Valve - TF2 now has microtransactions

I am not pleased. I absolutely hate Microtransactions of any sort, no matter what company they are from. Lets just hope they don't prohibit people from making skins and force us to buy their own *cough* console *cough*. I don't like the idea, but if it doesn't go beyond what it is right now, then it should work out.

Ahahahahaha.

Zune_HD

It was to be expected when Micro$$oft started this whole DLC and microtransactions craze...
Thanks a lot 360 users.

Locutus_Picard

This. M$ sure was a good influence for console gaming. It is slowly making everyone money hungry douchebags in their image.

[QUOTE="sillaris"]

since when were options a bad thing?

Pixel-Pirate

From the FAQ:

Some items CANNOT BE FOUND OR CRAFTED.

So it isn't options. Some items will only have one option. Buy it.

A: No. Any items affecting gameplay, and even most purely cosmetic items, will still be obtainable simply by playing the game. So uh yeah I think they're just saying some cosmetic items will have to be bought, oh noes.

[QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

[QUOTE="sillaris"]

since when were options a bad thing?

Ragingbear505

From the FAQ:

Some items CANNOT BE FOUND OR CRAFTED.

So it isn't options. Some items will only have one option. Buy it.

Q: Will I have to spend money to remain competitive?

A: No. Any items affecting gameplay, and even most purely cosmetic items, will still be obtainable simply by playing the game. So uh yeah I think they're just saying some cosmetic items will have to be bought, oh noes.

When did Valve become so greedy...... oh wait steam! All gaming micro-transactions are optional; that shouldn't stop people from complaining about it.

[QUOTE="ohthemanatee"]

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

It was to be expected when Micro$$oft started this whole DLC and microtransactions craze...
Thanks a lot 360 users.

Locutus_Picard

lol? there have been DLC and microtransactions on games before the 360 was even created

Microsofts success? you call 6% of gamers buying DLC a success?? http://www.gamespot.com/news/6279895.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=morenews&tag=morenews%3Btitle%3B5

Its optional, and does not effect yoru gameplay what so ever.sSubZerOo

Lol it's really not a very big dealbobcheeseball

[QUOTE="bobcheeseball"]Lol it's really not a very big dealdRuGGeRnaUt

except Valve isnt charging for anything that cant be attained during regular gameplay...nor are they charging for maps or updates.

Gaming industry....*sigh*

this is just the start imo

Gotta love everyone taking it easy on valve when if this was any other company everyone would go nuts.Bad move imo, hopefully this won't last long.

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

You do realize it's 100% optional?

erglesmergle

NOOOO REALLYYYYY????????

It's $17.50 for one of the new hats...but guess what the polycount pack is $50 dollars because it's on sale till monday, normal price is $134.00...

It's $17.50 for one of the new hats...but guess what the polycount pack is $50 dollars because it's on sale till monday, normal price is $134.00...

DarkerKamikaze

[QUOTE="DarkerKamikaze"]

It's $17.50 for one of the new hats...but guess what the polycount pack is $50 dollars because it's on sale till monday, normal price is $134.00...

ferret-gamer

For how much it is I honestly hope that no one is buying it.

You guys do realize all items in the shop can be obtained through gameplay and from the looks of the stats don't give much of a significant advantage. Valve has also promised that they will never charge for maps and free updates will continue to come.

Ragingbear505

Skins for weapons and those kind of cosmetic extras used to be free in PC due modders. Fortunatelly I don't play Valve games, so this disgusting news don't affect my games.

Skins for weapons and those kind of cosmetic extras used to be free in PC due modders.Ondoval

....

They ARE free. Durr.

You just have the option of buying them.

There is also an in-built downside of purchasing items from the store: you CANNOT trade them or use them to craft.

I am not sure what to make of this, on one side this is optional and may make people happier as well as fill Valve's wallets. On the other hand, this may anger Valve's customer base and damage Valve's reputation, judging by this thread it is doing both.

But seriously they are completely optional and any gameplay changing items can already be acquired in the game. This is great for people who dont play TF2 a lot as now they will also be able to obtain the weapons and hats that interest them. Options don't hurt right?

I am not sure what to make of this, on one side this is optional and may make people happier as well as fill Valve's wallets. On the other hand, this may anger Valve's customer base and damage Valve's reputation, judging by this thread it is doing both.

But seriously they are completely optional and any gameplay changing items can already be acquired in the game. This is great for people who dont play TF2 a lot as now they will also be able to obtain the weapons and hats that interest them. Options don't hurt right?

Maroxad

I actually wouldn't even mind it for people who couldn't keep up with the game wanting to buy new items, the problem is I doubt these people want to spend $10 for a hat or $5 on a weapon for a game they're not going to play that often.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/09/30/interview-valve-on-why-theyre-selling-team-fortress-2-items-for-real-money/

Read this before you all QQ!

So what? It's just an extra option, it's not mandatory and it's not like Call of Duty where if you don't buy DLC you're missing a significant part of the game.

