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Originally Posted by Kargor
That's a danger for every F2P game. If a game turns out to be unplayable I'm gone, so what's the point. It's their decision --- between P2P and "real" F2P (with the cash shop really only offering neutral stuff such as costumes) you can place a game in just about any position.
I've seen this in other games, too --- semi-events that are designed to make players use cash shop stuff to get cash shop rewards.
Again, keep your eyes open. Ignore these events. In fact, I'd almost say ignore all events --- maybe it's just me, but a lot of the F2P "events" across games (nothing Fiesta in particular) seem to be just for the ultra-grinding super-rich people to get even richer: get 10000000000 ultrasuperrare event drops for a 0.00000000000001% chance to get a cash shop item. No thanks. I don't need or care about "events" anymore.
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Outspark is really good about providing both useful and cosmetic items through their store. For Fiesta, there are plenty of useful items like EXP boots, HP/SP extenders, charms of strength, etc. that you can buy to boost your character and make the experience less challenging, but they're never really required. These items exist just to relieve possible frustration, not cause it by making these items required. The costumes are mostly just for fun, with a few providing worthwhile stat bonuses.
As far as the in-game events are concerned, I think Outspark handles them a lot better than other F2P publishers. None of them require mindless grinding, and more than half of them don't require any premium items. Plus, the events that do require premium items are still very cheap to attend, with the same premium item usually giving you access to an event all week long. For me, the events are the best part of the game, and a great way for my friends and I to interact and mess around online.
I agree with a lot of your points. Very good write-up.