Lightning/Snow Event

[Reinha]

99.99% of the content in the game is available to everyone who plays. There is a TINY MINORITY of special items set aside just for people who supported the game at a particular time. Is that really such an injustice?

What purpose is there to stop people from supporting the game at any point in time by allowing them to buy those items in the mog station? Not everyone insists that old items need to be brought back for free.

"I supported the game a year ago. I deserve the rewards."
"I would like to support the game as well and get the appropriate rewards! Put in in Mog Station and I'll buy it."
"You don't deserve the rewards cause you didn't support the game."
"But I'm willing to! Please let me."
"You can't cause reasons."

That logic doesn't make any sense. It seems similar to those people who brag about liking a certain band before it got popular, thinking they are True Fans and deserve special attention. When in fact newer fans just had a hard time supporting something they had never heard of.

Veteran rewards are a much better way to encourage sticking around without excluding anyone.

[zosia]

What purpose is there to stop people from supporting the game at any point in time by allowing them to buy those items in the mog station? Not everyone insists that old items need to be brought back for free.

"I supported the game a year ago. I deserve the rewards."
"I would like to support the game as well and get the appropriate rewards! Put in in Mog Station and I'll buy it."
"You don't deserve the rewards cause you didn't support the game."
"But I'm willing to! Please let me."
"You can't cause reasons."

That logic doesn't make any sense. It seems similar to those people who brag about liking a certain band before it got popular, thinking they are True Fans and deserve special attention. When in fact newer fans just had a hard time supporting something they had never heard of.

Veteran rewards are a much better way to encourage sticking around without excluding anyone.

No one needs these items. Most all the weapons are ugly, and the ones that are appealing look similar to other models in-game. The hairstyle is just one of many you can have/obtain. They are a nice way to thank the players for playing in 2.x. I rather them put new stuff in the cash shop than cheapen the memory of the event by making a quick buck off it's rewards.

[Colorful]

I rather them put new stuff in the cash shop than cheapen the memory of the event by making a quick buck off it's rewards.

This is the absolutely worst thing they could do, all I have to say is "no". The only that should be in the cash shop is past event items, random minions and the very uncommon mount. Would you really prefer they dedicate resources into developing content for the cash shop because you're scared that your precious pixels are going to more common? The gear is absolutely hideous imho, but if people are willing to pay for it, give it to them. It's like every other event item.

PS. Anyone who's against this and got the items from the 2nd and 3rd times the event was released are entirely selfish and hypocritical.

[zosia]

This is the absolutely worst thing they could do, all I have to say is "no". The only that should be in the cash shop is past event items, random minions and the very uncommon mount. Would you really prefer they dedicate resources into developing content for the cash shop because you're scared that your precious pixels are going to more common? The gear is absolutely hideous imho, but if people are willing to pay for it, give it to them. It's like every other event item.

PS. Anyone who's against this and got the items from the 2nd and 3rd times the event was released are entirely selfish and hypocritical.

I got it from the 1st event, and no, I did not whine about them re-releasing the event. There just comes a time when people miss the boat. If you can have everything all the time, there is no sense of urgency or worth behind any of the in-game activities. I like the feeling of needing to do an event because I might miss out! It gives another layer of substance by making it feel more real. Nothing really last for ever irl, as it pertains to events, holidays and parties. It's a nice touch that these events feel more real in the regard that they are different every year and possibly temporary only making 1-3 appearances.

So, please, take your tired ideration of the "special snowflake" argument and check it else where. It has nothing to do with being or feeling special.

[Ryuukishi]

What purpose is there to stop people from supporting the game at any point in time by allowing them to buy those items in the mog station? Not everyone insists that old items need to be brought back for free.

Well, there's an obvious reason for doing it this way. A limited time offer creates a sense of urgency. They want potential customers to think, "I had better subscribe right now to get that item!" Not, "I won't miss out on anything by waiting, so I'll subscribe in a few months, or maybe not at all because I'll forgot about it if I don't do it now."

For S-E it's incentive for people to subscribe sooner rather than later, and for players who participate, it's a little something for them to show off, that not everyone else has. Win-win.