QoL suggestion for paid retainers we can't afford anymore.

[NephthysVasudan]

A bit aggressive much?

Honestly...he's got a point... Remyogic and I think alike....its only 2 bucks USD per month per retainer.
Thats....I'm not even going to apply logic to that in terms of real cost.

If your questioning about being able to afford the game in the first place..you got bigger issues to deal with then QoL here.

Yes...the retainer system is a bit odd in terms of how it works if you lapse etc. but the fact is - it comes down to you and your responsibility in handling your finances and use of retainers. Is there any harm in SE granting access for certain situations? No. But they won't do it considering its cheap.

You've already been given a solution for getting access without paying full price..but seriously... one retainer... 2 bucks....

If you can't afford that? You're in trouble i suspect...

(No idea on Euro Cost - I think someone said 1 Euro?)

This is no different than someone complaining about losing their house...you get plenty of time in advance if you know your going to have trouble.

I suspect you KNEW you where going to be in trouble prior to getting locked out. Its a decision you made. Pushing this on SE isn't entirely fair.

Again...feature request wise - no issue here - but the motive is a bit tainted here.

[Bacent]

I suspect you KNEW you where going to be in trouble prior to getting locked out. Its a decision you made. Pushing this on SE isn't entirely fair.

Again...feature request wise - no issue here - but the motive is a bit tainted here.

Right now I'm going off a game time card a friend got me for my birthday coming up soon, and no, I was not aware of sudden costs coming up having to do with medical bills that I'm still working on paying off.

But sure, it's totally a decision I made that blindsided me with no warning.

Pardon me for asking for any way to get the items off my retainer, even in a one time use way.

[InkstainedGwyn]

no, I was not aware of sudden costs coming up having to do with medical bills that I'm still working on paying off

Honestly, there are quite a few people on these forums (and the internet in general) who delight in being aggressive and antagonistic simply because they can. I've found that the block button has made my stay on these forums much, much more agreeable. Just ignore them; I think a lot of people agree with you on the idea that it would be nice to be able to get our items off retainers that are currently unavailable for whatever reason. Given that it's a monetary issue to SE, I can't see it ever changing, but that doesn't mean it's not something I could see some changes benefiting.

On the subject, I've never tried the 'dismiss a retainer and rehire the next one' trick but I have heard the advice several times, and not just in this thread. Perhaps it can help? Either way, good luck with everything you're dealing with and I hope you find a resolution.

[NephthysVasudan]

Right now I'm going off a game time card a friend got me for my birthday coming up soon, and no, I was not aware of sudden costs coming up having to do with medical bills that I'm still working on paying off.

But sure, it's totally a decision I made that blindsided me with no warning.

Pardon me for asking for any way to get the items off my retainer, even in a one time use way.

Hope your not buying fancy coffee's or a pizza...because at that point your already on sinking sand.

Spend 2 bucks for the first month..problem solved.

[Mahrze]

Oh, so now we're just being plainly cynical? Oh poo.

[Elamys]

Hope your not buying fancy coffee's or a pizza...because at that point your already on sinking sand.

That's nice if they have just one retainer, but if someone has multiple retainers, you're adding as much as...$18 per month to your subscription. That's not an insignificant cost.

You don't know what someone's life is like. People's situations change and sometimes all they get for anything fun is just the amount they need for the base subscription and nothing else. I can only assume you've never been in a position where every single dollar and cent had to be strictly accounted for. So I'm glad you haven't, because it sucks, and the last thing he needs is people like you and Remyogic jumping down his throat for a simple request. Much less making judgement calls and being a huge snob.

What negative effect would allowing a limited one-time use of a retainer to retrieve items have on the game?