One thing I have to give FDev credit for is that there's a variety of things they could, obviously, do to squeeze more cash out of players but they seem to adopt a more principled business model instead.
That's something that I'll always respect them for... and it was the only thing that led to me choosing to buy JWE when I wanted a "casual" game, instead of any of the alternatives on the market.
So, doing the right thing does have it's rewards.
Most of my criticism is (I hope) resreved for things where it seems like they've had the choice of doing something I'd like or something I don't like and they have a habit of going with the choices I don't like. [sad]
I try to avoid criticising them for stuff that they simply haven't discussed at all (space-legs, atmo' landings, carriers, DLC etc) cos it's apparent they are doing other stuff instead.
I can't agree. Their model effectively makes this one of the few very expensive games in existence if you effectively wish to change the default look of every ship you own in the game.
Most games give some basic cosmetics or means of customising their appearances. Elite Dangerous asks you to pay money for Avatar content, ship parts and paints and novelties. And these ain't cheap asking prices overall.
The fact these are all behind a pay wall is the problem. There should be at least basics available for free. 8 default colours etc.
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