2012-09-28, 03:16 AM
I've honestly not bothered to read most of this thread. I understand what you're going for here, but please understand this game is based upon micro-transactions. The idea of presenting a be-all-end-all solution completely dismantles the business model which has, thus far, proven to be well-suited for Nexon's purposes. We may not agree with it, but in terms of making easy money and doing it quickly, they've got it nailed (albeit at the behest of their customers that see through such a shady tactic).
As much as the idea sounds like it'd be great, it really wouldn't. Take into account that plenty of folks have tons of hoarded NX funded from both game-restricted and literally illegal means, plenty of NX floating around. If a full upgrade on something were as cheap as $215, I assure you the community taking advantage of various game exploits would attain plenty of profit, even with the base cost. Let's not forget, also, that all weapons would from then on be useless for the most part unless one of those expensive upgrades were purchased. Not much different from now, sure, but the certainty has a convenience fee associated with it that works in both directions.
As much as the idea sounds like it'd be great, it really wouldn't. Take into account that plenty of folks have tons of hoarded NX funded from both game-restricted and literally illegal means, plenty of NX floating around. If a full upgrade on something were as cheap as $215, I assure you the community taking advantage of various game exploits would attain plenty of profit, even with the base cost. Let's not forget, also, that all weapons would from then on be useless for the most part unless one of those expensive upgrades were purchased. Not much different from now, sure, but the certainty has a convenience fee associated with it that works in both directions.