So Valve creates an entire games worth of content and adds it for free (TF2), but then gives you the option to buy items you could otherwise find, and its now "disgusting" and "terrible" news. Are we all being serious?Skittles_McGee

I actually wouldn't even mind it for people who couldn't keep up with the game wanting to buy new items, the problem is I doubt these people want to spend $10 for a hat or $5 on a weapon for a game they're not going to play that often.

DarkerKamikaze

The highest anything goes for is 5 Dollars (for weapons) and the average price for each is slightly less than 2 Dollars, I could see plenty of people buy stuff like this. If only to catch up.

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]So Valve creates an entire games worth of content and adds it for free (TF2), but then gives you the option to buy items you could otherwise find, and its now "disgusting" and "terrible" news. Are we all being serious?Ace6301

But you're probably right on the vocal minority thing. Probably just another L4D2 scenario where everyone screams the game should have been DLC (because, more campaigns, weapons, characters, etc. than the entire original game = DLC).

Or in this case, where giving more options should have been free. Or something.

LOL, people still play Hats: The game? It shouldn't surprise me considering TF2 has one of the worst communities in PC gaming.ampiva

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="DarkerKamikaze"]

It's $17.50 for one of the new hats...but guess what the polycount pack is $50 dollars because it's on sale till monday, normal price is $134.00...

DarkerKamikaze

For how much it is I honestly hope that no one is buying it.

The amount of free stuff and updates Valve have given PC TF2. I can't complain.

[QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

[QUOTE="sillaris"]

since when were options a bad thing?

sillaris

From the FAQ:

Some items CANNOT BE FOUND OR CRAFTED.

So it isn't options. Some items will only have one option. Buy it.

So you have the option to get completely destroyed by everyone else for not wanting to shell out extra cash?

No thanks. I'll go play a better FPS...Like Halo. Yeah, I said it.

Its optional, and does not effect yoru gameplay what so ever.sSubZerOo

Unless you play TF2 and, you know, don't want to be destroyed by the scout with his purchased upgrades that make him far superior.

Really. I see this as making anyone who doesn't buy this stuff, a liability to their team. And if you play competitively? Not an option, you either buy it or stop playing competitively.

Also why do people say "It's optional"? Of course it's technically optional. I think it would be illegally for valve to forcibly charge every TF2 players account without consent.

DLC will turn tf2 in to battle field hero s .

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]Its optional, and does not effect yoru gameplay what so ever.Pixel-Pirate

Unless you play TF2 and, you know, don't want to be destroyed by the scout with his purchased upgrades that make him far superior.

Really. I see this as making anyone who doesn't buy this stuff, a liability to their team. And if you play competitively? Not an option, you either buy it or stop playing competitively.

Also why do people say "It's optional"? Of course it's technically optional. I think it would be illegally for valve to forcibly charge every TF2 players account without consent.

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]Its optional, and does not effect yoru gameplay what so ever.Pixel-Pirate

Unless you play TF2 and, you know, don't want to be destroyed by the scout with his purchased upgrades that make him far superior.

Really. I see this as making anyone who doesn't buy this stuff, a liability to their team. And if you play competitively? Not an option, you either buy it or stop playing competitively.

Also why do people say "It's optional"? Of course it's technically optional. I think it would be illegally for valve to forcibly charge every TF2 players account without consent.

you dont play TF2 do you?

Cool, watering down the game even more. DLC/MT's are the bane of gaming. Ugh, I'm thinking of completely stopping. I haven't played many games in the last couple years anyway.

You can get all this stuff in game anyway. Valve probably did it to try and stop people from selling their stuff on ebay now that there is a trading system. SAGE_OF_FIRE

So you have the option to get completely destroyed by everyone else for not wanting to shell out extra cash?

No thanks. I'll go play a better FPS...Like Halo. Yeah, I said it.Pixel-Pirate

>implying you played TF2 in the first place

You are dense. These items are not "upgrades." The various item loadouts simply promote different playstyles, not make you more powerful.

You also do NOT have to buy them..I've already crafted a few. The only things you have to buy is stuff like the dye, item nametags, and the minigames. Similarly, there is also stuff that you CANNOT BUY AT THE STORE, and must find by playing. Please get a clue before you speak.

Also, while I do like Halo, it is not even in the same league as TF2.

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]You can get all this stuff in game anyway. Valve probably did it to try and stop people from selling their stuff on ebay now that there is a trading system. lawlessx

[QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]So you have the option to get completely destroyed by everyone else for not wanting to shell out extra cash?

No thanks. I'll go play a better FPS...Like Halo. Yeah, I said it.

>implying you played TF2 in the first place

You are dense. These items are not "upgrades." The various item loadouts simply promote different playstyles, not make you more powerful.

You also do NOT have to buy them..I've already crafted a few. The only things you have to buy is stuff like the dye, item nametags, and the minigames. Please get a clue before you speak.

Also, while I do like Halo, it is not even in the same league as TF2.