Sapphire Fangborn
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Posted - 2011.05.31 16:33:00 -
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Edited by: Sapphire Fangborn on 31/05/2011 16:33:35
I vote YES.
For things like:
* Faster Travel - multi-jump journeys drive me up the wall, would love a way to hitch quick rides ship 'n all, this travel purchase should be restricted to hi-sec, not low or null.
* A unique line of spaceships - stunning cosmetic ships, not wicked/badass ones.
* Cosmetic stuff: fab fashions and 6 inch heels for my diva in station, spunky colour hair-dyes (blue, green, pink, purple, etc), ship styling/remodeling etc.
* Interesting furnishings for my Captain's Quarters - carpets, paintings, flowers etc. Not everyone in this game is a guy. (Nudge - I came to Eve recently, when I heard about Incarna.)
* The outright purchase of certain low level skills - maybe.
* Something I'd definitely pay for: The ability to train more than one character on an account at the same time!!!!!
* The purchase of store only items like a pet that adds +1 to a certain attribute, eg Cat gives +1 to Perception, etc. Would be nice to see a few alien creatures. One pet only per account character limit perhaps? Just fun to get mitts on some of the furry beings that live on Eve planets, without going over the top like other games. (Though R&D breeding the beasties for mutations might be fun. :P)
In my opinion, an Eve micro-transactional store wouldn't be geared towards the microscopic percentage of kiddies out there who might have access to mummy and daddy's credit card. A micro-transaction store would be geared more towards players who want to get somewhere in Eve without having to spend most of their non-working lives online managing stuff (that's why I like the idea of faster travel). Depending on work and family life and gym time for many adult players, time can be an issue. If the store helps improve the quality/fun of gameplay for people with less time available, I think it's a good option - quite thoughtful in fact! Apart from that, a micro-transactional store would be great for gameplay if it's got lighthearted fun items in it - eg the cosmetic/unique ships/pets/quarters furnishings ideas. Fun items might not be everyone's cup of tea, but they would be optional, and in my opinion would make Eve a bit less of a mancave!
IF an Eve micro-transaction store is optional and doesn't give new players an edge over veterans with many years under their belts, I personally think it's okay. No-one would be forced to buy stuff they don't want, and CCP would get more revenue to bring more content to us. I see that as a win-win.
On the negative side against micro-transactions - I agree that it would hammer subscribers in the wallet for even more buck$$$. This could be mitigated somewhat if the game's monthly fees were lowered, and if certain in-game accomplishments earned us amounts of free micro transaction money.
That's my take because you were asking for player feedback. Thanks for providing the venue! Even if we don't all think alike, I appreciate that you care to ask. :)
Sapphire
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