End of Gifting... [master-thread]

BradTheCollector

I’m sure many of us were caught of guard by this change and I just want to see what people think about it. I understand some of the reasoning for the change but what do we do now? As this wasn’t the first gifting event shouldn’t this news come right after gifting so people don’t save all year for the next one? I am generally free to play aside from the occasional gift card I get gifted I use on Sigil or more recently Collector Card. So now do I spend my units? Or will this new event be better? Can KABAM maybe actually give us a glimpse. It does change everything for someone like me. My plan was to save all units for gifting this year currently at 6K in hopes to make a final roster upgrade and chase the Thronebreaker title…. Extremely disappointed ATM. Let me know what’s on your mind fellow players. Keep it clean just here for opinions.

Raganator

Can't wait to see how Kabam will make up this revenue.

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/312825/the-end-of-the-gifting-event#latest

Buttehrs

My guess is you'll still be able to buy as many of the new crystals as you wish just can't gift em

Raganator

Buttehrs said:

My guess is you'll still be able to buy as many of the new crystals as you wish just can't gift em

My guess as well.

Deadpool87

I am officially done with spending on this game. I'll still play for something to do with my down time but they aren't getting another cent from me.

Qwerty12345

I am sure many, many customers are disappointed to hear the news about the gifting event changes. I think everyone knew eventually "something would have to change".

While I don't expect full explanation of the event 4 months away, could we get some idea about what will be possible.

for example, let's say my alt account has a nice round 10k units, and has some consumables stocked up (revives, potions) and ways to get more (4 hour crystals).

Will we basiclly be able to move those kinds of items around, enabling easier completion of say abyss, Carina's challenges, and whatever else is forthcoming?

Will there be some way to get around inventory caps, or if I were to say trade in those 10K units for revives and potions, would I have to blitz through them in approximately 2 weeks (or sell them for gold I guess)?

I think some general idea should be provided so people can decide if they want to say continue buying daily cards, or pick up the resort pass or otherwise give kabam any money, or invest any of the players time (assuming the player isn't actually interested in progressing a 2nd account... if they are, then this whole question is less relevant to that player)?

ItsDamien

Pretty sure that the post states that you’ll be able to get GGCs just not trade them. So that’s how they’ll keep their revenue.

Treinin

Curious if someone from Kabam could clarify what the requirements will be for gifting consumables?

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Mobile_P0tat0

The revenue will probably be larger than before since they are cutting out the possibility of third party vendors so the only way to get the greater whaling crystals is directly from kabam.

IKON

As someone who was casually grinding alts for gifting, thank you for releasing me. Glad this event is gone.

Jaded

Should have made these changes years ago

Noise72

I think this is the right move. Every year we get bombarded with posts about scammers and bots. I will miss it but something had to be done.

GlazzyBear

Said a year ago they shouldve removed the event. About time. And everyone seemed to disagree yet it didnt matter lol

Mysterio

I generally am liking the sounds of this but I do hope the new crystal still has a chance for Thanos. Or who knows maybe they could use the death of the gifting event to make Thanos more generally available!

bdawg923

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

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Ercarret

I think it's the right move and I'm surprised it wasn't implemented earlier.

The only thing that saddens me is the loss of the alliance aspect of it all. It was so much fun to see the alliance rally before the event and gift each other stuff. Making it a solo event runs the risk of turning it into yet another Cyber Weekend/July 4th/etc and I don't find that particularly appealing. Especially not so close to Cyber Weekend itself.

MigAce

I'm glad that i was too lazy to make alts. No time wasted.

Adevati

Took away the only method of grinding I enjoy.

They are further proving the cheaters are always one step ahead and they cannot effectively combat cheating without punishing legitimate players.

Perpetual bugs. Rampant cheating with poor methodology of detection/punishing. Drastic drop off in unit deal value. Repetitive and monotonous events. And now a history of canceling (or dramatically changing) the most looked forward to annual events.

I’m sure millions will still find a way to enjoy the game. But I won’t be one of them anymore.

Demonzfyre

Raganator said:

Can't wait to see how Kabam will make up this revenue.

https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/312825/the-end-of-the-gifting-event#latest

Or.... Revenue isn't their main concern but user experience and preventing fraud is..

Odachi

Thousands will sleep better tonight knowing less grandparents aren't going to be fleeced to pay their outstanding tax bill by itunes cards over the phone or risk going to jail. Well done on getting rid and shutting down the scam operations which thrived on this event.

Jaded

bdawg923 said:

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

Well now you can use those units to help your alt progress through the game like kabam intended 👍

Shiroihara

Definitely the right move but that doesn’t make me feel less like the Grinch stole my Christmas.
Bet the consumables are just potions, revives and boost; and with a limit.
I’ll be crying by the Christmas tree if anyone wants anything…

Raganator

Ercarret said:

I think it's the right move and I'm surprised it wasn't implemented earlier.

The only thing that saddens me is the loss of the alliance aspect of it all. It was so much fun to see the alliance rally before the event and gift each other stuff. Making it a solo event runs the risk of turning it into yet another Cyber Weekend/July 4th/etc and I don't find that particularly appealing. Especially not so close to Cyber Weekend itself.

I am curious as to how the "event" will look this year. Will there still be solo milestones and ranked rewards just for purchasing and opening these new crystals? Seems like to keep up the cash flow they would either need to keep those rank and milestone rewards, or increase the materials in the crystals themselves. I've been gifting from an alt account for years. It will suck to lose out on those resources, but overall, I can't say I care that much. Saves me time as I can retire those accounts.

TheTrueBeast10

bdawg923 said:

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

You were essentially taking advantage of the system and it's Kabam's fault... You knew this wasn't their intention and there was always the chance they'd fix it

bdawg923

Jaded said:

bdawg923 said:

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

Well now you can use those units to help your alt progress through the game like kabam intended 👍

I already did all the content I wanted to. I don't need consumables. I prefer rank up materials

SHIELD4AGENT

Nice, this is QOL improvement. No more "trade ggc you send first" in global, no more ggc beggars and scammers in global come holiday season. thank kabam!

Siliyo

bdawg923 said:

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

That’s a lot of kudos to give to yourself

bdawg923

SHIELD4AGENT said:

Nice, this is QOL improvement. No more "trade ggc you send first" in global, no more ggc beggars and scammers in global come holiday season. thank kabam!

People who trade ggc in global deserve to get scammed. Trade with your trusted alliance mates and none of this would be an issue

bdawg923

Siliyo said:

bdawg923 said:

Only reason I have an alt account is to send myself GGC. Have 9000 units saved up since last gifting event. All down the drain. Ridiculous

That’s a lot of kudos to give to yourself

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