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Despite saying that it wouldn't have any, GTSport introduces microtransactions in update [Read OP]
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Is there anything in the thread implying that it does any of the thing you listed ? I don't think I even used any of those word, or implied so. The thread could be entirely resumed to its title: GT sports devs said there wouldn't be microtransactions, and now there are. Nowhere it's even implied that it is going to make the game worse or better.
Quote me the bits in the OP where he/she refers to any of that.
They added microtransactions. Whether you can toggle them has no meaning to their previously made statements.
So good to know if dev add an option to hide the option, they dont exist?
"Selling a narrative"? They added microtransactions when they said they wouldn't.
I get that situations change, but if you're a person who will not buy games with microtransactions (or at least considers the presence of microtransactions a strong count against their purchasing decision), it's pretty freaking sucky when microtransactions just appear in an update.
This type of MTX could affect future DLC though. Giving future DLC cars a higher price than what they would otherwise have is a common incentive to get players to spend.
Yeah, that's literally how microtransactions work. You either grind to get what you want or pay for a shortcut.
Also, I think the main issue here is that they lied, isn't it?
I was kidding. Chubigans post was gold, I saw instant quip potential.
Yes, the cars and tracks are all still free. They've also included microtransactions which is what OP is talking about. Nothing in OP's post is there anything about the free stuff. It's literally solely about them adding in microtransactions which they originally said they wouldn't. I read it all thank you.
Did they? What is the question for the "No" response? Please share with us what they said.
Your omissions to the information I listed are intentional. "Microtransactions" is pretty vague, and without the clarification, it sets a very clear image to most who will (and have) come in here with knee jerk reactions.
They seem to be really well implemented, no randomization, fairly priced and you can't buy the highest end cars. The support for the game has been quite strong. I wouldn't have minded this at launch, and I don't mind it now, which seems to be the general consensus from people playing the game.
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Is it wrong, though ? There's another thread discussing those low sales in more detail. I just offered a line of thoughts to explain this contradiction in Polyphony Digital's communication.
They aren't particularly intentional, but more that they have no purpose in this thread, which isn't about defining if it's a good or bad idea to have MT in GTSports, but only to point out the contradiction.
About the "low sales" narrative which seems to be the not so hidden point of the thread, everyone is free to name another racing simulation game (and not an arcade open world game) that can attract more people than Gran Turismo Sport these days (as a reference it was 5 million players, from the last official update). Just because sales of GT were stupidly high during the previous generations does not mean they are bad today. The landscape evolves for a lot of genres across the generations.
Games at what 5+ million ain't it? OP went out of his way to mention that
Lol dude you fucking get in a line about the game having low sales and a poor launch and are looking to grind an axe with a year old game. Throwing your hands up like you don't have an agenda is bizarre.
If the game is been out a year I don't think its unreasonable to give players the -option- to either spend credits or money on stuff that already exists in the game.
So you just want to participate in the narrative that big bad developer has wronged poor, fragile gaming community by...adding free content but allowing people to buy things that are still absolutely 100% free?
I absolutely assume when they said "no microtransactions" they meant "You won't have to pay to get content post release"...and that is still absolutely true. You don't have to pay a dime to get new tracks, new cars, and new features.
If it does affect future DLC, I will be there to criticize the implementation, for sure. As of now, I don't think it's a big deal outside of them not keeping their word.
Would be good to know how frequent these car packs come out, and how many cars are included for what price in Forza?
How many cars has GT sport added since it launched, and how long does it take to earn the money to buy the cars?
Don't want to derail
Really bad that they said there wouldn't be any Microtransactions and then they add them. It's the kind of thing that plenty of other companies have been dragged over the coals for. I guess that's coming for GT Sport now.
That thread also corrects the OP that he didn't account for digital sales. PD has said its just north of 5million.
Read the OP, it's pretty clear, if you can't or better, if you don't want to see it it's not my problem.
