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Minami · Dec 18, 2009, 01:59 AM // 01:59

Aww I just saw the code giveaway on twitter...
I don't have a twitter account. Missed out on it big time.

I think the costumes look awesome, though $10 bucks is not chump change for me. Will have to think about this one... And sign up on twitter...

Karate Jesus · Dec 18, 2009, 02:02 AM // 02:02

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Originally Posted by Minami Kaori

Aww I just saw the code giveaway on twitter...
I don't have a twitter account. Missed out on it big time.

I think the costumes look awesome, though $10 bucks is not chump change for me. Will have to think about this one... And sign up on twitter...

They have them on Facebook too.

Shewmake · Dec 18, 2009, 02:02 AM // 02:02

I love the icicles on the horns of the Grenth mask.

As for adding costumes to the store, that's a direction I hope they don't take with items that actually affect gameplay.

I wonder if there are any plans to allow everlasting tonics and costumes to be put in the HoM.

Voltaic Ectoplasm · Dec 18, 2009, 02:02 AM // 02:02

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Originally Posted by novawhiz

OMG Anet has let us play for free for almost 5 years and now they want us to spend $10 on an optional costume?? wtf???? omg anet QQ

That doesn't make sence..... at all.... They have let us play free for almost 5 years.. and they would like the odd 6 pounds just for a little something.....

Look at WoW look at how much money they draw in per month its like scamming :P

So stop Q.Qing and thank urselves lucky that GW is F2P
Blizzard reel in probably tripple *Maybe even more* the ammount Plaync do..

Vilaptca · Dec 18, 2009, 02:03 AM // 02:03

I don't care, I'm buying it. Grenth costume is awesome.

novawhiz · Dec 18, 2009, 02:06 AM // 02:06

You can buy all 4 games for 50 bucks now...50 bucks for 5 years of playing

even if you bought them all when they came out thats still an incredible bargain

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Originally Posted by Grj

they can freely attach a fee to any kind of update regardless of how small it is... £5.99 for two costumes?! I bought eotn on release day for £14.99 figure that out...

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and this is one of the dumbest things ive ever heard. This isnt you must pay for new skill updates, or pay for weapons or armor that count or even pay for something that can be sold or translated into gold.

This is just a nice little luxury item that has no purpose but to make people happy with a nice new costume.

Anet doesnt even come close to freely attaching fees to updates.

If you even try to suggest that anet is money-hungry then im sorry but you are an idiot

Nessar · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

I love the costumes

They look cute on tiny monks. I'd say the female Dwayna is my favorite. I also love supporting Anet and a dead game

Voltaic Ectoplasm · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

Anet added the costumes.. You either buy or you don't.... theres no need to QQ about it.. Its not like there actually forcing you to buy it

novawhiz · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

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Originally Posted by Voltaic Ectoplasm

That doesn't make sence..... at all.... They have let us play free for almost 5 years.. and they would like the odd 6 pounds just for a little something.....

Look at WoW look at how much money they draw in per month its like scamming :P

So stop Q.Qing and thank urselves lucky that GW is F2P
Blizzard reel in probably tripple *Maybe even more* the ammount Plaync do..

hmm maybe something got lost in translation but that was my point exaclty. i agree with you

Gennadios · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

"Cost pennies to produce"? No... We had several artists working long hours to create and implement these costumes, not to mention the other team members who were involved in making this happen. We actually do pay our staff.

I wasn't referring to artist wages. I meant in-game. They're too cheap and easy for players to attain. Jus spending the first 30 minutes of the Update in the Eye, I saw more of those two sets than I care to.

My concern is the saturation of that particular look within the game. Armor sets and certain tonics take effort to get, and their (in-game) price reflects that. Not so /w the costumes.

Also, why are Proph native chars shafted as usual by having them wait 'till LA to craft the costumes?

Minami · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus

They have them on Facebook too.

I don't have facebook either

Time to sign up there too I guess >_<

Esprit · Dec 18, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

Cool costumes, a bit pricey for me though. Throw in a bonus character slot or storage slot and I'd consider it though.

The costumes would have been awesome as a tonic, in my opinion.

Gun Pierson · Dec 18, 2009, 02:10 AM // 02:10

Anet, you poor thing, 8.99 euros for two costumes lol. I admit they're nice though.

Could have been a free x-mas gift to the community, but no, they need to squeeze every penny out of it.

I've bought everything from special edition weapons to BMP, extra character slots and all extra storage panes. But I feel insulted by this offer like Sabre Wolf mentionned earlier in this thread.

X-mas, a time of giving...from our wallet to Anet lol.

Lord Dagon · Dec 18, 2009, 02:10 AM // 02:10

i perosnally feel its a just amazing thing that regina comes on to the forum and tell us they have been working hard on this.. they need to be more worried about ig economy as opposed to their own. To me i like the content but the money/value is preety low... But, it seems regina talked to us.. theres a + i was starting to think they has fired her.. shes been preety much that wuite w/ us.. cough*gaile was so much better*cough

SerenitySilverstar · Dec 18, 2009, 02:10 AM // 02:10

Ok, so people are saying "$10 for a COSTUME".

So, what WOULD you pay extra for? Leet stats weapons or armour? Access to skills? A more powerful pet?

Because those are game breakers, which create the Haves and Have Nots. The game centered around balance, and equal chance/stats for all. A player should not be rejected because they don't have a particular skill or item that can only be bought with real world money.

Yes, this ideal is what has caused the hate for micro-transactions in other GAMES - let's not make it a racial thing here.

Karate Jesus · Dec 18, 2009, 02:11 AM // 02:11

Again, you don't necessarily have to buy them. You can win them...

Check out their Facebook and Twitter.

Reverend Dr · Dec 18, 2009, 02:15 AM // 02:15

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

"Cost pennies to produce"? No... We had several artists working long hours to create and implement these costumes, not to mention the other team members who were involved in making this happen. We actually do pay our staff.

Well how much do skill updates cost? Will we be seeing those included into microtransactions? A lot of people sure seem to want them.

Lord Dagon · Dec 18, 2009, 02:16 AM // 02:16

"Again, you don't necessarily have to buy them. You can win them...

Check out their Facebook and Twitter."~jesus

Wait.. now they are trying to reach us through popular media.. im worried.. i dont even think wow has done this.. thats a scary thought(i could be wrong i dont have a facebook page or a twitter) xD

Aussie Boy · Dec 18, 2009, 02:16 AM // 02:16

They do look good and in some way does suport them with our money.
However I will probably wait for the 25% or 50% off this down the road.

Gun Pierson · Dec 18, 2009, 02:18 AM // 02:18

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

"Cost pennies to produce"? No... We had several artists working long hours to create and implement these costumes, not to mention the other team members who were involved in making this happen. We actually do pay our staff.

Sorrow's Furnace was for free and I'm sure a lot more people worked on that. I do understand Anet can't pull something like that for free anymore, but seriously, this offer is laughing with your playerbase.