Mah, one of the worst update ever, and u made a lot of them ^^. Only usefull thing is the def deb for light that finally will work in the proper way. I have to test the ranged attack... could be 2 things, could be.
I would only buy the package if I got to choose the aura I'm getting. Don't really use replay badges and I don't use R&D stuff but at the same time I realize others do. Risk is just too big for me to spend money on a random aura. I'm still holding out for power specific auras though.
I'm happy about the weapon balancing and what is coming in time just voicing my discontent with the random aura chance. I realize that your post wasn't directed at only one person. I just decided to let you know that not all of us are completely focused on the Booster Bundle new aura issue.
I completely agree with every suggestion about simply putting these new auras in the marketplace for SC and MC. Make your money that way and stop putting up bundles of stuff that most people dont buy. R&D scanners?? Most people have a route for bit hunting. Vault tickets? Come on guys, after a few trips in its not worth it anymore, not enough things drop there to be worth going that many times. Everyone in my league agrees that it is not worth $20.00 on the off chance you might get a shiny new aura that does absolutely nothing to your stats. You want to make these auras worth something? Have each one boost a stat or something.
Seems the majority of ppl would be up for buying these auras off the MP instead of this lotto system. Obviously the 3 plasmics and this Nimbus aura cant be added due to ppl either buying tons of Booster Packs last year or buying loads tmoro but maybe the devs might consider changing it to straight MP purchases from now on? From the looks of it it'd be win-win really, DCUO wins due to more sales and we win cause these awesome new auras actually become available. Maybe they might do this with the "Mist Auras" if they ever get made.........
That would cause so many problems though... People would then be saying pay to win (granted legends is already pretty much like that but they can be overcome by some of the others). Only my $0.02.
I disagree with the stat thing. What they could do though, is if they want to make these limited time exclusive items, then put them in the marketplace for a limited time and then never put them on sale again. These lottery boxes are just annoying. From a business standpoint, I see why they are doing it and its really smart. I personally just don't want to gamble to get something. Edit: In a nutshell, limited time to purchase cosmetic items seems a better idea to me.
Stop making these lame Booster Gold boxes, I'll buy a plasmic aura for $20 right now off the marketplace!
This is a pay to win game, but its just more optional. Look at this update from a buisness view. Q1 did pretty good with the new rage power and A&B. Q2 needs to have its money maker. Love the idea of selling auras with stat bonus. That would be awesome and most everyone would prob get 1. I mean how many people bought the armories. Some did it to keep from respec all the time. Some for strategy. Some to decorate their base. This is why auras are selling for real money. I mean they just gave the green one for free. Most mmos have some kind of pay to win or pay for rare styles in them. I mean it just comes down to if you dont want it fine move on. If you do, then buy it.
Thats the problem though, just reading through this thread you can see why from a business point of view it isn't that great. Any new way for a business to bring in extra revenue is gonna be good, but only if it works. Ppl genuinely got annoyed with the last Packs and the low drop rate of the "exclusive aura". Those same ppl are either not gonna bother buying any or buy a lot less. If they want extra revenue but still keep them "exclusive" the answer is as simple as one player posted there: sell em in the marketplace for $5-10 but for a very limited time. 2 weeks max. I appreciate that it is a deal, you do get a lot in there for $10 less, but most ppl dont use/dont need the other items atm and really only buy it for the aura. From a business standpoint making an appealing product 100% obtainable for a shorter time would most likely outsell a 6-8% obtainable product over a longer time.
OMG these auras should go in lockboxes to promote Legendary and keys, not be given in some pack that you have to pay a pretty penny for. (at random might I add, so you could put tons down and not get the aura you want) I swear, sometimes (lately it seems like often though) these developers get on my nerves and come up with the biggest cash grab things over improving the experience for players.
NO MORE LAG SPIKES ON HB!! Wooo!!!! the other stuff is pretty cool too.... Except the booster pack, ain't nobody got time for that :/ Edit: Let me rephrase, no more getting STUCK in a lag spike using HB..
Since I joined this game the day it launched, I have spent plenty of money on this game.. -3 years of legendary, most of which was at full $15/m -almost all the styles from MP -7 total armories on main and alts -at least 11power respec tokens on my main, a few on alts. -5 movement respec tokens -and what else..right ..replay badges.. To many to count.. So what's my point.. My point is I have Never had issue spending money on these items because they were a garanted to get what you bought. But spending money..my money on a chance to get what I want is where I draw the line... Its just a shame that's all....
See I'm the same way except 2 years of legendary, bought 4 armories, no styles (bought 3 weapon style packs though). A couple legends, a couple respecs, no replays though. I don't mind spending in game cash on risk but 20$ on a risk w/o any way to increase your odds? Last time I checked DCUO isn't a casino... I can get better odds in Vegas lol.
I don't get people complaining about the booster bundle, if you don't like it, don't buy it... People keep focusing on "$20 for a chance at an aura?!?!" When it's really $20 for $30 worth of marketplace items with an additional aura box. Only thing I would change is make it an aura box for every $20 spent since I really have no use for the repair bots or the radar enhancers. I'm getting low on replay badges though so I'll likely buy a few....
