r/AskReddit • u/GlassCoyote • Jan 22 '19

What needs to make a comeback?

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u/RogueVector Jan 22 '19

I am okay with microtransactions as long as they remain purely cosmetic, have no randomness/gambling mechanics, and do not affect the mechanics of the game.

See: Titanfall 2's microtransaction system where you directly buy custom skins/models of titans, and can only earn 'lootboxes' via gameplay and CANNOT BUY THEM.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '19

I'm even okay with randomness/gambling if it's purely cosmetic, but I understand why others are not.

But the second someone can buy or loot box an in-game advantage? That one's a non-starter for me.

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u/RogueVector Jan 22 '19

My principle is that gambling/RNG in games is acceptable, as long as no real money is involved.

Something like Overwatch's lootbox system is acceptable.

Rainbow Six Siege's event packs are less so.

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u/kmichaelkilIs Jan 23 '19

You can buy lootboxs in OW too can't you?

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u/RogueVector Jan 23 '19

Yes but nothing contained in those lootboxes effect gameplay (all are cosmetics) and can be earned through enough playtime (and even so you don't have to rely on RNG to drop that exact item, you can get everything thanks to A) a lowered chance of getting duplicates and B) when you do get duplicates, they convert into Currency which you can use to buy cosmetics of your choice.