Monetization

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."

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?

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.