Guild Wars 2

If your thinking about it don’t do it, none of us like it ((although some crazzy’s will still pay for it as you probably already know wether they like it or not.))

if there cool let the people that want them buy them right out of the store. even the RNG for the tickets is frustrating.

I want fused stuff but im not willing to gamble for it, let me give you cash!!!!!

No one may like it, but people buy it, and history repeatedly tells us that it makes ANet a ton of money. Of course they’re going to continue to do what is the most profitable.

If people want to pay for the skin, let em… There doesn’t seem to be any hard proof that it makes them more money doing it the RNG way. The only reason i see it being done this way is to keep them more rare.

I think we would be surprised on the amount they make from people gambling.

Few people gambling > many people buying, unfortunately.

It also keeps the skins special, which I’m guessing is at least part of it.

Zeebok.1460:

I think we would be surprised on the amount they make from people gambling.

Few people gambling > many people buying, unfortunately.

It also keeps the skins special, which I’m guessing is at least part of it.

IMO “special” skins should be given as a reward for completing chalenging or even limited Time Content.

Not some RNG chest, that dosnt make it “special” just make’s it look like a cash grab. ((i mean its not like every one is running around with Rox and Brohams gear now… although that quiver is pretty populer.))

munkiman.3068:

If people want to pay for the skin, let em… There doesn’t seem to be any hard proof that it makes them more money doing it the RNG way. The only reason i see it being done this way is to keep them more rare.

I can’t say for sure it makes them more money than the alternative, but I can say for sure it makes them a ton of money. There are way too many testimonials in this forum alone of individuals spending hundreds of dollars and not getting what they want. If that is indeed the case, as it appears to be given the posts of people complaining, then ANet is inevitably going to continue the trend.

UnderdogSMO.9428:

Zeebok.1460:

I think we would be surprised on the amount they make from people gambling.

Few people gambling > many people buying, unfortunately.

It also keeps the skins special, which I’m guessing is at least part of it.

IMO “special” skins should be given as a reward for completing chalenging or even limited Time Content.

Not some RNG chest, that dosnt make it “special” just make’s it look like a cash grab. ((i mean its not like every one is running around with Rox and Brohams gear now… although that quiver is pretty populer.))

I absolutely agree. Not defending the cash grab RNG, just calling it like I see it.

I like how they did the super skins, there is an RNG chance to get them at the end of each zone, but even if you don’t, you still get progress towards getting them eventually.

Rising Dusk.2408:

munkiman.3068:

If people want to pay for the skin, let em… There doesn’t seem to be any hard proof that it makes them more money doing it the RNG way. The only reason i see it being done this way is to keep them more rare.

I can’t say for sure it makes them more money than the alternative, but I can say for sure it makes them a ton of money. There are way too many testimonials in this forum alone of individuals spending hundreds of dollars and not getting what they want. If that is indeed the case, as it appears to be given the posts of people complaining, then ANet is inevitably going to continue the trend.

While I agree, since i’m one that spent a good chunk of cash on keys (not that i’m complaining, i’m using every item i got), I can say for a fact i won’t do it again. So while it may be good for profits in the short term, it does make it look like a cash grab in the longer term, which leads to unhappy players. I certainly hope they don’t continue it, it put’s them in a much different light to me and i’m definitely less likely to spend money in the future. There is already 3 items in those chest worth a ton of gold anyway. People that want to gamble, can go ahead and do that for those perma kits.

RNG isn’t bad. Making them account-bound is.

If they are account bound, then RNG is the only method to get them (Fused skins).

However, if you allow them to be sold on the TP, then players have an alternative method of getting this skin, while still maintaining its rarity (halloween skins).

The most important thing is though, you have to speak with your wallet. That is the best way to get the message across.

Ursan.7846:

RNG isn’t bad. Making them account-bound is.

Agreed. Was just about to post the same thing.

The fact that they keep coming out with RNG skins from stores shows that it’s working.

Vol.5241:

The fact that they keep coming out with RNG skins from stores shows that it’s working.

it may be but how many player’s ((wether they spent the cash or not)) are the kittening off.
some time’s brand loyalty is more important for the long run than a quick cash grab can be for the short term.

also why the hell do account bound items have to be rare at all??? its not like they will have some negative effect on the market, and not every one is going to buy or use them all the time .

Rising Dusk.2408:

munkiman.3068:

If people want to pay for the skin, let em… There doesn’t seem to be any hard proof that it makes them more money doing it the RNG way. The only reason i see it being done this way is to keep them more rare.

I can’t say for sure it makes them more money than the alternative, but I can say for sure it makes them a ton of money. There are way too many testimonials in this forum alone of individuals spending hundreds of dollars and not getting what they want. If that is indeed the case, as it appears to be given the posts of people complaining, then ANet is inevitably going to continue the trend.

Inevitably people will get annoyed and stop playing or stop throwing money into the game knowing their chances are so low its pointless, now if they were sold, more people would buy them knowing they get them, where there’s a ‘chance’ to me thats a small chance and I’ve open enough to know its a small one, I wouls easily pay the same amount to be 100% sure to get the skin but no, I need ot throw $100’s to get stuff that is pointless to my character, hell even make the other crap trade-able but its not

The Black Lion Chests is a bad system and only makes the player base frustrated. Frustrated players don’t stick around. Its been destroying the loyalty of customers. I have been having a hard time suggestion the game to people because of it despite the in the other areas the game shines in. If anything, I just tell people never buy the keys.

New RNG boxes incoming!

For those of us who are intelligent enough to not participate in this nonsense; it doesn’t change a thing.

Some people will play the lottery without being able to calculate risk. It’s just the way it is. A fool and his money are soon parted.

I would probably buy more from the Gem Store if I had the option to buy skins separately. Sure, have them in the boxes for those who like to gamble for them whole receiving the other items in there, but having skins on sale separately would be nice too.