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Just Cause 3 screenshots Leaked [Update: New microtransaction hell screenshots]
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TetraGenesis
Member
They've dredged up so much negativity with this decision. Not just for their own fucked game but they've ignited a fear of the future in at least this community.
You're getting the full game. Why should it be cheaper just because it has microtransactions? We don't even know how the microtransactions affect the economy.
JimJamJones
Member
NullPointer
Member
Because of content held back to be sold, because of grinds tailored to entice purchase of microtransactions, and because of - according to those screens - fucking timers added to the game for no good reason that to push premium accelerators.
My toaster doesn't offer me the option to toast things quicker for an additional 25 cents. If it did I'd throw it out the fucking window.
But that's me. Offering up more stuff to buy to extend an already full experience is great - I just really haven't seen enough of that compared to models with timers and diamonds and "Best Value!" emblazoned of them - all of which are signs of a player base being squeezed.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Between this and Rockstar x Denuvo I'm starting to save a bit of cash.
Why? I bet it won't even cost you a dollar do get your stuff right away.
Why would you do that?
Member
I can't complain yet depending on how easy it is to obtain gems. I mean, Just Cause 2 has the same "pay to buy cars and weapons" system, but with a different in-game currency (money instead of gems).
The only differences from what I see:
- In JC2, you ended up with so much money that you could pretty much buy whatever you wanted without it being an issue. We can't say that for sure about JC3, but hopefully they don't skimp out on the gems to entice you to open your wallet.
- In JC2, there was no "rent/buy" system. You spend money, get a car, and it's yours until you blow it up or lose it from walking too far away from it. Same with weapons.
- In JC2, you couldn't buy in-game money with real money. Personally I don't have a problem for offering the option to do so, as long as they don't purposely make it hard to come by in-game, but it is good for those who just want to unlock everything from the get-go and don't care about money. (Of course, the much better way would be to have cheat codes and Action Replays like in the past...)
Basically, I know people are freaking out about what the screenshots can mean, and I totally understand why, but I don't think we have enough information to really worry yet. But it isn't a bad thing to make your voices heard to the developers just in case they are planning on the worst case...
Edit: Here's JC2 for comparison:
The only differences from what I see:
- In JC2, you ended up with so much money that you could pretty much buy whatever you wanted without it being an issue. We can't say that for sure about JC3, but hopefully they don't skimp out on the gems to entice you to open your wallet.
- In JC2, there was no "rent/buy" system. You spend money, get a car, and it's yours until you blow it up or lose it from walking too far away from it. Same with weapons.
- In JC2, you couldn't buy in-game money with real money. Personally I don't have a problem for offering the option to do so, as long as they don't purposely make it hard to come by in-game, but it is good for those who just want to unlock everything from the get-go and don't care about money. (Of course, the much better way would be to have cheat codes and Action Replays like in the past...)
Basically, I know people are freaking out about what the screenshots can mean, and I totally understand why, but I don't think we have enough information to really worry yet. But it isn't a bad thing to make your voices heard to the developers just in case they are planning on the worst case...
Edit: Here's JC2 for comparison:
I'm not sure what you're asking here. What I'm saying is that we've been provided screenshots that without context are undeniably (and likely purposefully) harmful to the public perception of the game. It isn't like whoever did this tossed out a shitty screenshot of what looks like a placeholder pipe asset on a generic stone texture background or an aerial shot with worse detail and draw distance than JC2 because he/she had absolutely no other shots or way of taking more. These are all out here because someone wanted to take a deuce on Avalanche. We got more microtransaction screenshots because that's what gained the most negative traction.
What I'm also saying is that getting upset over the possibility that the screens are "correct in any way" without the context of the game's pay model, finalized microtransactions, or any other solid pricing details is an uninformed kneejerk reaction that's just doing a disservice to yourself.
http://64.91.255.7/forum/showthread.php?t=698299
http://67.227.255.239/forum/showthread.php?t=896201
http://67.227.255.239/forum/showthread.php?t=909650
Just off the top of my head.
The Last Wizard
Member
I understood the reference
Simply choosing to allow players to buy currency with cash influences design decisions, like it or not. Once that barrier has been crossed, it's then in the company's best interest to annoy their players just enough to get them to pay.
