MBaggese:
You know how so many folks/forum posters, talk about WGT just catering to the new folks, with updates, etc, and "to hell with those of os who have been around a long time"...mantra.
I look at the upper level cubs/etc, sort of an "award" (to buy) for putting in your time here.
I hear you Baggs but ....and it is a big but......this system works well to a point. Yes it gives some players an incentive to get the best goodies....but it also deters some as the time between drinks at the higher levels is a long one.
Like every WGT cunning plan, they are poorly thought out for the long term (eg CC levels). There are no real incentives or rewards in the game.
Then from WGT's perspective, they are not realizing the income potential by excluding many others. On the other hand they are unscrupulous with Focus Boosts, CC Passes etc.
Lets face it, what keeps players playing? The game itself (and yes it is a great game overall) or the equipment you "might be able to get"?
I think it is the former, I suppose the latter is icing on the cake.
My final point is equipment has probably peaked in terms of attributes - how much better can it become (thus giving those loyal long term players an advantage).As it is the game has become so much easier than even a couple of years ago and massively different from when I started,