



something I have been thinking about a lot while playing Path of Exile is how badass looking Microtransactions testify how much a player is supporting the game, but not in any way how much he is actually progressing in it. I totally understand that the most fancy looking armor pieces, pets and effects have to remain an exclusive to paid content due to GGG's business model, but i think that there is some space for alternatives.



Introducing Unlockable Alternative Microtransactions. (you would still have to buy the original)

I'm thinking about alternatives of existing/future effects which attest progression and achievements. After purchasing the original, these alternatives could be unlocked only by those who have progressed enough in the game, passed a certain level, etc. I personally believe that passionate and dedicated players who enjoy supporting this company would be even more happy to contribute, while equipping their heroes with little alternative effects that actually prove both their support and their progression .



This could be done very simply just by adding alternative colors for existing MTXs.



Example:



Red Ice Crown: Unlocked by defeating Dominus in Merciless.







I hope you like my idea :)



Edit: Changed text and title to clarify the concept. Hi everyone,something I have been thinking about a lot while playing Path of Exile is how badass looking Microtransactions testify how much a player is supporting the game, but not in any way how much he is actually progressing in it. I totally understand that the most fancy looking armor pieces, pets and effects have to remain an exclusive to paid content due to GGG's business model, but i think that there is some space for alternatives.(you would still have to buy the original)I'm thinking about alternatives of existing/future effects which attest progression and achievements. After purchasing the original, these alternatives could be unlocked only by those who have progressed enough in the game, passed a certain level, etc. I personally believe that passionate and dedicated players who enjoy supporting this company would be even more happy to contribute, while equipping their heroes with little alternative effects that actuallyThis could be done very simply just by adding alternative colors for existing MTXs.Red Ice Crown: Unlocked by defeating Dominus in Merciless.I hope you like my idea :)Edit: Changed text and title to clarify the concept. "There are worlds that lie beyond the edge of my page, the edge of my understanding. Worlds of wonder. Worlds of terror." Aramil - Cartographer to Emperor Chitus



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microtransactions for microtransactions

microtransception

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i would like to have something like green infernal weapon effect lol (most green wep effects are low quality-cheap ones) Posted by

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microtransception

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i would like to have something like green infernal weapon effect lol (most green wep effects are low quality-cheap ones) microtransactions for microtransactionsmicrotransception+1 to thisi would like to have something like green infernal weapon effect lol (most green wep effects are low quality-cheap ones)



What I mean is that even if you buy this particular microtransaction before killing Dominus Merciless, you will simply unlock the red version once you kill him, giving you the possibility to choose this new color to prove your progression. What I mean is that even if you buy this particular microtransaction before killing Dominus Merciless, you will simply unlock the red version once you kill him, giving you the possibility to choose this new color to prove your progression. "There are worlds that lie beyond the edge of my page, the edge of my understanding. Worlds of wonder. Worlds of terror." Aramil - Cartographer to Emperor Chitus



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>>>Suggestions forum



Just to clarify, does 'unlocking' mean you now have the opportunity to Buy the thing once you do 'X' or does it 'unlock' further options within MTX's you may already have?



For example, I buy Ice crown when I start, then I beat Dominus to unlock your Red Ice Crown, do I get a red Ice Crown upon killing dude or is all that means: I can now buy a Red Ice Crown?



EDIT: You answered this above me, apparently I either take too long to write things or I just can't ead. Why am I wearing a heavy belt if I haven't got any pants? Last edited by Milchut on Mar 1, 2014, 4:16:40 PM Posted by

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I think this is a great way to mix achievements and transactions.

+1



They could make every achievement that awards a microtransaction, require a certain purchasable microtransaction.



This makes them not lose any money, and earn some more. To all the hypocrites in all the forums:

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I think it cool and adds something worth trying for very nice idea. Posted by

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" Milchut



Just to clarify, does 'unlocking' mean you now have the opportunity to Buy the thing once you do 'X' or does it 'unlock' further options within MTX's you may already have?



For example, I buy Ice crown when I start, then I beat Dominus to unlock your Red Ice Crown, do I get a red Ice Crown upon killing dude or is all that means: I can now buy a Red Ice Crown?



>>>Suggestions forumJust to clarify, does 'unlocking' mean you now have the opportunity to Buy the thing once you do 'X' or does it 'unlock' further options within MTX's you may already have?For example, I buy Ice crown when I start, then I beat Dominus to unlock your Red Ice Crown, do I get a red Ice Crown upon killing dude or is all that means: I can now buy a Red Ice Crown?



In this particular case I meant it is unlocked, without further costs, upon killing the dude. And you unlock both if you buy it for the first time after completing the quest. In this particular case I meant it is unlocked, without further costs, upon killing the dude. And you unlock both if you buy it for the first time after completing the quest. "There are worlds that lie beyond the edge of my page, the edge of my understanding. Worlds of wonder. Worlds of terror." Aramil - Cartographer to Emperor Chitus



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It's a cool idea, but I don't think they'd bother to implement it. They would have to make an entire new set of micro-transactions for achievements as to not diminish the people who have already bought them. Posted by

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" It's a cool idea, but I don't think they'd bother to implement it. They would have to make an entire new set of micro-transactions for achievements as to not diminish the people who have already bought them.



I think it shouldn't be too difficult for them to just add a new color to (for example) the ice crown. Same story is possibile for any of the existing or future MTXs. And you would simply unlock them by completing certain things in the game.. the red crown would just appear in your M stash and at that point you would have the possibility to wear that one, instead of the original. I don't think this needs a completely new set of MTX. I think it shouldn't be too difficult for them to just add a new color to (for example) the ice crown. Same story is possibile for any of the existing or future MTXs. And you would simply unlock them by completing certain things in the game.. the red crown would just appear in your M stash and at that point you would have the possibility to wear that one, instead of the original. I don't think this needs a completely new set of MTX. "There are worlds that lie beyond the edge of my page, the edge of my understanding. Worlds of wonder. Worlds of terror." Aramil - Cartographer to Emperor Chitus



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