0.10.0 patch notes, balance explanations and how microtransactions work

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Chris wrote:

UPDATE: Due to extensive feedback in this thread, we have changed the implementation so that effects can be reclaimed at no cost. Microtransaction effects can be freely moved between items. This will affect their initial pricing somewhat, but we'll investigate adding cheaper one-use "demo" versions of them in the near future.

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Chris wrote:

UPDATE: Due to extensive feedback in this thread, we have changed the implementation so that effects can be reclaimed at no cost. Microtransaction effects can be freely moved between items. This will affect their initial pricing somewhat, but we'll investigate adding cheaper one-use "demo" versions of them in the near future.

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Chris wrote:

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AllGodsDie wrote:

It feels like there wasn't really much time/thought put into the microtransaction component of the game. Paying consumable per item, this could have been vastly upgraded even by limiting it to a purchase per character and denying stash sharing. Flat out item changing just seems like a idiotic waste of money. I can't see many of the incoming newbie free players being attracted to such a option. Only those of us who are hardcore to the game will bother and even then it will encourage us to wait till endgame.

I feel like armor skins should have been on launch. To be honest, I'm completely bored of seeing the same gear over and over just re-leveled. Its really just been my only big complaint about the game. I thought act 3 would bring in a flux of armor designs but from what I've seen this hardly seems the case. League of legends makes bank selling simple character skins. Players love to customize the champs they play and it makes them feel unique. I don't see why a concept wasn't a priority on release.

From what I've seen, its all been down to pets...and maybe that makes some people happy. However, I couldn't care less about the small critter that will provide nothing but "cutesy" value. Honestly, I'm surprised pets don't function as extra stashes like in Torchlight 2. Such a concept would have easily increased their value. However, as of now it seems PoE is path of ethology. I can't fathom why so much detail is being given to them. I can't see them holding the micro shop up and I'm 100% positive character customization would have made more money and impressions.

These are my thoughts. I'm sure plenty of people disagree. Don't flame me bro, just my thoughts. I just think the pet spot light is a bit lackluster and I hope the shop eventually waters my mouth with more appealing options. Right now, dance moves, lifeless pets, and vending machine weapon skins doesn't have me wanting to throw my wallet at the screen.

*Disclaimer. Chris posted the weapon skin update which does effect this post. So ignore that component. However, I do stand by my other thoughts*

We spent a very long time planning how these should work and setting them up. Full armour skins weren't ready today but are on their way. There's a lot of stuff planned and half implemented that will be added over time! There's a lot more than just pets in tomorrow's patch - many types of awesome glowing helmet effects, 12 weapon effects, 5 skill effects, etc.

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AllGodsDie wrote:

It feels like there wasn't really much time/thought put into the microtransaction component of the game. Paying consumable per item, this could have been vastly upgraded even by limiting it to a purchase per character and denying stash sharing. Flat out item changing just seems like a idiotic waste of money. I can't see many of the incoming newbie free players being attracted to such a option. Only those of us who are hardcore to the game will bother and even then it will encourage us to wait till endgame.

I feel like armor skins should have been on launch. To be honest, I'm completely bored of seeing the same gear over and over just re-leveled. Its really just been my only big complaint about the game. I thought act 3 would bring in a flux of armor designs but from what I've seen this hardly seems the case. League of legends makes bank selling simple character skins. Players love to customize the champs they play and it makes them feel unique. I don't see why a concept wasn't a priority on release.

From what I've seen, its all been down to pets...and maybe that makes some people happy. However, I couldn't care less about the small critter that will provide nothing but "cutesy" value. Honestly, I'm surprised pets don't function as extra stashes like in Torchlight 2. Such a concept would have easily increased their value. However, as of now it seems PoE is path of ethology. I can't fathom why so much detail is being given to them. I can't see them holding the micro shop up and I'm 100% positive character customization would have made more money and impressions.

These are my thoughts. I'm sure plenty of people disagree. Don't flame me bro, just my thoughts. I just think the pet spot light is a bit lackluster and I hope the shop eventually waters my mouth with more appealing options. Right now, dance moves, lifeless pets, and vending machine weapon skins doesn't have me wanting to throw my wallet at the screen.

*Disclaimer. Chris posted the weapon skin update which does effect this post. So ignore that component. However, I do stand by my other thoughts*