CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of Steam Deck

Re:CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of St... by powersnail on Saturday February 12, 2022 @03:30AM (#30311024)

At least in dota2, you don't have to buy anything to play the game in its entirety. The lootbox and market places are only for cosmetics which doesn't affect the game play in any manner.

...which is a pretty fair business in my opinion.

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Re:CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of St... by ui4jd73bdj on Saturday February 12, 2022 @04:16AM (#30311291)

Valve with csgo and dota are like saints compared to something like EA or Riot when it comes to microtransactions.

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Re:CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of St... by Ekaros on Saturday February 12, 2022 @07:17AM (#30312227)

Or gacha games in general. Secondary market seems exploitative. But in the end it is actually a way to get some money back to spend on other games.

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Re:CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of St... by account42 on Monday February 14, 2022 @07:46AM (#30331354)

There really isn't such a thing as cosmetic-only microtransactions in a fast paced game. If it changes how something looks, it affects gameplay.

And beyond that, the rest of the game is not being designed independently of microtransactions and that affects you even if you never buy any.

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Re:CAD files for the external shell (surface topology) of St... by powersnail on Thursday February 17, 2022 @12:46AM (#30369934)

The cosmetics don't give any advantage to the buyer that is noticeable by pro players. And that's a good enough definition of cosmetic-only to me.

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