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xDeathlordx -> RE: =AQ= Houses With Estates - Discussion (5/5/2013 3:18:45)
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I was PM'ed today by someone who has full inventory of guards and no guard tower who claims to still be getting no invasions. Hence it is starting to appear clear that the capability for immunity not only was intended, but still is. The only difference is how much it's going to cost you to maintain that status.
It appears the rationale behind the guard nerf might be that since the Eatery now allows much faster resource production, there should be some kind of penalty imposed in return. The problem is that the guards were purchased in good faith that they would perform as represented at the time of the sale. And if someone doesn't want the Eatery or can't afford it or more guards to compensate, then they get penalized along with everyone else.
There has always been a strong reluctance to nerf token items. (I can only remember one time that has happened: elemental orbs). The obvious reason being that sometimes hard cash is paid for tokens. You spend your tokens on an item with a certain expectation of what you are getting in return and it's not fair to take someone’s money then change the terms of the bargain after the fact.
(Please don't bring up the old tired arguments about there being free tokens in-game. We have had that debate many times. The fact is, the consensus has always been that sometimes they are paid for and so you have to make the assumption that some were. Token items have ALWAYS been treated differently than gold items in this respect).
It's no secret that there are many more token/special offer items offered now than in the past, often the better items with the better artwork. Most of us have come to terms with that since there are usually reasonable gold alternatives. Everyone's gotta make a living, right?
But this is a little different and somewhat disturbing twist. This one says:
We're going to take away a part of the power you have already paid for and if you want it back, you'll have to pay for it again.
Just not cool in my opinion.
So really the question isn't should there be a refund. That's not really what anyone wants. What people want is simply what they paid for. The answer is to treat house guards with the same respect that other token items are treated and remove the nerf since you wouldn't even think of nerfing a token weapon or armor.
Another alternative could be that the nerf only applies if you add the Eatery to your estate. Then those who CHOOSE to make the upgrade and gain the perceived massive benefits of the eatery, also get the offset of higher invasion rates and those who choose not to can continue as they were without being penalized for doing nothing.
As always, just my opinion.
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