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NeuralNet

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D E L A Y said:
RuneScape will never downgrade to a free to play game. Realistically, Treasure Hunter isn't game impacting unless you're spending hundreds or thousands of dollars in keys for xp, even then we don't have the statistics on how many players are actually buying keys at those rates and even then; why should it matter how they spend their money?


DarkScape was F2P for access to all member-typical content so it shows they are willing to play with that model at least.

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I don't see the correlation between new players and the assumption they'd invest in MTX. Considering how most games are nowadays, a majority of new generation players probably won't care. Look at WoW for example, you can literally buy your way to level 100, buy tokens for in-game gold, all while its $15 a month to play, on top of having to purchase WoW itself and its expansions. I don't see an outcry in their community.


WoW has no real equivalent to Treasure Hunter at all. There is WoW Coins which are like Bonds, and some cosmetic items maybe 1/10 as many as Solomon Store. The level booster is actually free, it's to encourage new players and give them access to high level content quickly.
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17-Aug-2017 05:20:40

D E L A Y

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That's true, but then again it wasn't the main version of RuneScape. I hear what you're saying though.

I'm sorry, I was talking about micro-transactions in general in regards to the comment about having them in a subscription based game is a turn off and looked upon as a cash grab.

I do believe there's some relevance to the comparison, WoW didn't always offer level 100 boosters so you could rush through all the content in the same sense Treasure Hunter does with xp from keys. I had to purchase the Legion expansion in order to receive my level 100 booster and you can purchase more for $60 each. I'll agree with you that their cosmetics are no where near the Solomon store but they do have quite a bit ranging from $10-$30 and players aren't turned off by it.
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17-Aug-2017 07:04:49

NeuralNet

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I do believe there's some relevance to the comparison, WoW didn't always offer level 100 boosters so you could rush through all the content in the same sense Treasure Hunter does with xp from keys. I had to purchase the Legion expansion in order to receive my level 100 booster and you can purchase more for $60 each. I'll agree with you that their cosmetics are no where near the Solomon store but they do have quite a bit ranging from $10-$30 and players aren't turned off by it.


It's totally different game really. WoW is a less grindy game so the whole level booster thing is not very controversial. In WoW you are l33t based on your accomplishments and gear, and your ability in PvM and PvP especially. It's very quick to hit max level anyway.

RS puts the MTX in your face possibly more then any other mainstream video game I've played. Even games like Team Fortress 2, League of Legends, Lord of the Rings Online. All F2P any supported 100% by MTX. You don't have the same level of in your face MTX and the MTX is often just cosmetic. I think RuneScape started like this with Solomon Store, then SoF was added but had pretty weak items, and progressively they got more powerful.
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18-Aug-2017 04:52:23

Shi-Grimoire

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DarkScape also died, because f2p wanted members features with little to no risk.


People eventually stopped playing it too.
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21-Aug-2017 23:13:35 - Last edited on 21-Aug-2017 23:14:17 by Shi-Grimoire

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