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[brianjones]

I'm still fucking pissed off the exotic class items from the CE are 170 light and can't infuse them, though.

That's just straight-up contemptuous. Ugh.

yeah that was bullshit

i really liked the titan mark too

probably not even worth it though cause they take up the exotic slot unlike the faction exotics

 

[BreezyLimbo]

Ill eat my pompadour if they release a free raid. People already paid for tdb and how, theyd be stupid not to charge for them going ahead

 

[Hawkian]

This is huge. Paid Cosmetics and Free DLC - Article by Kotaku

wha...

Rather than sell big expansion packs like they did last year, Bungie is planning on giving out quests and missions for free, sources say.

instead of selling two big packs of downloadable content over the next year, Bungie is going with cosmetic microtransactions and free content.

Where are they getting this from? The offical bungie.net post frankly says nothing of the sort.

If this is truth and you're radically changing the financial model of the game (this would be making it almost completely identical to GW2's, actually), there's no reason to be coy about it. Say that there won't be any paid DLCs until another major TTK-grade expansion in Fall 2016. That would get applause from me.

 

[zewone]

Ill eat my pompadour if they release a free raid. People already paid for tdb and how, theyd be stupid not to charge for them going ahead

But now they're selling $5 dances (guess based off of CE dance emote prices).

18 of them.

They're going to be making a ton of basically free money.

 

[Twilight Gap]

I'm still fucking pissed off the exotic class items from the CE are 170 light and can't infuse them, though.

That's just straight-up contemptuous. Ugh.

yup still bullshit. i'd stay away from future collector's editions from now on

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

I'm still fucking pissed off the exotic class items from the CE are 170 light and can't infuse them, though.

That's just straight-up contemptuous. Ugh.

The CE cosmetic stuff was straight up garbage, I'm glad I didn't buy it.

 

[pixxxelz]

The bow is awesome, but the shitty dance for awoken sucks.

I'm looking forward to a new one.

The female one is alright, exo dance is better though.

 

[Hawkian]

people hear microtransactions and instantly freak out and assume pay 2 win. When in fact there are already plenty of games that do it well. tbf there are also plenty of games that don't, but given Bungie's own statements on this, and the fact that I have to assume they know better than to sell anything that's not cosmetic, it's fair to take them at their word or at least give them the benefit of the doubt.

case in point: the bonus paid preorder guns are mid-tier eh weapons. and that was on purpose. they do not want pay-to-win, at all.

I legitimately don't expect anything of the sort, and I'm happy to put that in writing to be forced to eat crow should the pay2win demons ever come.

It just wouldn't make any sense, and they did put it in pretty plain terms right there. I take them at their word on this particular topic.

 

[Definity]

Hey Luke - my wallet is ready. Is this what you really meant when you said throw money at the screen?

 

[gotstrangepowers]

So, no new raids until Destiny 2, probably :/

 

[piratethingy]

Looking for one more for Oryx. 290+ with mic required. Psn crophonso

 

[Twilight Gap]

The bow is awesome, but the shitty dance for awoken sucks.

I'm looking forward to a new one.

it's okay on the hunter with an asymmetric cloak, but it's not much of a celebratory dance i agree.

 

[Messiek]

So, no new raids until Destiny 2, probably :/

That's what I'm afraid of. If we are getting free DLC until Destiny 2 ... That could mean no raids.

 

[MrAnderson]

So, no new raids until Destiny 2, probably :/

Between now and destiny 2 is quite a ways away. I would say there will be 1 at the least 2 at the most new dlc before then. Now how good they will be....

 

[Future PhaZe]

So, no new raids until Destiny 2, probably :/

id expect a crotas end sized one for the last destiny dlc

 

[trance-ecj]

That's what I'm afraid of. If we are getting free DLC until Destiny 2 ... That could mean no raids.

Making a good one probably involves a year of design and testing.

Unless you want more half-assed ones like Crota's End....

Which I guess is better than nothing.....to a certain extent.

 

[Namikaze1]

There better be an "I'm drunk" emote.

 

[kidko]

 

[VE3TRO]

I just want dance moves which all guardians can used. Not have one locked to a Hunter when I want to use on my Warlock. But I'm ok with the microtransactions its when they affect things like weapons or gear it becomes a problem.

Its like in FIFA series you can buy all the best players in FUT for higher stats and ratings with real cash but that don't make you a better player or worked hard in-game for rewards.

Edit: Oh and give us more emotives for things like - "Hey look at this", "Come here", "I need help" or other things.

 

[Mindlog]

I have no problem with the Mass Effect system. I hope it works.
Would like it to co-exist with large substantial DLC though.

 

[jerry0wilson]

Posting again,

Need HELP on the undying mind quest please

PSN AdmiralMidget

 

[Hawkian]

But now they're selling $5 dances (guess based off of CE dance emote prices).

18 of them.

They're going to be making a ton of basically free money.

Yes, well, they are, but they could ALSO make money from paid DLC. They would sell; I'd buy them without hesitation.

That's why I'm so skeptical of the whole premise of that Kotaku article. There are no quotes, sources aren't named. Nothing in the official post mirrors the claims they're making there.

Bungie/Activition can make a ton of cash selling these microtransactions AND paid DLC.

If they've decided to instead rely on these microtransactions and the enormous nest egg they've already acquired to put out meaningful free content updates to all players, without having to spend any money, that's a straight-up integrity move. They'll EARN optional purchases from me in the form of microtransactions.

