Originally Posted by
stormaurora42
Thanks ladlasse! I did remind myself it's just the story and of course written in advance. When i'm relieved at reaching the next goal and looking forward to the next "reward" of story progression it does feel a little hardy har har. ❤️
It just looks to me like it was *meant* to stretch 'til the last day, maaaybe one day wiggle room, since we haven't had word on the 4 hour timer (really, was it supposed to be 4 hour crafting time which would be annoying but slow us down "reasonably", or did they actually intend to change it to a 4 hour collection timer which literally DOUBLES that last stretch?)
An early post said they'll continue to consider any feedback from this Event for the future, so I had really started to wonder a few days back if they're waiting to see if everyone shifts tone after finishing and goes "Oh that wasn't that bad " "guys relax it took a lot of time but was doable if you -" and "this type of event isn't for anyone, just accept-" instead of "Omgg I made it Never again please" echoing still. Sorry to unload this little "we haven't heard therefore" conspiracy because barring life circumstance someone should be checking in since we all know just overcoming the first bugs/hurdles players alert to isn't enough.
Unless... it's as intended, they're busy elsewhere so left this for now and they're awaiting feedback for the next iteration?
I hope you find loads of happiness from what we are able to accomplish in-game and that at least sharing comraderie means it doesn't affect your mood too much. ❤️
(I know this is the Game forum so we're sharing Game angst, but I am guilty of letting it affect me too ❤️ )
Thank you! ❤️
This is a good way to look at it, in my opinion, and definitely makes it feel like yep this event designed to pose a challenge (even for those with energy stockpile because it ALSO requires frequent check-ins, even for those who purchase Value Packs because they only get you to the next hurdle, for pretty much everyone except those with loads of time/patience and those willing to expensively gem and spend ahead) was left like this on purpose. Doable, but not for everyone, and only just.
I usually try to make it quite clear why i've invested real $ in a Value Pack or Gems or whatever else, hopefully that feedback when shared is considered by the marketing team.
Allow me to expand on your point. ❤️
Without the lure of 10 Expansion Permits, I would not have purchased any Value Packs at all.
As is, I went full ham. ❤️
I actually did consider how it would look if this event was a "big money maker" but I hope they realize and see that was BECAUSE of, as you mentioned, the Awesome deal in the Value Pack!
(Anyone on the fence who may not have considered it because the Event item spread wasn't that great was likely swayed by that as well- at least one player posted in forum that the 10!! Expansion Permits were the deciding factor.)
I'm not trying to speak for everyone of course, just sharing again what i've seen of the conversation to reiterate the points we've made.
The fact that the deal is infrequent also makes it enticing, and overruled my "vote with your $" itch because I was voting and sharing simply that great value. I would have purchased it without the event items too as the fact that multiple purchases just boosted me barely to the next hurdle was a little ridiculous. Unfortunate that it's tied to such a Triple Threat event!
If they want to see the real why and have it numerically proven for their financial consideration, simply offer that same deal (Lower-price package holds 10 Expansion Permits) in a different kind of Event in a few months or at the same time next year and then DON'T !! offer it next time we see a Triple Threat event type (but keep the Event items the same).
Tying a package only to a specific event type really skews their data.
Everyone's getting my early morning rambles so i'll back away from my phone keyboard slowly now.
Have a wonderful day, all. ❤️
(even your reasons for editing are fun to read
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