Need For Speed Payback General Discussion
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- Peasantslayer
I'm still looking forward to it but it's definitely concerning after seeing what EA appears to have done to the new Battlefront.
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- Jake-Racer1221
I'm a bit worried.
After hearing about the news for companies like of EA, Activision, Bungie, Bethesda, Turn 10, UBisoft, & other big publishers who use this method of monetization. From what I have researched the advertising can already be paid back to the publishers and Dev "costs" don't really mean a thing. It's just extra revenue along the line. It's come to the point where consumers are going to just be done with microtransactions as a hole, and if NFS has a terrible loot box system like Battlefront 2 EA. Then, I have highly got a doubt that this won't make the game fun.
Remember when Microsoft used to have Live points? It seems it's like this. It tries to give you more points theoretically, but upgrades and cars could be more than those prices and creates a rich person effect. This will let it down despite it being a good game, but this doesn't look "optional" in fact these systems could be easily exploited. That's what it felt like playing The Crew: Wild Run.
I'll see about what others think about the game if it does alter the economy, but I'll see if I can get in touch with the NFS Theories community about the game (some preordered the game).
That's just what I think.
After hearing about the news for companies like of EA, Activision, Bungie, Bethesda, Turn 10, UBisoft, & other big publishers who use this method of monetization. From what I have researched the advertising can already be paid back to the publishers and Dev "costs" don't really mean a thing. It's just extra revenue along the line. It's come to the point where consumers are going to just be done with microtransactions as a hole, and if NFS has a terrible loot box system like Battlefront 2 EA. Then, I have highly got a doubt that this won't make the game fun.
Remember when Microsoft used to have Live points? It seems it's like this. It tries to give you more points theoretically, but upgrades and cars could be more than those prices and creates a rich person effect. This will let it down despite it being a good game, but this doesn't look "optional" in fact these systems could be easily exploited. That's what it felt like playing The Crew: Wild Run.
I'll see about what others think about the game if it does alter the economy, but I'll see if I can get in touch with the NFS Theories community about the game (some preordered the game).
That's just what I think.
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- Filracer
So speed points are now back huh.
I just hope the speed points can be earned without making us pay MT.
Then again I was kinda expecting this to happen considering that the last installment where there's no MTs but at the cost of having a short post game support.
I just hope the speed points can be earned without making us pay MT.
Then again I was kinda expecting this to happen considering that the last installment where there's no MTs but at the cost of having a short post game support.
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Read it on Reddit yesterday and no matter what Ben says, it's sill an absolute dick move. Locking visual upgrades behind lootboxes - regardless of how ''insignificant'' they might be depending on your personal taste - in a game were car customization is basically the USP is really f...... pathetic and desperate.
Although I won't take his word for there being ''no shortages'' of shipments, I sincerely hope he's right.
I'm going to wait this one out and see the community's reaction to the game.
https://ar12gaming.com/articles/nfs-payback-vanity
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
You can stop labeling those that have issues with the games as "haters." Sounds ridiculous to keep bunching every opinion opposite of yours into that group.
Seems to look that way, and even if they do allow you to choose between real money, or in game currency, it still wont be negatively affecting people if they are restricted to items that do not give you any kind of advantage.
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
It's a forum, get used to people replying to things you say, especially for things as off as that. Write in a journal if you don't want replies in your opinions.
Just like any other game like this. You'll only be able to buy them while connected, and use them whether or not you're still connected. Lots of games have micro transactions that aren't online-only games.
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You seem to feel the need to 'correct' my statements based on your own incorrect assumptions.
We've been down this road before and it's not fun for anyone. I have a feeling you're the only one who faux-took offense to a benign statement, so I'm not going to try to explain anything as it gets nowhere. I'm not getting into a debate with you, it's ridiculous.
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
What was incorrect about my assumption that you have continuously labeled any differing opinion as "haters"?
I didn't take offense, just felt like calling the kettle black. I wasn't asking for an explanation, you're the one wanting to focus on this and continue this discussion rather than address the discussion about microtransaction.
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- TPC_Raccooon23
- CRaccoon23
I’m not going to condemn the game but the fact there are micro-transactions in it is quite concerning, especially since this is EA we’re talking about.
We’ll just have to wait until the game is available on EA Access to see how it will affect things. The 10 hours should be enough time to tell if the game will be grindy or not.
