Poll of the Day > Do you play "free to play" games?

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captpackrat
12/31/18 9:14:36 AM
#1:


Do you play "free to play" games? - Results (7 votes)
Yes, and I spend as much as if I'd bought a regular game
0% (0 votes)
0
Yes, and I might buy a few items in the game
28.57% (2 votes)
2
I'll play, but won't buy anything
42.86% (3 votes)
3
Maybe, if it's something REALLY good
14.29% (1 vote)
1
Maybe, if the game doesn't cost anything (no IAP, ad-supported)
0% (0 votes)
0
Maybe, if the game is totally free (no IAP, no ads)
14.29% (1 vote)
1
Never!
0% (0 votes)
0
I recently saw that 494 of the 500 top grossing apps on Google Play were "free". The highest that any paid app could get on that list was #200 (Bloons TD 6, for those who were curious).

(IAP = In App Purchases)
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captpackrat
12/31/18 9:19:28 AM
#2:


Seeing an app listed as free is usually the kiss of death for me. They're either going to spam you with ads, give the game such a massive difficulty curve that you can't win without buying something, or they make it where to have to grind for weeks or months to get stuff without paying. I'd rather pay up front and get the whole game than be nickeled and dimed.
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Dikitain
12/31/18 9:36:05 AM
#3:


With the exception of 2 apps (one which came in a humble bundle and one which I knew the creator for and wanted to support him) all of the apps I have ever downloaded are free to play. And in the 8 years or so I have had a smart phone, I have only payed for one IAP (again, because I knew the creator).
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RedPixel
12/31/18 9:54:56 AM
#4:


I don't understand the shame in putting money toward a "FTP" if it's a game you really enjoy playing.

I pre-purchase Hearthstone bundles because it's one of my favorite casual pick up games, AND I can play on my work breaks.

I put $150 toward it every year, which really isn't excessive in my budget all things considered. I don't watch TV, enjoy going to the library a lot, and my wife and I both play it... so actually $300 goes toward it annually, I guess. But it's a fun thing we both take advantage of every day.
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DPsx7
12/31/18 10:21:44 AM
#5:


No phone here so it would have to be on consoles. I'm not against them and will make the effort to not spend money. Free means free, even if there's grinding involved.
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kukukupo
12/31/18 10:26:27 AM
#6:


This is the problem with mobile gaming.

I refuse to even look at F2P. It is a cancer in gaming.
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Aculo
12/31/18 10:27:40 AM
#7:


i used to, but not anymore, ok?
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Dynalo
12/31/18 10:34:46 AM
#8:


A few, in particular Fire Emblem Heroes and MTG: Arena.

I usually buy the "welcome" or intro bundles for free to play games if I like them, but typically not any more than that.

Particularly in Fire Emblem Heroes. I have no clue how people can justify spending a fuck ton of money for a random chance at heroes. 140 orbs is like $75, and I've spent 140 orbs at once (that I saved up over time) in the past and only got 2 five star units, neither of which were ones I wanted. Such a terrible return on investment.
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_AdjI_
12/31/18 10:36:00 AM
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I'm not actively playing any at the moment, but I've put loads of time into Path of Exile and spent $20 on it (for stash tabs), as well as DotA 2 (where I think I've spent roughly $10 for a battle pass and that's it). I also played a lot of Osu, which is really more freeware than F2P (funded entirely by voluntary donations).
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TheFalseDeity
12/31/18 10:51:28 AM
#10:


Kind of? Town of Salem recently switched away from F2P but people who have accounts that played prior to that still have it free.

Outside of that not currently no. RuneScape is probably the game ive played most but i quit it a few years ago.
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davrick
12/31/18 11:09:35 AM
#11:


Yes, if it's a free game, why not?

