Monoth Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The recently released sets, Valiant Jedi and Sith Raider look pretty decent( though the raider set has no cape like Malgus) but despite this, nearly 1500 Cartel Coins is ridiculous for these sets. That is around 12-15 dollars for a set of in game armor. What do you guys think of this price point? It's a complete rip-off, the problem is people will spend the money for it so Bioware will continue to charge outrageous prices for digital fluff. I guess the upside is you won't see everyone running around with it on. I know the Valiant Jedi outfit is just a recoloring of the Jedi Legacy Gear with the hood down. So it's not even really unique, especially if Bioware holds true to something they said awhile back that they would add an option that lets you put your hood up or down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretScientist Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The recently released sets, Valiant Jedi and Sith Raider look pretty decent( though the raider set has no cape like Malgus) but despite this, nearly 1500 Cartel Coins is ridiculous for these sets. That is around 12-15 dollars for a set of in game armor. What do you guys think of this price point? The value isn't there for me. If it was truly adapting armor and leveled with my character, I would bite. But it is merely universal armor, usable by anyone. At $12-15, the value equation doesn't work for me. Moreoever, how do I know they won't add an armor set next week that I like better? Then my purchase today might be moot. If people want to spend their money, they should. However, there is no penalty for sitting on the sidelines and watching the fashion show. That's where I'll be, until I see better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 why would you bother to discuss this, they can charge whatever the market will bear, and plenty of people are paying for it. why do more for less, when you can do less for more, it would be stupid Mostly because: 1. I don't think they are, there are Santa mounts about, but not that many (selling 100X$18.00 mounts isn't as profitable as selling 2000X$2.00 mounts). 2. The longevity of SWTOR hinges on a sustainable price levels in the Cashshop, the current prices are exorbitant compared to competitor MMORPGs (3 months of 6 month subsciption cartel coins for an outfit for ONE toon?). They seem to have gone mad, this is only going to hurt SWTOR badly in the longterm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divinehero Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) i've seen similar or worse for costumes/vanity armor in alot of f2p mmos.. DFO springs to mind esp if u want it to be permanent Edited December 30, 2012 by Divinehero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec_Fortescue Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 They seem to have gone mad, this is only going to hurt SWTOR badly in the longterm. "To repeat a mistake and expect a beneficial outcome is a sign of insanity" - Lord Scourge to Jedi Knight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyaniteD Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Those prices might be justified if those were truly original/unique/new items. But them being basically just recolored existing models makes it the real rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec_Fortescue Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Those prices might be justified if those were truly original/unique/new items. But them being basically just recolored existing models makes it the real rip-off. Valiant Jedi is new apart from the boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
announcerharris Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I don't see why they can't do it two ways. Make the items obtainable from daily comms or bh comms for the people who don't mind earning it in game as well as the market for the I want it now crowd. I know they did it with the ship parts so why not with everything else They do this already - everything can be purchased with credits after the 24h bind (or whatever it is) has expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec_Fortescue Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 They do this already - everything can be purchased with credits after the 24h bind (or whatever it is) has expired. No. Wrong argument. It has to be purchased in the first place anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 "To repeat a mistake and expect a beneficial outcome is a sign of insanity" - Lord Scourge to Jedi Knight. Indeed. Those prices might be justified if those were truly original/unique/new items. But them being basically just recolored existing models makes it the real rip-off. That's the thing. Selling a throne type mount for $18.00 I could see them getting away with........... but a Santa Mount for Life Day? I honestly would like to have sat in on the meeting that decided that pricing structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goretzu Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Valiant Jedi is new apart from the boots. Is it definately not a removed Orange from beta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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