We’ll just have to wait until the game is available on EA Access to see how it will affect things. The 10 hours should be enough time to tell if the game will be grindy or not.
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- Einjzmolf
Microtransactions won't matter unless the size of your e-peen on virtual leaderboards mean anything to you.
Really don't understand what all the fuss is about, they won't affect single player in the slightest.
Then again, I don't quite see the point in needing the absolute "best" part for any category, nevermind every category. I enjoy lightly tuned vehicles, and if I want to go crazy, 3hp or 3ft better braking distance is insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Chasing numbers and all that.
I wish microtransactions weren't a thing but if they want to take advantage of spoiled children using mommy's credit card I honestly can't fault them.
Really don't understand what all the fuss is about, they won't affect single player in the slightest.
Then again, I don't quite see the point in needing the absolute "best" part for any category, nevermind every category. I enjoy lightly tuned vehicles, and if I want to go crazy, 3hp or 3ft better braking distance is insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Chasing numbers and all that.
I wish microtransactions weren't a thing but if they want to take advantage of spoiled children using mommy's credit card I honestly can't fault them.
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Unless your that parent.. I have already gotten that $500 bill from family using micro transactions. The first time I password protected transactions.. The third time, I removed them from any gaming accounts. It sucks, because I enjoy gaming, they enjoyed gaming, and we enjoyed gaming together, but microtransaction introduces a new element to some people that they can't control called impulse shopping, and very unfortunately it comes with individuals that will take whatever risk to "get that content".
It may not effect you but it effects a lot of other people both on their accounts and mentally.. It's not good not even a little bit.
Before you say "spoiled" you may want to look into the effects of gambling addictions, and see how it really works.
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- Einjzmolf
That sounds like you poorly managed how your children access your hard-earned money and I have a hard time feeling sorry for you quite frankly.
It's not difficult to advise your children when they wish to purchase something online. Unlimited access to your card is asking for trouble. You're enabling the ability to experience gambling at an impressionable age.
Diminishing the value of money is an absolutely prime example of the term "spoiled"
It's not difficult to advise your children when they wish to purchase something online. Unlimited access to your card is asking for trouble. You're enabling the ability to experience gambling at an impressionable age.
Diminishing the value of money is an absolutely prime example of the term "spoiled"
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I don't expect you to feel bad for me. And when your child goes out of their way, twice, to find out or steal, the password so they can make purchases, it's no longer up to "parenting skills" when you have a child you get back to me on that..
Oh before you go off on bad parenting, I'd love to hear how your child, a few years later, is working a job, finishing school and volunteer fire fighter. So don't give me "that's a bad seed." Its not the child, it's not the parent, its the effects of a gambling system.
As stated you need to do a little research on the subject before coming to judgment.
Oh before you go off on bad parenting, I'd love to hear how your child, a few years later, is working a job, finishing school and volunteer fire fighter. So don't give me "that's a bad seed." Its not the child, it's not the parent, its the effects of a gambling system.
As stated you need to do a little research on the subject before coming to judgment.
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If your child is going out of their way to do this, you have a much bigger problem on your hands.
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- Moglet85
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You should get in touch with some tech companies, sounds like they have some serious skills if they're stealing your passwords already
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
I'm indifferent about it, really. Things are shaping up nicely, but just like NFS2015 there is always some sort of drawback. Hopefully there is no content restricted by it, and that it's just early access or credit purchases.
With how lackluster new customization has been in Forza, I'm looking forward to see how in-depth it could be in this game. I'm just hoping I don't get shafted again.
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So I guess I'm in the minority who's disappointed in the car list huh? 
I want an Integra dammit.
I want an Integra dammit.
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- wocsoM
Let's remember that there was an RSX in 2015, I'd say there's a high possibility it will be reused for Payback.
Unless nobody finds one in the game when it's released, so don't quote me on that
Sage Ages
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Since no one else posted it:
https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback/news/nfs-payback-car-list
https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback/news/nfs-payback-car-list
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- wocsoM
Well then, seems that Ferrari bailed out of Payback, that's for certain 
Although, i am slightly surprised that the Beck Kustoms car is back, but i do also imagine that this means the Pontiac GTO is only a customization option for a different vehicleor they managed to forget it, but the roofline does look different there from the Cougar
Although, i am slightly surprised that the Beck Kustoms car is back, but i do also imagine that this means the Pontiac GTO is only a customization option for a different vehicle
