Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy

An update on the Killing Floor 2 website announces the addition of the Zed-conomy to Killing Floor 2, a series of optional cosmetic microtransactions, as Tripwire intends to use proceeds from these to support continued development of the zombie shooter sequel. The whole "optional cosmetic" aspect of this has not prevented this from being controversial, as Destructoid notes that those unhappy with the news have been posting negative reviews and lowering their previously posted ratings for the game, noting that this news may be suffering additional backlash due to lingering unhappiness over what's been going on with PAYDAY 2 microtransactions. There are numerous posts discussing the situation on the Killing Floor 2 Steam General Discussion Forum and reddit.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 20:08
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 20:08
Nov 25, 2015, 20:08
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MoreLuckThanSkill wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 13:52:
Razumen wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 11:09:
Darks wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 10:42:
Well, the jokes on you or should I say between your legs. Enjoy that hilarity. Middlefinger

Actually, your mom did quote enjoy it, multiple times. You're welcome.

Gentlemen, please!

I was going to link The Love Boat theme for them...

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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 15:48
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 15:48
Nov 25, 2015, 15:48
 
MoreLuckThanSkill wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 13:52:
Razumen wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 11:09:
Darks wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 10:42:
Well, the jokes on you or should I say between your legs. Enjoy that hilarity. Middlefinger

Actually, your mom did quote enjoy it, multiple times. You're welcome.

Gentlemen, please!
They are not gentlemen. I haven't seen a disagreement devolve into mom fucking barbs in a long time.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 13:52
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 13:52
Nov 25, 2015, 13:52
 
Razumen wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 11:09:
Darks wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 10:42:
Well, the jokes on you or should I say between your legs. Enjoy that hilarity. Middlefinger

Actually, your mom did quote enjoy it, multiple times. You're welcome.

Gentlemen, please!
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 11:09
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 11:09
Nov 25, 2015, 11:09
 
Darks wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 10:42:
Well, the jokes on you or should I say between your legs. Enjoy that hilarity. Middlefinger

Actually, your mom did quote enjoy it, multiple times. You're welcome.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 10:42
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 10:42
Nov 25, 2015, 10:42
 
Razumen wrote on Nov 25, 2015, 00:33:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 22:11:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:38:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:19:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 15:57:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.

OH? is that the excuse?

Steam requires all DLC to be purchasable through either it or it's marketplace, so yes, that's their "excuse", it's just another front end.

Stop constructing pathetic things to be offended about.

No, I don't think I will, so if you don't like it get the fuck out.

lol, nah, it's much more amusing to stay and witness the hilarity.

Well, the jokes on you or should I say between your legs. Enjoy that hilarity. Middlefinger
Author of the Neverwinter Nights Eye of the Beholder Series of Mods.
Now integrated into Steams NWN: Enhanced Edition

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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 25, 2015, 00:33
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 25, 2015, 00:33
Nov 25, 2015, 00:33
 
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 22:11:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:38:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:19:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 15:57:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.

OH? is that the excuse?

Steam requires all DLC to be purchasable through either it or it's marketplace, so yes, that's their "excuse", it's just another front end.

Stop constructing pathetic things to be offended about.

No, I don't think I will, so if you don't like it get the fuck out.

lol, nah, it's much more amusing to stay and witness the hilarity.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 22:11
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 22:11
Nov 24, 2015, 22:11
 
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:38:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:19:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 15:57:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.

OH? is that the excuse?

Steam requires all DLC to be purchasable through either it or it's marketplace, so yes, that's their "excuse", it's just another front end.

Stop constructing pathetic things to be offended about.

No, I don't think I will, so if you don't like it get the fuck out.
Author of the Neverwinter Nights Eye of the Beholder Series of Mods.
Now integrated into Steams NWN: Enhanced Edition

http://www.moddb.com/mods/eye-of-the-beholder-ii-ledgend-of-darkmoon
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 19:05
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 19:05
Nov 24, 2015, 19:05
 
deqer wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 18:16:
There are none. The game is good, and they said on their FAQ page they plan to be done by end of this year, which is just around the corner.

Is there a large amount of content they need to get out in order for it to reach parity with the original by then? I mean, it would be nice to see a full release around Xmas, I'm just wondering how likely that is.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 18:16
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 18:16
Nov 24, 2015, 18:16
 
There are none. The game is good, and they said on their FAQ page they plan to be done by end of this year, which is just around the corner.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 18:06
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 18:06
Nov 24, 2015, 18:06
 
Okay I'm rational Overon here. Other than the poor pr move to add cosmetic paid content to an early access game that is unfinished and slow to get new content updates, are there any other arguments why this is bad idea? Given that the items are cosmetic, there are said to be random drops of items, you can buy items with real money or trade for them in game, I am really trying hard to find better arguments against it?
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 17:16
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 17:16
Nov 24, 2015, 17:16
 
Well, I was a fan of KF1, I bought KF2 months ago on sale, and I've been a bit annoyed at how long it's taking them to get out of Early Access. That said, this system seems a lot more like CS:GO Cosmetics/skins than anything close to the Payday 2 debacle.

