Hello everyone,hope you are all having a great new year. I just recently returned to this amazing game and have been having quite a bit of fun these past two weeks. I have limited disposable income due to partial disability from a spinal injury. I know the heart of the game is that it is free to play. With that said,I feel dirty not showing my support considering the amount of time I am getting out of the game. I see websites advertising discounted points packages but I am hesistant to use them if GGG wont be getting most of the currency. Knowing my situation from a financial perspective and being basicly a fresh player,what would you more knowledgable people recommend?
Thanks for the help and thank you GGG for making this game what it is now. I never thought it would be this good when I gave my initial donation.
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Posted byTrollheart#2798on Jan 2, 2015, 7:53:28 PM
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I've always paid GGG directly, but I don't see the harm in buying point packs at discount somewhere.
The points came from GGG somehow, and the money funnels back through some means.
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Posted bypneuma#0134on Jan 2, 2015, 8:05:18 PMAlpha Member
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You've just demonstrated the best way to support GGG. Thank you for that, and welcome back!
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Posted byDeletedon Jan 2, 2015, 8:06:57 PM
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Don't derail, Bra.
I'm with Charan on this one, buy some points from the website and get some stash tabs or some footprints if you can afford it. If not, don't stress - just become part of the community, we like more people willing to help out (even if helping means posting pictures of your manzier).
- I always pictured you as more of a lace fan, BMBI
== Officially Retired 27/02/2019 ==
Massive thanks to GGG for producing such a fun and engaging game, it has taken up faaaaaaar too much of my life over the last 5 years.
Best of luck in the future!
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BerMalBerIst1_AKA_GrammerPolise wrote:
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nait2k4 wrote:
Don't derail, Bra.
I'm with Charan on this one, buy some points from the website and get some stash tabs or some footprints if you can afford it. If not, don't stress - just become part of the community, we like more people willing to help out (even if helping means posting pictures of your manzier).
- I always pictured you as more of a lace fan, BMBI
It's not MINE.
Besides that, if there's anything I know about GGG, it is that if they try to carry too much weight unsupported, their backs can get sore very quickly. They need our emotional support (this is where my metaphoric image comes in).
You see, now, the moral of the story?
If a forumette throws her bra at GGG then I don't know what to do.
If you ask a stupid question, expect stupid answers.
If you post a troll thread, expect troll replies.
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Posted byಠ__ಠ#7532on Jan 2, 2015, 8:39:59 PM
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BerMalBerIst1_AKA_GrammerPolise wrote:
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nait2k4 wrote:
Don't derail, Bra.
I'm with Charan on this one, buy some points from the website and get some stash tabs or some footprints if you can afford it. If not, don't stress - just become part of the community, we like more people willing to help out (even if helping means posting pictures of your manzier).
- I always pictured you as more of a lace fan, BMBI
Boobs boobs boobs.
Boobs boobs, if there's boobs I know about boobs, it is that if they try to carry too much boobs unsupported, their boobs can get sore very quickly. They need our boobs support (this is where my boobs comes in).
You see boobs the boobs of the boobs?
:) I got distracted.
== Officially Retired 27/02/2019 ==
Massive thanks to GGG for producing such a fun and engaging game, it has taken up faaaaaaar too much of my life over the last 5 years.
Best of luck in the future! Last edited by CaptainWaffleIron#2395 on Jan 2, 2015, 8:55:11 PM
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nait2k4 wrote:
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BerMalBerIst1_AKA_GrammerPolise wrote:
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nait2k4 wrote:
Don't derail, Bra.
I'm with Charan on this one, buy some points from the website and get some stash tabs or some footprints if you can afford it. If not, don't stress - just become part of the community, we like more people willing to help out (even if helping means posting pictures of your manzier).
- I always pictured you as more of a lace fan, BMBI
Boobs boobs boobs.
Boobs boobs, if there's boobs I know about boobs, it is that if they try to carry too much boobs unsupported, their boobs can get sore very quickly. They need our boobs support (this is where my boobs comes in).
You see boobs the boobs of the boobs?
