Comments on: It’s a Pet Store not a Gear Store

By: Nauscicaa

Nauscicaa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:12 +0000

I disagree with you.

Sure it’s just a non-combat pet but they count towards the Lil’ Game Hunter achievement and that’s where Blizzard screws with in game balance. (TCG pets shouldn’t count either)

I wouldn’t mind the things if they were just for show, but making one achievement easier obtainable for people who have the cash IS stepping on the slippery slope.

By: Sympton

Sympton — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:37:15 +0000

I was thinking of buying my wife one, I did try for 13 months to get her into World of Warcraft. I still remember her calling WoW stupid.. Now all I hear is “help me in Stranglethorn Vale” and How do I get to booty bay!!?? Brownie POINTS on the horizion!!

By: Mort

Mort — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:15:51 +0000

OMG! I’ve been at work too long. What kind of pets r there to buy? A panda, a monk and a mini KT? Anything else? I’m running to the bank as soon as my shift is over……

By: We Fly Spitfires

We Fly Spitfires — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:06 +0000

Nice post. I agree that people are probably overreacting but the problem with microtransactions is that everyone’s worried that they’re a slippery slope and will lead to more greed and exploitation. Without anyone to regulate microtransactions, there’s really nothing to stop Blizzard from being real d*cks and selling all of the best looking items etc.
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By: Matojo

Matojo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:32 +0000

Really, the 50/50 is better than when some companies give say, ten cents to charity from a five dollar food item or something. My mind was BLOWN when I saw that Blizzard was giving $5 from each Monk sold.

It’s going to add up. Make-a-Wish will, most likely, be thrilled.

I don’t get the QQ either, really, and am pretty damn sure that Blizzard has more sense than to start selling in-game gear. This? Is not new in the gaming world, people. It isn’t new AT ALL.

By: Kazgrel

Kazgrel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:58 +0000

/agree with this post 100%.

I will pass on these pets unless I go crazy and start pursuing the pet collecting achievements (I’ve just managed a measly 25 or so without even really trying). That’s 20 bucks towards another month of play!

By: Daraia

Daraia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:30 +0000

I always think it is funny how people get all over “multi-billion dollar corporations” for “ONLY” doing 50/50 with a charity, they don’t HAVE to give any at all in the first place.

In addition to this EVERY charity Blizzard has PUBLICLY supported has been Top Notch ones I don’t think ANYONE would say was undeserving for their time and attention.

All told though these vanity pets are some of their best work yet. There are NO extra “feats of strength” tied to them. (Like some of the others.) They interact with players and to their environment too.

While it would be NICE if BOTH if both pets gave funds to Make a Wish, I would not be surprised if Make a Wish might not care to have themselves associated with a Litch (no mater how ADORABLE we find him). Having worked for a charity in the past I know that sometimes things like this DO come up. Donations sometimes must be turned down because the giver or the form of the gift will cause other issues.
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By: Napaeae

Napaeae — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:25:41 +0000

@Matticus – if it goes to Diablo…. Well then that’s a different story I <3 Diablo

But I do see your point. I just happen to always cringe when I see a multi-million, if not multi-billion dollar corporation do a 50/50 for charity. I guess its my personal feeling; why not make it a complete charitable donation if your business is that profitable.
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By: sushicookie

sushicookie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:02 +0000

I totally camped the blizz store last night till it was fixed so I could buy one of each. >.> And one for a friend. BLizz has my pocket book like a candy jar.
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By: Elumine

Elumine — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:19:26 +0000

On one hand I kind of want to say “I saw this coming,” but on the other, it just makes me want to facepalm.

As long as it doesn’t impact gameplay… I’m okay with it. People want to spend an extra $10? Sure. Hopefully there won’t be any prestige attached to it, so the people who spent time trying to get a rare CCG or drop minipet/mount will still enjoy their special items and those who think the KT killing critters or whatever will be able to have their fun.