[2021] [MegaThread] Cosmetics Discussion

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Due to the increasing number of posts regarding cosmetics and the cash shop a mega-thread has been created to minimize the repetitive posts being made.

All future posts regarding cosmetics will be removed and redirected here for a duration of time.

The following is a quote from Steven touching on Cosmetic exclusivity and its use in the development.

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The most recent clarification on cosmetics

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about 3 years ago - /u/Steven_AoC - Direct link

Originally posted by Grace_Omega

encouraging devs to focus on uping cash shop sales to bring in money rather than improve the game for subs to earn money

Is that really what’s happening, though? How much time and resources do the cosmetics take up?

No this does not happen. The current monthly cosmetics actually are dual purposed in helping to populate the npc population in the game as well with variant models.

about 3 years ago - /u/Steven_AoC - Direct link

Originally posted by TheSnowKeeper

Just don't go the GW2 rout and make the best skins a cosmetic purchase, and I'll be happy

The best skins will be in-game achievable (obviously “best” is subjective, so I’d say the most ornate and detailed/unique).

about 3 years ago - /u/Steven_AoC - Direct link

Originally posted by LaptopsInLabCoats

That's fine, but the slightly predatory tactics of "Exclusive once in a life time available cosmetics every single month for 5 years" as u/Extension_Page said is still an issue.

I don’t consider exclusivity predatory, and I am upfront about that. I believe if as a player I am going to spend money on a skin, I want it to be exclusive. But I understand this is a matter of opinion.

about 3 years ago - /u/Steven_AoC - Direct link

Originally posted by TheSnowKeeper

STEVEN!! Thank you for the reply. I'm a huge fan, and I'm so excited for this game. Please keep engaging with the community and don't rush your game out. We support what you're doing here, and I'm very pumped to "gear up" with you guys!

Thank you my friend.

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