Crates are scummy garbage and should go away, however having no cash shop and sub only wouldn't have been a viable business model for them with consoles.If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
I'd simply say thanks but no thanks and be on my way. Also, show me where it says I must buy some crates after I accept the free ones.
I'll wait...
LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
The underlying problem with the free crates is it's designed to get you to (Gamble)
It's exactly what PHILLIP MORRIS used to do back in the day in Urban areas. Leaving tubs of free singles on the counter tops in stores to hook people on smoking.
DieAlteHexe wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
To you they apparently do but whilst that opinion is shared by some, obviously more disagree else they'd be after finding some other way to make more money.
I'm not a crate fan in particular. Most of the stuff I got was "oh...well" and I turned around, converted to gems where I could (which was most) and now have gems to buy something I really like.
LadyAstrum wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
I'd simply say thanks but no thanks and be on my way. Also, show me where it says I must buy some crates after I accept the free ones.
I'll wait...
My point is that people can moan about them if they want to. I'm not, because I'm ambivalent to them, but if people want to express their displeasure at "free" pixel boxes, why can't they?
LadyAstrum wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
I'd simply say thanks but no thanks and be on my way. Also, show me where it says I must buy some crates after I accept the free ones.
I'll wait...
My point is that people can moan about them if they want to. I'm not, because I'm ambivalent to them, but if people want to express their displeasure at "free" pixel boxes, why can't they?
It's fine for people to complain but it's what and how they're complaining.LadyAstrum wrote: »DieAlteHexe wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
To you they apparently do but whilst that opinion is shared by some, obviously more disagree else they'd be after finding some other way to make more money.
I'm not a crate fan in particular. Most of the stuff I got was "oh...well" and I turned around, converted to gems where I could (which was most) and now have gems to buy something I really like.
Yes, the second paragraph applies to me too. I get what I can, appreciate anything nice and accumulate the gems, but (I'm playing devil's advocate) why can't people complain? I don't like ungrateful people, but these aren't physical items, so why can't people gripe about them?
DieAlteHexe wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
I'd simply say thanks but no thanks and be on my way. Also, show me where it says I must buy some crates after I accept the free ones.
I'll wait...
My point is that people can moan about them if they want to. I'm not, because I'm ambivalent to them, but if people want to express their displeasure at "free" pixel boxes, why can't they?
Sure they can! And others can offer their opinions and/or refute.
LadyAstrum wrote: »DieAlteHexe wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »LadyAstrum wrote: »If you got a legendary apex reward would you feel they're less bad?
Whatever gets put in those boxes should instead have been obtainable in the game through various feats.
Instead of a cash shop revenue they should have stuck with the subscription fee - this would have overall been better for the health of the game.
I know you've become a Community Ambassador and as such are supposed to be constructive and objective to most things on these forums but crown crates are bad for the game no matter how lucky you are with the drops - there's no point being condescending about it and attribute his claim to him just having bad luck.
But people are basically complaining about the freebies they got.
Free crates
Because they suck. If someone gave you a free sample of cake, but it tasted like mouldy cheese, would you pretend it tasted nice, or be honest about why you wouldn't actually buy some?
I'd simply say thanks but no thanks and be on my way. Also, show me where it says I must buy some crates after I accept the free ones.
I'll wait...
My point is that people can moan about them if they want to. I'm not, because I'm ambivalent to them, but if people want to express their displeasure at "free" pixel boxes, why can't they?
Sure they can! And others can offer their opinions and/or refute.
Hehe exactly, that's all I was looking for. They can, and though it's probably a waste of time, I'm not going to feel upset if they do. Complaint is a form of feedback, even if expressed in a way that seems pointless.
leothedino wrote: »I love ESO, and I won't deny i've brought crates in the past. As somebody with a marketing mind/experience... I can't help but see these (more than past) 'Free Crate Give-aways' as somewhat of a safety net against the loot-box drama (and potential laws) rising in many countries.
Perhaps it's developers way to take ESO off that radar with a barrier of "but we also give them out for free"?
LadyAstrum wrote: »leothedino wrote: »I love ESO, and I won't deny i've brought crates in the past. As somebody with a marketing mind/experience... I can't help but see these (more than past) 'Free Crate Give-aways' as somewhat of a safety net against the loot-box drama (and potential laws) rising in many countries.
Perhaps it's developers way to take ESO off that radar with a barrier of "but we also give them out for free"?
*eyebrow raise* interesting point.
They're free to earn in most other games (Overwatch, Battlefont) and it hasn't stopped them getting any flack.leothedino wrote: »I love ESO, and I won't deny i've brought crates in the past. As somebody with a marketing mind/experience... I can't help but see these (more than past) 'Free Crate Give-aways' as somewhat of a safety net against the loot-box drama (and potential laws) rising in many countries.
Perhaps it's developers way to take ESO off that radar with a barrier of "but we also give them out for free"?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with being grouchy. We were promised, all of us, no micro transactions..
After the 3 from this weekend and the 3 from the new level up rewards, I am now 100% certain I will never spend any money on those awful, awful crown crates.
So thank you for letting me know just how *** they are.
This.500k says you end up buying some
DieAlteHexe wrote: »Grouchy. Free stuff and still grouses.
SorataArisugawa wrote: »DieAlteHexe wrote: »Grouchy. Free stuff and still grouses.
They don't give it for you for free.. it is a promotion... they want to make them interesting to you, so you buy them.
Stop of being so illusional, they win far more than they "lose" with this "gift"!
boombazookajd wrote: »***snip***
These should be allowed to be traded, like cards. If you have a bear mount and I have a wolf mount, we can trade.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with being grouchy. We were promised, all of us, no micro transactions. We were promised a subscription only business model. We were told the game will not be F2P.
We were all lied to and these free crates are an ugly reminder. ZO$ isn't in the business of selling a balanced quality game anymore. They sell digital swag and run an online casino.
It's disgusting.