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Topic	Why Does Overwatch Get A Pass for Scummy DLC Practices???
Bringit 05/25/17 3:16:18 PM #86:	Terra-enforcer posted... And again, you keep ignoring STREET FIGHTER V. Not sure how many times I have to mention it. It's like you're intentionally ignoring that because it shows a flaw in your logic. People complain a lot about SFV, but people complain in particular about the costume treatment as well even though they are entirely free and you can actually choose what you want as opposed to playing the lottery for it. I don't even see how "free" is a proper explanation when you aren't simply choosing what you want. You are GAMBLING for it, so it's not the normal kind of free. It's "maybe it's free if you got lucky, otherwise pay the fuck up." Not familar with SF5 so correct me if my assumptions are wrong here. The difference for me with Overwatch is that due to the cosmetic-only microtransaction system, we are able to to get the substantial content such as modes, maps and characters for free which AFAIK isn't true for SF5 (though I vaguely recall you can earn them maybe?). This works great for a couple reasons -- First it ensures Blizzard are making enough profit off the game they can keep pumping out new essential content without even really having to hesitate about it and second it keeps the community on a level field, nobody gets segregated for matchmaking and the balance doesn't get fucked up based on which DLC you do or don't have. The latter being an issue that killed the new Battlefront dead. It really fucking sucks that I don't always get the skins I want but so far I haven't dropped a dime on OW since the base game launched a year ago and I have access to 3 new characters, a bunch of modes, several maps and lots of new cosmetic items that didn't even exist back then. It beats having to pay for each individual thing or waiting for some kind of expansion which then eventually splinters the playerbase and thus overall is a good trade-off, or has been so far. Who knows what they'll do in the future and I do feel Blizz could be a little more generous with lootboxes, especially during events. --- "All will be well." <cite>Bringit posted [p:879795454] in Why Does O... [t:75385622]...</cite> <quote><cite>Terra-enforcer posted...</cite> <quote>And again, you keep ignoring STREET FIGHTER V. Not sure how many times I have to mention it. It's like you're intentionally ignoring that because it shows a flaw in your logic. People complain a lot about SFV, but people complain in particular about the costume treatment as well even though they are entirely free and you can actually choose what you want as opposed to playing the lottery for it. I don't even see how "free" is a proper explanation when you aren't simply choosing what you want. You are GAMBLING for it, so it's not the normal kind of free. It's "maybe it's free if you got lucky, otherwise pay the fuck up."</quote> Not familar with SF5 so correct me if my assumptions are wrong here. The difference for me with Overwatch is that due to the cosmetic-only microtransaction system, we are able to to get the substantial content such as modes, maps and characters for free which AFAIK isn't true for SF5 (though I vaguely recall you can earn them maybe?). This works great for a couple reasons -- First it ensures Blizzard are making enough profit off the game they can keep pumping out new essential content without even really having to hesitate about it and second it keeps the community on a level field, nobody gets segregated for matchmaking and the balance doesn't get fucked up based on which DLC you do or don't have. The latter being an issue that killed the new Battlefront dead. It really fucking sucks that I don't always get the skins I want but so far I haven't dropped a dime on OW since the base game launched a year ago and I have access to 3 new characters, a bunch of modes, several maps and lots of new cosmetic items that didn't even exist back then. It beats having to pay for each individual thing or waiting for some kind of expansion which then eventually splinters the playerbase and thus overall is a good trade-off, or has been so far. Who knows what they'll do in the future and I do feel Blizz could be a little more generous with lootboxes, especially during events. --- "All will be well."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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