• Sparking
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    1 year ago

    What are they talking about? Yes they do: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2378500/Digital_Deluxe_Edition_DLC/

    Mind you, I am not even mad, because they are extra superflous items from DOS2, so whatever, but they definitely have at least dlc for in game items. I guess that isn’t really technically an in game purchase in the same way a dark pattern loot box is, but also in a single player game it is pretty much the same thing.

    I am really supportive and happy for what Larian has done, but I think it is kind of naive for them to be beating their chest about this. Wizards of the Coast will one day probably force them to release monetized items, or charge for extra modules. I don’t think they will be unfair about it, but come on.

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      1 year ago

      Is DLC an in game purchase though? I think they are specifying not having micro transactions.

      DLC purchased through steam isn’t “in game”.

      Edit: I just checked out the DLC and meh 10 bucks for a starter kit, dice skin, and emote.

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        1 year ago

        You’re right, but it does fly in the face of what the actual text in the OP says.

        I agree it’s not a bad deal, but it’s still exactly what they said they didn’t want to do

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          I dunno. They’ve provided this for free for Early Access backers (like me), which they didn’t need to do and none of this is required to enjoy the game. I just considering it as a bonus for backers and a small top up for people who don’t want to miss out.

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          1 year ago

          it kinda doesn’t though, unless you’re able to complete the transaction from within the game. I’m okay with paying $10 for what is essentially a digital t-shirt that says “I paid the $10” and has no effect on gameplay.

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            1 year ago

            Saying it doesn’t count if it’s not in-game feels pedantic - pretty sure you can’t buy shark cards inside GTA either

            And the DLC does include functional items that affect gameplay

            I’m not saying it’s an egregious example of it, but its not just cosmetic stuff, and it’s a lot more like a microtransaction than an actual DLC

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        1 year ago

        I mean but come on, dlc for in game items - I don’t care how you slice it, that’s a microtransation, even if you don’t purcase from within the game UI.