Microtransaction prices - a bit too high?

In terms of my South African currency, prices are pretty horrific.

The gore effect alone was around R100 (when it was on special), which is about a third/fourth of what an entire new game might cost.

Still, they are not needed, and I think that if GGG are happy with their business model, then it's just fine.

I agree the cost of microtransactions are way too high.

A game you buy is like what $50-$60 bucks?

Compared to the cost of the microtransactions that's way out of whack.

Regardless, I still think this game is absolutely awesome and GGG rocks.

I agree calling them micro-transactions is misleading. That term exists for buying things like .99 or 1.99 here and there, not large sums.

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ignarsoll a écrit :

What would be the point of microtransactions if everybody could afford them, I believe that most of the purchases made are because buyer wanted to make his/her character stand out in the crowd. Current prices could offer this and that's the reason I think current pricing is meaningful.

I'm not sure about that. I would say people buy mtx because it will make their character look cooler to them, not to be better looking than the guy they see next to their character in town for few minutes.

Point of micro transactions is to have people buy them. If you make them a luxury item, a lot of people will not buy them.

At least that's why I buy mtx. I want my character to look cool and I don't really care that someone has the same of better mtx's. If anything, it makes me want to buy more when I see someone's else effects.

I as well believe that reducing the price of MOST microtransactions, would actually be beneficial to GGGs business and their income.

My example; Ive spent 50(?) bucks on regal title and another 50 on microtransactions. I'ts more then I usually spend on game, not that I'm sorry that I've spend it mind you.

What I've got? One footprints, one cooler per (cat) one weapon effect, 2 cheap weapon effects, one skill effect,3 helmet effects. And I'm careful buyer, nothing was particularity expensive in game points and some stuff are bought on discounts. For hundred bucks. Personally I thing that for that money you should have twice more points. And it wouldn't still be excessive not it would make you stop buying more - it's like the drug, more you buy, more you want.

Some transactions should stay high - status symbol, OK. But if guy gives you more then it gives to new CoD(twice) you can be (more) generous, it's my opinion.

The cheaper ones like Skin transfer and the 15 points weapon glow effects are priced alright, and things like stash tab bundles are worth it.

The more expensive ones however, like Lightning Scorpion LOL. I don't think anyone would buy Lightning Scorpion, and if they did, it's because they are rich with spare cash lying around, not because they wanted it.

I would just agree with taking the word "Micro" out of it. 20$ is not a micro transaction by any means.

agree, but they have de daily deal so you just have to wait

Given how expensive the new transactions are my guess is there must be a fair amount of demand at the high price points.
If they cut all the prices in half I doubt they'd sell twice as much.