Create some sort of event/deal to purchase at least one cosmetic pack from previous months

As someone who just learned about the cosmetic packs a few weeks ago, I'm bummed that I don't have access to two years worth of previous packs, some of which were totally up my alley. I understand the importance of exclusivity and I actually do support it. I'm not saying to open access to all of them, but maybe create some sort of special that would offer the opportunity to claim one or two packs from previous months. I.E. If you purchase the Voyager Plus Pack ($375) you will be given the opportunity to purchase any two cosmetic packs of your choosing from previous months. Have the offer available for 30 days and give a 30 day notice prior to the event that this will be a thing. I don't know, there are various ways this can be done but personally I would be stoked if something like this was offered at some point.

I'm aware Steven has stated each pack will not be available again after it has expired, but I don't think this idea is too far-fetched. What do you guys think?

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Songcaller

I don't like to run into people that look the same as me (if i can help it). I assume we're a small pool of people at the moment, and, even less of the small pool have all cosmetics. I do not think past cosmetics should be reinstated. I assume the small pool of people will be in different time zones and servers.

Noaani

I see issues like this as being a weighted decision.

On one hand, you have people that want things that were sold previously.

On the other hand you have the fact that Intrepid said they would never be offered up for sale again.

To me, Intrepid keeping their word is more important than people getting cosmetics that they missed out on. If they go against what they have said in the past in regards to their only income stream, what reason do we have to believe anything they ever say?

Khronus

I have to disagree. I like the idea that I will see people with cosmetics that I will never own. I don't have the urge to buy them because I know they aren't available and I will have some cosmetics that nobody else can get. It makes what I do have unique.

I hate the feeling that I need to collect all the pieces (cause I am weird and definitely get that feeling). You should see my OCD with pokemon (recently got ultra sun/moon to play with the kids/wife.....I'm collecting so many for no damn reason!).

daveywavey

Noaani wrote: »

To me, Intrepid keeping their word is more important than people getting cosmetics that they missed out on.

Yeah, there are some cosmetics that I'd have liked to have had access to, but the fact they said they won't ever be available again means that can't be possible.

Adhonis

Neurath wrote: »

I don't like to run into people that look the same as me (if i can help it). I assume we're a small pool of people at the moment, and, even less of the small pool have all cosmetics. I do not think past cosmetics should be reinstated. I assume the small pool of people will be in different time zones and servers.

Who doesn't want to be unique? I think most of us would prefer not to look like everyone else. I really don't think that an offer like this would ruin the exclusivity of these items, especially if you only gain access to one or two packs (out of what, 25 or so now?) of your choosing. Not to mention we'll likely have two more years worth of packs offered before release, so the variety of skins at launch should be plentiful. If anything I think players who learned about these exclusive packs a bit late would appreciate it, myself included. It also might generate incentive for those players on the fence about purchasing the Voyager Plus pack.

Warth

won't happen

they sold them under the promise that they won't ever be sold again.

Going bad on that isn't worth the lashback nor tge hit their credibility would take.

/Thread

Volgaire

As much as I'd like some stuff from the older ones I know I won't, the stuff they will release in the future when the game goes live will not be any worse I'd say.

Songcaller

Adhonis wrote: »

Who doesn't want to be unique? I think most of us would prefer not to look like everyone else. I really don't think that an offer like this would ruin the exclusivity of these items, especially if you only gain access to one or two packs (out of what, 25 or so now?) of your choosing. Not to mention we'll likely have two more years worth of packs offered before release, so the variety of skins at launch should be plentiful. If anything I think players who learned about these exclusive packs a bit late would appreciate it, myself included. It also might generate incentive for those players on the fence about purchasing the Voyager Plus pack.

Its not the skins I want. Its A1 Access, Lifetime Sub and a forum title to be re-offered. This will never happen though. Perhaps I won't even play the game for the lifespan anyway. Perhaps I'm better off in my current position. I'm not sure what Cosmetics you are after, but, better concept art has been coming out recently (Don't know if it translates to better cosmetics)((When I saw the Plague Doctor Costume on a Stream it looked really naff)).

bloodprophet

To me, Intrepid keeping their word is more important than people getting cosmetics that they missed out on. If they go against what they have said in the past in regards to their only income stream, what reason do we have to believe anything they ever say?[/quote]

If they go back on this. Whats next P2W? Keeping their word is FAR to important for something so small.

