Thread: 2.2 Retainers via Microtransactions

Originally Posted by Doo

I wouldn't be surprised. RMT business got to come from some where and we know that RMT is huge in FFXIV. Cash shops are pretty much legalize rmt.

It's true, RMT is a sustainable business, else it wouldn't be here.

Cash shops can be legal RMT, yes. Key word however, is can. It can only be considered RMT if it buys a tangible advantage in game. It's possible SE could go down the darker path, but I don't believe they will.

Originally Posted by Alwryn

SE could go down the darker path, but I don't believe they will.

I came from DCUO and it started out pretty small. Then came replay badges that totally changed the game. The thinking is that once a company sees what type of ridiculous money they can make by using micro transactions, they aren't going to be able to resist the temptation. That's the reason for cause of concern even though it may seem small now.