Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: F2P cash shop discussion

  1. #1
    Baby Bowsers Soiled Diaper Reputation: 33
    thesimp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    A simple land
    Posts
    717
    Rep Power
    12

    Default F2P cash shop discussion

    well hello people heres how I think cash shops should be done in F2P games. dun worry its a random discussion bout cash shops so everyone (except trolls) who played a free mmo is allowed.


    I think cash shops should:
    - have over powering items as long as they have been in the game for a period of 6 months or MORE (not less) or not at all

    -any item that has an effect on the PvE and PvP should be made avialable ingame before. examples of this are:
    ~gear (SHOULDN'T EVEN BE THERE)
    ~upgrades for gear/weapons/etc (like stuff you find farming)

    -not have lotteries that feature new items existing items are fine

    add yours, try not to flame others and remember this is for fun (so dont kill it)

  2. #2
    Pikachu's Flea Collar Reputation: 10

    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    58
    Rep Power
    13

    Default

    Only cosmetics.

    /thread.

  3. #3
    Baby Bowsers Soiled Diaper Reputation: 33
    thesimp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    A simple land
    Posts
    717
    Rep Power
    12

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by postcarbon View Post
    Only cosmetics.

    /thread.
    will you stay in a game (and pay) if all the CS provided was cosmetics?

  4. #4
    Bongo Crazy Kong Reputation: 15

    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    243
    Rep Power
    14

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by thesimp View Post
    will you stay in a game (and pay) if all the CS provided was cosmetics?
    permanent cool looking cosmetics maybe and if the game is really good

  5. #5
    Pikachu's Flea Collar Reputation: 10

    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    58
    Rep Power
    13

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by thesimp View Post
    will you stay in a game (and pay) if all the CS provided was cosmetics?
    Yes?

    Why would I pay for a free to play game? The only reason a game should have a cash shop is to make their player character look different.

    Unless the game is like DDO, where you have the option to pay to unlock classes and campaigns, but the meat of the game is completely free.

  6. #6
    Holy Hand Grenade Reputation: 129
    puudleduudle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Post Apocalyptic Tokyo, USA
    Posts
    771
    Rep Power
    15

    Default

    If the game only offered cosmetics, then the equipment everyone has should be balanced.
    Besides, who doesn't like a cool looking character?

    Cosmetics all the way!

  7. #7
    Wand of !!!!!!11!!! Power Reputation: 10
    Boxxy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Posts
    749
    Rep Power
    12

    Default

    all i want in a cash shop is self benefit items

    double experience, cosmetics, double drop rate, added inventory, gambling boxes (like maplestory gachapon), etc

    any equips or items that give you a physical advantage over another player ruins it for me

  8. #8
    OnRPG Elite Member! Reputation: 167
    cyber7chink's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Missouri USA
    Posts
    9,598
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    If the CS had a way of making your character look unique (cosmetics), it will always work.

    Also, if gear in the CS had bonuses that do not influence any type of outcome related to PvP, that would be great too. Some examples would be... bonus to loot find, bonus to movement speed, increased inventory slots, or even bonus to critical creation in crafting would be ideal.

    With consumables like pots, scrolls, and such, they should not influence the outcome of any type of PvP combat.

    Also, renting or selling items of a permanent nature should be an option. 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month, 3 month or permanent can be an ideal way to gain profit.

    Also, like some F2P MMORPGs (LoTRO & DDO), you should have a way to allow the players to generate CS currency. At a rate very similar to the mentioned MMORPGs. Any slower or faster and it can ruin the CS model.

  9. #9
    Norrin Radd's Nerd Rage Reputation: 51
    Imperidal's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    1,622
    Rep Power
    14

    Default

    All i want from CS are EXP stuff and cosmetics (and to prevent eq breaking while upgrading).

  10. #10
    OnRPG Elite Member! Reputation: 176
    Wicked315's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Florida.
    Posts
    7,829
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    No CS = no servers = no F2P MMORPG.


    Just saying.

  11. #11
    OnRPG Elite Member! Reputation: 265
    Paladuck's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    The Pond
    Posts
    5,063
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by cyber7chink View Post
    Sorry, but F2P does not mean poor crappy games.
    True, but $1000 a month on Shaiya = poor crappy idea lol

  12. #12
    OnRPG Elite Member! Reputation: 235
    Jermatoo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    6,245
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    Can't say I've seen many successful CS, The only ones I've seen flourish were ones that sold cosmetics and ones that only effected pve, anything that gives mats or anyshit like that for weapons armor and etc. are usually gamebreaking.

  13. #13
    Shadowsworn's Sandwich Reputation: 64

    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Posts
    1,856
    Rep Power
    16

    Default

    I am the only who cares is cash shop money is tradable? I dont care what goes into a cash shop as long as you can buy cs stuff off other players,with in-game gold.

    I have never spent anything in a cash shop,nothing. I dont mind grinding abit more,rather than spend money,but thats just me.

  14. #14
    Fabio_R's Fruitcup Reputation: 91
    Akeras's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    3,618
    Rep Power
    16

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Siigari View Post
    I think the F2P model is stupid. I think all games should be B2P, that way the crappy games would fall to the wayside.
    Fixed that for ya

    Anyways, as for cash shops in a F2P game, I don't mind as long as

    1. Mostly cosmetics/vanity items

    2.Not stupidly overpriced or overpowered

    3.Everything is tradeable

  15. #15
    Olpah's Object Reputation: 61
    Urfrid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Netherland
    Posts
    2,774
    Rep Power
    18

    Default

    i want cosmetics, items that can increase warehouse slots alot, exp items to exp rate

    dont want cashshop only mounts, items that can increase armor status, overpowering items also dont want overpriced cashshop these stuff ruins games for me alot

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •