Nano Cash Shop Update

[imported_Andy]

Originally Posted by Gladiat

@ riceburner: it's 30G. polks are 3G for 10 standard price last time i checked. this was square 1, and is average. lowest was 2G and i think the highest i've seen ppl buy was around 4G for 10.

were they confirmed buys? last i heard ppl were buying them for 5g/10 and 4g/10 was considered cheap. Those that spam 2g/10 or 3g/10 in sq. 1 is a bit suspcious to me. Unless there was confirmation that no scamming was involved, i still believe the price for polks on average is 5g/10.

[Fiona]

I remember 5g/10, myself.

Originally Posted by Allea

@Fiona: Hmm, well it's obvious why but also simply because it's nearly impossible to get someone that sells polks plus it's rare to see someone that wants to buy polks.

Like I said, it's indicative of "something". Sadly, that "something" doesn't seem very good for the game.

After all,

If there aren't many people selling polks

And there aren't many people buying polks

That means that lots of polks probably aren't being sold.

Which... well, that's not very good for TFT now.

(of course, then one has to ask WHY there aren't many polks being sold. You'd think at the very least that tons of people would want polks with something as insanely overpowered as this, and yet... I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't help things. After all, you have to have actual PLAYERS who EXIST to buy such things in the first place, and TFT is doing a friggin' good job of making sure that doesn't come to pass.)

[Gladiat]

Originally Posted by Andy

were they confirmed buys? last i heard ppl were buying them for 5g/10 and 4g/10 was considered cheap. Those that spam 2g/10 or 3g/10 in sq. 1 is a bit suspcious to me. Unless there was confirmation that no scamming was involved, i still believe the price for polks on average is 5g/10.

you're getting ripped lol. there's some people that sell 3g/10, but usually they keep the polks for themselves, or they sell to friends. i buy off people i trust 100%, or off my friends.

[MaeRose]

Originally Posted by Gladiat

you're getting ripped lol. there's some people that sell 3g/10, but usually they keep the polks for themselves, or they sell to friends. i buy off people i trust 100%, or off my friends.

1) 10 polks 3g , is way to cheap. Youre real life money is totally not worth 3g.I feel bad for the people that do sell them at that rate.They're ripping themselves of.

2) how many trustable polk sellers are there for 3g 10 polks. , not much and those usually are scammers so don't even try the random cheap sellers in sq 1.

[Griever]

The funny thing is, I know those of you that are complaining, are the ones that are gonna buy a SHITLOAD of these.

Case and point: Lime.

[incarnate]

Originally Posted by Fiona

I'm not complaining about them being too cheap.

Originally Posted by Fiona

Wow, only $1 for retardedly overpowered cash shop equipment.

Originally Posted by Fiona

100 polks is INSANELY cheap.

Originally Posted by Fiona

It almost seems like an "ABANDON SHIP!!!!!" move by TFT.

If you're not complaining, then why all the brash assumptions?

Originally Posted by Fiona

You guys obviously haven't seen the stats on the upgraded WEAPON.

Actually, I have a full set, and suprisingly enough: I don't feel like I can walk into a room and mop everyone.

Originally Posted by Fiona

Fortunately, I find myself not caring, and instead am more intrigued at the possible reasons why TFT decided to sell so cheap in the first place..

For someone who is just "intrigued" aka "cares", you're posting A LOT.

I don't see the huge fuss, I'd rather have a cheap polk store that allows more people to have access to the items instead of an expensive one where only a handful of people have these things.

[Gladiat]

Originally Posted by MaeRose

1) 10 polks 3g , is way to cheap. Youre real life money is totally not worth 3g.I feel bad for the people that do sell them at that rate.They're ripping themselves of.

2) how many trustable polk sellers are there for 3g 10 polks. , not much and those usually are scammers so don't even try the random cheap sellers in sq 1.

talking about people i buy off of. they sell to me 3G each. and dont' scam ._.

@ griever: all i would ever need is one. the mountain quest will be over soon, and i dont' plan on killin myself to level to 61 for a rod and bait.

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by incarnate

If you're not complaining, then why all the brash assumptions?

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Complain

Main Entry: com·plain
Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈplān\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament — more at plaint
Date: 14th century
1 : to express grief, pain, or discontent <complaining about the weather>
2 : to make a formal accusation or charge


The derogatory nature of your post indicates that you are going by definition #1 in this case. However, I do not see the word "assumption" or "assume" anywhere in that definition. Nor am I expressing grief at TFT's actual action in particular regarding the pricing of this item (but could be interpreted to be expressing grief on the state of the game as a whole. That was, however, not the context of your post, as you were talking about people who were complaining about this specific action of TFT). The statement, "100 polks is INSANELY cheap" is a statement on the relative pricing of the item. Considering that most powerful weapons in many F2P MMOs I know are 20 bucks, 100 polks IS in fact "insanely cheap". That's a factual statement and not a complaint. If I were to walk into a store and they were to say "You can buy this Playstation 3 for 10 bucks!" and I replied "That's INSANELY cheap!", only a complete moron would think I was complaining (or perhaps an overly defensive person who's obviously so blinded by their fanboy-ish zeal that they think everyone is complaining all the time... wait, that falls under the "complete moron" definition, too).

If instead you were going by definition #2 (highly doubtful, given the derogatory nature of your post), I am not in fact making a formal accusation. A formal accusation is done to the person you are complaining to (or something brought to the courts that would otherwise take action on such a matter). It is not, however, a discussion about the possible status of the person at hand.

Actually, I have a full set, and suprisingly enough: I don't feel like I can walk into a room and mop everyone.

lol nub. Learn 2 play the game. (...seriously)

(on that note, it is now VERY obvious that you are biased in this discussion. Retardedly so)

For someone who is just "intrigued" aka "cares", you're posting A LOT.

I care ("intrigue") about the indications this has for what the state of the game and TFT might be. I don't care that I'm missing out on a lot of power for my character. I take it English is not your first language? Because you obviously don't know what the word "instead" means.

I don't see the huge fuss, I'd rather have a cheap polk store that allows more people to have access to the items instead of an expensive one where only a handful of people have these things.

I don't see the huge fuss either, because it doesn't exist. I think only a few people actually COMPLAINED per the context you are using it in about this thing. I know it's hard for you to understand, what with English not being your first language and all, but it's the truth.

[CursedScar]

Originally Posted by Fiona

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Complain

Main Entry: com·plain
Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈplān\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament — more at plaint
Date: 14th century
1 : to express grief, pain, or discontent <complaining about the weather>
2 : to make a formal accusation or charge


The derogatory nature of your post indicates that you are going by definition #1 in this case. However, I do not see the word "assumption" or "assume" anywhere in that definition. Nor am I expressing grief at TFT's actual action in particular regarding the pricing of this item (but could be interpreted to be expressing grief on the state of the game as a whole. That was, however, not the context of your post, as you were talking about people who were complaining about this specific action of TFT). The statement, "100 polks is INSANELY cheap" is a statement on the relative pricing of the item. Considering that most powerful weapons in many F2P MMOs I know are 20 bucks, 100 polks IS in fact "insanely cheap". That's a factual statement and not a complaint. If I were to walk into a store and they were to say "You can buy this Playstation 3 for 10 bucks!" and I replied "That's INSANELY cheap!", only a complete moron would think I was complaining (or perhaps an overly defensive person who's obviously so blinded by their fanboy-ish zeal that they think everyone is complaining all the time... wait, that falls under the "complete moron" definition, too).

If instead you were going by definition #2 (highly doubtful, given the derogatory nature of your post), I am not in fact making a formal accusation. A formal accusation is done to the person you are complaining to (or something brought to the courts that would otherwise take action on such a matter). It is not, however, a discussion about the possible status of the person at hand.



lol nub. Learn 2 play the game. (...seriously)

(on that note, it is now VERY obvious that you are biased in this discussion. Retardedly so)



I care ("intrigue") about the indications this has for what the state of the game and TFT might be. I don't care that I'm missing out on a lot of power for my character. I take it English is not your first language? Because you obviously don't know what the word "instead" means.



I don't see the huge fuss either, because it doesn't exist. I think only a few people actually COMPLAINED per the context you are using it in about this thing. I know it's hard for you to understand, what with English not being your first language and all, but it's the truth.

Put a lot of thought into it eh? Seems like you care.

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by LimexKing

Put a lot of thought into it eh? Seems like you care.

What's with all these non-native English speakers who don't understand what the word "instead" means? I DO care about SOMETHING, but it's NOT the specific thing you think I care about.

Tell me what your native language is and I'll try to tell it to you in words you can understand. I must disclaim that I don't speak "idiot who doesn't fully read posts", though.

[Xubis]

Hi. Stop bagging on Fiona please. Thanks.

I think the new cash shop stuff is a new twist... It's kind of like how never-fail-catalysts would be - It's stats that are pretty much sure to get.

The difference is that with luck, a player who doesn't buy CS items still has a small chance to get to that ever-so-wanted +15... While they could probably never get the cash shop equips (Unless they find a polk seller, of course).

[ForeverZero]

Of all the things that TFT have done bad, this one seems to be "not so bad". They put the Mountain quest and give the community some time to stack with clothes ( the bait wasnt a problem for the ppl that have polks or burn acc, besides quest rod is very effective), after that period they put the tickets cheap, expecting profit from quantity over price.

For the hype, there has been always difference from the player stats, like siegs at my lv that have 800hp or 50dmg more than me, or both. this items just do the CS job, give the lazy ppl, or the ppl that want to be better statwise a shortcut (not intensive money/equip/grade/fort ways). If this makes bapho/volcano/dacy/krieg F2P, better this paid than that.

[Solemn]

Their attempt to feign a "discount" was pretty pathetic. From 200 Polks to 100 Polks? Was there ever a time when it was 200 Polks? It's only been there for 2 or 3 days. But the price will eventually revert to 200 Polks, I assume.

Anyway, TFT is becoming...dare I say it...?...worse than Nexon! I mean, they don't even care about their players. As long as they receive their short-term satisfaction, they're okay with all that they do. >.> They disgust me.

