SamSpayed:But if JD (or anyone else for that matter) doesn't want to play coin games, why should he be forced to do so in order to chase apparel to stay competitive in the games he does like to play?
back up a little first.
He doesn't have to get apparel at all. (currently)
he can play all the things he likes without it.
now is it a good idea to be proactive and get it. Well frankly it's the smart thing to do. could have started a long time ago and done it a very little at a time.
there is always the possibility that it ends up being the standard of play for most games. Especially so if the beancounters look at the numbers and were to see 80%+ of players are mobile oriented. or maybe 75% whenever that happens.
most PC players would adapt some would quit. it's a numbers game.
so he can either draw a hard line in the sand when that happens or plan ahead. Some of the consistent big credit winners have already done it. did it years ago in fact.
As far as using "forced" that means lack of a choice. This is a game and like any game it has it's rules and how it's played. at any time someone can say i don't like the setup i'll go play another game.
He probably thinks my opinion is that should always use apparel.
I actually have always played the game both ways. for years prior to PCEA i was one of the few that played a lot on both platforms. i like what both have to offer.
Even then tho. can read this whole thread and several others just like it and it still comes down to the same thing. They don't like attributes on items that aren't clubs or golf balls. those pixels are acceptable. others are not.
it's very very regimented.