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[Rolenka]

I know it hasn't been decided yet whether DA3 will have multiplayer or what it might look like. (on the other hand, get real)

But I played the heck out of Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, and now that it is not longer supported with new content, I'd love to have another go-round with something else. As long as it's co-op.

The thing is... I didn't really pay for it. I bought a couple of packs at first because they were new to me but quickly decided randomized loot wasn't for me. You bought loot packs that would grant (or if you already had it, upgrade) a random character or weapon. I know slot machines make all the money, I'll just never, ever use them.

Secondly -- and I think this might interest you, Bioware/EA -- spending money would actually take fun out of the game. There was nothing I could buy for Bioware Points that I couldn't also buy with the space cash I earned by playing. That meant buying made me feel like I was cheating. If I bought it, I wasn't earning it.

So maybe this time, just maybe, you could sell something I might want to buy?

What have I bought in online games? Plenty. I've spend hundreds of dollars, maybe more than a thousand. I buy things like feature unlocks or access to premium content. I buy colors and other visual customization options. But all these things have to be permanent -- if I feel nickel-and-dimed, I get queasy and don't want to start down that road.

So... what have you paid for in the past, and what have you vowed to never pay for?

[AutumnWitch]

Do you mean things like the Mage Packs or buying stuff already in the game?

I love being able to buy extra stuff. I bought all the DLCs for DA games and would happily pay for the ability to buy in-game gold.

Oddly enough I spend most of my in game gold on my companions. I always buy Merrill Final Thought for example (besides being a killer staff it matches her armour colour wise ;-). But things are so expensive I am so limted. I would love to get Isabela the Puzzle Ring in act two and the Four-Fingered Eddie's Lucky Talisman in Act 3 but there is no where near enough gold to earn. There is a Barden's Folly ring I want to give to Aveline as well. So I would gladly pay for more gold. As far as earning it. Hell we saved Kirkwall from the Qunari and get what like 5 gold for it? WTH? We have earned way, way more gold and then some.

Modifié par AutumnWitch, 11 janvier 2014 - 05:01 .

[smoke and mirrors]

Vowed not to pay for stuff that should have been in the game for free .... dlc

[Red Panda]

Putting prices on purely optional sidequests could get a bunch of money, you know.


Of course, I'd rather see it for getting certain NPC skins and what not.

Modifié par OperatingWookie, 11 janvier 2014 - 04:56 .

[Potato Cat]

I've said before the only thing I could see myself buying was cosmetic stuff. From what I've heard about the crafting system, we make our own armour and choose a certain aesthetic for it. So what I would want is the option to buy the iconic NPC armour from the previous games and have our Inquisitor wear that armour. Like Duncan's armour, Tallis' armour, Morrigan's robes....

[TKavatar]

Since it's an EA game, you can bet there will be tons of them in DA:I.

[DragonKingReborn]

OperatingWookie wrote...

Putting prices on purely optional sidequests could get a bunch of money, you know.


Of course, I'd rather see it for getting certain NPC skins and what not.

They'd get my money, or some more of it, anyway.  Having the Chanters board be a place to spend real money to get side quests which provide xp, content and loot seems like a good option (at least for someone like me that despises multiplayer and everything that it stands for). If that would satisfy mr gibeau I'd take it in a heartbeat.

[Red Panda]

So what would happen if we had additional romances as optional DLC?

Wouldn't that be a great way to give people choices? Those that want it can buy it and those that do not don't have to.

I bet it would sell. Make an NPC that people rage about into a romance option, and you've got yourself some more cash.

Like other dwarf romances for example, one could make them all DLC.

Modifié par OperatingWookie, 11 janvier 2014 - 05:06 .

[AutumnWitch]

OperatingWookie wrote...

So what would happen if we had additional romances as optional DLC?

Wouldn't that be a great way to give people choices? Those that want it can buy it and those that do not don't have to.

I bet it would sell. Make an NPC that people rage about into a romance option, and you've got yourself some more cash.

Like other dwarf romances for example, one could make them all DLC.

That is a frighteningly good idea. I can hear the cash registers ringing at EA now. Great idea.

[Aulis Vaara]

OperatingWookie wrote...

Putting prices on purely optional sidequests could get a bunch of money, you know.

Of course, I'd rather see it for getting certain NPC skins and what not.

Are you... cheering... for being ripped off? You should be up in arms over microtransactions in SIXTY BUCKS games. It's in your best interest as a consumer to be against this.

Anyone who thinks microtransactions in a game they already bought and paid for is an idiot.

I realise this game will most likely have microtransactions, but I will never be ok with this, and it will certainly factor in to whether or not I'll buy this game. And I urge everyone here to make their own assessment. Seriously start looking out for your own self interest, or soon, your favourite games might not be completable or enjoyable without investing another hidden sixty bucks on top of the retail price.

[DragonKingReborn]

If additional was the operative term, then sure. More content, whatever form it might take, costs more to make, so it is reasonable to ask the customer to pay more. Anything to keep multiplayer away.

Well...almost anything. 'Pay to win' is a line I will not forgive being crossed, but other than that...

