So about microtransactions... (Destiny)

by MacAddictXIV , Seattle WA, Friday, September 02, 2016, 13:54 (2845 days ago) @ Kermit
edited by MacAddictXIV, Friday, September 02, 2016, 14:22

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.