This is just appalling

[Esper]

Kids these days, concerned over what others are going to do when it's none of there business.

Item shop is here to stay, should probably accept that.

If you do not like the prices, I'm sure they will have a far eastern themed sale soon.

*enjoys her clothing*

[SenorPatty]

It affects our game experience because it means more things get designed for the cash shop rather than for the game itself.

But so far, all things that have been designed for the cash shop has been fluff items. I'd understand if SE went for items that provide a deliberate advantage over others like a generic f2p game does but they have not.

It's fine to complain about pricing. Heck my personal gripe is the amount of things being sold at a price by previous comparisons but minding what others do with their money is not only a fruitless endeavor but a self-harming behavior at that too.

[Nix]

Kids these days, concerned over what others are going to do when it's none of there business.

Item shop is here to stay, should probably accept that.

If you do not like the prices, I'm sure they will have a far eastern themed sale soon.

*enjoys her clothing*

That's nice that you feel that way, but I don't believe that's the argument being portrayed in the thread.

A good number of us are cool with the cash shop and have made purchases from it, but the pricing is starting to get a bit ridiculous.

No one is concerned with what you're doing, trust me.

[joannaluttrell]

No one is concerned with what you're doing, trust me.

Well... except for the people in this thread that said they care.

[Esper]

That's nice that you feel that way, but I don't believe that's the argument being portrayed in the thread.

A good number of us are cool with the cash shop and have made purchases from it, but the pricing is starting to get a bit ridiculous.

No one is concerned with what you're doing, trust me.

I tend not to trust people on forums. Besides I was not talking of the people commenting, mostly just the op. But go on, continue with your childish banter.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

It affects our game experience because it means more things get designed for the cash shop rather than for the game itself.

Does it really? The Garo event released 6-7 wholly unique outfits, thirteen new weapons and three new mounts. As per usual, we had full crafted, Shire and raid gear released with 3.4. The only unique outfits on the Mogstation are the three that were never intended for a full release to begin with. So let's not pretend we get absolutely nothing here.

[Lycieus]

Does it really? The Garo event released 6-7 wholly unique outfits, thirteen new weapons and three new mounts. As per usual, we had full crafted, Shire and raid gear released with 3.4. The only unique outfits on the Mogstation are the three that were never intended for a full release to begin with. So let's not pretend we get absolutely nothing here.

Of course we get something, that we pay extra for and had development resources diverted to make. It might be true at this point that they have a dedicated team just for mogstation items, but those artists etc. could be making items for everyone to be included with the sub-fee. What SE is actually peddling is exclusivity.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

Of course we get something, that we pay extra for and had development resources diverted to make. It might be true at this point that they have a dedicated team just for mogstation items, but those artists etc. could be making items for everyone to be included with the sub-fee. What SE is actually peddling is exclusivity.

Welcome to literally every publishing studio in the industry. This is not unique to FFXIV nor Square Enix. They all do it to offset the staggering costs of game development. None of the items on the Mogstation would be in the game if it didn't exist. They are made exclusively for profit. That's how micro-transactions work.

[joannaluttrell]

I have a question for people: Would you rather your sub fee go up or have a cash shop you are under no obligation to use? Because getting everything currently on the cash shop for your $15 a month never was, and never will be, on the table.

[SendohJin]

You're one of those people that thinks your sub pays for a lot more than you actually agreed to, right? A movie ticket grants you access to the movie. A sub grants you access to the game. Period.

No, I'm not. I don't even have a problem with most stuff just the major re-purposing of existing in game assets (Odin Mount, Magitek Armor).

This was the original comment I disagreed with.

Do we really need to go over this again? Cash shop items are made for the cash shop. If the shop didn't exist neither would these items.

If this was 100% true, I would be fine with it.

Y'shtola's attire was made for the cash shop or she would be naked?

And things being character only instead of account wide is ridiculous.