Can someone explain the paid DLC on launch?

[BaloErets]

I'm sure there is a good reason which is why I am reserving my judgement, but could someone explain why there is paid DLC on launch?

[That Box Nid]

It's two cosmetic outfits, so it's likely for people that feel like supporting the devs a bit more. Or for people that want to look fancier?

[vile]

Being able to buy cosmetics on launch is pretty normal.

[BaloErets]

Thanks for clearing that up. The store page language is a bit ambiguous and I had a hard time understanding what was available in the DLC. Thanks for clearing that up.

[Sharkinbear]

"The Wizard With a Gun Gunmancer Pack includes the Dream Projector building recipe, Arch Wizard outfit, and Dandy outfit."

This is what I found in the about dlc on the page. Seems like pretty standard dlc to support dev.

[EthicalPixel]

so they can buy more drugs to make more games

[Drakmour]

What is Dream Projector? Is it usefull to get DLC? I don't much care about outfits.

[Redlegoguy1]

Originally posted by Drakmour:

What is Dream Projector? Is it usefull to get DLC? I don't much care about outfits.

Presumably it’s a piece of furniture, though I can’t say myself whether it’s functional or decorative. There’s certainly a huge list of decorative furniture items in the base game, so since the other parts of the DLC are cosmetic, I would assume it is as well. Can anyone that has the DLC confirm or deny this?

[baby hooter skates]

Originally posted by Redlegoguy1:

Originally posted by Drakmour:

What is Dream Projector? Is it usefull to get DLC? I don't much care about outfits.

Presumably it’s a piece of furniture, though I can’t say myself whether it’s functional or decorative. There’s certainly a huge list of decorative furniture items in the base game, so since the other parts of the DLC are cosmetic, I would assume it is as well. Can anyone that has the DLC confirm or deny this?

Yup, it's a purely decorative piece of furniture (and kind of disappointing--not animated, the way some items are). I can grab a screenshot and put it up if that'd be helpful for people

[Drakmour]

Thanks for explaining! I'd gladly support devs with $ but sadly it's tough time nowadays and it would be a burden for me to buy decorations as just a support. :-) But overall looking forward to play, was waiting for the game since first trailer. And good reviews give hope. :-)

[Horrow]

Its just cosmetics. Does it really matter?

I would understand if it was something actually gameplay relayed. Like an expansion, character(s), weapons, etc. That kinda of Day 1 DLC is scummy.

But its just cosmetics. So who cares?

[NorthStarFist]

Why sell a full product when you can just cut content and sell for an extra. People will be happy because is "just" cosmetics. Like customization isn't part of the game.

[Sammy M.F Bananas]

Originally posted by Horrow velk.ca:

Its just cosmetics. Does it really matter?

I would understand if it was something actually gameplay relayed. Like an expansion, character(s), weapons, etc. That kinda of Day 1 DLC is scummy.

But its just cosmetics. So who cares?

Look. Im not coming after you here, but this mentality (I know cause i had the same thoughts) is what landed us in the current micro transaction hell. They baby stepped cosmetics all the way to season passes. Not sayin these devs will do this...but its predatory practice you shouldn't support. Indifference fine. Defending it ehhh

[Drakmour]

Originally posted by Horrow velk.ca:

Its just cosmetics. Does it really matter?

I would understand if it was something actually gameplay relayed. Like an expansion, character(s), weapons, etc. That kinda of Day 1 DLC is scummy.

But its just cosmetics. So who cares?

It doesn't overall. I'm ok with DLC cosmetics, it gives me opportunity to buy it only if I really like it or want to throw another buck to support devs. But if I am short on money to support devs and I don't care about the cosmetics, I just ignore it without hard feelings about "greedy monitization" or the feeling bad that I lack of real gameplay content. I'm kinda more lightheaded on not crucial or vital things in my life. :-)

[MechWarden]

The trend with (non-sleazy) paid DLC cosmetics is pretty much a (keep) voting with your wallet kind of thing. After you buy the game there isn't anything else you can realistically do to support the devs, besides maybe buy another game of theirs. This kind of DLC can help with their income flow while also giving people something neat and exclusive to show off.

Deep Rock Galactic uses this model of DLC to help fund things with regular cosmetic packs (and a Supporter Pack or two) while also not gating any of their game play content behind a pay wall (beyond buying the game proper). If you like DRG and want to show off some swag, you buy a cosmetic pack or two, or more.

As for a different example, the Borderlands series does things differently, with DLC often being new side stores to explore different story arcs, and is more of a content focused addition. And that works for BL, since the game does have a lot of lore and story that the devs want to showcase to us.

I can totally understand wanting more out of your dollar, like new content or expanded game play. But I'm not going to think bad of an indie dev team doing cosmetics. Sure, I'm likely not going to buy them, but I know friends with more disposable cash that would totally jump in on stuff like this. And they'd jump in because they think the game is good and the stuff they get looks good.

That said, I think the current cosmetic pack seems a bit steep for what you get, but that's just me.