Guild Wars 2

Although I don’t have statistics I’m aware that many people won’t even bother with “RNG” I don’t blame them, I won’t be any longer.

Had ArenaNet sold a “mini-pet trio” for 300 gems, and then had us buy a second trio to obtain Foostivoo I think they would have made more money.

10 – 75$ from 1000 people, is mere pennies in comparison to 10$ from 100,000 people.

Pretty much. The Mystic Forge game was a gold sink for the unlucky. In the end, for some, it would’ve been cheaper just to buy the other three, mini pets and endless tonics if offered in store.

I would’ve bought them. But, I’m not trying for a ‘random’ chance to get a mini from the chest. Not with the luck I’ve had with drops. Hopefully, maybe, they add them later to buy.

I bought the griffon, I could have crafted it, but I knew it was definitely the one I wanted. I got 4 other minis from 20 boxes – plus some other good stuff in the wintersday chest. I was pretty happy.

I agree. I spent money on the trio pack (x2) and I will gladly buy the winterdays minipets if gambling wasn’t involved. After all, they are account bound, why would I spend 100+ USD and in the end maybe not get them all?

Rapid.7451:

I agree. I spent money on the trio pack (x2) and I will gladly buy the winterdays minipets if gambling wasn’t involved. After all, they are account bound, why would I spend 100+ USD and in the end maybe not get them all?

They figured since the only way to obtain it was via the Gem Store that it should have an account bound property, so that you wouldn’t be able to rake in gold from the Trading Post, I guess.

Not exactly their best decision since the thing that would draw in the most gold from that RNG box is indeed tradable (the perma contracts).

If they do a Foostivoo type of thing again the best solution is the Halloween one. Sell it as a bundle. They really need to understand that. I was hoping that after the drama that was Halloween they would have done the event stuff in a way that didn’t annoy one type of collector.

It seems though based on the interview before Tixx hit Lion’s Arch that the commerce team isn’t sure what would bring them the best revenue while pleasing everyone.

Lacechan.6524:

Rapid.7451:

I agree. I spent money on the trio pack (x2) and I will gladly buy the winterdays minipets if gambling wasn’t involved. After all, they are account bound, why would I spend 100+ USD and in the end maybe not get them all?

They figured since the only way to obtain it was via the Gem Store that it should have an account bound property, so that you wouldn’t be able to rake in gold from the Trading Post, I guess.

Not exactly their best decision since the thing that would draw in the most gold from that RNG box is indeed tradable (the perma contracts).

If they do a Foostivoo type of thing again the best solution is the Halloween one. Sell it as a bundle. They really need to understand that. I was hoping that after the drama that was Halloween they would have done the event stuff in a way that didn’t annoy one type of collector.

It seems though based on the interview before Tixx hit Lion’s Arch that the commerce team isn’t sure what would bring them the best revenue while pleasing everyone.

Strongly agree, If they did what they did with Halloween at the start there would be little to no problems (besides those hippies who do occupy LA over the thought of using gems) Hopefully they will learn and implement this for future events.

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