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− | [[Pre-order packs|Pre-order pack]] [[Cosmetics| | + | [[Pre-order packs|Pre-order pack]] [[Cosmetics|cosmetic]] [[Skins|skins]] cycle monthly and are never available again for purchase. Apart from the cosmetic skins, the packages can also include [[Subscription model|subscription time]], [[Embers|embers]] (virtual currency for future cosmetics when the game is live), access to [[Early access|alphas and betas]], and other perks such as [[Name reservations|name reservation]].{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}} |
− | * | + | * There are no [[Pay to win|pay-to-win]] gameplay benefits from any purchasable items.{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}} |
+ | <blockquote>''These packs are completely optional and provide no vital components for succeeding in Ashes.''{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote> | ||
+ | * Cosmetics achievable in-game will be on-par, and in the case of [[Legendary|legendary]] skins, even more elaborate than [[Cosmetic store|shop items]].{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}} | ||
* Pre-order pack cosmetics will look similar across differing [[Races|races]].{{livestream|26 June 2020|1h42m55|KesMtSOZl8k}} | * Pre-order pack cosmetics will look similar across differing [[Races|races]].{{livestream|26 June 2020|1h42m55|KesMtSOZl8k}} | ||
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+ | <blockquote>''We are very transparent in the business model of subscription with cosmetic only marketplace... I respect and understand the opinion of rather having a box price in-place of cosmetics, but that is not the direction I’ve decided to take. After weighing the benefits to the game and its population, I believe a lower barrier to entry is healthier in the long run, and the steady content release and quality of the product will sustain the retention for subscription and in-turn provide a healthier content release strategy for Ashes.''{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote> | ||
=== Pre-order pack addons === | === Pre-order pack addons === | ||
− | + | Purchasers of pre-order packs have the ability to purchase future individual [[Pre-order packs|pre-order pack]] [[Cosmetics|cosmetics]] (at the same or lower level as their pack purchase) as [[#Pre-order pack addons|add-ons]] in the month that they are on sale.{{web|https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/iksjkx/heat_and_harmony/g3o9sp9/|Ashes of Creation Reddit - Heat and Harmony.}}{{quote|pre-order-pack-addons.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/257293098915332096/389545605002952704}} | |
− | * [[Kickstarter]] and [[Summer crowdfunding]] backers | + | * [[Kickstarter]] and [[Summer crowdfunding]] backers can also purchase pre-order pack cosmetics as [[#Pre-order pack addons|add-ons]].{{quote|pre-order-pack addons2.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/256164085366915072/389859673710395396}} This only applies to the current month's cosmetics and beyond.{{quote|pre-order-pack-clarification.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/257283936756039680/410136357797625856}} |
=== Pre-order pack upgrades === | === Pre-order pack upgrades === |
Version vom 2. September 2020, 03:14 Uhr
Pre-order pack cosmetic skins cycle monthly and are never available again for purchase. Apart from the cosmetic skins, the packages can also include subscription time, embers (virtual currency for future cosmetics when the game is live), access to alphas and betas, and other perks such as name reservation.[1]
- There are no pay-to-win gameplay benefits from any purchasable items.[1]
These packs are completely optional and provide no vital components for succeeding in Ashes.[1] – Steven Sharif
- Cosmetics achievable in-game will be on-par, and in the case of legendary skins, even more elaborate than shop items.[1]
- Pre-order pack cosmetics will look similar across differing races.[2]
We are very transparent in the business model of subscription with cosmetic only marketplace... I respect and understand the opinion of rather having a box price in-place of cosmetics, but that is not the direction I’ve decided to take. After weighing the benefits to the game and its population, I believe a lower barrier to entry is healthier in the long run, and the steady content release and quality of the product will sustain the retention for subscription and in-turn provide a healthier content release strategy for Ashes.[1] – Steven Sharif
Pre-order pack addons
Purchasers of pre-order packs have the ability to purchase future individual pre-order pack cosmetics (at the same or lower level as their pack purchase) as add-ons in the month that they are on sale.[1][3]
- Kickstarter and Sommer-Crowdfunding backers can also purchase pre-order pack cosmetics as add-ons.[4] This only applies to the current month's cosmetics and beyond.[5]
Pre-order pack upgrades
Kosmetische Gegenstände owned prior to upgrading a pre-order pack are retained.[6]
- Cosmetics in the new package tiers in the month of the upgrade are gained.[6]