This is indeed disappointing, Call me a cynic, but I'm predicting this will follow the usual pattern:
Step 1: Release news that adds monetization to a beloved game/feature or new game (e.g. Marvel Snap) that is bound to be taken poorly by the community
Step 2: Amid the outcry, back away from the initial news, maybe even throw out a half-assed apology
Step 3: Release the "compromise" that gets you what you really wanted/expected anyway and tries to make you look like the good guy for listening to the community
I'm guessing Step 3 in this case will be allowing the 2 extra hero choices to be eventually bought with Hearthstone gold, or maybe a compromise of offering 3 choices to everyone but 4 to the Season Pass holders. The way this stands now will kill the casual player pool for BG.
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If there is enough outcry, I could definitely see them going something like this route, especially since they already say in the blog:
“Purchasing the Season Pass will also immediately unlock the option to choose from two additional heroes at the start of each game.”
See? They have the language all ready to go…
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This is indeed disappointing, Call me a cynic, but I'm predicting this will follow the usual pattern:
Step 1: Release news that adds monetization to a beloved game/feature or new game (e.g. Marvel Snap) that is bound to be taken poorly by the community
Step 2: Amid the outcry, back away from the initial news, maybe even throw out a half-assed apology
Step 3: Release the "compromise" that gets you what you really wanted/expected anyway and tries to make you look like the good guy for listening to the community
I'm guessing Step 3 in this case will be allowing the 2 extra hero choices to be eventually bought with Hearthstone gold, or maybe a compromise of offering 3 choices to everyone but 4 to the Season Pass holders. The way this stands now will kill the casual player pool for BG.
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Battletag: Ghoti#1693Region: NATrade Only: Yes, You go firstedit: done, thanks DoquitorRey