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Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2013.04.20 18:45:00 -
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They will get fixed. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2013.04.20 21:33:00 -
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DeadlyAztec11 wrote:CCP has to get money somehow, giving players an advantage in exchange for money makes sense, at least from CCP's standpoint. It may drive away casual players but chances are that players that stick with the game will spend a lot more then any casual players would.
1. You are correct. CCP has to make money somehow.
2. P2W is not what CCP wants to see in Dust as P2W carries a certain stigma that many games want to avoid at all costs.
3. Cosmetics are a great alternative to P2W as there will always be players wanting to show off their suits to the enemy they are killing. It's just part of human nature to look as awesome and terrifying as possible.
Native Americans use to wear war paint to intimidate their enemies. It didn't give them supernatural powers, but it created a level of fear on the enemy that they were hoping for. When King Xerxes of the Persian Empire mobilized his troops, he had an elite group of warriors called "The Immortals" who covered their faces with a thin veil and were trained to stay silent. Their purpose was to make the enemy think they are unstoppable. Unfortunately for the Persians, the Spartans called their bluff... the hard way. The Spartans wore armor that, in a way, made then look like one solid wall of metallic troops.
My point is that it doesn't matter how weak a weapon really is. If the enemy can scare you, that weak weapon will look terrifying. Apparently, I'm seeing a similar effect in Dust with my Nova Knives. |
Maken Tosch
OPERATIVES OF THE GOAT
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Posted - 2013.04.20 21:36:00 -
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Altina McAlterson wrote:This is pretty much what I've posted at least 50 times recently. And I felt completely correct in saying it until yesterday (maybe day before) when they added a new light damage modifier that's just like those two I said were "mistakes". I have no idea where CCP is going with this now.
[email protected]
Also
Feedback Section of the Forums
The above will give you a chance to constantly report P2W items to CCP until the cows come home. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2013.04.20 21:45:00 -
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@Altina
It's better to just keep pushing the issue so that CCP can be reminded about their promise of no P2W. If you don't feel like reporting it, then that's ok. |
Maken Tosch
OPERATIVES OF THE GOAT
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Posted - 2013.04.20 22:13:00 -
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Talking about the economic impact on these items is a very complex subject especially when you have to consider the dynamics that come with an economy that is based on the basic laws of supply and demand. Like you said, Altina, that is an entirely different thread. I think I might create one to continue that discussion. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2013.04.20 23:27:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:I am saying that if a player provides a base item that get modified by the 'virus' you bought to reduce its skills or fitting requirements it would leave the base item in the hands of the original manufacturer to still be involved in eve nomics while still letting ccp sell the 'viruses' to make money.
I mean look at the possible paint bucket option. you still need to buy the base item paint it.
Virus? Hmm. Sounds like it might work. But there is a difference between what looks good on paper and how it works in practicality. |
Maken Tosch
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Posted - 2013.04.21 22:03:00 -
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