Sennex 1,903 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thoughts on this? https://www.vg247.com/2016/01/25/bungie-sell-destiny-ammo-packs-real-money-microtransactions/ Grinding for purple ammo packs will soon become a thing of the past, if VG247 sources are to be believed. Bungie is to sell Destiny ammo packs for real money, a source familiar with the matter has confirmed to VG247. It’s as yet unknown when the feature will be added to the online shooter. While it was reaffirmed today, the rumour has existed since early last year alongside claims that no raid would be included in House of Wolves and micro-transactions would be added to Destiny. Both these updates proved to be correct. Micro-transactions first appeared in Destiny in October, 2015, when players were given the option to buy a new currency, Silver, with real money. Currently, the only pieces of content available for purchase are emotes and Sparrow items from Eververse, a vendor in Destiny’s Tower social hub. The sale of ammo packs will mark a significant step forward for Bungie and Activision’s approach to Destiny’s micro-transactions, as it will have a direct, if limited, effect on gameplay. You’ll soon be able to spend your Silver on purple synths, apparently. The most sought after ammo pack by far is Heavy Ammo Synthesis, as Heavy is essential for high-level PvE activities such as raiding. There are currently only three ways to acquire Heavy packs: you can buy them from the Tower gunsmith, Banshee-44, for 950 Glimmer, Destiny’s “free” in-game currency; exotic vendor Xur sells packs of three for one Strange Coin; and Variks, the Reef’s Prison of Elders handler, sells them for 250 Glimmer and a pack of Ether Seeds. Obviously, play is the only way to build up enough resources to afford the packs at the moment, so adding this specific micro-transaction will circumnavigate the need to spend time in-game to raid. It’s unknown how much the packs will cost. The current cost of Silver is thus: 500 Silver – $4.99/£3.99/€4.99 1000 Silver (+100 bonus Silver) – $9.99/£7.99/€9.99 2000 Silver (+300 bonus Silver) – $19.99/£15.99/€19.99 5,000 Silver (+800 Silver) – $49.99/£39.99/€49.99 The prospect of being able to pay for ammo with real money is unlikely to sit well with much of the Destiny community, which is currently up in arms about a final admission that PvP matchmaking was switched to a skill-based system with The Taken King last September. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,478 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Anyone spending money on stuff like this a retarded same as cod community buying cod points if you can get it in game then that's what you do. If people did that they wouldn't bring this shit in, it's not Activision to blame it's idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I don't have a problem with microtransactions in the slightest no matter how stupid I think they are. So long as it's fluff and not game breaking then fair play to them. Why wouldn't you make a few more quid out of the people willing to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 My thoughts: I don't really care either way, but I do find it funny that people will now be able to raise faction for real world money. Which is on the same level as buying gear for real world money. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,263 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I will not support or play anymore if it happens. This is now paying for power, buying heavy ammo to get faction reputation for armor and weapons. Nope, this was that slippery slope to be weary of. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If this happens, it rubs me the wrong way. Can't say I'd stop playing over it, but it throws up all kinds of red flags. Motes of Light are far more effective at leveling faction rep anyway, I can't imagine spending real money on heavy ammo for that purpose. If they were to make it unavailable for purchase with Glimmer though... If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,263 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 If this happens, it rubs me the wrong way. Can't say I'd stop playing over it, but it throws up all kinds of red flags. Motes of Light are far more effective at leveling faction rep anyway, I can't imagine spending real money on heavy ammo for that purpose. If they were to make it unavailable for purchase with Glimmer though... Heavy ammo synths give more rep, as of now if you don't have the strange coins to buy heavy then yes the next best thing is motes. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Heavy ammo synths give more rep, as of now if you don't have the strange coins to buy heavy then yes the next best thing is motes.Hunh, how 'bout that, always thought motes were better.Heavy ammo synth - 25 rep each Motes - 20 rep each (100 for 5) If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Ether seeds being the best if I remember correctly (Buy heavy with Ether seeds from Variks, yes?) Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 *IF* it was just heavy ammo that'd be fine. I see no problem in buying shit that you would've otherwise had to grind for, especially for folks whose playing time is limited. *HOWEVER* the ability to now do faction rep with heavy ammo is jarring. That's just stupid and is the reason ahm ooot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,450 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 They may decide to get rid of the ability to raise faction rep using heavy ammo. Overall, I don't like this one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Debunked, seems this is an erroneous report. http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/01/25/no-bungie-and-activision-aren-t-going-to-charge-real-money-for-destiny-ammo.aspx If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch616 697 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I must admit in my response I didn't remember that it could be traded in for faction/general advancement. In which case, I agree with it being bollocks. Either way it's disproved now but I don't think it will be long till we're discussing an actual introduction of this nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,263 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Debunked, seems this is an erroneous report. http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/01/25/no-bungie-and-activision-aren-t-going-to-charge-real-money-for-destiny-ammo.aspx Thank goodness. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Awesome, glad I put the question mark there then. Sadly, I uninstalled Destiny the other day to have room for my new games. I forgot I did that Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,036 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Awesome, glad I put the question mark there then. Sadly, I uninstalled Destiny the other day to have room for my new games. I forgot I did that Does this mean if you reinstall you have to start from scratch or will it be as you left it? Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdWalker 1,263 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Your Bungie account is linked to your PlayStation Newtork account. It will save all of your characters and gear as long as you log in under the same name. i7 7700k, 16GB RAM, GEFORCE 1080, 240GB SSHD, 2TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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