Agreeing with uberfoop (Destiny)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Monday, April 28, 2014, 19:08 (3657 days ago) @ Avateur

Which is the problem, and why I'm saying it shouldn't be a pre-order bonus. For all we know, this faster sparrow could take a month to unlock through hours worth of daily gameplay. Of course, for all we know, you can unlock this thing in a matter of twelve hours, and I'm making a big deal about nothing.

Which would also, like you said, be a pretty weak pre-order bonus if it's that easy to obtain. Either way, giving preferential treatment to people who have the ability to get this bonus from this particular place is pretty obnoxious. It actually impacts gameplay to some extent, while making gameplay less "fun" or "fast" for others. I argee with pete's initial post, and I feel like the little disclaimer has changed nothing. Can't wait to see what other nonsense pre-orders pop up.

I'm confused--what are you unhappy about? That it's a weak pre-order or a strong one? The little disclaimer identifies it as essentially a cosmetic bonus. That's enticing enough for some people, and let them be enticed. I was enticed by a cat helmet, a statue of characters I knew little about, and having my head on fire in game. Call me an idiot if you want, but it made money for Bungie and Microsoft, which has, in effect, enabled Bungie to make Destiny. Making games (especially games like Destiny) takes some serious scratch. Finding creative extra-game ways of making the endeavor profitable is fine and dandy with me if it keeps Bungie in the black and they can keep bringing me joy as they have for 20 years now.