[riceburner4540]

Originally Posted by ForeverZero

Of all the things that TFT have done bad, this one seems to be "not so bad". They put the Mountain quest and give the community some time to stack with clothes ( the bait wasnt a problem for the ppl that have polks or burn acc, besides quest rod is very effective), after that period they put the tickets cheap, expecting profit from quantity over price.

For the hype, there has been always difference from the player stats, like siegs at my lv that have 800hp or 50dmg more than me, or both. this items just do the CS job, give the lazy ppl, or the ppl that want to be better statwise a shortcut (not intensive money/equip/grade/fort ways). If this makes bapho/volcano/dacy/krieg F2P, better this paid than that.

It might seem "not bad" but, especially for those TFT advocates, these actions are self-defeating. They're basically giving away wonder boxes (when they could use it as a source of income) and then forcing us to buy stuff that shouldn't be cash-shop only (driving away players), and now trying to capitalize on the rampant wonder box farmers by putting up low-priced upgrade scrolls. Short term gain, long term damage.

[incarnate]

Fiona,
- It's not my fault you don't understand how negative assumptions about actions by a company correlates into a subtle form of complaining (which there is nothing wrong with, aside from the fact that you are trying to tell us otherwise), especially when you need to look up a simple word and read it verbatum to try and to prove a moot point.

- You can say I'm biased for having a CS upgraded set, but in the same respect, you can't comment on it being "retardedly overpowered", with any real credibility, especially when you don't have one yourself. When you look at the numbers, it might seem overwhelming, but it is hardly overpowered; especially since it is only the rare CS items that give +4 stats.

- Resorting to "learn2play" and "english is not your first language"? There's no need to get defensive, but I guess you felt you had to because your whole argument was weak and your incoherence made obvious.

- If you aren't complaining, then that's fine. Stop with the short-essay posts. If your first post was in fact just a general observation and opinion, there was no need to go through such lengths to defend it. Your second post had the same idea, except now you highlight things we already know. Your third post isn't any different: saying how it's overpowered and the tickets are a last ditch effort. Your posts were all aggressive towards TFT and you only respond when someone doesn't agree with you or says things contrary, so you might see how I could interpret you as complaining. In any case I don't feel like dealing with you anymore. So INSTEAD of spending time on something you supposedly don't care about, don't bother and go find something productive to do.

Back to the topic... TFT has done far worse things than this, and like the above poster pointed out, they don't think ahead or always do things in the best interest of the game.

This is one of TFT's better ideas to make money i think.
Someone pointed out that the cs weapons get a good stat boost now.

1. There are a couple of players who didnt get such a weapon from a wonder box.
2. The most 50+ players are more or less hardcore players, they didnt leave for now and will not leave that soon. Cause they like the game.

In fact that theyre some kind of hardcore players they will buy polks to get baits/rod to get a weapon. And they will buy that coupons to upgrade their items.
Now, everything TFT got to do is to change the dropchance for that weapons, or anything else that got good stats, for the time the mountain quest lasts.

Maybe thats the point why there is a 50% price reduce. People who want to fish for the letters again, and got no rod, have to buy baits, rod and coupons. And selling something for cheaper now will be more attractive for the ones who struggle with themselves to buy polks.
After the event you have to buy wonder boxes and the coupons that will be nearly 700 polks (if they raise the price again).

Advertising them for "cheaper" than normal is a nice strategy. That indicates there could be a raise.
Its a common strategy many shops do to advertise for themself. Open a store, lower prices to attract the customer to buy and later on raise the prices to "normal"
And there will be a raise, im sure, when the event is over and the coupons keep been bought a lot (whatever they think is a lot).

In this sense its not only a try to get some money now, its a try to establish a new product.

Sorry for my english, its not my native language

[Fiona]

I still don't think that repeatable mountain quest thing was on purpose. Imagine how much money TFT would have made if people actually had to buy their wonder boxes instead of the MUCH cheaper baits. And I'm positive there are many uber-hardcore people who would have spent a hundred dollars on wonderboxes if they had to to get an upgradeable weapon (and even the non-hardcore would probably have brought a couple of wonderboxes just to have a chance at it, I'm sure)

[ForeverZero]

Its again low population against high population. In low population you wont find as many hardcore players willing to expend that much money.

[Fiona]

Yes, but a quantity-vs-quality (or in this case, a few hardcore spenders vs a ton of casual spenders) approach doesn't work when you have a low population, either. You can't have a ton of casual spenders when you don't have a ton of population in the first place.

We got over, never counted before, 26 squares? Not on all are players on, but on the most are. Get rid of some. Say at least 10 or 15 squares. Wouldnt there be more sq's looking "populated"? I cant see any numbers of players that actually play on the server.
I mean, we only see that the most ones are "smooth" but we keep on our square where our guild is and mostly dont travel around to see whats going on on other squares.
Or better said, I never travelled around.

And i dont think if they could advertise the coupons that good if they hadn't promoted the coupons in that way. Now many got that cs-clothes, and now many want to get an advance from them.
If they had thrown in the coupons as an addition to the cs-clothes before the event, only the few ones who had bought the boxes from cs-shop would buy the coupons.