Plat based maps - Finding a middle ground

[thekragle]

In the past, I was one of the supporters of plat based maps, BUT, if a map requires plat or a quest to gain entry, how much is too much or too little?

I think all maps should be free to enter in general with plat purchased entry giving a greater odds of drops or exclusive tradable drops.

Most players would probably agree, entrance to a map requiring plat would be much easier to swallow if it was between 1-5 plat, not 15 or more. It should be worthwhile as well based on the plat spent.

Plat should give an advantage but not make the game exclusive to only the elite. It alienates too much of the ftp base.

If STS goes this route please consider free to enter maps with certain loot tables, and plat based entry gives loot advantages. Like only Arcane weapons drop in plat entry map, for example. It's almost the same as opening a locked crates but with better odds or payouts.

Consider also a plat purchased elixer that gives the ability to drop higher end loot like the Northal elixer did.

What do you guys like or dislike? What is reasonable to you??