I just honestly don't have any reason to suspect it's the case. If it is, I have no ability to grasp why they wouldn't shout it from the rooftops in the clearest of terms. It makes for a much better headline (see Kotaku article) than does "pricing information for Silver will be made available Tuesday, October 13th, alongside the launch of the in-game storefront."

 

[Namikaze1]

It's October Bungie. You know what dance I want

Moonwalk first.

 

[Kwakye94]

Is there any reason to run The vanguard 'Heroic' Strikes rather that the regular Vanguard Ones, if your just going for exotic drops?

 

[Biggy]

Looking for one more for Oryx. 290+ with mic required. Psn crophonso

I'm down, psn biggy70686

 

[deoee]

Anyone up for the Shieldbros with me for the Chaperone Quest?

Should be at that part after that match and help would be perfect so I can get the weapon tomorrow :v

deoee0 is my PSN

 

[todd360]

There should be some sort of tbag dance. They would have to rent trucks to haul all of that money to the bank. Trials tbaggers would love it.

 

[commish]

Starting up nightfall if anyone needs. Join on tigerheli

 

[igordennis]

Down to 14%, was at 64% ( ._.)

If im ever born again i want to be a clam ;_;

 

[pixxxelz]

Posting again,

Need HELP on the undying mind quest please

PSN AdmiralMidget

I'll help you, just give me a minute to log in, I think we're friends already? My psn chiquili59

 

[Qblivion]

Emotes don't really appeal to me (unless they are super cheap) but you know eventually they will start selling ships and emblems and sparrows and I don't know that I can stop myself from spending money on them.

oh my god. what if they introduce weapon skins

oh no. nooooooooo

 

[dyergram]

Starting up nightfall if anyone needs. Join on tigerheli

Sent fr

 

[skip]

I'll help you, just give me a minute to log in, I think we're friends already? My psn chiquili59

Is this for the Essence of the Feast? I need that too

PSN: Okonoko, sending you a FR.

 

[Hawkian]

every once in a while DeeJ does turn a phrase that makes me smile. Expect me to demonstrate my ability to "become legend through the power of dance" in our next few fireteams GAF

 

[Twilight Gap]

Moonwalk first.

all the monies. i can imagine doing that in trials and reading the salt from the other team

 

[EroticSushi]

https://www.bungie.net/7_Introducing-Eververse-Trading-Company/en/News/News?aid=13672

TESS IS BACK

EDIT: IN MICROTRANSACTION FORM

Not long before they start selling weapons and armors for $5.

 

[Ruthless_Barbarian]

I just want a facepalm emote.

So I can use it on blueberries.

DO IT BUNGIE

 

[Trakan]

Yes, well, they are, but they could ALSO make money from paid DLC. They would sell; I'd buy them without hesitation.

That's why I'm so skeptical of the whole premise of that Kotaku article. There are no quotes, sources aren't named. Nothing in the official post mirrors the claims they're making there.

Bungie/Activition can make a ton of cash selling these microtransactions AND paid DLC.

If they've decided to instead rely on these microtransactions and the enormous nest egg they've already acquired to put out meaningful free content updates to all players, without having to spend any money, that's a straight-up integrity move. They'll EARN optional purchases from me in the form of microtransactions.

I just honestly don't have any reason to suspect it's the case. If it is, I have no ability to grasp why they wouldn't shout it from the rooftops in the clearest of terms. It makes for a much better headline (see Kotaku article) than does "pricing information for Silver will be made available Tuesday, October 13th, alongside the launch of the in-game storefront."

Well, one reason may be that TTK just released. There's a timeframe for everything. Bungie has always been a company that liked to release free DLC. The H2 maps all went free eventually. It's a big reason why everyone was surprised when they partnered with Activision.

 

[jerry0wilson]

I'll help you, just give me a minute to log in, I think we're friends already? My psn chiquili59

Thanks at the end waiting ha ha

 

[FyreWulff]

Not long before they start selling weapons and armors for $5.

Nope. Never.

 

[Twilight Gap]

There better be an "I'm drunk" emote.

 

[Hawkian]

Not long before they start selling weapons and armors for $5.

I'll take that bet, name the stakes.

 

[deoee]

Anyone up for the Shieldbros with me for the Chaperone Quest?

Help would be perfect so I can get the weapon tomorrow :v

deoee0 is my PSN

New page hype!

 

[igordennis]

Emotes have so much potential. +1 to a JUST DO IT and facepalm one.

 

[Twilight Gap]

Nope. Never.

Yea when they said "eververse trading company" i thought they meant they were introducing literal player trading. This basically confirms that they'll never go down that route though by way of "players earning their gear"

 

[Mindlog]

Anyone doing Crucible?
I need 5 games with a teammate or more to get the 'Crucible Nightfall' reward. We don't even have to win!

 

[Aaronology]

I would, without a second's hesitation, buy this dance.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Moonwalk and/or The Carlton, and it's fucking GAME OVER, man.

 

[Afrocious]

If I can do the Dougie and the Carlton dances in Destiny, I'll pay whatever

 

[Qblivion]

https://www.bungie.net/en/Legend/Gear/2/4611686018428754575/2305843009215599923

How close am I to being raid worthy? All I really know is that long range weapons are needed at some point.