Should you be warned of micro transactions?

no, people can't responsibly process that information, so no

people hear "microtransactions" and they flip out like some screamed "AIDS!!!" like it was PeeWee's Secret Word of the Day

we already get the "such-n-such game has microtransaction" threads all the time

I think the right term should be informed instead of warned.

Yes, microtransactions are evil and must be banned.

Warned? Why in the hell do I need to be warned about something that is optional? Warnings are for things like tornados or Winter storms. You know, things that are dangerous and cannot be avoided? Some of you need to grow up.

Of course you should be. If they are so great, shouldn't they be advertised? Keeping it quiet just goes to show how shady the shit has become.

I think if the microtransactions have effects on gameplay, players should be warned. If it is just cosmetic bs than a warning is not necessary.

Think of it like putting the sign "wet floor" after moping.

Some are just not paying attention, and can't see a wet floor untill they break their backs on it.

They should make it harder to purchase microtransactions. Add another 50 screens because apparently gamers are too dumb and just click yes to everything.

Yes, I want clear icons on boxes for games that have:

- Day one DLC
- Season Passes
- Locked away content for on disc DLC or pre-order exclusives
- Microtransactions
- General evil companies

In my mind it kinda looks like this:

Only with messages warning people.

@R4gn4r0k: Basically a swastica, more or less.

Yes if the content in the DLC has the potential to segregate a paid for games multi player community then it should be pointed out. Not everyone wants to buy DLC and that means playing the game with some of their friends will be a limited experience.

In this way DLC is as bad as F2P with micro transactions, it would have people pay to progress further except in this game you paid full price for it instead of acquiring a playable chunk of it for free. Nowadays there arent many F2P games that do that as most just sell cosmetics and IMO that is how DLC should be -unless they intend to give something away for free. ARMA III is a good example as it allows players to play multi player DLC content without owning the DLC.

How much of warning does one need.

Buying a microtransaction warning example:

You are about to buy this gun. Are you sure?

Ok it cost 9.99 are you really sure?

Are you positive? No take backs-ies.

You have bought the gun.

well in my opinion i think that they should only have to warn you if it is pay 2 win,if the dlc is just extra characters in a fighting game then they should not have to unless they are being advertised a a character that comes with the game. so i guess in my opinion it depends on the circumstances but over all yes they should warn you.

A game with micro transactions can still be a complete game. It should be the reviewers who warn us about illicit DLC practices or incomplete games.