Re: To the DEV's: What is Perpetuum future?
@ Obi ....
If I see a chance to get the odd sarcastic or funny jab at an ingame enemy on the forums I will take it. Other than that, I don't troll, I can't be bothered, nor do I enjoy it.
That said, I don't think I misunderstand anything. I offered my opinion. But the math is sound and simple. A $10 PLEX (or the much more enjoyable sounding SSEX) means one less $10 subscription renewed. The direct net effect on AC's financial bottom line is $0 extra revenue.
Now since my post others have pointed out reasons why the SSEX is actually a good idea. The redistribution of NiC to the newbs from the vets, people who cannot for some reason renew but can afford the NiC cost of a SSEX are a couple of good examples.
I am trying to look at SSEX in the long term, and the effect it would have given the current game conditions. As pointed out the low server population and the lack of new players would in the immediate not do anything to bring in additional revenue for AC. Which is what they need (my assumption)
Please if you wish show me with math where I am wrong as far as increasing revenue.
For the record, here's my math, using fictional characters;
Current scenario:
Agro, Wealthy Industrial Nerd and CEO of CAKE buys 12 t4 Visionary Cargo Scanners for a total cost of 120 mil NiC because they are clearly the most uber mod in the game. So satisfied with this he then renews his sub for a year at a cost of $120.
AC makes $120
SSEX scenario:
Vile, newb player just starting in WARTE corp, buys 12 $10 SSEX which he then sells to Argo at 10 mill NiC apiece. He then buys the 12 t4 Visionary Cargo Scanners because they, like Vile, are the most uber in game. But he lacks the nessecary extensions for the next month to fit them on his Arkhe Mk2. Argo uses the 12 SSEX to renew his subscription for the next 12 months because he's so satsified and can't believe some noob just bought his crappy 12 t4 Visionary Cargo Scanners.
AC makes $120
Net Difference: $0
Please show me where I am not understanding the math.