Shadow Of War: Microtransactions Done Right?

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Nitrowolf23205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

Their statement is such bs and contradicts itself

"Gold exists for users who want to speed up their army building process. There are people who appreciate having the option. We don’t want to restrict any players from playing our game. So we have the option for those that want a speedy option, and for those that choose to avoid it can do so without any negative impact on their game."

"We don’t want to restrict any players from playing our game"

Ugh

This went from a day one buy, to wait till its in thr bargin bin.

CyrusLemont3205d ago

"We don't want to restrict players from playing our game."

BULLS***

Then release cheat codes that deactivate trophies and "unrestrict" players.

They should have said we want to rip off, manipulate and take advantage of our audience by slowing the progression rate for players and adding "Go to market" hot keys at every menu you try and purchase something when you have insufficient funds.

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RpgSama3205d ago

"We don’t want to restrict any players from playing our game. So we have the option for those that want a speedy option"

Do a speed mode or easy mode to speed things up, that's it, no need for MT, and don't say that there is no other way for it.

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Spenok3204d ago

Still day one for me. Giving players options that don't affect me in any way doesn't bother me. I can choose to buy them or not. Everything is attainable in game.

Not sure why that bothers people.

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mastiffchild3204d ago

@spenok-but how doesnt it affect you? If gamers put up with this then more and more crap will come our way. Since theyre already lying to justify nickle and diming us with pay to win in a full price SINGLE PLAYER game how does anyone suppose this isnt sinister.

People are annoyed because this stinks, will likely make army growth overly grindy to force more to pay and couldve been dealt with by releasing quick or easy modes or just cheat codes.

Bottom line is , in my opinion, the more of us preordering knowing about this the more likely we will be repeatedly shafted on premium games. I honestly think this could hurt us all and theyve lost my sale for now after me being excited to play it.

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Dark_Knightmare23205d ago

That is only for the marketplace not the game as a whole

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joab7773205d ago

Just the market lol! Anyway micros are only done right when the game is f2p. You can't charge $60 for a game and then ask for more.

I guarantee that if micros are involved, progression has been purposely slowed to incentive buying them. I don't have 3 months to play a sp game. Or what I would play for its sp story and open world.

ninsigma3205d ago

"if micros are involved, progression has been purposely slowed to incentive buying them"
That is now my worry for the game which is why I'm holding off on it now to see how it turns out.

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bolimekurac3205d ago

they clarified, its offline as well

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Relientk773205d ago

Microtransactions Done Right?

Sounds like an oxymoron to me

robtion3205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

Indeed.

The first game was great, sounds like someone's getting greedy with the sequel. Between season passes, microtransactions, and pre-order bonuses, this game has it all :(

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Miss_Weeboo3205d ago

Yeah he is a Moron!

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UCForce3205d ago

Microtransaction done right ? Nope.

narsaku3205d ago

I don't know, are they cosmetic only?

..Then yes.

If not?

Haaa...

No. Sorry.

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robtion3205d ago

The cosmetic only argument is complete bs. Graphics matter. Cosmetics matter. Full priced games should not include microtransactions.

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timotim3205d ago

I think it's more complicated then that. A game like Halo 5 has cosmetic microtransactions in a full priced game, yet gives away all DLC for free. I like this approach quite a bit as it doesn't split the user base. MT's aren't bad just because a game has them...its only when you need to buy them to stay competitive that they are.

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FullmetalRoyale3205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

The only time I'm okay with the micro transactions is when it's only in multiplayer, only cosmetic items, and then all maps are free for everyone.
I don't like micro transaction, but if kids buying them allows me to have free maps and keeps the community together, it at least has a silver lining.

Of course in single player games it is completely gross, and inexcusable. Shadow of Mordor is was one of my favorite games to platinum. It was so much fun.
At least now I have one less game to buy this year, because I do have a lot.
So disappointing.

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Whirlwind_Fanfare_083205d ago

Microtransactions done right? LMAO!

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Derceto3205d ago

"Microtransactions Done Right?"

No such thing. Thank god I don't give a s**t about this turd of a game.

Krysis3205d ago

There is no such thing unless it's free to play. A gamer should not have to pay $60 and then be bombarded with online only micro transaction filth. This game went from possibly great to gaurenteed crap.

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Ashlen3205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

I'm not clicking the article.

