Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
My claim was, that if there would be just normal people in a game, which are not addicted to anything really, then those RNG boxes would not make ZOS more money than to offer the items directly to the customer. why would a normal person even want to gamble more than maybe once or twice?- For a mere chance to get something or not - they would just say, screw it, I either buy it or I don''t, but I'm not going to gamble for an item - this is a normal way to look at things - and from these kind of people you cannot make more money with RNG boxes.
Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »The point is, that if there would be just normal people, those RNG boxes would not make them more money - not more like offering the items directly.
Figures ? Studies ? Anything to back up your assertion ?
It can just as well be that RNG boxes brings more income altogether as compared to direct sales, with perfectly "normal", "reasonable" and "self-controlled" people. Just like the lottery does even without all the ICD people who buy tickets.
Well, in Germany there is a warning on any lottery ticket, that gambling can cause severe addiction and be quite harmful for your life. Other forms of gambling are state-driven and you will be registered as a casino visitor and you have to confirm by signing a form, that you are wealthy enough to deal with losses you might have, and that you are well aware of the dangers. And of course you will get a writ which will tell you exactly what your chances are - nothing of that is done by ZOS - there is no warning, nor do we get to know the chances - they can manipulate them like they want and prey on people like the wolf in sheep's clothes - and this is how I feel that ZOS is like - the wolf in sheep's clothes ready to swallow you(r wallet).
Fine - but none of this answers my question.
of course not, I told you I will not be talking with you today anymore - but I can still talk to you - saying what I want to say.
Oh... nice concept of a debate. You've lost any kind of credibility to me today Lysette. I knew you weren't reading/listening to other people, but I didn't know you were rude and self-centered. Anyway... ignore list from now on.
You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
I know people that play SWTOR that have spent a RIDICULOUS amount of money on those smurfing boxes. And I mean thousands of dollars a month. Gambling with RL money should NEVER be allowed in a video game. -ever- And I hope the authorities in Germany step in and force their hand on ZoS. The only reason BiowEAr didnt get in trouble is because their EU datacenters are in Ireland.
Is Overwatch or The Simpsons: Tapped Out or SW:TOR banned in Germany? Cuz they're a couple of games off the top of my head with random RNG boxes in them.
No, they aren't, the thing is those games' datacenters are outside of Germany, so the authorities can not do anything. They can get pissy, but that is it.
ESO on the other hand has its Datacenters located in Frankfurt, Germany. Right smack dead in the middle of all the authorities.
Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
There is no miscommunication. Lysette clearly said that according to her, normal items make just as much money as rng boxes within normal people. Following this assumption, she then assures that it proves that RNG-boxes are targeted primarily towards ICD affected people in order to prey on them.
In my opinion, unless the first assumption is backed up with some figures or proof, this is all made-up theory.
Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »The point is, that if there would be just normal people, those RNG boxes would not make them more money - not more like offering the items directly.
Figures ? Studies ? Anything to back up your assertion ?
It can just as well be that RNG boxes brings more income altogether as compared to direct sales, with perfectly "normal", "reasonable" and "self-controlled" people. Just like the lottery does even without all the ICD people who buy tickets.
Well, in Germany there is a warning on any lottery ticket, that gambling can cause severe addiction and be quite harmful for your life. Other forms of gambling are state-driven and you will be registered as a casino visitor and you have to confirm by signing a form, that you are wealthy enough to deal with losses you might have, and that you are well aware of the dangers. And of course you will get a writ which will tell you exactly what your chances are - nothing of that is done by ZOS - there is no warning, nor do we get to know the chances - they can manipulate them like they want and prey on people like the wolf in sheep's clothes - and this is how I feel that ZOS is like - the wolf in sheep's clothes ready to swallow you(r wallet).
Fine - but none of this answers my question.
of course not, I told you I will not be talking with you today anymore - but I can still talk to you - saying what I want to say.
Oh... nice concept of a debate. You've lost any kind of credibility to me today Lysette. I knew you weren't reading/listening to other people, but I didn't know you were rude and self-centered. Anyway... ignore list from now on.
You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
I know people that play SWTOR that have spent a RIDICULOUS amount of money on those smurfing boxes. And I mean thousands of dollars a month. Gambling with RL money should NEVER be allowed in a video game. -ever- And I hope the authorities in Germany step in and force their hand on ZoS. The only reason BiowEAr didnt get in trouble is because their EU datacenters are in Ireland.
Is Overwatch or The Simpsons: Tapped Out or SW:TOR banned in Germany? Cuz they're a couple of games off the top of my head with random RNG boxes in them.
No, they aren't, the thing is those games' datacenters are outside of Germany, so the authorities can not do anything. They can get pissy, but that is it.
ESO on the other hand has its Datacenters located in Frankfurt, Germany. Right smack dead in the middle of all the authorities.
The servers are indeed in Frankfurt I was just curious as to other games and their status in Germany. But I know, for example, SW:TOR EU servers are in Ireland, and Overwatch's EU servers are in France.
Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »The point is, that if there would be just normal people, those RNG boxes would not make them more money - not more like offering the items directly.
Figures ? Studies ? Anything to back up your assertion ?
It can just as well be that RNG boxes brings more income altogether as compared to direct sales, with perfectly "normal", "reasonable" and "self-controlled" people. Just like the lottery does even without all the ICD people who buy tickets.
Well, in Germany there is a warning on any lottery ticket, that gambling can cause severe addiction and be quite harmful for your life. Other forms of gambling are state-driven and you will be registered as a casino visitor and you have to confirm by signing a form, that you are wealthy enough to deal with losses you might have, and that you are well aware of the dangers. And of course you will get a writ which will tell you exactly what your chances are - nothing of that is done by ZOS - there is no warning, nor do we get to know the chances - they can manipulate them like they want and prey on people like the wolf in sheep's clothes - and this is how I feel that ZOS is like - the wolf in sheep's clothes ready to swallow you(r wallet).
Fine - but none of this answers my question.
of course not, I told you I will not be talking with you today anymore - but I can still talk to you - saying what I want to say.
Oh... nice concept of a debate. You've lost any kind of credibility to me today Lysette. I knew you weren't reading/listening to other people, but I didn't know you were rude and self-centered. Anyway... ignore list from now on.
You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
I know people that play SWTOR that have spent a RIDICULOUS amount of money on those smurfing boxes. And I mean thousands of dollars a month. Gambling with RL money should NEVER be allowed in a video game. -ever- And I hope the authorities in Germany step in and force their hand on ZoS. The only reason BiowEAr didnt get in trouble is because their EU datacenters are in Ireland.
Is Overwatch or The Simpsons: Tapped Out or SW:TOR banned in Germany? Cuz they're a couple of games off the top of my head with random RNG boxes in them.
No, they aren't, the thing is those games' datacenters are outside of Germany, so the authorities can not do anything. They can get pissy, but that is it.
ESO on the other hand has its Datacenters located in Frankfurt, Germany. Right smack dead in the middle of all the authorities.
It is as well something which will just be investigated by officials in Germany, if people bring it to their attention - they are not really interested to do something if no one is complaining about it.
anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
There is no miscommunication. Lysette clearly said that according to her, normal items make just as much money as rng boxes within normal people. Following this assumption, she then assures that it proves that RNG-boxes are targeted primarily towards ICD affected people in order to prey on them.
In my opinion, unless the first assumption is backed up with some figures or proof, this is all made-up theory.
Moonscythe wrote: »Actually, it don't make me no never mind but a cosmetic grab bag could be fun if it wasn't too expensive. Grab bags rarely have anything you want in them but if we know the pool the RGN is pulling from then maybe so.
KoshkaMurka wrote: »Moonscythe wrote: »Actually, it don't make me no never mind but a cosmetic grab bag could be fun if it wasn't too expensive. Grab bags rarely have anything you want in them but if we know the pool the RGN is pulling from then maybe so.
Well, we all know how ZOS handles rng-based drops.
So the chance to get something better than 5 potions will be 0.001% or less...
I personally dont mind buying stuff I like, even for 4k crowns. But if all those datamined goods will be only available through this craptastic lottery, Ill pass. Transparency is very important for me, if I buy something, I want to know what exactly Im buying and for how much.
Let's take a moment and think about what items are likely to be exclusive to the gambling boxes. Obviously they'll want to incentivize bidding as much as possible while still maintaining something in the regular Crown Store. I'm guessing that the tier-one and tier-two racial costumes would stay in the regular Crown Store, but that the tier-3 ones would be gambling box exclusive. We'll probably still get differently-colored mounts in the regular Crown Store, but extremely popular ones (like any with black or white fur) will almost certainly be gambling box exclusive. ALL of the Wild Hunt mounts are like to be Gambling Box exclusive. If they ever come out with wolf pets those are deeeeefinitely going to be exclusive to the gambling boxes. Anything else anyone can think of?
Rohamad_Ali wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
My claim was, that if there would be just normal people in a game, which are not addicted to anything really, then those RNG boxes would not make ZOS more money than to offer the items directly to the customer. why would a normal person even want to gamble more than maybe once or twice?- For a mere chance to get something or not - they would just say, screw it, I either buy it or I don''t, but I'm not going to gamble for an item - this is a normal way to look at things - and from these kind of people you cannot make more money with RNG boxes.
Makes sense to me . I am somewhat normal person and avoid lotter at all cost . Even at motorcycle run 50/50 raffle my Father in law drags me too I will not be participating . But pretty sure it's gang related scam lol .
The servers are indeed in Frankfurt I was just curious as to other games and their status in Germany. But I know, for example, SW:TOR EU servers are in Ireland, and Overwatch's EU servers are in France.
This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
Except that the 1000 replies are basically just a handful of people that just keep arguing over and over trying to force their opinion on others. Also, 364 people voting against it really isnt a majority of the entirety of the player base...
