What is your opinion on the add-on prices?
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Hi everyone!
So, I just noticed that the add-ons are now available. You can see them by going to the main Ashes website, log-in and then click the "account" option.
I was very much looking forwards to buying several costumes and perhaps pets and still am thinking about it, but now that I have seen the prices I am a little uncertain. The main thing I was looking to buy was the "Majesty Costume", because it sounds awesome (even though we haven't even seen any art of it.....). However, after checking its price, which is $25, I am no longer so certain I want it. I think I understand though, this costume is from a high-priced package, so I suppose it does make sense making it cost that much.
I was also interested in the "Radiant Stallion", but seeing the $15, I don't think I want it either now (once again, guessing the price is justified by being from a higher package).
As a conclusion, I think if I go for anything, I will get the "Summer Costume Bundle" (costing $37.50) which contains all the 3 summer costumes at 15% discount, making each costume cost about $12.
My question to you people; what do you think of the prices of the add-ons?
Also, when the game releases and the cash-shop comes up, what would your ideal price be for a pet skin/mount skin/costume skin? Keeping in mind we will be paying $15 subscription.
So, I just noticed that the add-ons are now available. You can see them by going to the main Ashes website, log-in and then click the "account" option.
I was very much looking forwards to buying several costumes and perhaps pets and still am thinking about it, but now that I have seen the prices I am a little uncertain. The main thing I was looking to buy was the "Majesty Costume", because it sounds awesome (even though we haven't even seen any art of it.....). However, after checking its price, which is $25, I am no longer so certain I want it. I think I understand though, this costume is from a high-priced package, so I suppose it does make sense making it cost that much.
I was also interested in the "Radiant Stallion", but seeing the $15, I don't think I want it either now (once again, guessing the price is justified by being from a higher package).
As a conclusion, I think if I go for anything, I will get the "Summer Costume Bundle" (costing $37.50) which contains all the 3 summer costumes at 15% discount, making each costume cost about $12.
My question to you people; what do you think of the prices of the add-ons?
Also, when the game releases and the cash-shop comes up, what would your ideal price be for a pet skin/mount skin/costume skin? Keeping in mind we will be paying $15 subscription.
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Oh... they show up under "Dashboard" for me right now. Maybe it's not available for everyone yet. I guess this topic will need to wait until most people have it available.
Edit: Asked on Discord. No one around. It is at the time of this writing 4am in San Diego, so prolly a few hours before anyone is around to answer questions or fix anything broken.
Omg that I didn't think of that -.- I will do once I am back, going for a walk with doggo!
My editing skills are 1/10, sorry!
I think the prices are fine. For non f2p and for "exclusive" items these were the prices I expected.
^^
Edit: Though after some thought I might go for the Summer Freehold appearances. Those would be static options that might have some real difference to them.
I might as well bump my braver of worlds up to leader of men for that amount of money, which would be less anyway.
I just wished to know if those three images were all options available.
Unknown-Today at 9:37 PM
Shunex-Today at 9:37 PM
Unknown-Today at 9:37 PM
Yeah I just noticed, however, after checking twice, that is exactly how it appears on the add-on webpage, they seem to have put the mounts in twice and forgot the pets xD
My ideal prices: pet skins: $5 - $7, mount skins: $7 - $10, costume skins: $10 - $15 at the very most.
I can, at least, understand the thought process behind putting them at these price points, as some of the costumes and such come from high-priced packages. The problem I see with it, however, is that KS backers literally don't have the option of choosing between KS package and Summer package. If they upgrade to get a higher package, they're *still* locked out of Summer stuff. Any addons are literally just that: additional revenue given to Intrepid for cosmetic items they will already be creating for Summer backers.
Again, I understand the thought process behind it, I simply do not agree with it. Unless, of course, they are offering the same a la carte addons to Summer backers. Then I can see the reason as fully justified, as people may just buy a cheap addon package instead of properly upgrading their pledge. I was under the impression, however, that the addons were specifically created for KS backers...
I will still continue to be excited about the game but upgrading to Leader of Men like I anticipated is off the table for now. But I am just one person so I am sure my extra $500 will be nothing compared to the add ons bought up by others.
Dont mind me...just one persons thoughts. Hopefully others won't feel like me and will put more money into the game to help development.
My belief is that they are adamant that the KS stuff should remain KS-exclusive (let's not talk about the lifetime subscription, seriously), correct me if I am wrong. If they give the SS stuff to the KS people for free, the SS people will probably not be too happy about it.
The price is not important to me, because although I still believe in the vision of the game, the series of poor communication of late takes any further support off the table for the moment. I am still open to spending more when the game launches and is as good as promised. The SS cosmetics are just variants of the KS ones, and I don't think I can use more than one at a time (again, correct me if I am wrong), so I'm not particularly drawn to getting it.
I might get some of these later on to support the game though - any information on how long they will be available?
I am not disappointed like a customer purchasing something from a company that I expect to be shady; I am disappointed like a father who supports his child knowing I can do absolutely nothing while they make a terrible life decision.
Im not worried about the lifetime sub because this is more a KS extension - I mean if they keep doing new monthly packs then fair enough id be annoyed, but it's cool and there not advertising the summer pack so no monetary gain or influx of mass players overtaking the KS players in terms of having rewards.
Add-ons are fine - IF they can only be purchased by KS and Summer pledgers. Atleast I can get a couple of goodies without paying for the entire pack.
Just my opinion