PoE is the best arpg since Diablo 2, and imo the best implementation of an ethical microtransaction funding model in place of a subscription or flat fee. The first season or so I played completely free and then started buying supporter packs because it’s such a well-made and frequently updated game. Except for the convenience of specialty/additional stash tabs and character slots, which imo are completely worth purchasing and often go on sale, every other mtx is pretty much just aesthetics. I haven’t actually felt the need to buy any new character slots in 10 years. I skip seasons here and there, but there’s always some shake up that keeps me wanting to come back to play at least a season or two a year. PoE 2 looks even more skill based and I’ll be interested in playing that one too.
PoE is the best arpg since Diablo 2, and imo the best implementation of an ethical microtransaction funding model in place of a subscription or flat fee. The first season or so I played completely free and then started buying supporter packs because it’s such a well-made and frequently updated game. Except for the convenience of specialty/additional stash tabs and character slots, which imo are completely worth purchasing and often go on sale, every other mtx is pretty much just aesthetics. I haven’t actually felt the need to buy any new character slots in 10 years. I skip seasons here and there, but there’s always some shake up that keeps me wanting to come back to play at least a season or two a year. PoE 2 looks even more skill based and I’ll be interested in playing that one too.