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How Intrepid Could Make Further Money For Development

ZogzorZogzor Member, Alpha Two
in General Discussion
Hello. I always try to make the most helpful forum posts. I think it would be just wonderful if we could purchase the pre-order packs or any other way of supporting the game for our family and friends, as a "gift." Kind of like how some other MMOs will allow you to gift people the new expansions. I ultimately believe this to be the best way for Intrepid Studios to make money and develop a greater player base. I want to see Intrepid--and Ashes of Creation--succeed, and so this is my idea behind the matter.

Comments

  • CawwCaww Member, Alpha Two
    Send them the money and point them to the website Store but do it before Jan 17, 2024
  • George_BlackGeorge_Black Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    Caww wrote: »
    Send them the money and point them to the website Store but do it before Jan 17, 2024

    2023.
  • JamationJamation Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Couldn't you also just buy it and set it up with their email and just gift them the account? I mean nothing would block you from buying it again.
    George_Black wrote: »
    Caww wrote: »
    Send them the money and point them to the website Store but do it before Jan 17, 2024

    2023.

    Also it would be 2024, since it'll be January of next year.
  • KilionKilion Member, Alpha Two
    I gifted a friend of mine the A2 pack by getting the relevante data to set up the account in his name, then I deleted my billing data and handed him the accountname and password - done. Of course it would be easier if there was a gift function - we do not need to argue that.

    At this point however I think the best move would be to go with internal financing, as Steven said he is able and willing to provide the necessary liquidity to see this through. With the waiting time for Alpha 2 being quite long in a lot of peoples opinion, I would argue the internal financing is preferable to looking for new external monetization strategies - it would result in too much bad press and voices saying "it is a scam". For now let them use internal funds and bring along new monetization options after they launched Alpha 2, that would be my take on this.
    The answer is probably >>> HERE <<<
  • RymRym Member, Alpha Two
    I think once Alpha 2 releases releasing some skins would generate some extra revenue if needed.

    Those skins would not be deleted with the progression to Beta and Live release though.

    It depends if IS really needs to get the extra income during A2 testing or not.
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  • SunboySunboy Member
    1. Make the requirements less dumb.
    2. Delete the part or the process.
    3. Simplify or Optimize.
    4. Accelerate cycle-time.
    5. Automate.

    Much love <3
  • LinikerLiniker Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
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  • AbaratAbarat Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited September 2023
    Liniker wrote: »
    merch

    I would buy Ashes merch to support the studio...

    Maybe a founders version that will not be sold after the game is launched.
  • wakkytabbakywakkytabbaky Member, Alpha Two
    Intrepid just need to add one tiny thing to the store page to solve this, gift card option, buy the gift card, enter the email of recipient and then they gotta claim it using their own account
  • darthadendarthaden Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Liniker wrote: »
    merch

    This. I need me an official AOC hoodie
  • Raven016Raven016 Member
    Zogzor wrote: »
    I ultimately believe this to be the best way for Intrepid Studios to make money and develop a greater player base.
    They could also activate subscription in Alpha 2 if it ends up good beyond expectation and too many players turn up on the server causing hours long login queues.
  • RazThemunRazThemun Member, Alpha Two
    Merch as already stated!
    T shirts, Books, Car decals, Autographed paintings, Mouse pads, Gaming Chairs, Mugs, Maps, etc. etc. etc

    If Intrepid can live up to the hype, there will be PLENTY of people wanting Merch!
  • CROW3CROW3 Member, Alpha Two
    I have my Ashes Monthly Update action figures on pre-order.
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