteran pack worth $50?

Doc Noah wrote:

Arron Rift wrote:

Original poster here...

Yeah, I'm starting to think that the Veteran pack is the way to go. I've already collected several BPOs from back in the beta (including the sever, valor, and raven suits that I now can't use without putting in a ton of SP) so the main thing I'm wanting is the LAV. I looked at the Elite pack, but I already have BPOs of all the suit types and the additional weapons (skin-weaves and old militias from way back when) aside from the swarm launcher, and that doesn't seem worth the extra $50 for essentially one weapon.

Anyone have anything to add to my chain of thought before I make the final decision?

If you want the LAV, the cheapest option is the ebay Dust 514 code for the guristas LAV (only works in North America btw), but it doesnt come pre-fit so you'll have to slap on at least a MLT turret which costs about 9k, I do believe the $50 and $100 pack have pre-fit LAVs so they dont cost anything to use at all. You do get some nice goodies with the vet pack though.


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Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 190	Posted - 2013.10.31 21:13:00 - [1] - Quote Hey guys, I just logged on and saw that the Veteran pack is going to be retiring soon, and as I'm going to be VERY busy in the next few days, I am essentially tying to decide if I should spend my whole PSN wallet to buy it TODAY. I mostly want the BPOs, as those are so effective and cheap. I particularly want the LAV BPO since CCP stole my normal one. But the crux of my question is this: Do you think I should I buy the Veteran pack? Is it worth the investment on the hopes that this game picks up, or would I be spending too much on a dying game? P.S. and is there anywhere that I can see a picture of that Convenient assault suit BPO? Thanks!
Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 190	Posted - 2013.10.31 22:34:00 - [2] - Quote Justice Prevails wrote: But really ponder how much longer do you see youself playing the game. Good luck with your choice. This is essentially my problem, as how much I play depends on what they do with it. I used to play all the time back in Chromosome, but ever since we reached the release build I just haven't been playing as much. I think this is largely because I fell in love with the HMG, and had a blast becoming the best shield Heavy I could be before its untimely demise. But besides, that, the flurry of unpredictable nerfs just left me scratching my head and not knowing what to invest in, which in turn ruined the RPG element of the game. So essentially my question comes down to whether this game will meet or exceed the fun-level of the Chromosome build someday. If CCP sticks with it and fixes this game, then the $50 will be worth it. If they try and fail or just stop trying all together and pull the plug in a few weeks/months, then this will be $50 down the tubes. So, which direction do you guys think is more likely? (and BTW, what do the LAVs from the two packs look like?)
Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 191	Posted - 2013.10.31 22:53:00 - [3] - Quote Original poster here... Yeah, I'm starting to think that the Veteran pack is the way to go. I've already collected several BPOs from back in the beta (including the sever, valor, and raven suits that I now can't use without putting in a ton of SP) so the main thing I'm wanting is the LAV. I looked at the Elite pack, but I already have BPOs of all the suit types and the additional weapons (skin-weaves and old militias from way back when) aside from the swarm launcher, and that doesn't seem worth the extra $50 for essentially one weapon. Anyone have anything to add to my chain of thought before I make the final decision?
Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 191	Posted - 2013.10.31 23:09:00 - [4] - Quote Doc Noah wrote: Arron Rift wrote: Original poster here... Yeah, I'm starting to think that the Veteran pack is the way to go. I've already collected several BPOs from back in the beta (including the sever, valor, and raven suits that I now can't use without putting in a ton of SP) so the main thing I'm wanting is the LAV. I looked at the Elite pack, but I already have BPOs of all the suit types and the additional weapons (skin-weaves and old militias from way back when) aside from the swarm launcher, and that doesn't seem worth the extra $50 for essentially one weapon. Anyone have anything to add to my chain of thought before I make the final decision? If you want the LAV, the cheapest option is the ebay Dust 514 code for the guristas LAV (only works in North America btw), but it doesnt come pre-fit so you'll have to slap on at least a MLT turret which costs about 9k, I do believe the $50 and $100 pack have pre-fit LAVs so they dont cost anything to use at all. You do get some nice goodies with the vet pack though. I know, assuming this game survives those extras may be worth it since I still get $50 worth of game money anyway... Still thinking...
Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 192	Posted - 2013.11.01 03:57:00 - [5] - Quote Yelhsa Jin-Mao wrote: I've bought the Mercenary, Veteran and Elite packs, and I would say the Elite Pack is by far the best value. I'm also looking to buy the Templar pack from someone If they know of a person who has the EU codes. Well yes, I agree in general, but what about for someone who already has all the skinweaves and bpos of the shotgun, and such
Arron Rift Commando Perkone Caldari State 192	Posted - 2013.11.01 04:10:00 - [6] - Quote Ok guys, I just bought the veteran pack! Thanks for helping me decide :D May Dust 514 live long and prosper, and may I get my money's worth own of this pack ;)