Curse

Lord Feathers · Apr 16, 2008, 09:12 PM // 21:12

Well won't this just kill the game ?

http://www.plaync.com/us/news/2008/0...olls_ou_1.html

Nude Nira · Apr 16, 2008, 09:14 PM // 21:14

.........................wow

nothing else to say.

keli · Apr 16, 2008, 09:15 PM // 21:15

What the hell?? this is... insane

Spaced Invader · Apr 16, 2008, 09:17 PM // 21:17

If this Cash Shop/Item Mall crap (which I hated so much in all these Asian f2p grind clone MMOs) actually finds its way into GW and GW2... goodbye.

Chrono Re delle Ere · Apr 16, 2008, 09:17 PM // 21:17

Players be careful! Don't trade real money for in game items! It can make you be banned and loose the money!

Bs.

wilderness · Apr 16, 2008, 09:18 PM // 21:18

It doesn't mention GWs in relation to the initiative at anytime. I wouldn't get your collective knickers in a twist.

matsif · Apr 16, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

if this is in GW2 I will not buy. do not want.

basically this system is just as bad as buying gold for real cash imo.

Zydonis · Apr 16, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

That would explain why they want to stomp out trading for real money.

Syco Masato · Apr 16, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

“NCcoin will not be retrofitted in games that have business models that do not work with a micro-transaction system. We will, however, work to have NCcoin incorporated in as many of our games as possible, and what role NCcoin will play with our future console offerings have yet to be determined. NCcoin does fit perfect for some of the free-to-play and download games we are developing, and gives players choice on how they want to play these games.”

Ego · Apr 16, 2008, 09:20 PM // 21:20

Ironic to the max.

BlackSephir · Apr 16, 2008, 09:21 PM // 21:21

Pretty pathetic.

wilderness · Apr 16, 2008, 09:21 PM // 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syco Masato

“NCcoin will not be retrofitted in games that have business models that do not work with a micro-transaction system. We will, however, work to have NCcoin incorporated in as many of our games as possible, and what role NCcoin will play with our future console offerings have yet to be determined. NCcoin does fit perfect for some of the free-to-play and download games we are developing, and gives players choice on how they want to play these games.”

Was just about to edit my post with this. Crisis over.

I MP I · Apr 16, 2008, 09:23 PM // 21:23

LOL Funny how they mention that failure of a game Exteel will have continue to have that feature. People hardly played it in open beta. Not to mention the stuff you could buy then was unimpressive.

retro77 · Apr 16, 2008, 09:24 PM // 21:24

This is only for the Exteel game...geez read people!

Jetdoc · Apr 16, 2008, 09:25 PM // 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilderness

Was just about to edit my post with this. Crisis over.

Actually, I think you missed the subtle "hint" in the following phrase...

"NCcoin does fit perfect for some of the free-to-play and download games we are developing, and gives players choice on how they want to play these games.”

I wonder whether GW2 will be considered either a free-to-play or a download game that they're referring to...

Vamis Threen · Apr 16, 2008, 09:25 PM // 21:25

Inflation a-hoy!

But seriously.....

The "upgrades" in question may be additional content, and the "items" just new skins. In future games, this system could replace monthly fees, with NCcoin purchasing playing hours, which would be a more flexible system in pay-to-play games. All fine by me. Anet has to make a buck.

However, if NCcoin purchases mods, skills, and weapons that give you a genuine advantage, or worse still gold (yikes!), then that would be hypocritical and would damage any game.

Syco Masato · Apr 16, 2008, 09:25 PM // 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro77

This is only for the Exteel game...geez read people!

"In addition to Exteel, NCcoin is expected to be incorporated globally into many of NCsoft’s existing and upcoming games."

Take your own advice.

Nyktos · Apr 16, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilderness

Was just about to edit my post with this. Crisis over.

Still GW2 to worry about. Not that it matters, the chances of GW2 being good are close to 0 anyway.

Spaced Invader · Apr 16, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Quote:

NCcoin does fit perfect for some of the free-to-play and download games we are developing, and gives players choice on how they want to play these games.

Let's just hope they don't consider GW2 a "free-to-play game".

wilderness · Apr 16, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by retro77

This is only for the Exteel game...geez read people!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCcoin page

NCcoin™ is NCsoft’s new micropayment transaction system that will allow players to spend real-world money for specific items in games, such as Exteel.

Irony is fun.