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It sounds like Pay-to Win

MahesMahes Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
edited May 2021 in Support & FAQ
The description for the new boat graphics has a line that gives the impression that owning the boat offers a distinct advantage over others who do not have it.

Naval Cosmetic Skin

Jutting from the surface for all to see, this striking vessel is rough-hewn, as if ripped from the very sea floor. Jagged angles sprout in all directions, yet the bow appears to pierce the water as if it were air. In combat, the garish color would seemingly make it an easy target - that is, if it didn't swim circles around any opponent that dared assail it.

This might need to be reworked since it has been made clear that this game is not a Pay-to-win kind of game. Just a friendly suggestion.

Comments

  • KlarehKlareh Member
    It is probably in all honesty just fluff and flare text for the ship.
  • SathragoSathrago Member, Alpha Two
    This is most likely a cosmetic for a speed focused boat. nothing p2w here.
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  • McShaveMcShave Member, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    That is probably talking about the type of boat that it is a skin for. I'm not sure of the exact skin you are referring to, but if it was like a skimmer boat or something then it would be faster than a big cannon carrying cruiser.

    These skins are just skins after all, the only thing these change is what it looks like.
  • MahesMahes Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited May 2021
    Its the image of it. We know what it is. The fact that you guys are saying probably and most likely kind of proves my point.

    The highlighted line should have just been left out.
  • SathragoSathrago Member, Alpha Two
    Mahes wrote: »
    Its the image of it. We know what it is. The fact that you guys are saying probably and most likely kind of proves my point.

    You're basically digging for anything to sling mud at the game if that's your argument. here. some quotes and sources.
    Cosmetics provide a wide array of customization in Ashes of Creation.[11]

    There are no pay-to-win gameplay benefits from any purchasable items.[10][5]
    All skin cosmetic items are cosmetic items only and do not grant the user any other benefit. The lore text is flavor text, and background of the creatures and items in the world of Verra.[9]

    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Cosmetic_store
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  • RivalzsRivalzs Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    It’s just flavor text.
  • LieutenantToastLieutenantToast Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Hi there friend! We always include the following text in our cosmetic articles each month, to clarify that this is only flavor text and is not intended to convey any advantage of any sort:

    "*All skin cosmetic items are cosmetic items only and do not grant the user any other benefit. The lore text is flavor text, and background of the creatures and items in the world of Verra. Costume cosmetic items do not include the weapons pictured."

    You can see this text underneath the Adventurer Pre-Order Package section in the Brine and Bounties article here!

    I'm going to go ahead and move this thread on over to our Support & FAQ section and close it out, but please don't hesitate to reach back out if there's anything else we can help clarify or answer in the meantime!
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