In game drops(for some), cash shop, trading(I assume?), it apparently has worked out very well for CS:GO, although I found it really annoying in that game also, it didn't break the game in and of itself for me. Hundreds(thousands?) of hours in various CS flavors before CS:GO did.

I'll reserve judgement, assuming Tripwire can get their shit together and actually complete enough to get this game into a release state sometime soon. As others have said, seems like it's been almost a year or so without them adding promised Perks and weapons, etc.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 16:38
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 16:38
Nov 24, 2015, 16:38
 
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 16:19:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 15:57:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.

OH? is that the excuse?

Steam requires all DLC to be purchasable through either it or it's marketplace, so yes, that's their "excuse", it's just another front end.

Stop constructing pathetic things to be offended about.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 16:34
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 16:34
Nov 24, 2015, 16:34
 
You asked what their reason was... It's not an "excuse" just because you don't like it. Offer your brilliant insight to the devs directly if you feel you know how to do their job better.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 16:19
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 16:19
Nov 24, 2015, 16:19
 
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 15:57:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.

OH? is that the excuse?
Author of the Neverwinter Nights Eye of the Beholder Series of Mods.
Now integrated into Steams NWN: Enhanced Edition

http://www.moddb.com/mods/eye-of-the-beholder-ii-ledgend-of-darkmoon
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 15:57
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 15:57
Nov 24, 2015, 15:57
 
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:47:
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Because they want it integrated it in the game itself? That's like asking why Dota has a store in the game when Steam has a marketplace already, it's easier for the player and more streamlined.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 14:47
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 14:47
Nov 24, 2015, 14:47
 
jacobvandy wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:01:
Darks wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 13:52:
Secondly. when you have steam there is absolutely no reason at all to have a micro-transactions when Steams has its own built in transaction store as it is. So what reason could they implement this other then trying to sidestep Values process?

Where are you getting that they're not running this through Steam? Their site mentions the Steam Market several times.

Some of you guys are just dumb as hell. I didn't say they weren't using it. I said why are they trying to sidestep it when they all ready have Steams process built in?

Why add a transaction market when you already have steams? What logical reason could they or anyone really have for this type of shenanigans.

Author of the Neverwinter Nights Eye of the Beholder Series of Mods.
Now integrated into Steams NWN: Enhanced Edition

http://www.moddb.com/mods/eye-of-the-beholder-ii-ledgend-of-darkmoon
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 14:36
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 14:36
Nov 24, 2015, 14:36
 
Way to compare apples to oranges
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 14:34
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 14:34
Nov 24, 2015, 14:34
 
ASeven wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:19:
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:15:
ASeven wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:08:
deqer wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:04:
Perhaps the complainers are the minority here?

Ah yes, the old minority fallacy. Like the Payday2 complainers that were the minority, or so the minority of fanboys wished us to believe.

Although it might not affect the quality of their arguments, lets be realistic here, this is the internet, it's usually ALWAYS the minority that's the loudest.

True, but there's always notable exceptions and at this point KF2 has the potential to become the next Payday2 in terms of fuckery made by the devs with critical response from the community.

And people keep arguing about the content of the microtransactions without addressing the critical factor that makes people unhappy, the timing of Tripwire presenting the microtransactions.

You know what's also another fallacy, the slippery slope one. There's no logical argument that can be made that anything resembling pay 2 win mechanics WILL be added, especially when Killing Floor 1 had the exact same DLC available for it.

The store was going to be added sooner or later, if work was done on it then why not add it, especially if it helps further fund the game. The only thing I can fault them for right now is their slow pace of updates.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 14:19
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 14:19
Nov 24, 2015, 14:19
 
Razumen wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:15:
ASeven wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:08:
deqer wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:04:
Perhaps the complainers are the minority here?

Ah yes, the old minority fallacy. Like the Payday2 complainers that were the minority, or so the minority of fanboys wished us to believe.

Although it might not affect the quality of their arguments, lets be realistic here, this is the internet, it's usually ALWAYS the minority that's the loudest.

True, but there's always notable exceptions and at this point KF2 has the potential to become the next Payday2 in terms of fuckery made by the devs with critical response from the community.

And people keep arguing about the content of the microtransactions without addressing the critical factor that makes people unhappy, the timing of Tripwire presenting the microtransactions.
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy
Nov 24, 2015, 14:15
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Re: Killing Floor 2 Microtransaction Controversy Nov 24, 2015, 14:15
Nov 24, 2015, 14:15
 
ASeven wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:08:
deqer wrote on Nov 24, 2015, 14:04:
Perhaps the complainers are the minority here?

Ah yes, the old minority fallacy. Like the Payday2 complainers that were the minority, or so the minority of fanboys wished us to believe.

Although it might not affect the quality of their arguments, lets be realistic here, this is the internet, it's usually ALWAYS the minority that's the loudest.
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