I only have this to say, this is micro-transactions done as wrong as possible.

Always on-line, pay to win is the absolute worst.

I will never buy this game on console or pc regardless of sales or price.

Ristul3205d ago

What I don't like is that some developers design their games around microtransactions, making it difficult and timeconsuming to get things done unless you give them your money. This is evident in GTA5 for example, and the scary thing is that the masses buy in to it. Well, I will do my part - fu*k this game.

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LandoCalrissiano3205d ago

Should have read it, there is no pay to win with they way they are setting up MTs.

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Ashlen3205d ago

What are you talking about, anytime the payments effect gameplay including by cutting down time it's pay to win.

I just because they make it so you can farm for hours you can buy things doesn't exclude it from being pay to win.

This is all content that should be in the game with out paywalls. Accepting this crap only makes companies more likely to do it again in the future and in more obnoxious ways. The whole micro-tansaction psychology is make the game obnoxious so you will pay to avoid the annoyance.

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Servbot413205d ago

Microtransactions are always awful. Game mechanics will always be balanced around the idea of selling "micro" transactions.

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PhoenixUp3205d ago

Corporate slavery done right?

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slappy5083205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

Assuming not purchasing the microtransactions wont require you to grind more than playing this game normally, the mere fact that development time was spent to incorporate the market into the game is enough for me to not buy this

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Bronxs153205d ago

It's starting to sound more and more like a first party Xbox title. No wonder it has a marking deal for the one x.

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Segata3205d ago

No such thing as a good micro transaction. F' off.

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showtimefolks3205d ago

No such thing like that

Microsoft transactions can never be done right if they affect main game

This means for those of us not waring to pay will have to spend extra hours grinding more than usual

Please don't defend this practice or soon we will see the real affects of publishers trying to nickle and diming us

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LandoCalrissiano3205d ago

Did you read the article? There's nothing to grind. Just playing through the campaign will earn you the same thing at set times. Not like grinding in gta getting up your money and weapons the normal way while others put in the cheat. It's not like that. It's a set point during the campaign when you reach it, nothing to "grind more than usual".

showtimefolks3203d ago

Okay I hear you but couldn't it be possible that developers could have issues fewer xp points meaning more grinding

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zb1ftw7773205d ago

Grinding for a single player game isn't even right.

The fact they've purposefully made it a slow grind to nickel and dime everybody for a "faster single player experience" leads to one thing for me.....

No grind whatsoever.

Won't be buying. Not even pre-owned. Not even for free.

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showtimefolks3203d ago

That's what I am saying

Jumper093205d ago

Microtransactions are NEVER right.

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bluefox7553205d ago

Lol, what? It's a !@#$ing single player game. What could be considered "right" about MT in a single player game?

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bolimekurac3205d ago

the game is offline as well, its been clarified

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ifrit_caress3205d ago

Microtransactions in a game I have already paid full price for is never a good thing or the right thing.

SPENOK, please stop being a corporate tool.

il-JumperMT3205d ago

Do you pay real money to get an advantage over someone who does not? Even if temporary?

If yes, Microtransactions done wrong.

Liqu1d3205d ago

Microtransactions should never exist in a single player game.

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TheOptimist3205d ago

> Site defends Microtransactions
> Blacklists site.

Sokol3205d ago

Terrible idea... Micro transactions are wrong in single player title on every regard.. You cant justify it.. You slow the game progression on purpose to force gamers into buying the MT..

Disgusting, I will make sure all my friends are well aware. I enjoyed the first game, this one? I wont even buy it used..

LandoCalrissiano3205d ago

Did you read the article? They didn't touch the progression. What you're saying is like square enix slowed the progression in fire emblem with MTs because now you have to grind late in the game to get the best weapons. Well of course you won't get the best shiz right of the start, you have level up your character and play the game. Everything in this game is unlocked at milestones (level) and campaign completion, just like every other game, progression hasn't been slowed.

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Sokol3204d ago

Are you seriously trying to justify this crap? You must be a very young gamer if you haven't learned from the history since the micro transactions and mandatory paid dlc had been ruining gaming industry for years..

Of course the developer will state the obvious, they don't want to lose sold copies. What they don't tell you is the game XP progression and gathering of any ingredients required to progress in game WILL be purposely toned down so you have to spend a lot more time grinding to progress.

