Introduce "DDO store only" PrE enhancements

[dogpig00]

Same as races/classes, monk, Fvs, Drow, WF all require some sort of unlocking through favor or buying from the DDO store. The same can be applied to enhancements. Given the PrEs for each class are hardly complete, Turbine can take the chance to give them more incentive to release them by allowing users to pay for them, or, unlock them through other means.

For example, Turbine can post "fire servant" sorcerer I, II, III, PrE for sale on DDO store. The player must purchase it in order to take it. It will behave just like other enhancement in terms of usability.

Some other example, Turbine can post "warchanter III" PrE for bards. Given Warchanter II is already released as free enhancement, this might give the player more incentive to buy the 3rd PrE.

I hope the money raised from this can speed up the development time at Turbine, and possible introduce more contents (as in raids, classes, races).

[Cairo]

absolutely the worst idea I've ever read on any gaming forum.

[vrobel]

that makes me a sad panda
/not signed

[flynnjsw]

Same as races/classes, monk, Fvs, Drow, WF all require some sort of unlocking through favor or buying from the DDO store. The same can be applied to enhancements. Given the PrEs for each class are hardly complete, Turbine can take the chance to give them more incentive to release them by allowing users to pay for them, or, unlock them through other means.

For example, Turbine can post "fire servant" sorcerer I, II, III, PrE for sale on DDO store. The player must purchase it in order to take it. It will behave just like other enhancement in terms of usability.

Some other example, Turbine can post "warchanter III" PrE for bards. Given Warchanter II is already released as free enhancement, this might give the player more incentive to buy the 3rd PrE.

I hope the money raised from this can speed up the development time at Turbine, and possible introduce more contents (as in raids, classes, races).

/sarcasm As long as they are free to VIP's like the races/classes (aside from atainable by favor (Drow/FvS).

The last sentance though; speed up development? Every couple of months per update is not fast enough for you?

[Memnir]

Not just No... Hell no.

[GentlemanAndAScholar]

absolutely the worst idea I've ever read on any gaming forum.

I have to agree. First they began selling adventure packages and costmetics. Then tomes... now PrEs? Really? I have to agree this has got to be the worst suggestion ever -- of all of the internet.

[LoveNeverFails]

I have to agree. First they began selling adventure packages and costmetics. Then tomes... now PrEs? Really? I have to agree this has got to be the worst suggestion ever -- of all of the internet.

...yes.

Why? Why would this even be an idea that someone would have?

[frznvimes]

definitely no. I am perfectly willing to pay for game content, storage space, races, classes, items of convenience, cosmetic items, etc. but if they start requiring transactions for basic build features (feats, skills, enhancements), then they're directly charging money for power (and so, playability). In that situation, I'm out. Period.

[Cyr]

While we are at it why don't we make basic class features only available in the DDO store. 100TP so your barb can rage...

[dkyle]

To play devil's advocate: why is selling PrEs different than selling classes, assuming that VIPs would get them for free?

My gut reaction to this suggestion is NO, but I'm having trouble justifying it.

[Dark-Gulrak]

haha! No!

[Impaqt]

Why do people think turbine is hurting for development funds? The game has been a success far beyond any projections. They are flush With cash. we know they are hiring in droves.

"Sell it in the DDO Store" seems to be some sort of battle cry for poorly thought out ideas.....

While I think Turbine needs to put a higher priority on the PrE enhancements, Selling them in the DDO Store is quite possibly the worst idea I've ever seen for "Sell it in the DDO Store"

[cupajoe]

While we are at it why don't we make basic class features only available in the DDO store. 100TP so your barb can rage...

Turbine can charge 10 TP each time you Rage, or Assassinate, or basically use your PrE!!! Heck they could charge a TP each time you swing a weapon or cast a spell!

/sarcasm off.

/not signed.

[Martdon]

Same as races/classes, monk, Fvs, Drow, WF all require some sort of unlocking through favor or buying from the DDO store. The same can be applied to enhancements. Given the PrEs for each class are hardly complete, Turbine can take the chance to give them more incentive to release them by allowing users to pay for them, or, unlock them through other means.

For example, Turbine can post "fire servant" sorcerer I, II, III, PrE for sale on DDO store. The player must purchase it in order to take it. It will behave just like other enhancement in terms of usability.

Some other example, Turbine can post "warchanter III" PrE for bards. Given Warchanter II is already released as free enhancement, this might give the player more incentive to buy the 3rd PrE.

I hope the money raised from this can speed up the development time at Turbine, and possible introduce more contents (as in raids, classes, races).

Selling things that should already be released, or is currently incomplete isn't a smart idea. Yes I want Sorcerer Savants, yes I want bard PRE's to be finished, but to pay for something that they have already promised, will cause a lot of players to leave.

Now, once they finish all the normal lines for all classes, and they want to introduce special PrE's made for multi-classed characters, such as a Spellsword that requires magical training feat, BAB XX, but with no class or racial requirements, that would be different. Maybe not acceptable, but a different beast entirely.

[Eladiun]

Not just No... Hell no.

^^This

[Sir_Noob]

Booooo!, No, Nyet! Nein!
/Absolutely not signed!

[Cyr]

To play devil's advocate: why is selling PrEs different than selling classes, assuming that VIPs would get them for free?

Not having a class available to build does not stop you from building the best toon in the game of any other class.

Not having a PrE however most certainly would prevent you from building the best toon of a class however. Imagine the difference between a barb without access to frenzied berserker and one that can take it. Essentially selling PrE's would be comparable to selling top end loot from the DDO store.

[vrobel]

maybe they could sell a super saiyan pre for all classes?

[flynnjsw]

maybe they could sell a super saiyan pre for all classes?

Only if it's "over 9000" TP

[Martdon]

maybe they could sell a super saiyan pre for all classes?

Only if, once Druids are released, I can be a druid super saiyan that turns into a giant, indestructible monkey