Kubicide I can't find link to that Michael Brooks comment about the Lifetime Expansion Pass it was over 3 years ago. I do recall reading that comment though, but I can't locate it so take it for what it is worth. I still maintain it is true but without proof then take it for what it is, me saying it only.
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As for Urud7 it sounds like you forget that Elite Dangerous is still a game being made in progress, it isn't finished yet. Anyone who bought into alpha or beta knew the game would not be complete on release, that there would be expansions coming out you pay for or buy a lifetime pass. Those that bought the game on release knew what was in it, if they knew about the game before then knowing about future 'seasons' (ie: content) would be coming later and paid for. Those who knew nothing of the development or of what was promised could read game reviews and watch game play on YouTube, no where was it stated about content not in the game but you heard about (the game came as it not as it will be). Any person who plays game I would wager heard of additional content that can be bought for games they own. This has gone on for decades also. Example the original Privateer game, buy the game, and wanted the voice pack it was an additional charge. After the game was out Righteous Fire was made and released (the first add on pack I ever bought) you needed the original Privateer to play this. Just pointing out in case someone wants to say some may never of heard of buying additional software for a game and it should all be included will know this has gone on for decades (40 years or more).
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