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A '''microtransaction''' is a small one-time payment to purchase items or incremental upgrades for a game. This is an increasingly popular method used by game developers to help sustain the profitability of their products. |
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'''Microtransactions''' are a proposed system in which [[SimuCoins]] could be spent on upgrades to both characters and accounts. |
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In [[DragonRealms]], [[SimuCoins]] can be purchased and spent on upgrades to both characters and accounts. The cost is in addition to the subscription fee. |
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Foremost, it has been said that '''account prices''' will not change due to this system. It will be an optional way to add on to existing accounts, eventually letting basic subscribers purchase select perks of the [[Premium]] accounts. |
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SimuCoins can be purchased at the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/dr DR online store]. |
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It has been mentioned that some SimuCoins will likely be given out to continuous subscribers of DragonRealms, though none will be awarded for status prior to the system's introduction. |
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==Free to Play== |
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The base system is expected to go live in early January of 2013. |
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On 3/10/2015 (5 Moliko 415), a [[Free Accounts|free option]] became available to players creating new accounts. |
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===Proposed Items=== |
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==Currently Available Items== |
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* See [[SimuCoins]] for the list of available and proposed items. |
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One of the proposed systems that may eventually accompany the microtransaction system will be a free account method. This account will be highly limited, with caps on most major systems, to discourage the creation of mule accounts. |
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* [[:Category:Microtrans events|Microtransaction Events]] |
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==Notes== |
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Foremost, it has been said that '''account prices will not change''' due to this system, nor will any abilities be removed. It will be an optional way to add on to existing accounts, eventually letting players purchase selected perks previously only available with a [[Premium]]-level subscription or higher, and other benefits. It has also been mentioned that this will not impact the availability or quality of items available through special in-game events, such as auctions and quests. |
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On May 5, 2017, Simutronics announced a new reward program where subscribers would receive a monthly stipend of [[SimuCoins]], which can be applied toward any item in the SimuCoins Store. |
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Microtransactions would not replace the Premium [[LTB]] system, but instead complement and parallel it. |
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For those who want a more in depth view of generic microtransactions and how they affect games, take a look at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXA559KNopI this YouTube video]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:25, 8 September 2017
A microtransaction is a small one-time payment to purchase items or incremental upgrades for a game. This is an increasingly popular method used by game developers to help sustain the profitability of their products.
In DragonRealms, SimuCoins can be purchased and spent on upgrades to both characters and accounts. The cost is in addition to the subscription fee.
SimuCoins can be purchased at the DR online store.
Free to Play
On 3/10/2015 (5 Moliko 415), a free option became available to players creating new accounts.
Currently Available Items
- See SimuCoins for the list of available and proposed items.
- Microtransaction Events
Notes
Foremost, it has been said that account prices will not change due to this system, nor will any abilities be removed. It will be an optional way to add on to existing accounts, eventually letting players purchase selected perks previously only available with a Premium-level subscription or higher, and other benefits. It has also been mentioned that this will not impact the availability or quality of items available through special in-game events, such as auctions and quests.
On May 5, 2017, Simutronics announced a new reward program where subscribers would receive a monthly stipend of SimuCoins, which can be applied toward any item in the SimuCoins Store.
Microtransactions would not replace the Premium LTB system, but instead complement and parallel it.
For those who want a more in depth view of generic microtransactions and how they affect games, take a look at this YouTube video.
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