Guild Wars 2

I was sorely disappointed after spending 2g 22s on 100 gems only to get 2 ugly sweaters and 2 mortars from a Wintersday Mystery Box. These items are freely available on the trading post and cost less than 5 silver total.

To say I feel ripped off is an understatement. If you want to encourage players to purchase gems then you should at least receive something of value for your effort, not simply a minuscule chance at something worthwhile.

Anyone else experience disappointing results from their boxes? I’d be curious to know if it’s not just me.

Edit: This is from the December 14th Patch Notes:
“Rare mystery Wintersday boxes will have a chance to drop throughout the world. They will also be available in the consumable category of the Gem Store. They will contain gifts available in-game, plus a random item only available in the store.”

I did not receive a random item only available in the store. I received two plain gift boxes that gave me two common ugly sweaters, and 2 festive mortars. Both of which are not available through the gem store.

Hence, I feel that it could be possible the mystery boxes are not working as intended.

It’s RNG, it’s a chest, you gambled and lost. Stop complaining.