Kabam, please hear me out

LongtimegamerLongtimegamer Member Posts: 179 ★★★
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I am having real self control problems with the cavalier crystals where I am spending way above my means. Is it possible for us to "ban ourselves" (for a set time of our choosing) from being able to purchase them? The same way players can do this in online poker games? The cav crystal is really really hurting me.


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  • Eb0ny-O-M4wEb0ny-O-M4w Member Posts: 14,093 ★★★★★
    Spend all units, so you can never buy another crystal, or just don't play the game at all.
    That option will not happen in a game like this. Is really unnecessary
  • LongtimegamerLongtimegamer Member Posts: 179 ★★★
    will-o-wisp said:

    Spend all units, so you can never buy another crystal, or just don't play the game at all.
    That option will not happen in a game like this. Is really unnecessary

    It's easier said than done for me. I need to ban myself or have the cav crystal disabled somehow.

    Kabam is this possible? I'm really hurting my finances right now. It's really bad.
  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    You can request your Payment Method be disabled. Can't recall if you do it on the platform side, or your Financial Institution.
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  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    Bank would be the way to go. You can Block all future charges for a specific transaction.
  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    That can be done over the phone with mine.
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  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    I mean, obviously it goes without saying, they can't teach self-control. I'm just offering suggestions. Sometimes all people need is a mental block from the red tape. The more effort it takes, the less likely they are to do it. Unless we're talking full-blown Addiction, in which case there is very little that can be done until the person is willing to get help.
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  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    edited April 2019
    Drooped2 said:

    Mmmm shock therapy system if you try and buy your phone will zap you.


    You probably meant a different type of help tho didnt you

    Yes. Lol. I meant like Gamblers Anonymous.
    Bit of a side line, but I think it's a valuable discussion, so give me a second to type.
  • Scarlett_Scarlett_ Member Posts: 273 ★
    GroundedWisdom said:

    Drooped2 said:

    Mmmm shock therapy system if you try and buy your phone will zap you.


    You probably meant a different type of help tho didnt you

    Yes. Lol. I meant like Gamblers Anonymous.
    Bit of a side line, but I think it's a valuable discussion, so give me a second to type.
    Bro I was just thinking the same thing
  • V1PER1987V1PER1987 Member Posts: 3,474 ★★★★★
    Sounds like you don’t really want to have free will or something. Sounds like you want someone to provide the goods and services you need and you don’t really own anything. Does a place like that exist?
  • Scarlett_Scarlett_ Member Posts: 273 ★
    DiablosUltimate said:


    That’s just cruel
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  • ẞlооdẞlооd Member Posts: 2,005 ★★★★
    Dang, get help son.
  • Lizer0119Lizer0119 Member Posts: 29 ★
    This is actually really sad. I think you should delete the game, tbh... and maybe reach out for help.
  • PsychoakumaPsychoakuma Member Posts: 566 ★★
    Wow sorry to hear that. Good luck with the spending. maybe delete the game for a few weeks.
  • Captain_KandiceCaptain_Kandice Member Posts: 222 ★★
    Sounds like you need a support system in place OP. Whether it’s a relative, counselor, support group. If you’re struggling on your own, get help. Gambling addiction is real, and this sounds like this is falling into that category.

    However Kabam is a corporation looking to make a profit. They aren’t going to want to give us easy means to stop spending. So you’re likely going to need to find a way outside of the game for help.
  • John757John757 Member Posts: 1,086 ★★★
    Take your credit card info off your phone. Has worked for some people I know that have spent a ton on the game
  • ImranAzharImranAzhar Member Posts: 34 ★
    I think KABAM should sponsor a therapy session for their addicted gamers. Like some sort of a CSR program that help addicted MCOC players that's having a problem with controlling their behaviour to click the pay button every time they see a crystal offering. MCOC is one part like gambling so it almost probably similar like gambling addiction.
  • ẞlооdẞlооd Member Posts: 2,005 ★★★★
    ImranAzhar said:

    I think KABAM should sponsor a therapy session for their addicted gamers. Like some sort of a CSR program that help addicted MCOC players that's having a problem with controlling their behaviour to click the pay button every time they see a crystal offering. MCOC is one part like gambling so it almost probably similar like gambling addiction.

    They would never. Just look at all the unwanted pop-up offers most of the community is annoyed of. But they still won't get rid of them.. This guy needs some outside help for sure.
  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    ImranAzhar said:

    I think KABAM should sponsor a therapy session for their addicted gamers. Like some sort of a CSR program that help addicted MCOC players that's having a problem with controlling their behaviour to click the pay button every time they see a crystal offering. MCOC is one part like gambling so it almost probably similar like gambling addiction.

    Kabam is not really responsible for someone having a Gambling Addiction. It's not even Gambling, it has elements of chance. Unfortunately, that's just a part of our makeup. Some people have internal conditions that make it dangerous to engage in certain activities.
  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    The same way that some people can drink responsibly, while others are Alcoholics.
  • GroundedWisdomGroundedWisdom Member Posts: 36,634 ★★★★★
    V1PER1987 said:

    GroundedWisdom said:

    ImranAzhar said:

    I think KABAM should sponsor a therapy session for their addicted gamers. Like some sort of a CSR program that help addicted MCOC players that's having a problem with controlling their behaviour to click the pay button every time they see a crystal offering. MCOC is one part like gambling so it almost probably similar like gambling addiction.

    Kabam is not really responsible for someone having a Gambling Addiction. It's not even Gambling, it has elements of chance. Unfortunately, that's just a part of our makeup. Some people have internal conditions that make it dangerous to engage in certain activities.
    How is it not gambling?
    Playing a game of chance, yes, Gambling involves the potential for monetary payout. We're just playing a game of chance. There's really nothing we walk away from it with.
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