First of all, I won't shut up, because I pay to play this game, and that gives me the right to complain if I see the game going in a direction I don't like.
We saw the change in the code, with the 'no in-game advantage to be had from real world money' being removed. That was the beginning.
Then, the Squeal -- with buyable spins. Which gives an advantage, because you get either something you can use to lvl (uncut gems, buckets of sand), or cash, or xp lamps and amulets.
Then, the addition of a lot more 'cosmetic' items, which take up bank space.
Then, instead of increasing bank space or allowing storage in POH, we are supposed to either use real cash, or loyalty points, to buy more space.
(Oh yeah - and why do we have to wait to buy more space with loyalty points? Guess Jagex figures we will all rush out to buy it now.)
Every week sees another update to the squeal or the store. Every week I get stupid in-game reminders of how I should be buying stuff, or buying spins.
Mark Gerhard posts a nice little letter about how Jagex has no plans to use RWT for in-game advantage. But that's a lie, because Jagex already is.
If you don't think that additional bank space is an in-game advantage, you're crazy.
Next, they'll be adding additional inventory space that you can buy with rl cash
I have a lot in my bank -- my clannies know I'm always having to clean it out. And it's mostly items that I am saving up for skilling -- herbs, seeds, raw materials for crafting, planks for constructions, wood for fletching, etc. Yes, I can sell stuff to make room, but then I have to start over when I'm ready to skill.
So yes, having more bank space is a definite in-game advantage to me, as a skiller.
I say just stop with the squeal and store updates, and concentrate on the updates that WILL make a difference in the game. I look forward to the Al Kharid update -- but I don't look forward to another round of popups on my member account announcing the latest 'deals' on the squeal or in the store
04-Sep-2012 16:27:11
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