Nerror

Intrepid should definitely keep their word and not resell old cosmetics. Trust is worth a lot more than any extra sales. However, going forward with future cosmetic packs, they can do whatever they want, and I would really like for them to change their stance on this. I really don't want to go into that whole debate again, but I genuinely believe the current system will hurt the game long term.

Atama

Warth wrote: »

won't happen

they sold them under the promise that they won't ever be sold again.

Going bad on that isn't worth the lashback nor tge hit their credibility would take.

/Thread

This, exactly. Sorry, you might as well complain that you don’t want to pay any money for the game; it’s that unrealistic to ask for this. Intrepid said the cosmetics were one-time purchases so it would be fraudulent to offer them again. It’s crazy to ask them to come back.

Kurgon

Like you I missed out on some awesome stuff I would love to buy, 1 set in particular. However, as much as it pains me to not get what I want... the company made a statement that these set would not be sold again. I prefer they keep their word. That gives me confidence in any future statements that they may make, even if I miss out on that one cool set.

Liniker

Vhaeyne

No. It would be Intrepid opening the door to broken promises.

Adhonis

Well then... seems like I'm alone on this. Fair enough.

Edit - I'm curious. How many of you who are against the idea managed to purchase the cosmetics you wanted? It's easier to say "Nah, shouldn't do it" when you didn't miss out on the past 25 releases.

Vhaeyne

Adhonis wrote: »

Edit - I'm curious. How many of you who are against the idea managed to purchase the cosmetics you wanted? It's easier to say "Nah, shouldn't do it" when you didn't miss out on the past 25 releases.

I got here July 2020. There are a ton of cool things I can't have. I would rather have a company that keeps its word about sales polices than one that changes its mind to make a little extra money.

Adhonis

Vhaeyne wrote: »

Adhonis wrote: »

Edit - I'm curious. How many of you who are against the idea managed to purchase the cosmetics you wanted? It's easier to say "Nah, shouldn't do it" when you didn't miss out on the past 25 releases.

I got here July 2020. There are a ton of cool things I can't have. I would rather have a company that keeps its word about sales polices than one that changes its mind to make a little extra money.

Integrity is important. I get it. I think what I proposed is a good way to allow players to have a chance at purchasing these exclusive items in a fashion that does not damage Intrepid's reputation or violate trust, in comparison to say... implementing these items in the cash shop after launch. Those are two vastly different things.

If they did in fact do something like this (rewarding players who purchase the $375 pack with access to a single cosmetic pack from previous months) would anyone seriously complain? Would you really feel betrayed or lied to? It's 1, out of what will likely be 50 before the launch of the game. I understand your concern - it's the principle. I get it. I simply don't think if it were offered that it should be taken as a sign of bad things to come... a bit dramatic if you ask me.

bloodprophet

Bit dramatic to think they should forsake integrity at any point.
If someone betrays your trust and lies to you do you continue to trust them to do the right thing next time.
Personally a liar is a liar and yes it would cause a great rift in the community. End of the world stuff no but when everything you have built from kickstarter till now is based on trust. What is worth breaking that trust for? Once trust is gone they will never get it back.

Vhaeyne

@Adhonis I would seriously complain, and feel both betrayed and lied to.

Any amount is too much. In this case the principle is extremely important. If you get that integrity is important. Than the issue should be closed.

This is coming from an man who would love to have this thing and will never have it.

I would rather know that a single game company in this messed up industry we deal with can keep its word than mount that thing a single time.

Adhonis

Vhaeyne wrote: »

@Adhonis I would seriously complain, and feel both betrayed and lied to.

Any amount is too much. In this case the principle is extremely important. If you get that integrity is important. Than the issue should be closed.

This is coming from an man who would love to have this thing and will never have it.

I would rather know that a single game company in this messed up industry we deal with can keep its word than mount that thing a single time.

Fair enough. I can respect that.

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