I just never spend any money in MMORPGs, that's just throwing your money away since there's no guarantee that you'll still be able to play the game you spent money on in the next few years, since they can shut down the servers anytime.
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wwinterj25
12/31/18 11:17:50 AM
#12:


Not actively. I did play Kingdom Hearts Union X but that was just to get the code to unlock a Keyblade in KH 3.
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KJ StErOiDs
12/31/18 11:30:08 AM
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I play one called Crash Derby but I'll never purchase add-ons for it.
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LinkPizza
12/31/18 11:41:52 AM
#14:


Yeah. I also agree with RedPixel about spending money. I dont see whats bad about it if you like the game and play it a lot. But I also agree with DPsx7 in that I dont mind a grind, either... As in some games you buy, you have to grind, as well... And I dont mind an ad every now and then. If its free, might as well give it a chance... And if its good, I sometimes do what Dynalo said and sometimes get a welcome package...
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funkyfritter
12/31/18 12:20:59 PM
#15:


I've put thousands of hours into dota, warframe and path of exile over the years. Most F2P games are awful, but the model is incredibly cool when you find a good one.

I've spent some money on them, but not much. I'm not really interested in cosmetics and steer clear of F2P games that let you buy gameplay, but I still want to support developers who do great work.
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PKMNsony
12/31/18 12:25:22 PM
#16:


Was thinking of PC game when I voted, didnt realize it was about phone apps. Feels good man.
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Kyuubi4269
12/31/18 12:27:52 PM
#17:


captpackrat posted...
The highest that any paid app could get on that list was #200 (Bloons TD 6, for those who were curious).

That's the standard. The best game worth paying for is called bloons.
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agesboy
12/31/18 12:51:02 PM
#18:


I play Granblue Fantasy. Have a few thousand hours and a few hundred bucks invested. Haven't spent money at all for about a year and it's still a good time.
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gguirao
12/31/18 1:24:55 PM
#19:


Yes, but I rarely buy anything.
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JfAtS1O3N
12/31/18 1:55:48 PM
#20:


Only free to play game I play is TF2, I maybe spend $5 on it over the course of a year.
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InfestedAdam
12/31/18 2:15:53 PM
#21:


I've been playing Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and Path of Exile. I played FFBE for maybe a year thus far and have spent about $28 on in-game money. With the amount of fun I've had thus far, I think it was worth it. For PoE, I've played on-n-off for a few years now before finally dropping $30 on it for some quality-of-life features. Definitely another game that provided plenty of fun.

captpackrat posted...
Seeing an app listed as free is usually the kiss of death for me. They're either going to spam you with ads, give the game such a massive difficulty curve that you can't win without buying something, or they make it where to have to grind for weeks or months to get stuff without paying. I'd rather pay up front and get the whole game than be nickeled and dimed.

It's hit-or-miss in my opinion. FFBE relies on the gacha system but realistically I feel one can get by well enough without ever spending any money on that game.

The gacha system is bound to screw you over regardless of whether you're F2P or paid for in-game money. I've read enough story of "whales" dropping hundreds for a specific unit and not getting it only for a F2P player getting said units from a free pull. The RNG Goddess won't care how much you spent.

Despite the long upgrading periods, I feel Clash of Clan is another where if you're good enough, you can progress pretty well and the game gives you enough in-game money as well from just playing.

Unless one feels they need the very best units or be top of the ranking ladder, I feel spending money on some of these games just isn't necessary.
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Tention
12/31/18 2:17:28 PM
#22:


I play a few, but almost never buy anything in them. I think I've bought a few things in WarFrame.
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ChaoticKnuckles
12/31/18 2:52:54 PM
#23:


Yep. Warframe is one of my favorites.
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MrMelodramatic
12/31/18 2:55:49 PM
#24:


I play Pokmon go. Ive never payed for it though.
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sveksii
12/31/18 3:03:19 PM
#25:


Kyuubi4269 posted...
captpackrat posted...
The highest that any paid app could get on that list was #200 (Bloons TD 6, for those who were curious).

That's the standard. The best game worth paying for is called bloons.
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Muscles
12/31/18 3:57:47 PM
#26:


Yeah, but usually don't spend money on them, and get bored of them quickly but sometimes go back and play them when im bored and only have access to my phone
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