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Originally Posted by BigRed75
Well, hate to break it to you, but this is, in fact, a market-based game.
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Last time I checked, it is actually a baseball simulation game. Has it turned into a market game? Perhaps...which also seems to be a common complaint on these forums. Getting back to a simulation game, might actually make it more enjoyable. Though each person has their own motivation for enjoyment in playing.
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Originally Posted by BigRed75
I've tried to be polite, but now I'm going to have to echo dkgo here. Duplicate protection is an incredibly stupid idea.
Did you think it through? I mean, REALLY think it through? With duplicate protection, open enough enough packs, and you'll get every card available.
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You are certainly entitled to your opinion that you think it is a stupid idea. I disagree. I am sure you could find a plethora of people who support your position and there are a plethora who would support mine. Doesn't make either wrong, hence why it can be debated. Don't get so emotionally invested in an internet conversation.
I have really thought about it. It is a major reason (one of many) why I will not spend a dime purchasing points...yet. I am more than willing to spend some money on points...if the value/incentive was there to do so. I spend a thousand or two a year on digital game entertainment. I would love to spread some of that to OOTP. I really enjoy this game and I am all in favor of supporting the developers of this game to ensure its longevity.
Someone above mentioned 108 historical perfects. I will take that number at face value. I will also take at face value that there is a 30/70 split on cards Historical/Live. On average 200 packs per perfect. That means I would need purchase 72,000 @ 1000 PP. (108 hist. perf. divided by .30 = 360 tot. perf. multiplied by 200 packs per perfect = 72,000 packs needed multiplies by 1000 PP). A mere 72 million points to acquire all historical perfects. Let's say I am impatient an want to purchase all of those points immediately at account creation. I simply have to invest a mere $41,000. I can see how you think the game would be wrecked.
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Originally Posted by BigRed75
If duplicate protection was such a great idea, it'd already be in the game. This is not a case of something that is a great idea that nobody thought of before, this is something that was rejected out of hand because it would absolutely kill the in-game economy.
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If enough of the user base requested it, it is likely it would be added to the game. However, if the demand is not there, why waste the time.
I would certainly argue there are much bigger fish to fry. Contact/Power issue, ratings/performance issues, competitive balance and others that aren't coming to the top of my mind. This aspect of the game is in its infancy. It's not perfect by any means at the outset, but it has so, so much potential. Not to mention that even in its early stages, it is still extremely entertaining.