Quote Originally Posted by Burningskull View Post
How long before they stop putting "optional" items in the game? Think about it.
I have. The dev team has. The marketing team probably has. All have concluded that an all-or-nothing system isn't as financially beneficial as a mixed system, which is what SE is now offering.

Seriously, there are several very good reasons to oppose the "sanctioned RMT" that is the cash shop, but this isn't one of them.