GG zenimax! Looking forward to opening my first box!
KoshkaMurka wrote: »This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
Except that the 1000 replies are basically just a handful of people that just keep arguing over and over trying to force their opinion on others. Also, 364 people voting against it really isnt a majority of the entirety of the player base...
GG zenimax! Looking forward to opening my first box!
If people do not post on forums, it doesnt mean they automatically support all ZOS' decisions.
Even making a forum account here can be kinda tricky (I didnt even get an invitation mail and had to ask the support to make my forum account), so many people just dont bother about this.
KoshkaMurka wrote: »This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
Except that the 1000 replies are basically just a handful of people that just keep arguing over and over trying to force their opinion on others. Also, 364 people voting against it really isnt a majority of the entirety of the player base...
GG zenimax! Looking forward to opening my first box!
If people do not post on forums, it doesnt mean they automatically support all ZOS' decisions.
Even making a forum account here can be kinda tricky (I didnt even get an invitation mail and had to ask the support to make my forum account), so many people just dont bother about this.
anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »anitajoneb17_ESO wrote: »Rohamad_Ali wrote: »You were looking for a study . Here's one . I have no idea if it helps . Can we say it's common sense that video games are addicting ? Can we all agree gambling is addicting ? What happens when you combine the two together ? I'm no scientist but I'd guess it drives up the excitement ...
https://aifs.gov.au/agrc/publications/is-it-gambling-or-game
Thank you for the research, however what I was asking for was some kind of evidence for Lysette repeated assertion that RNG-boxes would NOT bring more money than normal items from the crown store if restricted to non-addicted people. I think that's flat out wrong. Normal people also enjoy the thrill of the surprise box. Without getting addicted to it.
Apologies for not reading further . I think there is a communication issue between you two , although I could be wrong . Sometimes the higher idea is missed in a sentence when speaking English second language . I don't wish to speak for Lysette and being rude but there are other games even more profitable without using loot box gimmick . Maybe this is what being referred ?
My claim was, that if there would be just normal people in a game, which are not addicted to anything really, then those RNG boxes would not make ZOS more money than to offer the items directly to the customer. why would a normal person even want to gamble more than maybe once or twice?- For a mere chance to get something or not - they would just say, screw it, I either buy it or I don''t, but I'm not going to gamble for an item - this is a normal way to look at things - and from these kind of people you cannot make more money with RNG boxes.
Makes sense to me . I am somewhat normal person and avoid lotter at all cost . Even at motorcycle run 50/50 raffle my Father in law drags me too I will not be participating . But pretty sure it's gang related scam lol .
Let's stay with ESO - I'd be very wary of motorsport sideroad bets anyway :-)
Let's take for instance a mount that I absolutely love : the Highland Wolf.
It's currently at 1800 crowns in the store : that's too much for me.
If there's a chance to get it in a 400 crowns box, I might buy a box or two. If I get lucky, I'll have a cheap wolf. If I get unlucky, I'll have spent 400 to 800 crowns - not much. What I was willing to lose on such a "mini-gambling".
That's not psycho behaviour, is it ?
Now multiply that by the hundreds of thousands of players who are in the same position as I am with regards to anything in the crown store - if, like me, they choose to try their luck on one or two boxes, that's extra income for ZOS which they would not have achieved without the boxes.
That's how this method can bring more income than direct sales - with absolutely normal, non-addicted people.
Don't get me wrong : I'm not fond of RNG-boxes either : I don't think it's classy or elegant. But this whole uproar and making them a human rights or high ethical issue is way out of proportion.
This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
Except that the 1000 replies are basically just a handful of people that just keep arguing over and over trying to force their opinion on others. Also, 364 people voting against it really isnt a majority of the entirety of the player base...
GG zenimax! Looking forward to opening my first box!
This thread been up less than 2 days already has 14.5k views and nearly 1000 replys the majority being negative toward cash shop loot boxes............pretty much sums it up
Except that the 1000 replies are basically just a handful of people that just keep arguing over and over trying to force their opinion on others. Also, 364 people voting against it really isnt a majority of the entirety of the player base...
GG zenimax! Looking forward to opening my first box!
Do u guys know whats the best part of this discussion? Everyone of u will end up buying those boxes at one point or another.
Not I. I have just deleted all my characters and emailed support requesting deletion of my account and personal data. So, I wont be. A one man protest wont do much, but not givng any more money to a company who feels this is a way to treat customers, will make me feel better at least.
Wow that is extreme, are you sure you won't regret that? I might not buy them myself because I don't want to waste my money on potions and stuff like that but I'm not against it as long as it's only cosmetics.
I can understand that people with control disorder can have problems with this system but I don't really get why it is such an issue for some of you at the point that you may quit the game, it doesn't affect the gameplay. Also, I'm a bit saddened that people like Lysette et Cazzy, very active on these forums and who seemed very invested in the game, may leave.