The "Moar Hats" Business Model

The "Moar Hats" Business Model

in Black Lion Trading Co

Posted by: nastyjman.8207

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Okay, I think ANet is on to something. I’ve dabbled a bit in TF2, and that game is obsessed with hats. I feel that ANet might head that route, and I would be okay with that.

After the Wardrobe patch, I’ve bought the sunglasses and thinking of buying the glasses and the red-eye-scary-flashy headgear. There’s more people now with crazy “hats” that don’t mix well with their gear (a Sniper Warrior wearing sunglasses?! a Guardian having devilish eyes?!), but it’s in the hands of the player to style how ever they want.

So the current offers now at BLTC are “hats” and “skin packs”. I’ve never bought a “skin pack” since I don’t like how they look, and I’m picky on what I spend my money on. The “hats” on the other hand . . . I’m actually tempted to buy some of it (even the kitten quaggan hats!).

I think “hats” could be exclusives in the BLTC, while “skins” could be rewarded when the next Living Story kicks in. Or maybe the other way around.

Anyway, I just wanted to share my reaction on what Wardrobe has done to me:

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