Quote Originally Posted by Rokke View Post
I mean, it's not like EA went from 0 to 60 overnight. Babysteps got us to where the industry is today and now everyone is used to being nickel and dime'd.
Sure but of all the current MMOs I've played --And I've played a bunch-- FFXIV has the most benign shop by a wide margin.

Unlike Black Desert it doesn't sell power.

Unlike Elder Scrolls it isn't pushed hard with every interesting thing being in the shop.

Unlike Guild Wars 2...Okay, I haven't checked in on this one in years but I've heard the Gem Store is the only place for good looking gear skins.

Unlike World Of WarCraft it isn't absurdly expensive.