Lootboxes

[Slowking]

You make an interesting argument about them dropping in the game's world as opposed to being available for direct purchase. But while it could be used as a potential loophole, I doubt its the kind of trickery a player base would want its developers to be pulling off. Now, I must reiterate, I am not trying to imply anything here, just stating some opinions. It may have been overlooked on STS's part, but its best to look at it from both sides.

First off, the numbers not being published is a great way for more and more crates to be opened. If some people get lucky and they spread the word, it causes a reaction of sorts which starts from more people opening crates (unaware of their actual chances, but believing it to be higher than what is, simply because out of 30 people they asked 8 got real lucky and 13 got a bit lucky) making them try their luck, causing the price to shoot up, causing more people to farm for it as it becomes a solid way of definite in-game income. Its a bit like the lottery. When you keep your eyes on jackpot, you'd go "Hey, I'm spending a 30 bucks and with some luck I'm gonna make 10x the dough". But when your friend shows you one day using Permutations the actual chances of you getting that jackpot, you start realizing the truth of how big the risk is. I realise I just described the concept of Gambling but this could be seen as manipulation by some. It works for STS as they make money and keep their players immersed in their game.

Now for the other side. As I mentioned, its a solid path for some small in-game income. That is a very good thing from an FTP POV. And STS making money off this can't be truly condemned for they are a business and they do need the money to hold the game up. Also, this is just conjecture at this point, until STS clarifies and until then, there is a chance STS could've overlooked it or deemed it not really necessary.

I would most definitely love for some clarity on this subject. The rates being published may cause a dip in the income the game gets but its better than being shut down by Apple. Unless of course, I'm missing some point about it. The player-base, I'm sure (well, almost sure), would love for the devs to interact with the players on this issue.

Thank you