25 replies to this topic

[JusticarAB]

with the stk-3Fb be purchasable later or is it only a reward?

[FupDup]

Eventually...but a very long time.

[Zoeff]

All (L) Variants will eventually be released for cbills yes, hasn't been announced when that'll be.

[Ace Selin]

FupDup, on 12 August 2016 - 05:11 PM, said:

Eventually...but a very long time.

Yeah, probably in about a years time

[Elizander]

Just cry in your bed every night until it's released in 2018.

[JusticarAB]

Elizander, on 12 August 2016 - 05:18 PM, said:

Just cry in your bed every night until it's released in 2018.

haha, i do that anyways

[JC Daxion]

Next summer....

[Lyoto Machida]

Probably about in a year, since they're just now releasing the 2015 loyalty Cicada, I believe.

[Xetelian]

Probably so long from now we'll all forget it exists just to be surprised by it again when it arrives!

I hate the delay, (L) already have the 30% cbill boost they don't need any more exclusivity than that

[Elizander]

Xetelian, on 12 August 2016 - 05:47 PM, said:

Probably so long from now we'll all forget it exists just to be surprised by it again when it arrives!

I hate the delay, (L) already have the 30% cbill boost they don't need any more exclusivity than that

Last year wasn't so bad because derp variants, but the Summoner and Stalker are definitely more competitive in terms of performance.

Compromise? 3 month delay -> Gift Store, 1 month later, MC, 1 month later c-bills.

Edited by Elizander, 12 August 2016 - 07:13 PM.

[Spheroid]

If only there wasn't a Clan ecm 85 tonner with a much higher engine cap I might care.

[kapusta11]

Spheroid, on 12 August 2016 - 07:33 PM, said:

If only there wasn't a Clan ecm 85 tonner with a much higher engine cap I might care.

ECM variant has an engine cap of 340 though.

[Davers]

Elizander, on 12 August 2016 - 07:12 PM, said:

Last year wasn't so bad because derp variants, but the Summoner and Stalker are definitely more competitive in terms of performance.

Compromise? 3 month delay -> Gift Store, 1 month later, MC, 1 month later c-bills.

Yeah, no one was really drooling over the 1B/1M Nova last year, but an ECM Stalker is potentially a 'go to' mech.

[TheArisen]

Elizander, on 12 August 2016 - 07:12 PM, said:

Last year wasn't so bad because derp variants, but the Summoner and Stalker are definitely more competitive in terms of performance.

Compromise? 3 month delay -> Gift Store, 1 month later, MC, 1 month later c-bills.

As someone that qualifies for all the IS rewards, I approve. The Cbill bonus & getting them for free is enough for me.

[Sagamore]

It will take at least a year based on precedent. If it was available too soon, it might not be as big of a carrot to upgrade collector packs. Of course we have no idea when it will be released.

Edited by Sagamore, 13 August 2016 - 10:58 PM.

[Appogee]

I really want that Mech.


But I really don't want to waste $40 "upgrading" two basic packs with duplicates of Mechs I already own.

[S 0 L E N Y A]

Presuming the 2016 Loyalty mechs follow the time frames of the last round of loyalty mechs:
I would not be shocked if PGI was out of business before the ECM Stalker hits for c-bills

[Troutmonkey]

Appogee, on 13 August 2016 - 11:54 PM, said:

I really want that Mech.


But I really don't want to waste $40 "upgrading" two basic packs with duplicates of Mechs I already own.

Yeah as a Stalker player I really want that variant, but $80 USD for 2 of the new mech packs is too much of an ask for me. Especially when the Australian dollar is still really low. Looks like I'm going to miss out this year. Oh well, At least I have a neat Cicada from last year

[Bud Crue]

Loyalty mechs are more about driving additional sales from those that have already shown a willingness to spend money, than rewarding their loyalty. If they made the loyalty versions (with or without 30% bonus or unique paint) available in a relatively short period of time, then folks would just wait for the c-bill versions, rather than blowing real money to get their accounts in line with the requirements of the loyalty program.

It is in PGI's economic interest to make the loyalty mechs feel "exclusive" for a long period of time so as to encourage the marks who have already showed a willingness to spend, to spend even more for that sense of exclusivity. Take away that sense of exclusivity, or dramatically shorten the period of time in which it exists, and you reduce the incentive for the marks to spend.

[Appogee]

Bud Crue, on 14 August 2016 - 05:54 AM, said:

Loyalty mechs are more about driving additional sales from those that have already shown a willingness to spend money, than rewarding their loyalty.

This is my interpretation of the rules, also.

Seems a bit devious, frankly, and not a way to show appreciation to customers.

I bought two packs with Heroes ... but that apparently doesn't earn 'appreciation' cause I didn't waste $40 more on two variants which PGI lazily just duplicated and called 'Collector'.

I don't remember last year's loyalty Mechs being so clearly angled at milking further purchases. It leaves a bad taste.

Edited by Appogee, 14 August 2016 - 07:17 AM.