The John Smedley interview on PlanetSide Universe talks with the SOE CEO at Fan Faire 2011, talking about various topics, but focusing on the recent announcement of PlanetSide 2. They make a separate note about his explanation of microtransaction plans: "There will be a cash shop for the game however the goal is not to sell power. For example we would sell things like customization because we would like there to be a massive amount of ways to customize your characters. So people could recognize you or your outfit out of a group. We will not sell a more powerful gun or vehicle."