:) I got distracted.
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nait2k4 wrote:
Well the disturbing thing is that I started pretending I was an IRL Girl, and ended up having a great time playing with my boobs.
Then I remembered I was a bloke.
Then I wondered why I had boobs.
Then I remembered its because I am fat.
Now I am a litte depressed :(
Did I miss anything?
Also, Atziri should have 6 boobs.
If you ask a stupid question, expect stupid answers.
If you post a troll thread, expect troll replies.
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Posted byಠ__ಠ#7532on Jan 2, 2015, 8:56:50 PM
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#rekt
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== Officially Retired 27/02/2019 ==
Massive thanks to GGG for producing such a fun and engaging game, it has taken up faaaaaaar too much of my life over the last 5 years.
Best of luck in the future!
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CharanJaydemyr wrote:
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Trollheart wrote:
Hello everyone,hope you are all having a great new year. I just recently returned to this amazing game and have been having quite a bit of fun these past two weeks. I have limited disposable income due to partial disability from a spinal injury. I know the heart of the game is that it is free to play. With that said,I feel dirty not showing my support considering the amount of time I am getting out of the game. I see websites advertising discounted points packages but I am hesistant to use them if GGG wont be getting most of the currency. Knowing my situation from a financial perspective and being basicly a fresh player,what would you more knowledgable people recommend?
Thanks for the help and thank you GGG for making this game what it is now. I never thought it would be this good when I gave my initial donation.
Please don't feel bad if your situation is not conducive to supporting this game financially, friend. The game is free to play and you have every right to play it for free. Those of us who can support, do, and part of why we do is so that those who wish they could but can't, don't have to. The last thing the devs (especially Chris) want is people compromising their financial priorities to support PoE.
Also, 'your initial donation'** is more than enough in my opinion, unless you actively want mtxes. I've always viewed mtxes (some of which are RIDICULOUSLY overpriced) as something to spend your support money on, rather than something you buy GGGold to obtain. This likely does not hold for things like stash tabs, however.
The BIGGEST way you can support GGG right now is by being a friendly, open-minded community member. As you play, you'll start to see flaws in the game. Some pretty big ones, really. I implore you, no matter how they might make you feel at the time, please keep a clear perspective. Feedback is always good, but the way to frame it isn't always obvious. We all lose our tempers sometimes, even in this world of backspace and edit buttons, but it rarely really helps.
And if you see someone being unpleasant or rude or whathaveyou, use that report function rather than engaging directly. It's what it's there for, and too few of us use it appropriately.
If you do insist on supporting financially, I think it best to purchase directly. To maximise the value of your GGGold, watch the daily deals. They're massively reduced most of the time.
Finally, if you have any queries about supporting, moderation or anything really, hit up support@grindinggear.com. That's their job. While GGG don't want your money if that money was meant for, say, lunch or medication or rent, they DO want your money and will go to some lengths to make it attractive for you to give it to them.
Welcome home, Exile.
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**I strongly urge against calling it a 'donation'. I make donations fairly frequently and typically, they do not have defined compensation/goods for transaction. They're also usually tax deductible. You're not donating to GGG just because the game is free. You're choosing to support it, and in exchange for that support, you're getting clear and pre-defined goods (albeit virtual ones). It's a voluntary purchase of some of the game's non-essential features. Definitely not a donation. It's important to remember this because GGG isn't a charity. It's not begging for your money for a good cause. It is a business aimed at making money that just happens to give its core product away in the hopes that people with deep pockets will appreciate that gesture.
It's worked.
FullBlownDaddy here. FullBlownDaddy sees that this is may be one of your only helpful posts ever made, and appreciates this response in an effort to spread peace and tranquility throughout the forums. FullBlownDaddy urges you to continue this effort and not revert back to your old ways, please and thank you.
Peace, FullBlownDaddy™
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"FillBlownDaddy"-GGG
"FullBlownMommy"-Casual_Ascent
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Posted byಠ__ಠ#7532on Jan 2, 2015, 9:02:20 PM
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