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2K for Nord Hero Armor?

  • Saturn
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    No one is complaining about the 2k mount reskins :o when this in my opinion is "worth" more than a recolouring of your horse.
    Edited by Saturn on 28 January 2016 19:56
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  • ThePonzzz
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    Valen_Byte wrote: »
    ThePonzzz wrote: »
    Don't compare DLC to fluff add-ons like costumes and mounts. In the gaming industry, fluff is the perfect microtransaction to price high. There are no game balance concerns, it's basically both a status symbol and a cosmetic appeal. It does no actual damage to character development.

    If you think 20$ is a microtransaction then you are either rich or easily duped.

    A true Microtransaction is less than 1$.

    Angry Birds is the perfect example of this business model. One of the highest grossing games of all time and nothing is over 1$.

    Its an age old dilemma that many companies deal with. Do we price high and go for the highest quality. or do we price low and go for mass volume.

    In this case the quality is poor. They should have went with a high volume sales strategy.

    $20 is a microtransaction these days, especially for exclusive items. Actually, the old number was $5 or less, the sweet spot being around $2.99. But this is the gaming world we live in now.
  • Vyle_Byte
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    $20 isn't that much money. I spend that much when I order pizza or go to the movies.

    And when they *** your pizza up do you take it and not complain? Whether you think it is a lot of money or not, do you not put value on the time and effort you put into working to gain said money? Idk about you, but I don't buy crap. I expect quality. The quality of this costume is just plain not worth the money they want for it. Its about the value of the item. IMO.

    I got no issues with people who choose to buy this btw, none at all.
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  • Nifty2g
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    If it was the other 2 I'd buy it but this one is the worst of the 3
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  • ThePonzzz
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    Vyle_Byte wrote: »
    $20 isn't that much money. I spend that much when I order pizza or go to the movies.

    And when they *** your pizza up do you take it and not complain? Whether you think it is a lot of money or not, do you not put value on the time and effort you put into working to gain said money? Idk about you, but I don't buy crap. I expect quality. The quality of this costume is just plain not worth the money they want for it. Its about the value of the item. IMO.

    I got no issues with people who choose to buy this btw, none at all.

    The analogy isn't a strong one. You already bought your pizza and it's not right. You don't have to purchase this Nord costume, you can make an educated decision before buying it. We *can* however provide feedback, which is what I feel we're all doing. They aren't going to read this if it's not constructive though.
  • spawn_to_kill
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    i bought it as its a ebon heart one was pricey though
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  • Thornen
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    I might have bought it if it actually looked like the cinematic armor rather than the pos it looks like now...
  • Discord_Days
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    Vyle_Byte wrote: »
    $20 isn't that much money. I spend that much when I order pizza or go to the movies.

    And when they *** your pizza up do you take it and not complain? Whether you think it is a lot of money or not, do you not put value on the time and effort you put into working to gain said money? Idk about you, but I don't buy crap. I expect quality. The quality of this costume is just plain not worth the money they want for it. Its about the value of the item. IMO.

    I got no issues with people who choose to buy this btw, none at all.

    I understand what you want to say here - but you can't apply this to all people. I buy crowns not only to get some cool looking dress for my character or some pet. I also do it to support the devs with extra money since I'm in love with this game and I'd like them to continue working and improving it.
    Sure I won't buy the nordic hero armour because I think it's subpar and not worth the price - but they have several other awesome costumes that have been made with love and eye for detail! And sure 1000 for one costume might be "steep" if I only think about the costume - but since I don't, it's not a problem for me. :)
  • TheValkyn
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    i bought it as its a ebon heart one was pricey though

    I like to make new characters so to think I can start each one out with some cool warrior looking armor is a plus. This armor definitely makes you look like a warrior when compared to some of the other heavy armor sets in the game.
  • Forztr
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    They're pretty much doing everything wrong with the Crown Store. I've no idea how much they make from it but if it was done right they'd double or triple that amount.

    Having said that I still spent real $ on discounted crowns last year specifically to get the Breton and Elf costumes and the Nord one worries me because it's very mediocre. If the next two aren't spot on then at 2k each I'll be dissappointed and pass on them.

  • phreatophile
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    It costs too much and the quality is too poor.

    If it looked more like the armor in the trailer they might have gotten me.

