Will no longer purchase optional items in response to statue emote

[Cinnamonpop]

I'm...finding it hard to feel bad for you. Sounds like you didn't even have a place for statue. or even wanted it, so you spent $400 on an emote. The statue is the thing you are supposed to be buying. The emote is a little bonus, not the thing you spend four hundred United States Dollars on.
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Curse the corporation all you want. The onus is on you.

While I somewhat understand, just because I did not have a plan for the statue yet does not mean I was not going to plan to do something with it. I have many friends who are collectors of physical goods (I'm personally not a materialistic person). A couple with birthdays coming up even. I was thinking about giving it to them, but hadn't one hundred percent decided. Perhaps I could get a display for it. Maybe start a collection from here. Once again, due to my disability, I have to burn my money anyways. Due to fortunate circumstances, I am not having to spend my money on bills or food for the next 2 months. The holidays have just occurred and I have received money from family that I am meant to spend on myself despite not being materialistic (hence why they gave me money instead of any items).

That being said, I understand completely what you mean. This post is less about "woe is me" though, and I apologize if I made it seem that way. The reason why I gave so much information is that I wanted to let people know where I come from, and how despite my love for the game I do not approve of their decision. I genuinely, GENUINELY think given how much people love and support the game that Square Enix should not try to take advantage of their playerbase for no reason. No other statue before this has made it's reward single character only. What reason is there for this change other than to try and give as little for as much money as possible? (and all of this is ignoring Square Enix's dubious quality when it comes to figures to begin with).


Plus I... literally lost nothing from this, as Square Enix was quick to issue my refund. The person who helped me was even kind enough to say that after they confirm my cancellation, after warning me that they can't promise it will be around after, that they would deliver my concerns to the company as I implored.

I once again apologize if my post did not come across as intended. I just didn't want to appear as someone who was complaining just to complain, or that I am ungrateful for the hard work of those at Square Enix, because I genuinely care about them probably more than I should lol.

I just think it's important to speak up, and encourage others to do so too. I'm not asking for more than what Square has given in the past, I'm asking that they stop diminishing what they give.