Poll of the Day > Gucamelee 2 has one of the scummiest in game micro transactions I've seen

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There's a place called the proving grounds that you can go to and when you arrive an NPC says you need to pay your dues so I'm like ok I've got hella gold. Then it proceeds to ask if you want to go to the in-game store to purchase the dlc. I'm really took back by this one. I know a lot of games probably have worse than that but it's just stuck there on the map and I can't explore it
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Yep, I hated that shit when MMO's were pulling it. It's hilarious that a single-player game is trying it.

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Doesn't seem that unreasonable

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I think it was the first Dragon Age that was infamous for doing that kind of immersion-breaking DLC pitch. It's not particularly uncommon, sadly.
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Metalsonic66 posted...

Doesn't seem that unreasonable

This. I think I got the game for free. Even if I didn't, it would be like buying the DLC for other games. You couldn't play a certain part unless you bought it... At least, if I'm understanding what you're talking about correctly...
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adjl posted...

I think it was the first Dragon Age that was infamous for doing that kind of immersion-breaking DLC pitch. It's not particularly uncommon, sadly.

Yeah, was going to mention this. The asshole shows up in your camp, begs you to help him, and stays there forever unless you buy the DLC.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/704358679_ayGHY-L.jpg
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ParanoidObsessive posted...

adjl posted...

I think it was the first Dragon Age that was infamous for doing that kind of immersion-breaking DLC pitch. It's not particularly uncommon, sadly.

Yeah, was going to mention this. The asshole shows up in your camp, begs you to help him, and stays there forever unless you buy the DLC.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/704358679_ayGHY-L.jpg

Forgot all about that shit. Dragon Age is such a good game too
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LinkPizza posted...

Metalsonic66 posted...

Doesn't seem that unreasonable

This. I think I got the game for free. Even if I didn't, it would be like buying the DLC for other games. You couldn't play a certain part unless you bought it... At least, if I'm understanding what you're talking about correctly...

I bought this game though was very excited for it. They made it a timed exclusive and then stuck this crap in it
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LinkPizza posted...

Metalsonic66 posted...

Doesn't seem that unreasonable

This. I think I got the game for free. Even if I didn't, it would be like buying the DLC for other games. You couldn't play a certain part unless you bought it... At least, if I'm understanding what you're talking about correctly...

I dont think the issue here is being asked to pay in order to access DLC, but more about how this is being presented.

Say they released another DLC for Skyrim and you didnt want to buy it. Which would you prefer?:
A) The new content isnt acknowledged whatsoever in-game unless it has been purchased, and so not buying it has no effect on the experience.
B) A courier runs up to you and tells you that a new region has been discovered which is said to contain treasures and wonders far beyond what you have seen before, and you can get there by heading down to the docks... and slipping the ship captain a cool $20 (plus tax).

Theres nothing inherently wrong with option B, but its definitely jarring (and to some degree manipulative) for something to be presented as part of the vanilla experience and then revealed to be a paid add-on.
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pastyD posted...

LinkPizza posted...

Metalsonic66 posted...

Doesn't seem that unreasonable

This. I think I got the game for free. Even if I didn't, it would be like buying the DLC for other games. You couldn't play a certain part unless you bought it... At least, if I'm understanding what you're talking about correctly...

I dont think the issue here is being asked to pay in order to access DLC, but more about how this is being presented.

Say they released another DLC for Skyrim and you didnt want to buy it. Which would you prefer?:
A) The new content isnt acknowledged whatsoever in-game unless it has been purchased, and so not buying it has no effect on the experience.
B) A courier runs up to you and tells you that a new region has been discovered which is said to contain treasures and wonders far beyond what you have seen before, and you can get there by heading down to the docks... and slipping the ship captain a cool $20 (plus tax).

Theres nothing inherently wrong with option B, but its definitely jarring (and to some degree manipulative) for something to be presented as part of the vanilla experience and then revealed to be a paid add-on.

I don't think I'd care either way, tbh... Though, I might get a chuckle out of them doing the B one...Haha.
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Doesnt seem all that bad compared to a lot of other games with much crappier monetization
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Mead posted...

Doesnt seem all that bad compared to a lot of other games with much crappier monetization

I've played every major game release in like the last five years and the most I'll see is ads in the main menu which is also shitty but not as bad as an NPC saying hey spend real money to get in here
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JoanOfArcade posted...

Mead posted...

Doesnt seem all that bad compared to a lot of other games with much crappier monetization

I've played every major game release in like the last five years and the most I'll see is ads in the main menu which is also shitty but not as bad as an NPC saying hey spend real money to get in here

Id much rather have a game include an npc I can just ignore as compared to countless titles that are built around gatcha loot box mechanics
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all this topic did was make me unsure if I ever played the dragon age 1 dlc
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JoanOfArcade posted...

the most I'll see is ads in the main menu which is also shitty but not as bad as an NPC saying hey spend real money to get in here

Idk, ads are pretty shit.
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This seems like a complete non issue as far as DLC implementation goes, certainly not any worse than your average game.

Also it isn't even a microtransaction from the sounds of it but an expansion. I was expecting something like an "arcade" feature that forced you to spend a small amount of money per life in a difficult area.

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