Will GGG Address the Regional Price Changes on Steam?

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

It's not a question about feelings. If you want to take part in a First World activity (playing video games) on a Third World salary, you need to understand that comes at a cost. In any case, like I said before, the game is FREE TO PLAY. You don't have to pay anything. You want to get Early Access? Cool. Pay up. If not you can still play Path of Exile 1 or wait for the full release.

Gaming is a first world activity since when?

Players logging in from "third-world" countries absolutely DWARF the player counts from USA and EU. I'm not going to post a screenshot but look up the numbers. Do you realize how dumb you sound?

The game is not releasing as free to play until 2025. They doubled the price for early access without saying a word, and people would like an explanation. It's time for reflection on your part.

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yodasdad#2505 wrote:

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

It's not a question about feelings. If you want to take part in a First World activity (playing video games) on a Third World salary, you need to understand that comes at a cost. In any case, like I said before, the game is FREE TO PLAY. You don't have to pay anything. You want to get Early Access? Cool. Pay up. If not you can still play Path of Exile 1 or wait for the full release.

Gaming is a first world activity since when?

Players logging in from "third-world" countries absolutely DWARF the player counts from USA and EU. I'm not going to post a screenshot but look up the numbers. Do you realize how dumb you sound?

The game is not releasing as free to play until 2025. They doubled the price for early access without saying a word, and people would like an explanation. It's time for reflection on your part.

I don't disagree that there are a lot of Third World players. Of course there are. The game is free to play. What I'm saying is that this is a business and people are in it to make money. How much money do you think GGG makes from Third World countries? I don't see any supporter pack badges on your account, so I'm pretty sure it's nothing compared to those of us that are whales.

As for gaming being a First World activity that's not entirely true. Being able to buy access to something ahead of time - that's the First World part.

The last part of your post is basically just you lashing out because you're missing out on something. We live in a digital age. You can earn money online without being restricted by where you grew up. Make a Fiverr account or something and offer up your skills there (assuming you have any). Maybe as a translator seeing as your English is OK.

See? I just gave you a way out of poverty. You're welcome.

We should just ignore the trolls. The regional pricing does not even affect them. They just want to say something that does not even concern them.

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

Make a Fiverr account or something and offer up your skills there (assuming you have any). Maybe as a translator seeing as your English is OK.

See? I just gave you a way out of poverty. You're welcome.

Get over yourself. They can ask for regional pricing and it's up to GGG to decide if it's feasible. You are, for some reason, obsessed with this issue. Let it go.

See? I just gave you a way out of being insufferable. You are most welcome.

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WizardofVoid#5398 wrote:

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

Make a Fiverr account or something and offer up your skills there (assuming you have any). Maybe as a translator seeing as your English is OK.

See? I just gave you a way out of poverty. You're welcome.

Get over yourself. They can ask for regional pricing and it's up to GGG to decide if it's feasible. You are, for some reason, obsessed with this issue. Let it go.

See? I just gave you a way out of being insufferable. You are most welcome.

Why would you push back against helping someone make more money? Seems a bit counterproductive. If the problem is a lack of money to spend on games, obviously the solution is to earn more or just wait six months for the full release and enjoy the free to play model.
Furthermore there's a difference between asking for something and demanding something. The former is just fine and I don't see an issue with people asking for a lower price. The latter, however, is entitled and obnoxious. They are not in a position to demand anything from GGG (or anyone else for that matter).

It's fine that you don't agree with me. That's the beauty of free speech.

it's alright, thanks for bumping the thread

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

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yodasdad#2505 wrote:

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Valfader#9438 wrote:

The game is free to play. You are not entitled to take part in Early Access just because you feel like it. Wait until the game releases or keep playing PoE 1. If you just want to see what the game is about, Twitch will be hosting tons of channels that stream their playthroughs.

It's not a question of "feeling entitled," it's a question of having steam offer a fair price for people in third world countries only for GGG to remove that system a few days later, without saying a word, effectively doubling the price for anyone that hadn't got their paycheck yet.

Regional pricing exists by default on steam for a reason. Do you think $30 feels the same for someone that makes $250 a month as it does to someone that makes $5000? That's why Russians and Brazilians pay less (when converted to USD) here on the POE website.

It's not a question about feelings. If you want to take part in a First World activity (playing video games) on a Third World salary, you need to understand that comes at a cost. In any case, like I said before, the game is FREE TO PLAY. You don't have to pay anything. You want to get Early Access? Cool. Pay up. If not you can still play Path of Exile 1 or wait for the full release.

What cost are the Russians and Brazilians, who still get regional pricing, paying right now exactly?

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SalsaDeGranada#4950 wrote:

What cost are the Russians and Brazilians, who still get regional pricing, paying right now exactly?

there is always an option of moving! i heard Russian food is quite good, and Brazilian weather is gorgeous if you know what i mean ;)

Get over this. They don't have to adress anything.

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Ispita#4020 wrote:

Get over this. They don't have to adress anything.

They do if they care at all about their players. At least a word on why they decided to take the scummy route.