Think the Cash Shop is expensive? Lets compare...

Rastai - Heavens Tear

Since many think the Perfect World International Cash Shop is over-priced, why don't we compare the cash shops of MapleStory, Mabinogi, and Perfect World International? I will note that in Mabinogi and MapleStory, you are indirectly required to use the Cash Shop to have a normal gaming experience.

Stat Reset

MapleStory: AP Reset - $3.10USD - Removes one stat point from one stat for reallocation. One time use. Not tradable. (Deleted after 90 days)

Mabinogi: Rebirth - $9.50USD - Does not reset stats, but allows you to attain more ability points. (Permanent item)

Perfect World International: Basic Reset-all Note - $1.00USD or 100,000 coin - Removes 5 points from all stats for reallocation. One time use. Tradable. (Permanent item)


EXP Loss Prevention

MapleStory: Safety Charm - $0.70USD - Prevents EXP loss on death. One time use. Not tradable. (Deleted after 90 days)

Mabinogi: Nao's Support Service - $9.50USD - Ability to be resurrected with minimal penalty. Not tradable. (Lasts 30 days)

Perfect World International: Guardian Angel - $0.30USD or 30,000 coin - Prevents EXP loss on death. One time use. Tradable. (Permanent)


Inventory Increase

MapleStory: Inventory Expansion - $4.00USD - Increase one section of inventory by 4 spaces.

Mabinogi: Extra Storage Service - $9.50USD - Ability to buy bigger bags in-game, and doubles bank inventory. Not tradable. (Lasts 30 days)

Perfect World International: Inventory Extension Stone - $3.00USD or 300,000 coin - Adds 8 slots to inventory. One time use. Tradable. (Permanent item) Note: There are in-game quests available to increase your inventory space.


World Shouts

MapleStory: Super MegaPhone - $1.30USD - Ability to send a message server wide. One time use. Not tradable. (Deleted after 90 days)

Mabinogi: Not available.

Perfect World International: Teleacoustic - $0.10USD or 10,000 coin - Ability to send a message server wide. One time use. Tradeable. (Permanent)

Ground Mounts

MapleStory: Not available.

Mabinogi: Thoroughbred - $10.90USD - Increases movement speed while mounted. Limited summon time of 92 minutes per day. Not tradable. (Permanent)

Perfect World International: Windsprint Panther - $10.00USD or 1,000,000 coin - Increases movement speed while mounted. Useable anytime. Tradable. (Permanent)


Flying Mounts

MapleStory: Not available.

Mabinogi: Not available.

Perfect World International: Paschar's Spite, Spotted Skymant, and Bloodmist - $5.00USD or 500,000 coin - Gives ability to fly at faster speed. Tradeable. (Permanent) Note: There are in-game quests available to obtain flying mounts.


Weddings

MapleStory: Wedding Ticket and Complete Outfits - $50.00USD - Gives ability to wed, shows effect when next to each other, and provides a couples only quest. One time use. Not Tradeable.

Mabinogi: Not available.

Perfect World International: Bride and Groom Packs - $60.00USD or 6,000,000 coin - Gives ability to wed, complete wedding outfits, titles, special items, quests, and abilities, and increased exp while grouped together. One time use. Tradeable. (Permanent) Note: Information based on what I could find on the forums and various websites.

Mua - Lost City

Just goes to show how much we take PW for granted. b:shocked

Hitsuu - Lost City

Rastai - Heavens Tear wrote: »

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Weddings

MapleStory: Wedding Ticket and Complete Outfits - $50.00USD - Gives ability to wed, shows effect when next to each other, and provides a couples only quest. One time use. Not Tradeable.

Mabinogi: Not available.

Perfect World International: Bride and Groom Packs - $60.00USD or 6,000,000 coin - Gives ability to wed, complete wedding outfits, titles, special items, quests, and abilities, and increased exp while grouped together. One time use. Tradeable. (Permanent) Note: Information based on what I could find on the forums and various websites.

wtf is this.... increased exp while grouped together FOR ONE WEEK..... abilities? anyways this is the stupidest thread I have ever seen. You are comparing things that have EXTREMELY less meaning in PWI than Charms. Try leveling without charms and see. In the other games you don't need heiros to keep you alive while training or pvp. Pots work just fine. Anyways, worst thread ever.

Rastai - Heavens Tear

Hitsuu - Lost City wrote: »

wtf is this.... increased exp while grouped together FOR ONE WEEK..... abilities?

As stated in my original post, the wedding info is from what info I could find on the net, not sure how correct it is.

Secondly, I play without Charms, my wife plays without Charms, if you need charms then that's fine. It's possible to play without them, Charms just make the game easier. Charms cost $0.80 (100,000HP/150,000MP), $2.50 (350,000HP/525,000MP), and $4.00 (600,000HP/900,000MP), while in-game you can purchase them for 80,000, 250,000 and 400,000 respectively. People are always selling them in-game if you rather not spend money, but even then they aren't required to play the game and have an enjoyable experience.

Astoru - Heavens Tear

Mabinogi isn't a good example here, because they don't have jack squat worth of anything in their cash shop. They have a lot of things that you can go without, and most of it is just monthly service packages. PW cash shop has a lot more incentive for purchase, especially since they have MATERIALS for sale within the cash shop.

P.S. Mabinogi has implemented a marriage system.

Sheets - Sanctuary

Hitsuu - Lost City wrote: »

Anyways, worst thread ever.

Personal opinions aside i think this shows that not all things are overpriced and things could be far worse. As for worst thread ever prize... you must not read boards much cos i have seen tons worse then this one

~Sheets

Cat - Heavens Tear

The other 2 games I never even heard of that you used for examples. I think the main issue is alot of us came from PW MY, and why dont you do the comparison to that. Because that is this versions biggest competition not Maple Story or w/e that other game was you said.

PW MY- Cost to get married 30 cubi? Thats less than $10 USD, compared to the $60 on this version.

Basically it breaks down to PW MY I can buy 100 "Zen" for $27, here on PWI I can buy 100 Zen for $100. Thats a HUGE difference for the same game.

Rastai - Heavens Tear

Cat - Heavens Tear wrote: »

Basically it breaks down to PW MY I can buy 100 "Zen" for $27, here on PWI I can buy 100 Zen for $100. Thats a HUGE difference for the same game.

If you came from PerfectWorld Malaysia then why are you playing Perfect World International? Obviously you had issues with the Malaysia version otherwise you wouldn't be here.

Perfect World International is a different game from Perfect World Malaysia. Different community, different exchange rates, etc. I'm sure it won't be long till they put a few IPs Block on it.

Cat - Heavens Tear

Nope the game is the same, I ONLY came here for the pve server. No other reason. And if/when pw-my adds pve server Im going straight back there, without even looking back lol.

Also IP blocks are about usless. Anyone with half a brain and some internet knowledge can set up their own proxy IP out of any country they want. Problem solved...

Rastai - Heavens Tear

Cat - Heavens Tear wrote: »

Nope the game is the same, I ONLY came here for the pve server. No other reason. And if/when pw-my adds pve server Im going straight back there, without even looking back lol.

Also IP blocks are about usless. Anyone with half a brain and some internet knowledge can set up their own proxy IP out of any country they want. Problem solved...

Well if you like tons of latency, sure. I for one think the prices are just fine for the market it's aimed at, as it's cheaper than other pay to play games for USA.

dvorak

hi folks:

interesting discussion taking place here but unfortunately the discussion is swinging heavily toward conversation regarding other versions of PW along with other competing products -- which simply put, is not allowed on these boards.

Thanks for your original post though, Rastai. I enjoyed reading it and appreciated the level of detail you covered.