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[https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/1dqodoo/im_raph_koster_creator_of_ultima_online_and_star/ Reddit /r/MMORPG AMA with Raph Koster]
"I'll just say that there can be things we provide on the cosmetics shop, like ingredients for colorways, that don't necessarily compete directly with the in game economy."<ref name="rMMORPG'>Reddit /r/MMORPG/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/1dqodoo/im_raph_koster_creator_of_ultima_online_and_star/ Link] 28 June 2024</ref>


"I'll just say that there can be things we provide on the cosmetics shop, like ingredients for colorways, that don't necessarily compete directly with the in game economy."
When being questions about a cosmetic cash shop and how purchased cosmetics could conflict with player prestige, or rewards earned through their efforts and achievements, Raph Koster replied, "I am personally a big fan of WYSIWYG on avatars, and not a big fan of transmog. But I recognize that tastes have changed in the market on this, and it is something I expect us to discuss with the community.<ref name="rMMORPG' />


Question: I read that you will have a cosmetic cash shop. I understand y'all need to make money, of course. But my fear is that cosmetic shops cheapen the prestige that players accrue through their efforts. Can you address that?
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Answer: I am personally a big fan of WYSIWYG on avatars, and not a big fan of transmog. But I recognize that tastes have changed in the market on this, and it is something I expect us to discuss with the community.

Revision as of 16:36, 14 August 2024

"I'll just say that there can be things we provide on the cosmetics shop, like ingredients for colorways, that don't necessarily compete directly with the in game economy."[1]

When being questions about a cosmetic cash shop and how purchased cosmetics could conflict with player prestige, or rewards earned through their efforts and achievements, Raph Koster replied, "I am personally a big fan of WYSIWYG on avatars, and not a big fan of transmog. But I recognize that tastes have changed in the market on this, and it is something I expect us to discuss with the community.[1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Reddit /r/MMORPG/ Link 28 June 2024