This is a spectacular OP. Imagine pulling every lie or half-truth from the OT and then repackaging it as some exhaustively researched (it isn't) critique of the game when you could have made a more reasoned and fair thread that didn't rely on outright lies or dishonest takes (like those "Oh my god it costs X to max your character. . ."). As has already been mentioned (for anyone who actually cares to try out the game and isn't looking to spend money"): No, progression/upgrades are NOT solely tied to the cash shop, yes you get rewards for Elder Rifts whether you purchase a Rift-boost or not, there is exactly one premium currency that can only be purchased with cash , the other you can earn each day by just - shock - playing the game, you aren't losing items in the "Boon of Plenty" as you only gain them by actually logging in (which is clearly noted before you buy the fucking thing). I mean, look at this list:
Which is it? Can you only upgrade gear through Shop Items or is it only available through the Battle Pass? These observations are false either way, but I'm just curious why you co-sign something this lazily hacked together.
At the end of the day, it is a free to play game with all the pros and cons of that. If you are actually legitimately concerned for the folks who lack any patience, that is noble, but who are you talking to here? I haven't taken a poll but I haven't seen anyone - who is playing and enjoying more DIABLO - say in the other thread they've actually boosted themselves. I haven't and I have had no problem clearing content on the way to 60. . .which is a point knuckleheads will ignore or just shift the conversation to "But it's the principle!" Yeah. . .ok.
- Upgrading gear is only possible through shop items
- Loot progression is tied to rifts which need to be enhanced through ingame currency
- Drop chances are heavily gimped for non-paying players
- It costs around $20 (1.600 eternal orbs) to get a 45% chance at having a 5-Star gem drop in a rift
- Ingame currency packs are inconsistent with item shop prices, so you always end up paying more than you need
- Multiple ingame currencies to obfuscate your expenses
- Upgrading gear costs materials which are available through subscription passes
Which is it? Can you only upgrade gear through Shop Items or is it only available through the Battle Pass? These observations are false either way, but I'm just curious why you co-sign something this lazily hacked together.
At the end of the day, it is a free to play game with all the pros and cons of that. If you are actually legitimately concerned for the folks who lack any patience, that is noble, but who are you talking to here? I haven't taken a poll but I haven't seen anyone - who is playing and enjoying more DIABLO - say in the other thread they've actually boosted themselves. I haven't and I have had no problem clearing content on the way to 60. . .which is a point knuckleheads will ignore or just shift the conversation to "But it's the principle!" Yeah. . .ok.