2013-10-05, 07:59 PM
Great posts, as usual. The reality is that even if a lot of these changes were to be implemented, we probably we wouldn't see them for quite a while and by then it would be too late.
People will pay for convenience. When business models are not convenient, people find other means that sometimes violate the rules. With Big Bang and cash item events private server activity dropped immensely. I'm sure even if Nexon were to offer a one time fee between characters to share cash items, people would do it. There are ways Nexon can earn small amounts of money through NX while adding conveniences that do not hurt the game. Making items like cubes available, and maybe offering premium versions in the cash shop may also be a nice compromise, or make the premiums available in game but at high prices. A limit could even be imposed on the amount of cubes that could be purchased all around.
How many people do you think resort to buying illegal mesos and hacking because it's too hard to play the game legitimately? At some point Nexon has to realize if their game is more streamlined and fair, illegal activities will drop as it's easier for people to enjoy and advance in the game legally. Nexon is lagging behind consumer habits.
People will pay for convenience. When business models are not convenient, people find other means that sometimes violate the rules. With Big Bang and cash item events private server activity dropped immensely. I'm sure even if Nexon were to offer a one time fee between characters to share cash items, people would do it. There are ways Nexon can earn small amounts of money through NX while adding conveniences that do not hurt the game. Making items like cubes available, and maybe offering premium versions in the cash shop may also be a nice compromise, or make the premiums available in game but at high prices. A limit could even be imposed on the amount of cubes that could be purchased all around.
How many people do you think resort to buying illegal mesos and hacking because it's too hard to play the game legitimately? At some point Nexon has to realize if their game is more streamlined and fair, illegal activities will drop as it's easier for people to enjoy and advance in the game legally. Nexon is lagging behind consumer habits.