Omega Emote is Tasteless

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Originally Posted by Doozer

You're right, it doesn't. "Luxury" is usually equated with something that's enjoyable, but not required. You contradict yourself with that statement. I do need a different controller to be able to play comfortably. It's expensive, but not a luxury. I also can't help but notice you didn't agree or disagree with them saying it's a waste of money or "subjective". Convenient. Just fixate on what I said and not them saying accessibility is a waste of money.

Either way, if you actually read the part of my post you quoted, you'd see that I mocked people that bought it solely for the emote. I also said that I don't believe buying the statue as a collector's item is a waste, just that buying it solely for the emote because it's a "status item" is. You know, the OP's entire point. Don't bother quoting me about what I said on a specific subject if you're not going to include everything I said.

You know what is a luxury? Spending $200 USD on an emote. Not required, but potentially desirable by some. Not needed to play, gives no gameplay advantage, etc. Actual luxury. Different from a tool for accessibility, no matter the cost.

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I was in agreement with ya I do not think it is fair or should be seen that way. Just the reality of how people view it though. I said for many luxury does not equate necessity. Even if it is necessary for you some may not see it that way. Like with the lift I got for my father. For many that may seem like overkill but for him it was life changing. Though I will not say the lift is not a luxury item cause it is not many could afford to put an an multi tier lift in their home. Your other quote is kinda irrelevant cause the part that was quoted could be seen as mocking others.

Just because you changed your tune does not change how one could view what you first said as mocking. In the end necessity can be seen as subjective, for some a car is a luxury item but for others it is a way of life. For many people in the US healthcare is a luxury even though it is a necessity.

Is this an out of season April fools post?

This is the equivalent of 2 guys rolling up to a stoplight - one in a Toyota Corolla and one in a BMW M3... the Corolla owner sees the M3 and thinks they shouldn't be allowed to have that car b/c it is so much better and faster, while the Corolla owner sadly doesn't have the means to afford the M3 so thinks no one should be able to own one. Only in the mind of the OP is this oppression - in most other normalized psyches it is just the natural order of capability vs. mediocrity. And really...$200 is only 15 McDonald's dinners for 1, or 50 daily Starbucks, or 2 fancy dinners....save up if you want something, or don't^^

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Originally Posted by Awha

Just because you changed your tune does not change how one could view what you first said as mocking.

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I didn't "change my tune", I elaborated. I did not change my stance. And yes, it was mocking, and still is. Paying $200 for the emote alone because you think it will make others think you're cool is stupid. People spend huge amounts of money on items to collect them, and that's a separate thing that I'm not referring to. I spent $40 on a single Pokemon card once, because I like to collect certain ones. Paying $200 USD for a statue because you like to collect them is not what I'm referring to. How many times do I have to rephrase it for you, despite saying the same thing every time?

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Originally Posted by Doozer

I didn't "change my tune", I elaborated. I did not change my stance. And yes, it was mocking, and still is. Paying $200 for the emote alone because you think it will make others think you're cool is stupid. People spend huge amounts of money on items to collect them, and that's a separate thing that I'm not referring to. I spent $40 on a single Pokemon card once, because I like to collect certain ones. Paying $200 USD for a statue because you like to collect them is not what I'm referring to. How many times do I have to rephrase it for you, despite saying the same thing every time?

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That is the thing you are mocking someone for how they spend their money yet you have admitted to spending money on items that others may need unnecessary or stupid. Don't you see the comparision that can be drawn from that? Sure it your eyes it may seem reasonable but to someone else it may not.

The reason why someone buys something is kinda moot cause we truly cannot know for certain why someone bought something so mocking them for something we cannot confirm or deny is kinda silly don't you think?

This is a simple case of one should watch what they say if they do not want it to be taken out of context cause your first post was straight up mocking people for a purchase that you personally view as dumb. Then you get defensive when someone mocks a purchase that you have made they think is odd cause your reasons hold merit while others may not. I get your purchase for your controller is a necessity but still does not mean for some else it may seem silly, or a waste of money etc . . . And it seemed like you did not like when someone called your purchase odd because of your own personal reasons so if that is the case maybe you should not mock or call other people's purchases odd stupid or whatever cause you believe to know the reason why.

Even people that buy items just to flex they may also do it as a means to make themselves feel good. One can disagree and mock others spending habits but let us not get defensive when others disagree or mock our purchases.

All this coming from a gunpla nerd. I pay a exsporentant amount of money to a company for the right to put together and paint my own figures.

Sounds like you have much bigger problems than an emote in a video game.

I don't see the problem here, it is a collectors item, the statue itself would even gain some value over time, that it is offered is an unique thing, that most other games can not grant, look at it like those people that has collected toys the entire life and more.

Or rare paintings... classic cars... and more.

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Originally Posted by DamianFatale

My financial decisions are not poor, and they are none of your business. The only right you have to comment on my financial decisions, is based on the information I give you.

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Clearly they are if you’re crying this hard about pieces of plastic. You posted on a public forum so anyone has “the right” (as you amusingly put it btw) to criticize you especially if the basis of your point is that you’re too poor (haha) to afford any of them. Ask mommy or daddy for their credit card and you might get one if you’re a good boy this year for Christmas.

It wasn't about the emote for me. I have been saving to buy one of the statues since forever. I wanted Odin but hadn't reached my goal by the time he sold out. I finally gave up hope of a rerun and purchased Omega. Why? Eventually this game will close down. The statue is a nice thing I can keep on my shelf as a momento when it has. Go ahead, put the emotes in the shop, they're fun little extras but I bought the statue for the statue. Maybe if I am lucky with timing I might get Shiva too. Who knows, maybe my dream will come true and Odin will get a re-release. Who knows, maybe you'll be able to buy it if they re-release Omega in the future.

I realize I'm lucky, that I have the luxury of being able to buy a moderate frivolity now and again, but I'm not out here to lord it over anyone.

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Originally Posted by Keridwyn

It wasn't about the emote for me. I have been saving to buy one of the statues since forever. I wanted Odin but hadn't reached my goal by the time he sold out. I finally gave up hope of a rerun and purchased Omega. Why? Eventually this game will close down. The statue is a nice thing I can keep on my shelf as a momento when it has. Go ahead, put the emotes in the shop, they're fun little extras but I bought the statue for the statue. Maybe if I am lucky with timing I might get Shiva too. Who knows, maybe my dream will come true and Odin will get a re-release. Who knows, maybe you'll be able to buy it if they re-release Omega in the future.

I realize I'm lucky, that I have the luxury of being able to buy a moderate frivolity now and again, but I'm not out here to lord it over anyone.

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Yep. It's about the memories. It's why I have both lore books, all the art books, and all the osts. As well as the statues and CEs.

Xiv has been part of a 3rd of my life. I'm going to be sentimental about it.