I posted this in the Discord, and while I don't think the equipment pack is good AT ALL, it's very worrying.
They already sell molagora, and while that is P2W, it is limited in the sense that it's better for expanding your existing roster than it is making game-changing teams, like getting +2 speed to outspeed your opponent.
However, this lets us know they're open to selling gear. And I can't think of another game that once they opened these gates, they didn't go full P2W. Games with equipment or MMO-like games that do this are cesspools.
They need to tread carefully. I actually think selling level 70, set gear for a flat cost would be a good way to sell gear. Catch up for those who haven't been grinding, or for those who want more flexibility in their teams, but not top tier gear so it's avoiding being P2W.
They already sell molagora, and while that is P2W, it is limited in the sense that it's better for expanding your existing roster than it is making game-changing teams, like getting +2 speed to outspeed your opponent.
However, this lets us know they're open to selling gear. And I can't think of another game that once they opened these gates, they didn't go full P2W. Games with equipment or MMO-like games that do this are cesspools.
They need to tread carefully. I actually think selling level 70, set gear for a flat cost would be a good way to sell gear. Catch up for those who haven't been grinding, or for those who want more flexibility in their teams, but not top tier gear so it's avoiding being P2W.