Slicksteezin Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Let's be honest here, there have been quite a few overpriced items on the CM since it went live - but this one i think is the most absurd. In my opinion, this is a big slap in the face to the community. BW, do you expect us to be made out of $$? This was a very, very greedy implementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Given the rarity of Black/Black dyes.. and the average peg exchange rate of 1000CC = 1M credits via GTN.. they are priced at a bargain and will drive down GTN prices on the Black/Black and White/White. I know that's not what you want to hear.. but inb4 people who paid millions of credits for Black/Black claim it was they that were slapped in the face, not you. Edited September 4, 2013 by Andryah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Let's be honest here, there have been quite a few overpriced items on the CM since it went live - but this one i think is the most absurd. In my opinion, this is a big slap in the face to the community. BW, do you expect us to be made out of $$? This was a very, very greedy implementation. I agree that it is overpriced, but it is an optional thing. No one is forcing you to buy it off the CM, and if you want they dye without paying then I am sure you will be able to buy them off the GTN. At least they are stepping away form the Gambling Pack, hopefully they will lower the price and add more single dye/items items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec_Fortescue Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think we might get them down eventually. But now they're gonna go down in price drastically on gtn :l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KorbanShepard Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I agree that it is overpriced, but it is an optional thing. No one is forcing you to buy it off the CM, and if you want they dye without paying then I am sure you will be able to buy them off the GTN. At least they are stepping away form the Gambling Pack, hopefully they will lower the price and add more single dye/items items. I don't think it's good for players to be in the business of defending a company that charges for dyes and character appearance changes. Think of it this way, the more you defend the practice, the more they know to get a way with, the less you get for your money. Ask for more, don't defend less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadoken Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You feared they'd offer an item on the CM cheaper than buying it with credits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBuckets Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If it was exclusive to direct purchase and bind on pickup, I would be frustrated with it but accept it as an unnecessary cosmetic item. As it is now, it's perfectly fine, certainly not offensive. Save your coins or buy from the GTN. There are a very large number of ways to generate credits and accrue Cartel Coins and/or items at a favorable rate. I think the more money the developers get from optional cosmetic things, the better longevity this game has. Effective monetization of cosmetic things can keep paid gating of actual content at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You don't have to buy it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oJebuso Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Rationalize it any way you want, they're selling a single use color dye for $20. That's absolutely nutty, doesn't matter what game you're playing or how much virtual currency said item is worth. It's absurd. Inb4 "you don't have to buy it". That's not the point. Edited September 4, 2013 by oJebuso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadoken Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rationalize it any way you want, they're selling a single use color dye for $20. That's absolutely nutty, doesn't matter what game you're playing or how much virtual currency said item is worth. It's absurd. Well you're partially right there, equating it to the in game currency is what rational people would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Think of it this way, the more you defend the practice, the more they know to get a way with, the less you get for your money. Ask for more, don't defend less. Making pragmatic statements about how this action will drive the prices down in game is in no way defending the practice of putting the dyes up for the prices they chose to. You know what defends the practice? All the people that will be buying these up for 20 dollars a pop and listing them on the GTN for 1.5-2M (50-90% discount over pre patch prices on the GTN). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oJebuso Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well you're partially right there, equating it to the in game currency is what rational people would do. Are you trying to convince yourself it's worth it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rationalize it any way you want, they're selling a single use color dye for $20. That's absolutely nutty, doesn't matter what game you're playing or how much virtual currency said item is worth. It's absurd. Inb4 "you don't have to buy it". That's not the point. You can't inb4 something if it's already been said, so please edit your post, you look silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnusheart Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Doesn't even look like they are in the cartel market to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oJebuso Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You can't inb4 something if it's already been said, so please edit your post, you look silly. Yeah because I can tell the future and knew you were posting your dumb comment when I was making mine. Get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah because I can tell the future and knew you were posting your dumb comment when I was making mine. Get lost. Actually your post didn't have that remark at the end of it when I posted mine. I come back later and it magically appeared out of no where. Busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heal-To-Full Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I feared the Cold War breaking out. I feared a terrorist attack on my city. I feared an economic collapse due to government incompetence. I feared a populist windbag would be elected president. I feared a break-in devastating my house. I feared a new conflict in the Middle East. It's good to know I'm not the only one to have had fears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oJebuso Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Actually your post didn't have that remark at the end of it when I posted mine. I come back later and it magically appeared out of no where. Busted. Who honestly cares. Seriously, get a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno_Tarshil Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Who honestly cares. Seriously, get a life. I care very deeply about the proper usage of internet terms on a forum. And btw, this is my life. #swtorcmswagyoloshadowtanksrfine Edited September 4, 2013 by Reno_Tarshil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I don't think it's good for players to be in the business of defending a company that charges for dyes and character appearance changes. Think of it this way, the more you defend the practice, the more they know to get a way with, the less you get for your money. Ask for more, don't defend less. While I think it would be good if they had a in-game alternative for customization, I dont see the big deal about paying for it if the price is reasonable. It is an entirely optional part of the game, as I said no one is forcing you to use it. I dont think I was really defending the decision, I mean, I do think it is an utterly silly price for a single use (If we could have a Dye Collections tab then that would be different). However, I have been a great advocate of selling dyes and items individually on the CM and I think this is a good step forward in that direction. Luckily one look at the forums shows just what the players think of this move on there part, so they should get the message! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah, it's lame. But there's already a thread on this on the first page of the forum that was started yesterday and has 153 replies so far. Was a duplicate thread really warranted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saremun Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 LOL, poor players who would be happy to get anything since its star wars.... funny how they resell your money on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicksteezin Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rationalize it any way you want, they're selling a single use color dye for $20. That's absolutely nutty, doesn't matter what game you're playing or how much virtual currency said item is worth. It's absurd. Inb4 "you don't have to buy it". That's not the point. THIS is what i'm trying to say. It has nothing to do with 2000cc equating to the market price. It's that fact that they are charging a single-use dye for 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambunctious Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If it was exclusive to direct purchase and bind on pickup, I would be frustrated with it but accept it as an unnecessary cosmetic item. As it is now, it's perfectly fine, certainly not offensive. Save your coins or buy from the GTN. There are a very large number of ways to generate credits and accrue Cartel Coins and/or items at a favorable rate. I think the more money the developers get from optional cosmetic things, the better longevity this game has. Effective monetization of cosmetic things can keep paid gating of actual content at bay. They have got you hook, line, and sinker. You're selling yourself out. The only thing you get out of supporting nonsense like this is more nonsense. The more you give them, the more they want. Not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchusabre Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Way overpriced. The dye system was disappointing to begin with since most were hoping for true color customization options. Some of the color combinations don't make sense unless it's your favorite football team's colors. I learned a while back not to spend real life money on the CM. It looks like EA is only reinforcing that ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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