Hero Lab Online and Starfinder Q&A

[jfrazierjr]

Originally Posted by Winterfyre

Given that this was based on a $2 a month extortion fee, which was a "suggested / maybe / kinda / we don't really know yet" amount I believe and not an actual, hard, we know what were doing number I think your comparison is far too optimistic myself.

I don't think you quite understand the meaning of the word extortion because you are using the word incorrectly in this context.

Originally Posted by Winterfyre

The new system is over time going to be absurdly expensive between buying data packs and the extortion fee, plus a conversion fee and the first time you miss a payment every single penny of that expense is wasted unless you agree to start paying the extortion fee again.

That's all based on $2 a month. The $2 a month is going to be the introductory rate and as soon as enough people are invested far enough it will go up. The extortion fee always goes up. Anyone who thinks otherwise is living in neverland.

Perhaps the problem is your game system. After 25 years and several thousands of dollars(I am not complaining, just stating fact), I gave up the d20 model, not because of the increadibly expensive "need"(not a need) to constantly buy new books, but for half a dozen more other reasons. Though to be sure, the expense is at least a small factor in the decision, just not anywhere near the primary decision.

And just to be clear, I not only purchased books, but also had a DDI subscription for 6 years until a life event caused me to let it lapse(no gaming of any sort during this time frame, so there was no reason to keep the subscription).