I also love the PRESS Y TO BUY DIAMONDS prompt in the main objectives screen. What a joke.
BlackBuzzard
Banned
RustyNails
Member
I must admit, I was silently looking forward to this game. I even avoided by JC2 hoping the fan reaction will force them to make JC3, which I will play in all it's glory. But now...
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Hahahahhahahahahahahahaha.
(Pause)
Aaaahahahahahahhahaha.
Fuck. Off. Never seeing a fucking dime from me. Freemium is garbage.
(Pause)
Aaaahahahahahahhahaha.
Fuck. Off. Never seeing a fucking dime from me. Freemium is garbage.
I must admit, I was silently looking forward to this game. I even avoided by JC2 hoping the fan reaction will force them to make JC3, which I will play in all it's glory. But now...
That's not how the world works tho...
Deus Ex strikes me as something that would make the most sense to monetize with a season pass unless they have a BioWare-esque online mode.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
at some point i just feel like i should just avoid AAA games. between this and GTA DRM i ve kinda felt like this hobby has gone in a direction for better or worse, that treats the costumer as no good thieves with deep pockets.
The Albatross
Member
Not buying.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Ground textures need a bit of work.
It's not surprising though coming from Square, especially after their IR report.
Microsoft Tomb Raider, micro-transactions, etc.
Soon Final Fantasy: Ride a Chocobo for 1$!
It's not surprising though coming from Square, especially after their IR report.
Microsoft Tomb Raider, micro-transactions, etc.
Soon Final Fantasy: Ride a Chocobo for 1$!
Why would you do that?
Member
While I don't believe that to be true in every single case, it is the thing I'm worried about the most with this move. Doesn't look good when they're in-your-face about always buying diamonds with real money, too...
Ooh, yeah, you're correct. I forgot about Path of Exile because microtransactions and such upset me, and making broad, sweeping statements makes it sound like a more serious issue.
Path Of Exile is an awesome game, and it's the single game that indicates that it's possible to have a profitable f2p game with microtransactions. I haven't played the others.
However, if a game announces it will have microtransactions, it's better to complain in the hopes that they will take it out, because it will most likely be much worse (For players.) with them.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
At least we'll have the multiplayer mod. :/
Braag
Member
Blowing stuff up to earn money and spending that on weapons and vehicles was fun.
Spending real money for weapons and vehicles is not fun.
I loved JC2 but I'm definitely gonna pass on this.
It was this guy wasn't it?
Spending real money for weapons and vehicles is not fun.
I loved JC2 but I'm definitely gonna pass on this.
It was this guy wasn't it?
crazyrabbits
Banned
I can imagine the original Deus Ex with microtransactions. Instead of you paying credits to Lt. Kaplan for ammunition, you instead have to pay him with real-world money. Alex Jacobson constantly interrupts to remind you to get your second currency. Most of the black-market vendors have a "regular" market and a "premium" market.
Prototype Viktor
Member
Just Cause 3: Buy More. Why? Just 'cause.
Sell Eidos to the other publishers doing the exact same shit, or worse.
For someone out of the loop, what's wrong with Dogs? Played it and thoroughly enjoyed it when it first came out, and I don't remember anything about microtransactions? My brain must have employed some unconscious, synapse-driven version of adblock.
dirtywhirlwind
Member
Hmm, dunno, trial balloon? Or a joke? Just seems so exaggerated. like a parody or something.
Haunted
Member
Please tell me that's just a cruel joke from the Onion.Two more leaked screenshots from the AGB Twitter.
pls
avalanche what happened ;_;
Thanks, the fact that there was a "sequel" coming managed to slip me by somehow.
Now that I'm all caught up, whyyyyyy...
With this, JC3, Destiny and other new games like them, I feel like the industry is moving towards making "addictive" games rather than fun games at a pretty alarming pace. That can't be good.
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
Member
Can't wait for another gaming crash because of these shitty micro-transactions and overpriced DLC.
BUY 20 PRAXIS POINTS FOR $99.99 (BEST VALUE!!))
Edit: I wonder what Avalanche Studios feels like, having to..create this..thing
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