The end of a great game
All buisness models are intended to make a profit; this is a given. Only recently have digital companies started orienting their commercial lines to generate profit without a tangible product or reward for the purchaser.
Net marble is jumping into the EA model of rng based purchases to compete against the upper tier players. This was most recently seen in Rng boxes for premium gear (ctp’s) and premium cards. This was considered acceptable because of the accessibility to non premium options that (with a lot of luck) could be comparable.
The new patch is introducing what appear to be some of the most powerful and wanted characters in the game. The problem is the way you are able to obtain them. To access the components to play/develop these characters will require purchasing an in game box with a chance to obtain the necessary materials.
Until this announcement was made there were some paywall characters but they were obtainable for a set price via biosubs.
This is a shameful change in product delivery and is causing a backlash in the remaining player community.
slappdogg about MARVEL Future Fight, v3.5.0