Limited time mech skin?

[LordBlade]

So, after this event thing, it will be impossible to get? People waiting for the full release of the game will lose out permanently?

[Nekogod]

Seems so yes, but it wouldn't be the first game to offer a unique reward for early supporters. People who buy now can also get the game considerably cheaper than those who wait for the full release.

It's all about what matters to you most, do you risk an unfinished game or a game you don't like but with the upside of unique cosmetics and a lower price or risk missing out on those to be more sure of the purchase. Both have pros and cons.

It's almost like a pre order bonus, and it may like some other pre order bonuses be a timed thing and the parts may be available in the game at some later point.

[LordBlade]

I don't mind early supporters getting a better deal.
Or content that's given away early on, but has to be earn (or if necessary bought) later on.

Like how Armello gave the Bandit Clan to backers, and then made it a relatively cheap DLC for everyone else later on.

But permanently missed content (even if it's just cosmetic) always rubs me the wrong way. And I know plenty of people who will likely not buy the game because of it. Folks who want to wait for full release, but seeing they won't get a "complete" game because they've missed out on content simply won't bother.

[Nekogod]

But permanently missed content (even if it's just cosmetic) always rubs me the wrong way. And I know plenty of people who will likely not buy the game because of it. Folks who want to wait for full release, but seeing they won't get a "complete" game because they've missed out on content simply won't bother.

There are a huge slew of games that have permanently miss-able content that do just fine.

Generally I'd disagree, I wouldn't call cosmetics content usually. However cosmetics are a big part of the cozy genre so I can see more people being annoyed at that, so I hope it is available at some later point.

Though I feel like you might be over estimating the number of people who won't buy the full game because of missing out on 1 skin, seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face. I doubt it'll have any meaningful impact on units sold.

[LordBlade]

Originally posted by Nekogod:

There are a huge slew of games that have permanently miss-able content that do just fine.

Not saying that the games can't do fine. There's just a ton of people, many of my friends included, who will simply not buy a game if they know that there's content they will never have.

Generally I'd disagree, I wouldn't call cosmetics content usually. However cosmetics are a big part of the cozy genre so I can see more people being annoyed at that, so I hope it is available at some later point.

I've already bought the game, so it won't matter much to me. But I do agree, in games like this, cosmetics are kind of the draw for a lot of people. The customization in a cozy game is key.

Though I feel like you might be over estimating the number of people who won't buy the full game because of missing out on 1 skin, seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face. I doubt it'll have any meaningful impact on units sold.

I'm not saying the game will fail or anything. But I've already had about a dozen friends who had this game on their wishlist (waiting for full release before buying) tell me they're not interested in getting it anymore. Which is a shame as I was looking forward to co-op with them.

I mean, everyone's different. To some cosmetics mean nothing, to others they're a core reason they play. Some care about missable content, others don't care.
But in general, I'd say it's always wise to make content available down the road.

I've played a number of games that have limited time content which repeats every year (like Halloween skins you can only get during that week). So as if you didn't get it the first time, you can always come back next year. Which does have the added bonus of giving people incentive to come back to the game now and then.
And many, when the devs are basically going to be done with the game, just make all the timed stuff available in their final patch (so they don't have to keep doing the yearly event stuff). So nobody is permanently missing out. Which is always appreciated.

[Nekogod]

I'm not saying the game will fail or anything. But I've already had about a dozen friends who had this game on their wishlist (waiting for full release before buying) tell me they're not interested in getting it anymore. Which is a shame as I was looking forward to co-op with them.[/quote[
That is a shame. I mean I really like cosmetics, but to not play a potentially great game just for 1 unobtainable skin just seems silly to me. Denying yourself 99.99% of something because you can't have 100%. If I did that there's loads of games I'd have never played and thousands of hours of enjoyment I'd have never had.

I hope they do add it in later at some point and if not I hope at least some of your friends come around so you can play with them.

[LordBlade]

Originally posted by Nekogod:

That is a shame. I mean I really like cosmetics, but to not play a potentially great game just for 1 unobtainable skin just seems silly to me. Denying yourself 99.99% of something because you can't have 100%. If I did that there's loads of games I'd have never played and thousands of hours of enjoyment I'd have never had.

I mean, it's not like we don't have TONS of games to play already. lol
I've got some 50+ games in my backlog. :p

[Nekogod]

Originally posted by LordBlade:

Originally posted by Nekogod:

That is a shame. I mean I really like cosmetics, but to not play a potentially great game just for 1 unobtainable skin just seems silly to me. Denying yourself 99.99% of something because you can't have 100%. If I did that there's loads of games I'd have never played and thousands of hours of enjoyment I'd have never had.

I mean, it's not like we don't have TONS of games to play already. lol
I've got some 50+ games in my backlog. :p

Haha yeah know that feeling. I've got games I know I'll never get around to playing just got too many now and too many good new ones coming out.

[LordBlade]

Yeah, started playing My Time in Sandrock, as it's been in my backlog for ages. And now they're adding more content. So I should have waited. :p

But I've also got Stardew Valley that I want to go through again with all the new content. But I'm holding off until they stop patching and adding even more.

Grabbed Roots of Patcha, as I've been hearing endless praise from friens.

And Paleo Pines, as it's uber cute dinos.

And that's just the farming/sim stuff.

[Dooks]

Originally posted by LordBlade:

So, after this event thing, it will be impossible to get? People waiting for the full release of the game will lose out permanently?

after reading the shop page several times I cannot find it listed you must OWN the game!
you must simply "play" it
so here is my suggestion
YOU host a lobby and invite your friends to come and use your mail box and claim in the set time!
no money spent
no skin lost
no tantrums thrown for a skin never advertised prior to their post
have a great day

[Nekogod]

Originally posted by Dooks:

Originally posted by LordBlade:

So, after this event thing, it will be impossible to get? People waiting for the full release of the game will lose out permanently?

after reading the shop page several times I cannot find it listed you must OWN the game!
you must simply "play" it
so here is my suggestion
YOU host a lobby and invite your friends to come and use your mail box and claim in the set time!
no money spent
no skin lost
no tantrums thrown for a skin never advertised prior to their post
have a great day

You could probably also buy the game, get the skin, squirrel the save away somewhere, refund the game then buy again at 1.0

[Dooks]

seems like extra steps and harassment for the dev as it is not stated anywhere you have to buy
if you at least try the free one you put nobody out or cost others time and money better spent on the game

maybe put a pin in it to try if all else fails but once you get a skin on steam it is yours!
unless YOU trade it away
I understand your point though just feel it unfair as a first place to go! :)
have a great day and best wishes to all

[Nekogod]

but once you get a skin on steam it is yours!
unless YOU trade it away

It's not that kind of skin.

[Dooks]

to each their own :)