I know it's pretty pointless to discuss this, as FD has pretty much decided that microtransactions are the way to go, but what if they made customization a separate dlc that you pay for once, then have access to all paint jobs and ship mods for in-game money? That would allow people who want to mod their ships a continuously updated series of options, and those who don't want to simply don't buy it. Would you prefer this system? I would. Discuss.
No I would not at all prefer that system.
It might be in my own interest as it would be cheaper for my purse, but in the long term it would not be in the interest of FD at all.
In this case FD's interest is my interest. There is still a long development road ahead and selling cosmetics is a good way to create some needed revenue.
With the current system people can choose what cosmetic options they want instead of getting everything at a reduced price.
What would be the point of getting all ship skins, many or most of which people will never use anyway.
I know it's pretty pointless to discuss this
And why discuss it if it is "pretty pointless to discuss it"?
What I would like, and I have proposed it long ago, is a system in which I can buy 6 ship skins of my own choosing in a pack of six, for the same price I pay now for such a pack.
Currently I own the tactical paint packs for several of my ships, but I am only interested in the white skin in that pack. That is rather wasteful.
I'd rather buy a pack of six white tactical skins for 6 different ships of my choosing.