This is real, this exists and you have to deal with it.
Even the most retarded fanboys should be able to see this is hilariously stupid.
30$ [i]Thirty real world dollars.[/i] for a NON-COSMETIC item.
Short version: You're being conditioned to accept micro-transactions.
Long version: [spoiler]
Bungie/Activision is a very smart group of people willing to psychologically manipulate its fanbase into either not caring or accepting in full to increase their bottom dollar.
Maybe that sounds crazy to you, but look at what they did with "Cosmetics only", people said "Oh, it's only cosmetic as long as it doesn't affect gameplay..." but now that it does affect gameplay it's "Oh, it's only level 25 as long as it's not max level..."
There was a community set "line" if you will and Bungie just crossed it.[/spoiler]
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1 AntwortenBearbeitet von Vinsenneth: 12/16/2015 6:27:57 AMJust talked with all the bungie officials. [spoiler]My bad it's not 30.00 it's suppose to be 3.000.[/spoiler] [spoiler]They'll release this about a month later.[/spoiler]
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Damn that's a hustle. So is the slogan, Vanillas campaign was so bad you can pay us to skip it?
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Alright...this is a challenging and difficult topic to address (TL;DR incoming). Where to start...okay...firstly, I do believe that micro-transactions are (and have been) abused by game developing, producing companies. Yes, if Bungie goes down the path that some less reputable companies have taken...we're in trouble and I'll have to give up on this game. Bungie takes cues and draws inspiration from games like WoW. If you were to ask some of the lead designers/developers if they have used WoW as a template for SOME aspects of this game...they'd likely answer yes (unless they can't tell us). Bungie developed Halo, if you were to ask them if they've taken what they'd learned in making that FPS and incorporated in this game...they'd likely answer yes. It's not an MMO...no...but it likes to operate some aspects of its gameplay as such. If you were to go an pick-up a copy of WoW...they have a way for you to "pay" to get to the current level. Another quick fact. I'm on Xbox, I played a lot of Halo...Halo sold map packs...some of which I purchased and never used...They weren't very expensive...but I thought I'd/they'd use them...but not everyone had the maps so they weren't all in rotation. If this game truly becomes a pay-to-win (i.e. you can't get level 330 gear unless you fork over cash) them I'm out. So far, they're only doing what others are doing, have done before, and will continue to do without crossing into the PTW realm.
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Who gives a flying f[b]u[/b]ck?
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So glad I stopped playing this game 2 months ago. Logged on here to see what's new and was very disappointed...
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Sooo not that long ago they got rid of the loot cave because "we want players to have an awesome story behind their gear and level" (paraphrased), nerfd legit strategies because it wasn't how they intended us to play (teleporting wasn't always random on atheon), nerfd not so legit strategies because it wasn't how they intended us to play(solar nades anyone?), nerfd then buffed then renerfed then rebuffed then straight up took away our gear because we weren't using it the way they intended(and cuz were moving into year two right? That's why they rehashed like half of it..), and now their selling lvl 25? For more than adollar a level? Where's the awesome story behind that?
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[quote]People still play this game?[/quote]
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Oh no you mean a new player can get up to a decent level and get some boosts for his subclass? Oh man and don't forget those telementries. Its so crazy they can level up their primaries faster for a short amount of time. Watch out guys it's pay to win for sure. Seriously though, I don't see why everyone is freaking out. None of this affects me as a veteran player and Bungie would be stupid to sell anything like weapons or armor for real money. Wanna know why? It would kill their game and they know it. So many people would leave if it became pay to win. It would be a bad business move for them.
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bungie never said they would not release packs like this they said SILVER is cosmetic only the boost packs dont cost SILVER so that is there loop hole around it.
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Don't see why kids are freaking out about this. Its for kids who just started or idiots who want to waste money when they restart a character. It has no edge over other player, won't give you an advantage in crucible or raids, so whats the fuss?
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15 AntwortenBearbeitet von Shag6: 12/16/2015 2:42:06 AM...ok? We all got a level 25 boost already. Who cares? It doesn't affect you at all. Literally, at all.
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1 AntwortenI swear 90% of this community is -blam!-ing retarded (including OP). 30$ is not a microtransaction, Bungie said that Eververse will only have cosmetic items not that they couldn't sell you one day worth of playing from the PlayStation or XBone store.
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///who cares?
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Level 25 has no advantage. Also, didn't everyone get a spark of light, do anyone who buys these are just being ripped?
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30 AntwortenAlright everyone needs to step out of their own perspective and look at this from an outside point of view. Think about other MMO games like World of Warcraft for instance. You have to pay for a monthly subscription to play, plus pay for DLC, PLUS pay for level boosts, and pay for things like steeds (or sparrows in destiny). That's because it costs money to keep the servers that you play the game on running, plus they have to pay employees to maintain it. Every day that you play Destiny without buying silver or another DLC you are PLAYING FOR FREE!! And every time you buy a new DLC you are just paying for the design teams new content. You are not paying for the cost to keep the servers running. Remember, we don't have to pay for a subscription, so if they need to sell things like lvl boosts then it's ok by me.
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Off to no mans sky
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Doesn't bother me at all. Sounds like you failed and you have to live with it.
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Oh, that's cool. I was offered three "Sparks of Light" for free that do instant lvl 25s a month or two ago. I can't get rid of em'.
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Bearbeitet von TheBellyBerry: 12/16/2015 4:00:08 AMBungie screw up destiny big time *Destiny don't run on dedicated server or elastic instance
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2 AntwortenLOL, Lvl 1 - 20 is arguably the most fun I had with the game. Why would you skip that and immediately go to the boring endgame is beyond me.
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This might be it. Not for Destiny, but for me as a Guardian.
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14 AntwortenSoon on the horizon: Destiny 2: $69.99 Destiny 2 Limited Collector's Edition: $749.99 (Includes a statue of your toon getting bent over a barrel by DeeJ in a business suit. Bonus thumbs up!) Raid (Normal Mode): $1.99 per run Raid (Hard Mode): $2.99 per run Team Wipe: $.49 to start at checkpoint Nightfall: $.99 w/ Loot: $1.99 Nightfall Buff: $3.99 a day Iron Banner Entry: $2.99 Trials: $5.99 Could go on. But bed time.
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Bungie screw up destiny
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Bearbeitet von R-E-D-C-E-L-L: 12/16/2015 3:36:31 AMPrecisely why I quit before TTK. Are you guys still here taking it up the pooper from Activision? Lol wow. Edit- I just came back to watch the show when i heard they decided to buttpork all you guys again. I haven't posted since August. Really, you guys should all organize and leave destiny en masse. They deserve a huge wake-up call from you guys that have been so loyal to them. Even as they've been in meetings plotting to undermine and screw all of you over.
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$30 isn't a micro transaction. Therefore, your statement is false.