While that is happening you will be constantly reminded to go ahead and spend extra money to advance faster.

This wouldn't be a problem if the game was design to progress normally. However in that case no one would buy MT (micro transactions) and they can't bleed you for unnecessary extra money.

But you are more then welcome to believe that garbage PR talk. It's your money not mine.
However don't try to justify developer excuse for purposely ruining the gameplay to make money of gamers who paid full price.

Want examples? Google every single player micro transactions game and read the gamers comments and the crappy sales of those games. But if you wish to bend over and give your money into the wind, be my guest.

Me and my friends have been gaming for 25 years and I can honestly tell you right now, none of us will be buying into this mess.
Why? Because down the road you will be paying extra money for everything in games. You have none to blame but yourself when that time comes.

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LandoCalrissiano3204d ago

I've been playing games for 21 years and have never played game where dlc is mandatory.

Have you ever played a campaign game? Take gta for example. When you beat the mission, you move to the next. When you have completed x amount of missions, you unlock safe house #2. No grinding necessary. All they are doing is instead of waiting to complete the missions, you can pay to unlock safe house #2.

Reminder to advance faster? Like when video games were riddled with cheats? Instead of cheats, companies started using MTs to help bridge the gap of inflation yet games are still $60:
http://theknow.roosterteeth...

Even if it's true that you have to play more for the same result, how is playing longer bad? Skyrim and dragon age are loved for being long. Even the LOTR movies are praised for being long. More time grinding doesn't sound bad. And you're so concerned about MTs while many companies are remaking games. Skyrim, crash, MWR. That's an even bigger cash grab! And skyrim is rumored to be remastered a 2nd time but for vr and some people will now own a 3rd or 4th copy. Talk about unnecessary.

The sales of single player MTs is poor because people WANT pay to win. That way they can finally pretend to best their opponent whereas single player that excitement isn't there which is why this particular game isn't pay to win but also isn't purely cosmetic like for honor.

I never pay for small irrelevant extras. Remember when cell carriers stopped offering unlimited data (until the last year or so) and nickel and dimed people for overages? I never upgraded. But I'm sure you and your friend bought into the mess of upgrading even though you lose your unlimited. So no, I won't be paying for extra in games, and no, I won't be blaming myself.

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DanteVFenris6663205d ago

Paying for progression for a full price single player game i don't think can ever be done right.

Like many have said it incentives the developers to make it more grindy and less fun

MetroidFREAK213205d ago

Nope

Miss_Weeboo3205d ago

I really enjoyed the 1st game, but I don't want any of this Bsht!

guyman3205d ago

Idiot title is an idiot

SixFragz3205d ago (Edited 3205d ago )

There is no such thing as microtransactions "done right". There should be no such thing as microtransactions, period. You pay above $60 for a video game, you should have everything there for you which could be unlocked by doing things, you know, like playing the damn game you just blew $60 plus dollars on.

The gaming industry has become so despicable. Maybe if gamers start thinking smart and stop supporting shoddy business practices like preordering and microtransactions, the industry might crash and these companies might finally learn their lesson the hard way.

drunkenspy0073205d ago

Microtransactions themselves are wrong, so there's nothing that a can make this right unless they're removed out right.

Dragonscale3205d ago

Monolith could have murdered a promising new franchise in one foul swoop.

Yohshida3204d ago

PUBG Microtransactions are the best. Thanks to the steam market place I already made more money from the game than it was what I paid for. I put 0$ into it, just play and buy with the in game money boxes that I can sell.

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evilsooty3204d ago (Edited 3204d ago )

Remember years ago when you could buy complete games? I do.

Microtransactions are a cancer.

jlove4life3204d ago

@bolimerkurac reread my comment my joke specifically said market place was online if thats a problem we have a game 4 u its called shadow of mordor don mattrick approves

2pacalypsenow3204d ago

Will pick it up from the bargain bin down the line, I refuse to deal with MT BS.

Amyellevivv3204d ago

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rezzah3204d ago

You want hits for your site?

Nodoze3202d ago

For the record you can NEVER do Microtransactions correctly.They ALL SUCK and they are sucking the fun out of gaming (not to mention the money from the suckers). Sorry but a microstransaction has NO PLACE in a full priced retail game.

Thanks again to MS for paving the way for these ridiculous nickel and dime tactics. Shout out to the Horse Armor. Die in pain.