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GAME CHANGE: Bodyguard purchasing price. | Started by: Squishy on Mar 25, '13 21:37 |
In a few days, we will be introducing a new bodyguard purchasing price structure. |
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For those who purchased their bodyguards at a higher price, once this is launched please present me with your records and we can refund differences in a fair manner. Any attempts to game/abuse/misrepresent will result in the loss of your character, all existing credits, and future playing privileges. |
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Reply by: Squishy at Mar 25, '13 21:39 | |
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The total cost of your first bodyguard is $500,000 (50k to purchase, train 9 times at 50k times) |
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Reply by: BlackBlack at Mar 25, '13 22:35 | |
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I'd also appreciate a clarification - $12,500 on the base AND every train is an increase of $125,000 per BG (total cost) is that right? |
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Reply by: The_Red_God at Mar 25, '13 22:48 | |
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The increase is in the total cost, not the base cost. |
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Reply by: Satanta at Mar 25, '13 22:59 | |
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Squishy,
Does this mean that currently non-fully trained BGs will increase the cost of training older BGs if you purchase them before training up to full, the older ones? |
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Reply by: Ballistic at Mar 26, '13 00:32 | |
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You sure Satanta?
I got the impression the increase was compounded, hence:
1st BG = 50k + (9 x 50k)
2nd BG = 62.5k + (9 x 50k)
3rd BG = 75k + (9 x 50k)
4th BG = 87.5k + (9 x 50k)
5th BG = 100k + (9 x 50k)
etcetc |
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Reply by: Zyzz at Mar 26, '13 01:59 | |
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1 ) $500,000 (To get to full 100 HP, its 1/10th of this per 10 hp) |
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Reply by: Squishy at Mar 26, '13 02:03 | |
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I'm not sure what you're asking there Zyzz? |
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Reply by: Satanta at Mar 26, '13 02:20 | |
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Ohhhh, I see the problem. It should be "X - 1", as the additional fee doesn't apply to the first bg. My bad! |
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Reply by: Satanta at Mar 26, '13 02:22 | |
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Tomorrow we will put up a chart to make it easier to do the math. |
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Reply by: Squishy at Mar 26, '13 02:22 | |
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Not sure, ha. We got the same outcome i think i just misread yours the first time. Hadn't even noticed the X-1 tbh. |
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Reply by: Zyzz at Mar 26, '13 02:26 | |
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This isn't EXACTLY what I had been hoping for, but it is a huuuuge step in the right direction. Absolutely excellent change, in my opinion. Well done Izzifus. |
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Reply by: EzioAuditore at Mar 26, '13 02:47 | |
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i think they should be a lil cheaper cause not everyone can afford 599k if im understanding what i read correctly |
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Reply by: Connor at Mar 26, '13 05:05 | |
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my bad i meant 500k |
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Reply by: Connor at Mar 26, '13 05:06 | |
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Dude, seriously? Not everyone can afford 500k? I am sure anyone with 25-30 units can make 500k in a single day... |
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Reply by: Elijah at Mar 26, '13 08:03 | |
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25-30 Units you can make 500k an hour. |
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Reply by: Savant at Mar 26, '13 08:20 | |
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I am normally not the most agreeable person when it comes to admin changes as many of my friends can tell you. But I really like this one. Well done Izzy. |
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Reply by: Macho_Man at Mar 26, '13 08:25 | |
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I approve this change.
:D |
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Reply by: Betsy_Poke at Mar 26, '13 10:18 | |
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I am going to start this off with a substantial amount of prefacing, since I am well aware this may come across as negative on the administration and that is not the intent. The intent of this reply is to highlight issues with changes like these. I would like to start off by saying that I realise this game has had some significant changes over the past few months, and that users put pressure on administraiton to meet deadlines, just as administration is equally committed to meeting them.
The Issue: The Moving Goal Post
Pretty sure no one can disagree that this has become a game of long term planning. There are many accounts that are far over a year old and that should anyone wish to make any long term impact the decisions they make in the beginning of their accounts have significant reprocussions for the development of that account. I have been back a few months now only and in that time this is the 3rd BG system that will be in place. In a period of little over 3 months. You can't make realistic plans for your accounts development when the line is constantly moved.
"Well this is what it is, and I must simply make the best of it"
Which is all I could do at the time really. This change would have significantly altered the way in which my last account was played, or even the knowledge that a change was being considered. Decisions are made based on the structures in place at the time. To make the experience personal. Had I known a new system was being considered, there is no way I would ever have considered spending 300 credits on BG's. Yes hindsight is 20/20 but some communication is essential on matters like this.
Some Points To Consider
Some Examples
Consolidation
I really could go on and on about this. But really all I am asking for is a bit of consideration in terms of information to be shared. Even though these changes can be viewed as positive for many people. This negatively impacts just as many people. When drastic decisions are being considered, I am not asking that the userbase get a vote. Just that we are aware of if/when/how they will impact the users. I for example, knowing what I know now. Would not have spent in excess of 50 credits the way I did. My account is 6 days old, I would have rolled differently. I would have completely changed the way my account is to develop.
I fully acknowledge the efforts of the administration to make the game as fair as possible. I acknowledge that this change has been made for what is pereceived to be the good of the majority of the database. I appreciate the work done by the Administration in the development of the game. I would just like to make some of my (as well as others I have spoken to) concerns known. As I don't feel the impact of these decisions are fully perceived.
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Reply by: Savant at Mar 26, '13 16:23 | |
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Minimum $20,000