Expansion Question

[BristolRuss]

I asked this very same question a few months ago. I hope it gets answered at Pax East. In my scenario both me and my partner play the game. We have a PS4 and PC and alternate what platform we play on. We had to buy 4 copies of the base game (2 PC and 2 PS3 - upgraded to PS4) copies of the game, but if we have to buy 4 copies of the expansion as well I think we will both quit. As others as mentioned you'll be downloading all of the expansion info whether you buy it not; so ideally you'll just apply an unlock key to your SE account that unlocks the new content regardless on platform you are currently on.

[Zfz]

What I'm interested is rather something different.

Someone in our FC is playing on the PS3 and is wondering if it's possible to switch to the PC by just buying the PC version of the expansion.

So the question is this:
- Now: have only PS3 license.
- 3.0: want to play on the PC, ditch the PS3.
What must one do?
1. Just buy PC version of the expansion. No need to buy PS3 version of the expansion.
2. Must buy PC version and PS3 version of the expansion.

[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.

[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.