You're comments are right on the money and kudos for a well written scolding.
I would like to add that, probably has already been said, this game is exponentially more expensive to play in the NA market. The game is polished and well put together with great features. If it were considerate of the NA players' pockets from the onset, I would gladly put down my current FTP MMO: Runes of Magic for it. Russians play cents while NA pay and will continue to pay astronomical dollars. Allods (NA) has come on record and stated that both Russian and NA markets are separate. This is a CLEAR and BLATANT statement; a slap to the face and wake up call to the NA population. They are going to inflate prices in the game so that they milk your pockets because the population can afford to pay the piper. Do not fall for the "there are exchange rates", "different markets", and "totally separate" comments from gPotato. Those are comments to blind the public and create excuses. gPotato will run the NA and Russian markets so how is THAT separate or an exchange. IT'S THE SAME COMPANY. Allods isn't the only game that practices this kind of bussiness, e.g., Runes of Magic does the same thing just not as "ass-faced" as Allods.
Bottom line is DO NOT PLAY this game. The FEAR OF DEATH end game mechanic and over priced bag upgrades is where gPotato will get you. You will end up paying far more than US$20 per month. I am switching to a subscription based game myself: EVE Online looks good. Anyone care to join me?
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Posted: Mar 11th 2010 12:48PM (Unverified) said
I would like to add that, probably has already been said, this game is exponentially more expensive to play in the NA market. The game is polished and well put together with great features. If it were considerate of the NA players' pockets from the onset, I would gladly put down my current FTP MMO: Runes of Magic for it. Russians play cents while NA pay and will continue to pay astronomical dollars. Allods (NA) has come on record and stated that both Russian and NA markets are separate. This is a CLEAR and BLATANT statement; a slap to the face and wake up call to the NA population. They are going to inflate prices in the game so that they milk your pockets because the population can afford to pay the piper. Do not fall for the "there are exchange rates", "different markets", and "totally separate" comments from gPotato. Those are comments to blind the public and create excuses. gPotato will run the NA and Russian markets so how is THAT separate or an exchange. IT'S THE SAME COMPANY. Allods isn't the only game that practices this kind of bussiness, e.g., Runes of Magic does the same thing just not as "ass-faced" as Allods.
Bottom line is DO NOT PLAY this game. The FEAR OF DEATH end game mechanic and over priced bag upgrades is where gPotato will get you. You will end up paying far more than US$20 per month. I am switching to a subscription based game myself: EVE Online looks good. Anyone care to join me?