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[PrimoClubs]

Upon logical thinking, doesn't it make more sense that the exclusive Gold Kahn membership should be rewarded with the social unlocks regardless of whether the majority helps fund the game.

At the rate it's going, it doesn't appear that it will get to phase 4 social unlock and anyone paying to keep this game alive should benefit from being the utmost loyalest of patronage.

I think Gold Kahn players should be gifted with the unlocks regardless of the total funding provided by the community because they want the game to continue for time to come, not because of a 'gold' paintjob.

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"When you see that... brand, new -- golden Ferrari. And when you look down at your old... dusty... Honda Civic, doesn't it want to make you aim higher in life."

...on parting words, exclusivity means power.

Edited by PrimoClubs, 17 March 2014 - 02:48 PM.

[Ironwithin]

Those are basically stretch goals, their purpose is to motivate more people to buy.
Giving them (or at least announcing they will be given) to every buyer , regardless of overall buyer-count would defeat their purpose.

[PrimoClubs]

The very few Gold Kahn buyers are of a very small number I imagine. Giving them to these players only who paid double the top pack (Masakari pack x2 = value of one Gold Kahn mech). These stretch goals should be awarded those paying 3-5x the amount of those who are purchasing only smaller value packs, it would be more incentive to fund their game and maybe get more sales (making the gold package more worth the money). If one person gets a Gold pack, they are funding the value of atleast 3 other players who aren't paying anything. The beauty of a f2p model is that those who are willing to spend more of their earnings cover the lack of funding by 'free only' players.

The continued survival of my favourite universe is a must!

Edited by PrimoClubs, 17 March 2014 - 05:32 PM.

[Ironwithin]

Anybody buying a Gold Khan package, in essence, willingly spends more money than they need to to get what others are getting + a gold skin. I assume they do that to support the game and feel good about it. That is the "reward" they get out of it.

If you are looking for more value for your money the Gold Khan Packages are not the right choice.

I highly doubt making those "Social Rewards" part of the deal regardless of the number of buyers makes anybody go "Hey ! NOW it's totally WORTH 500 bucks ! Where do I sign?!"

[Motroid]

Those Gold Mechs are a token of gratitude for a donation.
Nothing more, nothing less.
"...on parting words, exclusivity means power" sorry bro but you are totally wrong here.
Many F2P games offer the option to donate. Nothing special here.
Path of Exile for example lets you craft your own legendary, incredibly powerful item with your own flavour text on it going ingame the next patch with vey low droprates for everyone to acquire. Costs about 500-1000 USD. That's pretty much the same here with the Gold Khan Pack. Basicly it's a donation.

[PrimoClubs]

Motroid, on 17 March 2014 - 07:23 PM, said:

Those Gold Mechs are a token of gratitude for a donation.
Nothing more, nothing less.
"...on parting words, exclusivity means power" sorry bro but you are totally wrong here.
Many F2P games offer the option to donate. Nothing special here.
Path of Exile for example lets you craft your own legendary, incredibly powerful item with your own flavour text on it going ingame the next patch with vey low droprates for everyone to acquire. Costs about 500-1000 USD. That's pretty much the same here with the Gold Khan Pack. Basicly it's a donation.

I'm not here to argue and it seems like a sidetrack from the issue. You quoted me about exclusivity and then demand that I am wrong but what you say in the very next breath contradicts one's self,

"Path of Exile for example lets you craft your own legendary, incredibly powerful item with your own flavour text on it going ingame the next patch with vey low droprates for everyone to acquire."

No one is excluded from the offer, so it's the same as you say 'drop rates for everyone to acquire'. The rates being equivalent of some one actually having that much spare money is around the same as looting a 'rare' item. Exclusivity as in, you'll be one of very few as you obtain items that others can't it becomes unique to you. The original point is, if you're that die hard to spend 500 dollars, then the mystery extras that may just vanish along with the stretch goals should be included. Perspective is an enemy.

...and to add flavor to the opinion, any MechWarrior fan of the deep, rich history and lore would not play this game and purchase shiny favorites if they did not LOVE the Lore. It's not about the Mech but about the whole package, missing nothing that graces this land BattleTech or MechWarrior. The fight to never let anything MW die.

Edited by PrimoClubs, 17 March 2014 - 08:57 PM.