Celestial Steed Mount Purchasable from the Blizzard Pet Store

[Kicksome]

Heh, hook line and sinker ... its amazing how much money they are making off this stuff. More over its amazing how jubilant people are about it. This mount is a badge of shame, as is anything anyone buys in their store. Mounts in game hold value because of what is required to get them, sure they look nice buy if all you did to get them was give blizzard 25 dollars instead of actually accomplish something in the game to me that completely defeats the reason we log in every day doesn't it.

Sorry to be negative but the selling of in-game items is a very slippery slope and I'm really worried what its going to turn mmo's into. Mounts are something that provide a real benefit and advantage to other players, its not huge but its certainly a benefit because you opened your check book. This just opens the door for blizzard to rip people for more and more money due to the large e-peen competition that exists in wow. I guess its genius if you love profits but its definitely going to change gaming in a negative way I believe. The fact that you guys are literally here waving your proverbial e-peens around that you spent 125 dollars on it is really disappointing to me. I'm not trying to piss in your cheerios I just really feel like people aren't giving this the thought it deserves.

Nothing wrong with supporting a game you enjoy IMO.

[MiRai]

Heh, hook line and sinker ... its amazing how much money they are making off this stuff. More over its amazing how jubilant people are about it. This mount is a badge of shame, as is anything anyone buys in their store. Mounts in game hold value because of what is required to get them, sure they look nice buy if all you did to get them was give blizzard 25 dollars instead of actually accomplish something in the game to me that completely defeats the reason we log in every day doesn't it.

Sorry to be negative but the selling of in-game items is a very slippery slope and I'm really worried what its going to turn mmo's into. Mounts are something that provide a real benefit and advantage to other players, its not huge but its certainly a benefit because you opened your check book. This just opens the door for blizzard to rip people for more and more money due to the large e-peen competition that exists in wow. I guess its genius if you love profits but its definitely going to change gaming in a negative way I believe. The fact that you guys are literally here waving your proverbial e-peens around that you spent 125 dollars on it is really disappointing to me. I'm not trying to piss in your cheerios I just really feel like people aren't giving this the thought it deserves.

Now my Cheerios smell like urine.

[Vecter]

Heh, hook line and sinker ... its amazing how much money they are making off this stuff. More over its amazing how jubilant people are about it. This mount is a badge of shame, as is anything anyone buys in their store. Mounts in game hold value because of what is required to get them, sure they look nice buy if all you did to get them was give blizzard 25 dollars instead of actually accomplish something in the game to me that completely defeats the reason we log in every day doesn't it.

Sorry to be negative but the selling of in-game items is a very slippery slope and I'm really worried what its going to turn mmo's into. Mounts are something that provide a real benefit and advantage to other players, its not huge but its certainly a benefit because you opened your check book. This just opens the door for blizzard to rip people for more and more money due to the large e-peen competition that exists in wow. I guess its genius if you love profits but its definitely going to change gaming in a negative way I believe. The fact that you guys are literally here waving your proverbial e-peens around that you spent 125 dollars on it is really disappointing to me. I'm not trying to piss in your cheerios I just really feel like people aren't giving this the thought it deserves.

I've accomplished plenty in the game and will continue to accomplish more. I am not busting my ass every week in ICC10 because I want that mount, I am busting my ass because its a blast with the people I raid with. Yes the mount you receive at the end is pretty sweet, but the satisfaction of owning ICC 10 will be even greater. I have fun, isnt that the whole point? It is a GAME people.

Now my Cheerios smell like urine.

You don't wear pants, isn't that normal?

[Kalros]

This mount is a badge of shame, as is anything anyone buys in their store.

I disagree because ......................

Mounts in game hold value because of what is required to get them

Very true, and when the Celestial Steed description says "Increases speed by 310%", you get the best of both worlds! A sense of accomplishment, a superior item, and a sweet look on top of all that!

[mrmcgee21]

I don't have a problem supporting Blizzard, but thats not what this is about, this is about them devaluing the entire reward system in the game. Much like printing money devalues your reward system irl, it doesn't make people who have money happy. But if you want to play a game where the measure of your success is your willingness to just give Blizzard more of your money then I guess ignore my post.

Keep in mind they are testing the waters right now, every time they see a mostly positive reaction ( like this one ) their going to step a little deeper. We all know their making a killing off this, no cooperation can resist the possibility of making even more money by pushing the envelope a bit further, while investing almost no capital.

[crowdx]

I think I agree with Mrmcgee21, this is a very slippery slope, and may also be a test for the next expac. A lot of the non monthly fee games do this, blizzard is now pushing the envelope to see if they can combine the two marketing models and it looks like they may have suceeded. If the game goes this direction I think it will be the last nail in the WoW coffin for me.

[MiRai]

But if you want to play a game where the measure of your success is your willingness to just give Blizzard more of your money then I guess ignore my post.

I am totally measuring my 5 years of in game success to purchasing these mounts earlier today. Best move I've ever made. These 5 purchases I made will help assist my guild in downing the Lich King TONIGHT!!

[Svpernova09]

I am totally measuring my 5 years of in game success to purchasing these mounts earlier today. Best move I've ever made. These 5 purchases I made will help assist my guild in downing the Lich King TONIGHT!!

Really? Can I run with you guys tonight?

[Kicksome]

Really? Can I run with you guys tonight?

I think you should make it so you have to have the Celestial Steed to run with you guys.

[Svpernova09]

i think you should make it so you have to have the celestial steed to run with you guys.

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