This is just appalling

[HPDelron]

This reply shows a severe misunderstanding of my argument. One is a discussion of the product and the other is a discussion of the business.

Your argument fundamentally seems to be that square is at some risk of a meaningful loss of players because of their cash shop items. If that isn't your argument why should square - or anyone care? It's a non-issue if that's the case. It only matters if it will have a meaningful negative impact on the playerbase.

If that is your argument my point stands: Cash shops items are fluff. They are dresses and dances and nothing that matters. Core content is what drives the game and sub numbers. If I'm wrong I guess we'll see the game dry up as folks see everyone in their fc chats go "I'm sorry guys, I had fun with you all but I'm quitting the game because square is charging too much for emotes in the cash shop. Best of luck. I'll be trying {INSERT_MMO_HERE} ping me on discord if you wanna meet up with me there".

We are in the land of speculation obviously. We'd need a crystal ball to know for sure. However I wouldn't be going out of my way to wager that scenario will come to pass.