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The "P2W" Update - The prices are pretty tame

Azaron_NightbladeAzaron_Nightblade Member EpicPosts: 4,829
in Black Desert Online
So, the update that had everyone in an uproar is live on the servers now... and I have to say, it isn't all that impressive.
Outfits + weapons seem to go for a good 17-19 million... and since they cost 30$ to buy, that's not all that great. The hardcore grinders can make that sort of money in an hour or two (depending on how much RNG smiles upon them, it could be less or far more even).

My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)

https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/

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  • Soki123Soki123 Member RarePosts: 2,558
    Lol, I guess you re still missing the point. I ll leave that for you to figure out.
  • Azaron_NightbladeAzaron_Nightblade Member EpicPosts: 4,829
    Soki123 said:
    Lol, I guess you re still missing the point. I ll leave that for you to figure out.
    Mighty kind of you, good Sir. Maybe one day I'll actually be as enlightened as you are.

    My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)

    https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/

  • Soki123Soki123 Member RarePosts: 2,558
    Azaron_Nightblade said:
    Soki123 said:
    Lol, I guess you re still missing the point. I ll leave that for you to figure out.
    Mighty kind of you, good Sir. Maybe one day I'll actually be as enlightened as you are.

    As I said, I ll let you figure it out. I m glad you can see that much anyways.
  • QuizzicalQuizzical Member LegendaryPosts: 25,483
    I'd expect that many of the people who would be buying the pearl shop goods if they weren't upset about the changes aren't precisely because they're upset about the changes.  Meanwhile, the whales who are excited that they can now pay to win are more inclined to flood the market early.  Surplus supply and depressed demand add up to reduced prices.  Which, of course, makes a game less "pay to win" than it would otherwise be.
  • holdenhamletholdenhamlet Member EpicPosts: 3,772
    Quizzical said:
    I'd expect that many of the people who would be buying the pearl shop goods if they weren't upset about the changes aren't precisely because they're upset about the changes.  Meanwhile, the whales who are excited that they can now pay to win are more inclined to flood the market early.  Surplus supply and depressed demand add up to reduced prices.  Which, of course, makes a game less "pay to win" than it would otherwise be.
    The marketplace (in-game auction house) is controlled by Kakao.  Prices do fluctuate, but within limits set by Kakao.

    The initial 20m limit is obviously there to soften the blow of p2w.  And it's true, you will not be buying all that much "winning" by spending 150 dollars for 100m silver a week.

    Problem is they can change that limit any time they feel like, and surely will if pearl shop sales dip.
  • PapasmervPapasmerv Member UncommonPosts: 63
    DMKano said:

    Players would have to spend A LOT of money to be able to afford nice things.
    You may be on to something here...
    What every dev/pub should stand behind: "We're committed to creating a fair playing field for all players. You cannot gain gameplay advantage by spending real money in [INSERT GAME NAME]."
  • GestankfaustGestankfaust Member UncommonPosts: 1,989
    Soki123 said:
    Azaron_Nightblade said:
    Soki123 said:
    Lol, I guess you re still missing the point. I ll leave that for you to figure out.
    Mighty kind of you, good Sir. Maybe one day I'll actually be as enlightened as you are.

    As I said, I ll let you figure it out. I m glad you can see that much anyways.
    Or maybe one day we will care who you are...

    "This may hurt a little, but it's something you'll get used to. Relax....."

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