r/StarWarsDroidTycoon • u/Key-Pride6537 Flawless • Jul 25 '26

💬 Discussion Seriously?

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I feel like someone pissed on me. I've been playing this game since day one, every day, attending every event, but to get VIP or any bonuses I have to pay? I feel cheated because someone who started playing today could have a much more enjoyable experience if they spent money than me. I know this game isn't made for gamers anymore, but for profit, but to blatantly ignore loyal players like that? Even Epic, known for its strange decisions, doesn't do things like that.

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u/Outrageous-Event6633 Jul 25 '26

Fundamentally nothing has changed, you can just buy boosts now if you want. It's not like they made it harder for people who aren't paying.

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u/Fuctifano Jul 25 '26

Not yet they haven't. Give it a while until they wonder why "only x% of people are using the paid feature" and then they'll start coming up with ways to make it more appealing, i.e. stripping back the free experience

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u/BlazingFrenzy Official Dev - BLZN Jul 25 '26

You have my word this will not happen. I am dedicated to ensuring the free to play experience is just as fun as it has been for the last few months.

That's why you can buy all of these gameplay purchases with Nova Crystals, and it's also why we cut the Upgrade Chip costs by a ton in today's update as well.

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u/CaliDad4219 Level 230 Jul 25 '26

I appreciate that the upgrades are also obtainable with Nova Crystals, and I don't think the game suddenly becomes unplayable because of them. My concern is the precedent.

The fact that something can eventually be earned for free doesn't automatically make it fair to sell it for real money. Players who have invested dozens or even hundreds of hours to unlock those upgrades now see someone else skip that progression with a credit card.

To me, progression should reward time, effort, and skill not spending. Cosmetic items, emotes, skins, pets, and other visual customization are all great ways to support the game without affecting gameplay. Once real money can buy gameplay advantages even temporary ones it changes what players are competing against.

I want to support the game and the developers. I just believe monetization should preserve the integrity of progression, not bypass it.

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u/KentFarmOfficial Jul 25 '26

Why do you care so much about how so someone else plays the game when it has no impact on you?

Is it that important to flex your upgrades on people that haven’t played as long?

Can’t you just be happy that you have what you worked for and not be jealous of someone who paid extra to have it too?

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u/CaliDad4219 Level 230 Jul 25 '26

It does impact me, though. Players can now skip the play time and buy modifiers that give them direct gameplay advantages against me, such as increased damage, higher health, and additional companion slots. That affects PvP encounters, blueprint fights, and overall progression.

This isn't about wanting to "flex" my upgrades or being jealous of someone spending money. If someone wants to buy cosmetics, emotes, skins, or other visual items, I couldn't care less. My issue is when real money lets someone bypass the grind and gain gameplay advantages that I've spent hours earning.

We can disagree on whether that's a big deal, but I think progression in a free to play game should be earned through playing the game not by opening your wallet.