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Edited by Spartan Ken 15:
2/22/2013 1:12:55 PM
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In-game transactions would be a bad fit for destiny.
There is talk among a lot of people eager to buy weapons, armor, etc and a while ago Bungie hired an economic advisor to help presumably with an in-game economy. There is even a huge amount of text on "VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND VIRTUAL ITEMS" in the code of conduct. It seems that if there are virtual transaction, the WILL use real money. That scares me, alot. If you are able to buy things to use in-game, it could definitively change how the game is played.
Lets look at the game itself. There seems to be a big emphasis on exploration around our solar system. I think that finding things like weapons, armor, upgrades, etc will take a long time and will be rewarding. Like if you have some super rare pistol or sniper it is significant because you spent hours trying to find it and you have a story to say how you got it. But if you can buy weapons/unlocks with currency, what is the point of exploring and finding it yourself? Would it make it feel less rewarding if things you could be found could be bought by others on a virtual store in seconds?
I am for trading weapons and things you find to other players if they both earned them through playing the game. It makes getting something new feel more rewarding and ultimately makes trading very serious. I also feel that currency should also be earned by gameplay if it is needed.
In the end my point is virtual currency and virtual transactions could easily turn Destiny into a play to win game and break down the sense of exploration/adventure. This is all speculation but I am not too keen on the possibility of being able to buy things rather than earn them. I suppose it is going to have to be the trade-off for no monthly fee, if that is the case.
But, how would feel if the game had in-game transactions? Are you for or against them (if so explain why)? (Again, no one knows anything for sure and this is all assumptions).
Edit: I want to clarify transactions made by money you earn in-game are fine as long as you can't buy money to use for the game. Everything you should do should be earned by gameplay and progression.
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Edited by Sean: 2/20/2013 9:49:02 PMVirtual Currency does not equal Microtransactions. Halo Reach's credits are a form of VIRTUAL currency. Virtual currency means that it is some form of currency that doesn't really exist, and has no real value behind it. Also, here is the part you mention in the Terms of Use (also for anyone that doesn't want to look for it): [spoiler] [quote]VIRTUAL CURRENCY AND VIRTUAL ITEMS You may have the opportunity to use virtual, in-game or in-app currency ("Virtual Currency") or license a variety of virtual, in-game or in-app items ("Virtual Items") that can be used through the Bungie Mobile App or Bungie games. You may be required to pay a fee to obtain Virtual Items or Virtual Currency. You have no property interest in any Virtual Currency or Virtual Items. Any purchases of Virtual Currency or Virtual Items (whether through actual monetary transactions or accumulation through membership benefits or gameplay) are purchases of a limited, non-transferable, revocable license to use such Virtual Items or Virtual Currency within the applicable Bungie Mobile App or Bungie game. Virtual Currency and Virtual Items may not be transferred or resold for commercial gain in any manner, including, without limitation, by means of any direct sale or auction service. Virtual Currency and Virtual Items have no monetary value, and cannot be used to use products or services other than within the applicable Bungie Mobile App or Bungie game. Virtual Currency and Virtual Items cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash or any other tangible value. If you do not redeem your Virtual Currency or Virtual Items, so long as your Bungie account remains active and in good standing, you will be offered an opportunity to convert any unused Virtual Currency or Virtual Items into one or more in-game or other options determined by Bungie in its sole discretion. All Virtual Currency and Virtual Items are unconditionally forfeited if your Bungie account is terminated or suspended for any reason, in Bungie’s sole discretion, or if Bungie discontinues any Virtual Currency or Virtual Item program. Bungie has no liability for hacking or loss of your Virtual Currency or Virtual Items. Bungie has no obligation to, and will not, reimburse you for any Virtual Currency or Virtual Items lost due to your violation of these terms and conditions. Bungie reserves the right, without prior notification, to limit the order quantity on any Virtual Currency or Virtual Items and/or to refuse to provide you with any Virtual Currency or Virtual Items. Price and availability of Virtual Currency and Virtual Items are subject to change without notice.[/quote][/spoiler] The main parts that I see are: [quote] You may be required to pay a fee to obtain Virtual Items or Virtual Currency. You have no property interest in any Virtual Currency or Virtual Items. Any purchases of Virtual Currency or Virtual Items (whether through actual monetary transactions or accumulation through membership benefits or gameplay) [/quote] That actually sounds like how Bioware did their multiplayer in ME3, you could still earn credits through playing, or you could buy them. In this case it seems to have multiple ways of getting Destiny's form of currency. Then there is this part: [quote]Price and availability of Virtual Currency and Virtual Items are subject to change without notice.[/quote] So, I think you will be able to buy them, but also earn them through playing, because it has the word "availability" in there.
