Feedback and Suggestions (Path of Exile 1) - The obvious micro transaction cash grab? - Forum

I think the main reason behind this decision is to grant bigger savings as you get the larger packages... yes it looks weird to have started the bonuses at the 20$ mark, but i see no real problem with it myself.	Posted by Koshinator#5710 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:08:22 PM Quote this Post
The business model of leaving you slightly short when it comes to digital purchases is a good one for the business and I want GGG to continue pumping out awesomeness so the more money they make the better.	Posted by sandmanza#4333 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:09:45 PM Quote this Post
alright alright i came up with cool idea for all trolls/haters $5 = 50points $10 = 101 $20 = 205	Posted by Dudebag#0222 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:09:48 PM Quote this Post
the game is P2LG pay to look good or you could call it P2L pay to luxury (because of tabs) Get over it quit being cheap or quit complaining and just don't buy anything :) Phenom 2 955 Quad Oc'ed 4.2 Ghz - Biostar A780L3G 760G 2 x 2gb Adata Gamer DDR3 1333 - GTX480 EVGA Undervolted & Oc'ed SeaSonic S12II Bronze 620W - OCZ Vertex 2 55gb/OCZ Agility2 120gb/500gb WD Green	Posted by rumbl3#3827 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:10:18 PM Quote this Post
The prices don't bother me. The only problem I have with the whole system is that the weapon/item effects aren't removable from the item without paying to remove them. Personally with how much items change in this game it seems a bit silly. But hey I love the game and will be playing anyways. Just wish they were removable for free. Especially when your considering the 20$ ones. If I'm paying 20$ for something I'd expect to be able to keep it through my entire time playing the game. Last edited by Sori3n#6296 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:12:06 PM	Posted by Sori3n#6296 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:10:47 PM Quote this Post
" VoidMoon wrote: This is the same as every other point system. It encourages you to buy a higher priced pack and have left over points. It's a f2p game though. You don't HAVE to pay for anything to get just as much out of the game as anyone else. There is no "Pay to win" in PoE Except that you are punished for buying less and only see a bonus when you buy the $50 or higher packs.	Posted by trollbutt#1083 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:11:32 PM Quote this Post
Just to put it into perspective.... WoW has a monthly subscription fee and their cosmetic pets are $10 a pop. PoE is free to play and their cosmetic pets are all under $3 except for one. I think it's time to lock the thread.	Posted by tommos#3168 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:11:52 PM Quote this Post
" Sori3n wrote: The prices don't bother me. The only problem I have with the whole system is that the weapon/item effects aren't removable from the item without paying to remove them. They changed this :) you can remove free of charge.	Posted by Farva#0116 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:12:00 PM Quote this Post
" The prices don't bother me. The only problem I have with the whole system is that the weapon/item effects aren't removable from the item without paying to remove them. Personally with how much items chance in this game it seems a bit silly. im pretty sure it was clarified by Chris, that you will just reuse the item. Meh i dunno , gotta wait to get in the game and see whats up. GGG - Why you no?	Posted by JoannaDark#6252 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:12:22 PM Quote this Post
" Agilaz wrote: " fireblanket wrote: " Agilaz wrote: As pointed out, they're trying to encourage people to buy larger packs. More likely than not this has to with any and all fees on their end when handling money - think of why Riot also does this with RP. They make less off of smaller packs which compared to the larger ones - margin of profit and all that. And if anybody calls them out on that, welcome to how the world works. Companies are there to make money. At the very least, I'd say GGG deserves the money we give them. I agree that GGG deserves the money. They are a very unique company making a unique game. Some people though would just be irritated with having 96 points instead of 100. Maybe we are the minority. What this will do is make us feel like GGG is forcing us to buy the $20 pack instead of having a choice. For me... there is NO $5 & $10 choice. I will never buy them. It's a good marketing plan, but It's one that hurts the company's integrity in my eyes. (Basically, I like GGG less because of this) TLDR ; I will buy the $20 pack, love the game, but like GGG a little bit less. No offence, but it just seems to me that the people complaining are not really consistent. It's not the pricing scheme in itself that's bothering you, it's the fact that feel that lower tier purchases should also be 1:1. If it's the pricing scheme itself, than why is nobody complaining about the 100$ pack? You get more than 1000 points for it, which could potentially mean a free item effect. OH NOES TORCHES AND PITCHFORKS FOR THE INCONSISTENCYYYY I explained why they're doing this. There's a smaller margin of profit in the smaller packs, and this how they decided to compensate. It's probably because there is more than one person posting in this thread. ??? The price for shit is fine, I mean the $50 lizard is stupid, but I don't really care about that. My comment was about the 96 points for $10. Also, some people here are expressing their opinions in a civilized way, and we are just getting troll answers. Most of the shitty comments are from people who are offended, that someone doesn't like something GGG is doing. It's not your company, you don't have to be defensive about this.	Posted by fireblanket#1904 on Jan 23, 2013, 3:12:49 PM Quote this Post