My confession is I'm one of those people--you know, part of the problem. I've bought multiple physical copies of Destiny because I wanted the physical ghost, the strange coin, etc. (Yet I've never used one of my Destiny discs, and I've played on all four consoles.) I own all the emotes on two platforms. I never bought multiple copies of anything to increase my chances of getting something (like certain Festival masks), but I have bought one of everything, methinks. (I also own enough Destiny shirts to last several weeks, but that's not really relevant.) I've preordered RoI on both platforms.

The bottom line is that when I consider all the money I've spent on the game, and when I weigh that against the fun I've already had, it's still a good deal.

Disclaimer: this is not meant to criticize anyone who hates micro transactions, nor is it meant to encourage anyone to spend more than they think is reasonable or more than they can afford.

I think of of micro transactions as a movie theater that sells concessions. I'm perfectly okay with buying a move ticket (a Game) and not buying any concessions (micro transactions) because it doesn't affect the movie. I might be a person that likes to buy concessions because I have an over all better time because of it. I'm okay with that. However, I will never go to a 3D movie if the glasses (micro transactions that alter game play) cost extra. Suddenly I'm paying money to have an equal experience.

I would also hate if I had a movie theater that I loved and was comfortable in and I could kick back my feet in but then a new theater opened down the street that was allowed to show a movie a day earlier than my theater for a buck more. Sure I could see that movie with my friends for just a buck more but I LOVE my theater, but I also HATE that I'm potentially getting spoilers and what would feel like a second hand movie because I love my theater.

This analogy is brought to you by my weird brain pan.

My confession is I'm one of those people--you know, part of the problem. I've bought multiple physical copies of Destiny because I wanted the physical ghost, the strange coin, etc. (Yet I've never used one of my Destiny discs, and I've played on all four consoles.) I own all the emotes on two platforms. I never bought multiple copies of anything to increase my chances of getting something (like certain Festival masks), but I have bought one of everything, methinks. (I also own enough Destiny shirts to last several weeks, but that's not really relevant.) I've preordered RoI on both platforms.

The bottom line is that when I consider all the money I've spent on the game, and when I weigh that against the fun I've already had, it's still a good deal.

Disclaimer: this is not meant to criticize anyone who hates microtransactions, nor is it meant to encourage anyone to spend more than they think is reasonable or more than they can afford.

Regardless of one's opinion on Microtransactions being a good or bad thing, nobody should tell you that you're wrong for getting things for yourself, nor should you feel like you have to justify it to anyone. If you've got disposable income, spend it as you see fit, especially if it only increases your enjoyment of something.

If a game gives me tons of fun, I'll happily throw more money at it after paying full price (I mean, look at how much money Sammy and I sank into Mass Effect 3). Heck, for all of my praise at Warframe being 100% free and without paywalls, the $80 Prime Access pack is a no-brainer for me, because I love what the devs have done, and I want to continue to support that.
Does that make me a part of the problem? Only if one thinks that there is a problem, and I don't. Ultimately I won't be convinced to stop supporting people that provide me with a good service.

Heck, Sammy hasn't played Destiny much since The Taken King launched, but she has always logged on and bought Silver the moment that an Emote that she liked has been made available (and in response, I bought Silver just to get the Facepalm emote for every new dance of hers).

My confession is I'm one of those people--you know, part of the problem. I've bought multiple physical copies of Destiny because I wanted the physical ghost, the strange coin, etc. (Yet I've never used one of my Destiny discs, and I've played on all four consoles.) I own all the emotes on two platforms. I never bought multiple copies of anything to increase my chances of getting something (like certain Festival masks), but I have bought one of everything, methinks. (I also own enough Destiny shirts to last several weeks, but that's not really relevant.) I've preordered RoI on both platforms.

The bottom line is that when I consider all the money I've spent on the game, and when I weigh that against the fun I've already had, it's still a good deal.

Disclaimer: this is not meant to criticize anyone who hates microtransactions, nor is it meant to encourage anyone to spend more than they think is reasonable or more than they can afford.

I'm not sure I have anything to add right now other than I'm glad you posted. This is good to read, and I appreciate your clarification regarding "guilt."

Gonna file it away in my brain and let it marinate for a bit. :)

Heh. Whatever happened to don't get him started? :p

Personally, I don't consider things like Destiny's Ghost Edition to be anything close to a micro transaction. Is buying a higher model of the same car to get more features supporting micro transactions? Of course it isn't! Besides, I really like my Ghost, despite being quite angry at Bungie about something or other the days before it was announced. The Strange Coin and Cayde-6's journal were both very nice as well.

Even if we somehow all decided to eliminate in game purchases, I'd be very much in favor of keeping cool special editions of games that ship alongside cool pack-ins.

:)

Seriously, You make me feel better about my purchasing decisions :) I'm only this crazy for the xbox version though.

I'm sort of torn on the issue.

My gut reaction is to hate microtransactions. I understand why they exist and the purpose the serve, and that maybe they're keeping some studios afloat. But at the same time, if a game isn't balanced around trying to force people to buy more shit, then I don't really see an issue with it.

I bought the SRL Record Book, and a few Sparrows, and a few emotes, but nothing since then. I don't really mind the way Bungie has gone about implementing them, for the most part. I have two sticking points. I don't like not being able to buy things outright. I don't like spending money on a dice roll. It feels shitty and predatory. And also, I just don't want any of the crap they're selling. I'm not sure exactly what they could sell that I would want (shaders and emblems, maybe?), but I would probably throw done a few bucks again if I ever saw it.

At least they're not selling DLC for a game still in Early Access.