I got all excited today seeing the availability of weapon skins, then my eagerness quickly vanished when I saw the exorbitant pricing, especially with the fact they're limited edition.

For altaholics, you're expecting people to pay over the cost of an entirely new game just to get the full set, which is insane! Even for the few that don't interest me personally, I'm still left wondering how to justify $60 before June 30th... And that's even more of a kick in the teeth for people like me who signed up for one of the bulk subscription plans!

"Hey, we're so glad you liked our game enough to pay for several months in advance, too bad you probably can't pick up these slick limited edition skins, too!"

Seriously, guys? Come on. These ought to be $4.99 at WORST, $10 a pop. Please change the prices. They're really, really obscene.

Get a job.

Well said, Avalon.

Skeeziks, find a hot fire and jump in it. I don't care which method you use, although 'by proxy involving a gas leak' sounds entertaining.

These items should be included in update patches as new items with different bonuses as part of our monthly subscription. Charging additional money for in-game content that could already have been in the game, especially immediately after launch, seems a bit sleezy to me.

Each class could have more than just one type of weapon. This would draw in more customers and make current ones happier. They'd still be making more money, just in a less sleezy way.

It's more that there is a charge for these things on top of the game cost and subscription cost that's the problem. I could easily buy them all at my income level, but that just isn't the point.

Quote: Skeeziks on 05/16/2012, 12:58 PM - view

I have a job. I also have adult responsibilities that don't warrant an unplanned $60-$80 on top of the fact I'd budgeted for a bulk subscription being charged next month. Maybe if I'd signed up for the monthly plan I'd be fine, but my reward for having faith and paying more in advance is... being SOL for some pretty slick skins.

I'll likely grab the priest and lancer ones, but I'll almost certainly have to end up missing the others I've got an eye on if they don't lower the prices.

Quote: Skeeziks on 05/16/2012, 12:58 PM - view

I have a job making over 6 figures a year. It's not only about the cost, it's about the value of the items. They are not justified at at 80 dollars for a full set. It should be 2.99 per skin and 15 for the pack. That's marketing 101

Well at least they're permanent to your account though. Can use them for an infinite amount of weaopns. That's a pretty good deal for 10 bucks, though 5 bucks would be more reasonable. Or maybe bundle them together for a discount during Christmas.

Just do what I did: quit TERA since they are being greedy. It hasn't even been a month and they are already introducing a cash shop to a subscription MMO. I do not care what it contains, the fact remains that I'd have to pay a sizable chunk of cash to unlock everything from it. Things I THOUGHT would've been included in my monthly subscription fee.

Quote: Chedeuine on 05/16/2012, 01:05 PM

I'm willing to bet if you really make over 6 figures a year, whoever pays you that much didn't get there by charging people thrift store prices for their goods or services. That's business 101.

I'm wondering if you guys are even aware that these are appearance slot items, so you are paying 9.99 for an item that will last through every single weapon you own.

Do you guys just like to cry and moan about everything?