Q:
Now we know there’s this whole controversy with the $50 core game and the whole “changing” your FAQ arenanet. Now personally, when it comes to myself only, I couldn’t care less of it cost me $50.00. I haven’t played the game long enough to give me that privilege to say I’m a loyal fan. But why hasn’t there been a quality Dev response to these forums?
The price of that really doesn’t make me bat an eyelash. What makes me worried is that my homeboy veterans and loyal fans of the GW series aren’t being reciprocated the loyalty they’ve shown.
1. Charge everyone $50.00 to ease new players in.
– Alright so I understand this, but if you’re going to “ease” new players in, you certainly aren’t “easing” veterans players into buying this expansion. How about that extra character slot to reciprocate some of that loyalty? Is it going to really cost you that much to give them an extra slot? OR, how about that core part of the game being a removable aspect from part of the cost. It’s kind of weird that the product current GW2 players are paying for is something they already own. I mean at least show some kind of dignity to loyal fans. $5 for core game, $45 for the expansion (not like that kind of cost is acceptable pricing but at least it makes for separate pricing which saves a little bit of dignity). But my beef isn’t even here, it’s that veterans are going to feel shafted with the next issue I’m talking about.
2. FAQ change…
– Now here’s where I’m worried about you Arenanet. Now don’t get me wrong, I love GW2. It’s the best game I’ve played, period, but I’m not about to condone dirty business practices. Y’all changed your FAQ all of a sudden to say that the game does indeed include the core game, when not too long ago y’all stated that you needed the original to be able to play heart of thorns.
Collins said in interviews with AngryJoe and Mattvisual that you need the actual game to play heart of thorns. GW2 players are not going to let you slip away with that one.
We know things are suspect to change. People are willing to condone that, but then you need to explain why it happened.
Don’t act stupid or silent about this. Gamers like me thought we could trust this game for years to come. I can actually see myself playing this game even middle aged and with kids (as a there is quite a number of GW2 players that actually are middle aged and/or have kids).
But now, if we know we can’t trust you to give an explanation, then there’s honestly no reason to play.
Hell I’d be ok with you guys saying some corporate commanders went all corrupt on your butts and forced you to do this (I.e just say it wasn’t your decision). Just give me an explanation and you’ll see that extra 50 dollars in your coffers.
3. Arenanet, this is a relationship.
– Arenanet, trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. I’m the last person worthy of saying this, but please come with something good or people like me won’t consider this a long term relationship. If this is all business with you and if that’s how you roll now, I’d rather roll with another company that puts value in its reputation. (this better not be like another Manny/Mayweather advertisement train that you used loyal fans for hyping only).
(edited by mordefelix.5826)