double post rant.
Years ago I was on an MMO board and talking with the guys there, the topic was like "Good MMORPG design" so I came in and brought up features about original EQ. Got into a mild argument with one guy because the ideas I had were stupid and contrary to what is considered good design.
There was also this thing he had.. something he said I still remember. "If I pay money for a game then I deserve to see all of it and get the best items". Not making that up, its stuck with me to this day as its contrary to what I consider good design.
There was never a point in the original-velious era, while I was buying the games and paying the monthly sub fee, that I ever thought "I deserve everything this game has because I pay for it".. it just never occurred to me in such a manner.
Paying to play the game, the game is the game but wasn't paying to win. Sorry that ever game later became MMORPG-like.
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