    I hope they get it together for the other two cinematic costumes.
  • Rosveen
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    It looks surprisingly unremarkable, I'd be interested to know how many copies they'll sell at this price. I much prefer some of the 700 crown cosmetic armor packs: Nedic or Winterborn, for example.
  • Tryxus
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    If you want to be a hero, you gotta pay the price :p
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  • Jura23
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    Rosveen wrote: »
    It looks surprisingly unremarkable, I'd be interested to know how many copies they'll sell at this price. I much prefer some of the 700 crown cosmetic armor packs: Nedic or Winterborn, for example.

    700 for 3 costumes or 2k for 1? easy math.
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  • MikeB
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    Kammakazi wrote: »
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    I just saw the crown store ad for this armor and the picture in the ad looks NOTHING like this. The armor in the ad looks much better. They are literally false advertising in my opinion. Offering one, better looking, product and giving out a different product. They are catfishing "Hero" armor lol
    Edited by MikeB on 28 January 2016 23:00
  • Thevampirenight
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    It looks good on female character without wearing the helm the helm is not that great but the rest of the outfit is.
    I do think it should have been 1500 in cost but I want the the other two outfits and I am excited for the other hero costumes!.
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  • Rosveen
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    Jura23 wrote: »
    Rosveen wrote: »
    It looks surprisingly unremarkable, I'd be interested to know how many copies they'll sell at this price. I much prefer some of the 700 crown cosmetic armor packs: Nedic or Winterborn, for example.

    700 for 3 costumes or 2k for 1? easy math.
    Well, if I really liked the costume, I might be willing to pay those 2k. I bought the black panther even though I already had a tiger, after all. The problem is that the Nord Hero costume is underwhelming and doesn't stand out among other available heavy armors. The helmet is unique, I guess, but I don't even wear helmets.
    Edited by Rosveen on 28 January 2016 23:03
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    Mojmir wrote: »
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    Please stop posting this in every thread about costumes.
  • americansteel
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    Valrien wrote: »
    Does it at least look good? Can I have a screenshot of it (preferably on a male character).

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  • Peel_Ya_Cap_517
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    Yea, um, fug that shib
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  • CaptainObvious
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    So this is the Norse Armor DLC?
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  • akredon_ESO
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    ii love it and think it looks awesome. i dont think they should have charged 2k for it -,-
  • IrishGirlGamer
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    Volkodav wrote: »
    Lenikus wrote: »
    You guys do realize it's meant to be a "Bragging Rights" kind of item, right?
    it ~needs~ to be expensive.

    Zeni ain't gonna charge 100 crowns for a freakin' item that was expected and asked about since launch.

    Bragging rights for something anyone can buy? Not my idea of something to brag about.To WIN a costume,and there are a few ingame to win,..now THATs worth bragging about.
    $20 isn't that much money. I spend that much when I order pizza ....

    Sure, but you get a pizza. A pizza. Mmmmm ....

    (Suddenly I'm hungry ...)

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  • Artjuh90
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    Jura23 wrote: »
    Artjuh90 wrote: »
    almost 3x the price of normal costumes?
    was looking into buying it but not 2k crowns

    I think they changed their price policy drastically over past couple of months. If those old costumes were coming out today, they would probably cost more too.

    uhm last outfits they released before were 700 crowns aswell?
  • Vorcil
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    Over priced;

    I bought both the *** bears (brown and polar bear) then you bring out another with just a different colour and charge $25,

    All this is showing is ZOS is desperate.

    Whoever thought of that stupid *** $1 million dollar competition should be fired and banned from the tech industry permanently.

    Waste of time, waste of money and not fun at all.



  • NovaShadow
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    I kinda like it. To each their own I suppose.

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  • Twizelbang
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  • Volkodav
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    Vanhelm wrote: »
    Volkodav wrote: »
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    Nobody is under any obligation to get it and it gives no ingame advantages whatsoever. Don't want it? No problem. Move along.

    They make it for us to use,and if we like it,we want to get it.They want to make money,we want to use the item.If it is too much,or the same price as an entire DLC,not a good way to make money.End of story.
    Now,move along.

    I don't dispute any of what you said, and I do apologise because I didn't realise you already knew exactly how much money they're going to make from the sale. My bad.

    No bad.No. :}
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  • TheCagyLlama
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    Coming to the forums to say "it costs too much" does "bleep" all if a boat load of people still buy it, sadly.

    The only way to influence prices is to not but the item and encourage other to do the same.
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