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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The friction of a physical purchase is relevant.

But all the rest of the slot machine mechanics in terms of dopamine juicing sounds and animations are still there, and they're the biggest issue.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yes but if it’s free, I don’t think it’s a big issue. Very different than allowing people to buy lottery tickets (it could be the case, but I don’t think so).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's decidedly not free if you have to buy physical products to get it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

It’s true for TCG online, but I doubt it will be the case for this one. They announced nothing regarding micro transactions nor how to get extra packs. They can totally make this one free, as it’s marketing value for physical cards is enough by itself.