[Rotward]

Lets just stop being stupid, refuse to make micro-transactions, and be done with this business-fad once and for all.

[Red Panda]

AutumnWitch wrote...

OperatingWookie wrote...

So what would happen if we had additional romances as optional DLC?

Wouldn't that be a great way to give people choices? Those that want it can buy it and those that do not don't have to.

I bet it would sell. Make an NPC that people rage about into a romance option, and you've got yourself some more cash.

Like other dwarf romances for example, one could make them all DLC.

That is a frighteningly good idea. I can hear the cash registers ringing at EA now. Great idea.

Why stop there? Why not add several Qunari romances as DLC too? Complete with Qun conversions, helmets, stuff to bite down on, and more!

Add blood mage romances, templar romances, elf romances, more human romances.

Honestly, romance is a highly desired part in Bioware games. They could totally capitalize on their quality of writing being what it is. People would shell out lots of cash.

[DragonKingReborn]

If you buy a $60000 car, do you think you can require the dealer to put a roof rack and spoiler on for free? The price of the base product is irrelevant to the question of optional paid extras.

[Red Panda]

DragonKingReborn wrote...

If additional was the operative term, then sure. More content, whatever form it might take, costs more to make, so it is reasonable to ask the customer to pay more. Anything to keep multiplayer away.

Well...almost anything. 'Pay to win' is a line I will not forgive being crossed, but other than that...

Additional is what I meant. If the game didn't have romancesof its own to an already considerable extent, I assure you the game would suffer terribly due to disapproval from fans.

These side stories really help to immerse fans in Bioware games. They're like flavor to the whole thing that makes the player more than apathetic.

DragonKingReborn wrote...

If you buy a $60000 car, do you
think you can require the dealer to put a roof rack and spoiler on for
free? The price of the base product is irrelevant to the question of
optional paid extras.

This is precisely what I mean.

With paid DLC in small romance packages, you can make your game the way you want it to be.

Modifié par OperatingWookie, 11 janvier 2014 - 05:14 .

[DragonKingReborn]

Sign me up then, wookie. I may or may not use them, depending on the available vanilla romances, but all for it being an option.

Modifié par DragonKingReborn, 11 janvier 2014 - 05:17 .

[A Crusty Knight Of Colour]

Romance DLC is something that needs to happen.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

Foshizzlin wrote...

No microtransactions. Period.

^

[AutumnWitch]

OperatingWookie wrote...

AutumnWitch wrote...

OperatingWookie wrote...

So what would happen if we had additional romances as optional DLC?

Wouldn't that be a great way to give people choices? Those that want it can buy it and those that do not don't have to.

I bet it would sell. Make an NPC that people rage about into a romance option, and you've got yourself some more cash.

Like other dwarf romances for example, one could make them all DLC.

That is a frighteningly good idea. I can hear the cash registers ringing at EA now. Great idea.

Why stop there? Why not add several Qunari romances as DLC too? Complete with Qun conversions, helmets, stuff to bite down on, and more!

Add blood mage romances, templar romances, elf romances, more human romances.

Honestly, romance is a highly desired part in Bioware games. They could totally capitalize on their quality of writing being what it is. People would shell out lots of cash.

The thing about romances is, not everyone cares for them BUT there is a huge subset of people who play because of the romance and social options and you can bet your arse many of them would be willing to pay good money to have romance options or even more indepth romance options.

Just look at how much money was made on games like the Sims so people could buy better clothes and nicer houses and stuff like that (which are all social optons). I know DA is not a "social game" but let me tell ya if they find that magic button where they could stay true to DA and yet pull in the "social Sim crowds" as an opt in paid option, WOWZERS...BIG MONEY francise.

[andar91]

It...depends on the DLC for me.

I don't tend to like big stuff being DLC (like companions...Sebastian...Shale) very much. On the OTHER hand, I like feeling like I"m paying for something meaty.

They have to lock stuff down before shipping even if they're still working on the add-on content, so I don't agree with the rationale that DLC of any kind is just a money-grab. Day-One DLC makes me feel a little funny, but still.

I think the beauty of DLC is that the consumer can pick what to get. For instance, I only play mages so I was able to get the Mage Item packs for pretty darn cheap and ignore the rest. I got Legacy because I was intrigued (and it was SO worth it). They made extra content, so I gave them extra money, and it didn't feel like the base game was MISSING anything, really (although I kinda wish the Black Emporium had been included in the base game).

[BouncyFrag]

None please

[DragonKingReborn]

One minor thing, though, if we have romances available as micro transactions, it will feel a bit like walking into the pearl, but having to work for it.

[superdeathdealer14]

Oh Maker NO GOOD GOD NO!!!!! no bloody micro transactions I've already spent 34 bucks just get GTA online money and I already bought most of the multiplayer DLCs for ME3 and I don't want to do it again for DAI.

[Rotward]

DragonKingReborn wrote...

One minor thing, though, if we have romances available as micro transactions, it will feel a bit like walking into the pearl, but having to work for it.

Huh? Don't you mean, buying a girl at the pearl? Otherwise, they'd be paying you...

And you'd be sore in the morning.