And i'll end this discussion with you here, i already know what type of user are you and the recent ban for console warring is enough for me to avoid a discussion with you, especially when the main topic is GT Sport.
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To be fair, Forza 7 launched with 700 cars compared to GT Sport's 162.
We're just getting what should already have been there at launch, especially at full price.
That said, I picked the game up over the weekend in the EU PSN sale, where it was a steal.
So, related question, what's the line between "paid DLC" and "microtransactions"?
Buying car/track packs = DLC
Buying in-game currency or loot boxes = microtransactions?
I haven't really been paying attention to the Gran Turismo franchise lately, but I know Forza's always had purchasable car packs and such. Pay $3-$5, get some new cars added to the game (which you still need to buy in-game to drive).
Buying car/track packs = DLC
Buying in-game currency or loot boxes = microtransactions?
I haven't really been paying attention to the Gran Turismo franchise lately, but I know Forza's always had purchasable car packs and such. Pay $3-$5, get some new cars added to the game (which you still need to buy in-game to drive).
The game now has microtransactions. The Devs said the game would not include them. Lay off with the smoke and mirrors.
Ironic, Forza 7 got tore to pieces in various places for its microtransactions when at no point they involved real money, and the entire (non-paid) lootbox system was even removed eventually. This change doesn't change the economy of GT Sport, but it just serves as a nice reminder that no one is immune from these kind of MTs, not even your favourite games.
It is not... that is why I'm questioning lol
There is no info in the OP or the articles in the OP about that.
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Give me a break. You're being incredibly transparent. I've detailed my thoughts multiple times, and it's clear you're not willing to concede that this is a reaction thread aimed to focus your ill will with a misleading OP.
I'm out.
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It's just a line of thought tho, that's why it's not under quote marks and doesn't come from an article. If that can ease you, I can put some sort of trigger warning before to say that it's just an opinion as to why the game now has MT.
Ah ok, I can see why people would be mad. At the same time this does little to no impact on the in-game economy and the way they've handled it- only DLC for cars under 2 million- doesn't change the way the more grindy cars would need to be earned.
It's a shame this is going to bury the months of free tracks and cars the game has pumped out. It has the best support of any racing game out there, period.
Plus it's like the nicest DLC that Polyphony has ever released. People are so quick to forget the one time use paint microtransactions in GT5 XD
It's a shame this is going to bury the months of free tracks and cars the game has pumped out. It has the best support of any racing game out there, period.
Plus it's like the nicest DLC that Polyphony has ever released. People are so quick to forget the one time use paint microtransactions in GT5 XD
Forza 7 had "loot boxes" that could never be paid for with real world currency. Never had MTX
"When asked for a clarification on microtransactions, the answer was a resounding 'No'"
I mean thats pretty straight foward, aint it
Ok Mr. Ethomaz, you want your proof, here's your proof.
First 10 seconds.
LordKano Add this interview, it's litterally the first seconds.
That's cool, you can assume what you want. The article asked for clarification 'on microtransactions' and was told 'no'. That video interview that's just been posted is even more clear. He literally just says 'no' when asked about microtransactions in a Q&A. It's an incredibly simple point that OP is making. Again, not saying that their should be outrage or that the game is suddenly the worst (I own and like GTS for what it's worth - not that that should matter) - it's just an interesting development.
No, that's something you're implying. Bit weird.
And what that means? He said he won't talk about MTX? What was the question? The article is obtuse and not clear.
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Like if this was the case then they're doing a pretty shitty job considering its not being used to make the existing player base spend money on stuff they're spend money on.
Just in case anyone wasn't sure of the motivations behind this post.
Eh who cares.
Its not like the game economy gonna change with this.
More options is not really a bad thing.
Its not like the game economy gonna change with this.
More options is not really a bad thing.
Lol
There's nothing framed a specific way.
Players can buy cars with real money despite what the Devs said before. Doesn't matter if some cars can't be bought.
Everything is in the OP lol.
Nah, DLC cars in Forza are unlocked for free. You don't need to spend in-game credits on them.