| LegitHyperbole said: I thought paying for early access was bad even when you get the 1.0 version at release however playing to be QA for the 1.0 release of a soon to be free to play game boggles my mind. If you have bought PoE2? Can you explain your reasoning as you only get 3 acts, the game is seemingly in a good state but you're still buying in to be a member of the devs QA team and even if it were to be a 70 euro game or not would it not tarnish your experience? .... snipped .... |
I bought in for EA on PoE2.
My reasoning? I typically only play 1-2 months out of the 3-4 months a seaon lasts.
While Settlers of Kalguur was good, I just typically "zone out" after like 2months.
I wanted to see what POE2 was like (for myself), after so many years of playing PoE1, and watching all the interviews and gameplay videos and trailers ect.
Also if say theres some challenges or rewards, for being one of the EA players, I wanted that.
Another thing, is POE1 is very complex with all the mechanics it has had added to it over time.
This time (POE2), I wanted to join in, and try every mechanic from the start, and stay with it (as new seasons are added) so I easily know it all, from 1st hand experiance, when they were added in.
Another thing, the money you spend for EA, isn't lost.
Its converted to "gold points" that you can use in their store (at the same rate as if you bought points).
These are used for "stash tabs" (gem,flask,currency,divinition,maps,blight,fragments, essences,ultimatum,delve,delierium,uniques...ect)
And for like skins (back,armour,weapon effects,finishers,characters,skill effects,footprints...) and like hideout stuff,pets, and your account features.
And many more.
If you play POE, chances are you'll want some or many of these things eventually.
At that point, the points from EA buy in, will be there, waiting for you to use it.
Also honestly? feels good to just support good devs.
Essay Pro