CLARIFICATION: I bought Stalingrad full access, and already pre-ordered Pacific special pack.
As such, this is a request/proposal on behalf of fellow purchasers, to increase the value of the latter to the (excellent) level of the former.
Quick recap of both packs and relative benefits:
STALINGRAD FULL ACCESS PACK - 29,99 Included:
Unrestricted access to all levels
2 exclusive premium squads (flamethrower tanks)
Pre-upgraded troops and weapons
4x faster research
3 extra squad slots (universal)
Super discount on all bronze and silver prices (75-80%?)
Highly recommended, excellent value for the price, hands down one of, if not THE best deal in the game at this time.
SPECIAL LANDING FORCES PACK - 29,99 Included:
4 exclusive premium squads (2 infantry, 2 tanks)
Pre-upgraded troops and weapons MISSING:
X faster research
X extra squad slots
X discounts on silver and bronze prices
(Unrestricted access - cannot apply).
Still a good deal, but as everyone can easily see, NOT AS GOOD as Stalingrad.
Hence, here I am (I dare say, we are) asking Devs to consider adding the missing benefits to the Pacific pack, at least to some extent.
Unrestricted access obviously doesn’t apply in this case, which I guess is why we’re getting more exclusive squads. Nothing to object here.
Faster research: I understand someone argued that accelerated research in Stalingrad was maybe even too fast. It doesn’t need to be 4x then, but some 1.5x or 2x? At least, make SQUADS UPGRADE research faster.
Extra squad slots: these are sorely missed. Are 3 of them too much of an advantage over free players? Give 2 then, or at least 1, so that pack buyers can keep those premium squads in lineup along with regular squads at anytime.
Discounted supplies and upgrades: I really don’t get why those are not included this time. Especially since that’s probably the kind of bonus that benefits buyers while affecting the LEAST free players.
Also, the lack of discounts partially devalues the benefits of having soldiers and weapons coming stock at near-max level, since we all know that the last step to max level is the most expensive, and by a very large margin (54-72 bronze for tier II-III soldiers, and 39 bronze for weapons if normal discount is unlocked via squad upgrades).
Fellow whales buyers, if you agree, please join me in pleading for the money we toss in the Pacific waters to be as worthy as the money we buried under Stalingrad rubbles!
I agree with all this. I honestly loved the way they did the Stalingrad Full Access pack EXCEPT for the fact that a lot of the content was paywalled from F2P players. As a premium player I’m happy to support F2P players with my purchases, and wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on anything.
I think the extra crew slots are important, I think even just two extra free slots would be good. I like being able to bring a varied/diverse lineup. Having a limited amount of squad slots kinda forces me into only bringing the most meta squads to stay competitive, more squad slots lets you bring out less meta squads to play for fun (but still being able to have meta squads on hand for if you end up in a particularly tough game)
Same with the bonus XP, sure having 4x XP was awesome, but I’d be happy with 2x XP. If dev’s are worried that having bonus XP built into the full access would keep players from buying premium squads in the future, I can say as a whale that it wouldn’t make a difference. I have premium account and still buy premium squads, and I know there’s whales with A LOT more disposable income than me who would still buy stuff for the sake of it/to support the game.
The extra slots it’s something I have asked keofox on the pacific announcement thread and we Still waiting an answer but indeed would be the cherry on top.
Imo Stalingrad pack value / content was/is still a better deal. Mainly because of the slots.
What i understand, sounds awesome but for better understanding i need translater…
My Wife stands right now behind me with a 100€ ENLiSTEDG0LD…
I need a Zigarette and will be back in few Minutes…
i will buy so many useless Stuff with that Gold hihihi
I guess this Time, the Starter Premium Squads will be more useless then in Stalingrad.
Thats why we get 4.
Also i guess we get a normal Campaign like Tunisia with his Bikes,
we can be Happy and thank the Developers when we get atleast more then 1 Week Closed Beta.
Worst Case:
New Campaign is complete Lone Fighterz
AI kills you through 35,8 Bushes and Trees.
BANZAiii Attack is also one of my biggest Wish…
Ja, ok you answerd a few Question for me…
Because we Consoles gets fucked 1 Time more… i dont have ALL informations.
I thought i have read anywhere the Infanterie Squads will not have Engineer.
I believe you and hope the best.
I dont play WT or know every Tank and Prototyp of the World but i think, the Tanks looks Shit, so they cant be that Beast… I like this…like Stuart or Puma.
Interesting, yesterday i got a nearly Idea…
Because i think the PlayStation Offers could be interesting for PC-lers too.
I read last Week Suggestion about separat Premium Squads from Bundles…
Someone only want 1 Squad of that Pack.
I believe we have different GameStations AND different options to buy these Squads.
But maybe PC-lers gets separat Premium Squads too this week… I will post Screenshots. later.
I think you can’t compare it to Stalingrad since Stalingrad is like a trial version for F2p. This pack is very generous considering those 2 squad bundle is more expensive than this 4 squad bundle. Remember this pack is already better than CBT campaign access bundle like Tunisia and Berlin.
I think they find the Stalingrad full access is too generous that they can’t make much money on player’s grinding and other stuff.
In conclusion, since this is not full access like Stalingrad, why don’t you just consider it as a 4 squad pack with some other benefit.
I see what you mean, but after tasting the goodies of Stalingrad pack, this one (good as it is) just feels like missing something important.
Also:
Even leaving faster research and discounts aside,
As others said, check how much does it cost to purchase 3 squad slots separately, add the cost to the total of the pack, and see the actual difference in price to get the same value.
Don’t add the XP boost like stalingrad, I was leveling up so quickly I wasn’t getting to enjoy squads for very long to the point spending orders on the squad was pointless.
extra bonuses would be nice for the Pacific campaign but they shouldn´t be op like the ones for the Stalingrad campaign because there would be less players as the free to play players would have a big disadvantage compared to the players who bought the full campaign in terms of research and equipment , I agree on you that there should be more bonuses for the preorder pack but the pack is still a good deal as it is now
To be honest I don’t have the patience to start from 0 again. I’ve already played six or seven campaign to full level and build elite squad. It took me too much time and effort，without extra EX and discounted upgrades i will just give up the campaign
I dont have this Option
maybe the announced 30-40hour Gameplay God of War… but i expect they delay the Release. 2Two Tribble A Games in one Year, nah Sony is not stupid but Hype is already real…
