Expansion Question

[Mission]

I'm not sure why you would think you would get both when you only buy one. They are two completely separate platforms. I don't know of any game that when I bought it for PC I automatically got a PS2/3/4 version for free (or vice versa).

Only reason I could see just having to buy one copy of the expansion is because we don't know how it would work if you are in an expansion zone..with the expansion job weapon equipped, with the expansion race. And you log out..what will it do with your character, or will you just not be able to play on the game that you bought on the other console? Seems kind of an extreme situation to not be allowed to play a game that you purchases all because you didn't upgrade to the expansion. What MMO keeps you from playing a game if you didn't buy the expansion. Not many that I've seen

[Ecks007]

Only reason I could see just having to buy one copy of the expansion is because we don't know how it would work if you are in an expansion zone..with the expansion job weapon equipped, with the expansion race. And you log out..what will it do with your character, or will you just not be able to play on the game that you bought on the other console? Seems kind of an extreme situation to not be allowed to play a game that you purchases all because you didn't upgrade to the expansion. What MMO keeps you from playing a game if you didn't buy the expansion. Not many that I've seen

...But you can still play the game you bought the expansion for on the system you bought the expansion. I really don't see why you need to play it on 2 different systems, what is the point? Like really, I don't understand the waste of money in having the same thing on another system when one is all you need.

[Mission]

...But you can still play the game you bought the expansion for on the system you bought the expansion. I really don't see why you need to play it on 2 different systems, what is the point? Like really, I don't understand the waste of money in having the same thing on another system when one is all you need.

I play on 2 systems cause sometimes I don't want to sit at my computer to play. Like when I'm doing random things such as crafting. When I raid I play on my pc. And I can play on my vita anywhere.

[Taliph]

...But you can still play the game you bought the expansion for on the system you bought the expansion. I really don't see why you need to play it on 2 different systems, what is the point? Like really, I don't understand the waste of money in having the same thing on another system when one is all you need.

I have both because my ps4 is infinitely more portable then my pc.

[Ecks007]

Yeah.. idk, must be a younger generation thing, maybe? But imo mmorpgs are things you sit down and play, often for hours at a time. I have no reason (nor see a need) to need portability while playing an mmorpg. If I need to get up and do something I do it and the game will be there when I get back. I don't need to take it with me. Though if for some reason I were going to take my PC to a buddy's house then I would just do it. If it was something like a LAN party, whether you brought a PC or a console you'd still be bringing about the same number of accessories and wires. Going to need a tv to play that console on just as much as your PC takes a monitor and you might not be able to use your buddy's TV.

[Zfz]

I have no reason (nor see a need) to need portability while playing an mmorpg.

It's not that. It's just something that actually a hell of a lot of people do: change the environment.

When I read serious stuff I use my desk. But when I read novels and comics, I prefer the comfort of the sofa or even my bed on a cold evening. And indeed there are times when I wish I could move to the living room and fish or gather while I sit comfortably on the sofa and use the 42" TV.

It's not a young generation thing. This "thing" has been with people since sliced bread!

[Taliph]

Hotels have tv's, this isn't that far out of the box.

[Ulathskullsplitter]

...But you can still play the game you bought the expansion for on the system you bought the expansion. I really don't see why you need to play it on 2 different systems, what is the point? Like really, I don't understand the waste of money in having the same thing on another system when one is all you need.

Plenty of reasons to have it on both. I mostly play on ps4 since it handles the game better than my pc. I can play on ps4 and use my pc for other stuff at the same time. But if im playing a different game on ps4 then i can log in and play on my pc. Like today im playing dragon age on my ps4 but have ffxiv going on my pc to feed my chocobo, fertilize my garden and get unspoiled nodes when its time. Pretty convenient.

[Fenral]

I'm not sure why you would think you would get both when you only buy one. They are two completely separate platforms. I don't know of any game that when I bought it for PC I automatically got a PS2/3/4 version for free (or vice versa).

It was called Portal 2. If you bought it for PS3 and linked your Steam account, they gave you the PC version free. I think there was also a promotion for Destiny that gave you the PS4 version with the PS3 version if you bought off PSN.

So, in addition to everything mentioned before, not requiring two expansion purchases would actually be more in line with modern marketing strategies. Though I'm sure they'll find some way to make a big deal out of announcing it as something special anyway.

[AlexionSkylark]

I believe there are a bunch of game assets pertaining just to people who bought the expansion. From the top of my head, I can think of:

- 3D Maps (& their textures): the new areas, dungeons, cities, doodads, etc (those take a VERY BIG CHUNK of game data, arguably the majority of the expansion's data)
- Icons for the new classes
- NPC data for the new areas
- cutscene data and voice acting audio (on multiple languages, one must remember) for lvl 51+ Main Scenario quests.

I don't believe these are downloaded to non-expansion players. This is game data you're actually licensing to possess and use, and downloading, when you buy the expansion.