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" Bozon wrote: Spoiler And another. You guys are awesome. :D -VG- Invited to Beta 2012-03-18 / Supporter since 2012-04-08	Posted by VideoGeemer#0418 on Sep 24, 2013, 11:19:19 PM Quote this Post
" ARPGfan wrote: I've made mistakes with my finances in the past, but this game is about the only thing left in the world that makes me happy. I can't begin to explain or describe to you how it does, but it does, and putting most of my extra income towards keeping this game thriving is more important to me than just about anything. I can honestly say I wouldn't want to be on this planet if it wasn't for Path of Exile, as silly as that may sound to someone who is "normal", or "smart" with their finances. ... Then ya know what? Maybe it isn't such a bad idea. We're all trying to watch your back on this (well, most of us, anyway; a couple people here might be giving you too hard of a time about this), but you're the only one who really, ultimately, knows what you have to do. All I can hope is that you think it over really well, and know that it's okay if this doesn't end up happening because the money is needed elsewhere. But if you've really thought it all over, and you know you'll be okay, then hell yeah. :) Bickinops (I'm sorry, I had made a note of his screenname but forgot it just now) did have a good question though: Where are you and what kind of kickass job is this? Even if it's not the most ideal work, if it pays well and is reliable, I'm sure some of us here would like to go to work for them as well, LOL. Anyway, good luck either way; you have my best wishes for this big decision. -VG- Invited to Beta 2012-03-18 / Supporter since 2012-04-08 Last edited by VideoGeemer#0418 on Sep 24, 2013, 11:28:02 PM	Posted by VideoGeemer#0418 on Sep 24, 2013, 11:25:19 PM Quote this Post
While I am all for GGG getting more money, the Ruler pack isn't worth it imo. I mean, if you want the title, go for it. But I'd say 12 custom items is definitely better value than a single monster, which of course cannot be 'whatever you want'. They're not going to approve a giant flying dragon made of obsidian that breathes chlorox, for example. Being a ruler is too much like work, really. If I like a game, it'll either be amazing later or awful forever. There's no in-between. I am Path of Exile's biggest whale. Period.	Posted by Foreverhappychan#4626 on Sep 24, 2013, 11:52:58 PM Alpha Member Quote this Post
" Charan wrote: While I am all for GGG getting more money, the Ruler pack isn't worth it imo. I mean, if you want the title, go for it. But I'd say 12 custom items is definitely better value than a single monster, which of course cannot be 'whatever you want'. They're not going to approve a giant flying dragon made of obsidian that breathes chlorox, for example. Being a ruler is too much like work, really. But so long as the monster generally fit into the world of Wraeclast (not huge, no Clorox) it would be fine, right? For instance, if someone wanted to make little salamander people who throw their own eggs at you and follow the lead of a specific colored variety of their kind? -VG- Invited to Beta 2012-03-18 / Supporter since 2012-04-08 Last edited by VideoGeemer#0418 on Sep 25, 2013, 12:22:12 AM	Posted by VideoGeemer#0418 on Sep 25, 2013, 12:16:20 AM Quote this Post
" Charan wrote: While I am all for GGG getting more money, the Ruler pack isn't worth it imo. I mean, if you want the title, go for it. But I'd say 12 custom items is definitely better value than a single monster, which of course cannot be 'whatever you want'. They're not going to approve a giant flying dragon made of obsidian that breathes chlorox, for example. Being a ruler is too much like work, really. its not worth it in your opinion but you did it anyway? regretting your purchase already or you just don't want more rulers around? Don't forget to drink your milk 👌	Posted by TheWretch#7848 on Sep 25, 2013, 1:02:22 AM Quote this Post
fair enough. Do you really think designing 12 uniques would be less work and even remotely as cool as making/having your own monster though? Don't forget to drink your milk 👌	Posted by TheWretch#7848 on Sep 25, 2013, 1:33:56 AM Quote this Post
also, im thankful you DID get the ruler pack :) Don't forget to drink your milk 👌	Posted by TheWretch#7848 on Sep 25, 2013, 1:34:51 AM Quote this Post
" CharanJaydemyr wrote: Absolutely. An item is so much easier to balance and conceive for me than a monster. You can introduce new mechanics with a good unique item, if not enable a new and interesting play style. A monster, on the other hand, has only one goal: to kill players. I plan to be creative about it, and to hopefully add to some of the lore, but the fact remains that I'd rather be nice to players than mean. There have been some suggestions that I do something like that 'treasure goblin' idea, or the crystal lizard from Demon's Souls, but I find them pretty gimmicky. As much as I don't relish creating a monster, fact remains I paid a small fortune for it, so of course I'll want to get my money's worth, even though it's entirely possible and likely that a ruler's design might exceed $12,500 total cost to the developers. Ugh, see? So much work. I'd be much happier just sitting around designing swords all day. The title 'Ruler of Wraeclast' really should have been 'Tyrant' or 'Despot'. Just wondering but you never asked GGG if they'd let you trade the monster design for maybe 8 unique designs?	Posted by GhostOfLiemannen#3153 on Sep 25, 2013, 2:20:14 AM Quote this Post
" CharanJaydemyr wrote: it's entirely possible and likely that a ruler's design might exceed $12,500 total cost to the developers. I've thought about this before too. Even with the Diamond packs, the amount of man hours that seems to go into designing and creating uniques and avatars seems like a lot in relation to how much the packs cost. I hope they are finding a way to make it profitable despite all the hard work.	Posted by MonstaMunch#6519 on Sep 25, 2013, 2:20:55 AM Alpha Member Quote this Post
" Charan wrote: While I am all for GGG getting more money, the Ruler pack isn't worth it imo. I mean, if you want the title, go for it. But I'd say 12 custom items is definitely better value than a single monster, which of course cannot be 'whatever you want'. They're not going to approve a giant flying dragon made of obsidian that breathes chlorox, for example. Being a ruler is too much like work, really. uggggh stomp on my hopes and dreams why don't ya charan	Posted by Fenyx_187#3959 on Sep 25, 2013, 2:41:58 AM Quote this Post