I'd like to suggest a system of character customization similar to Battlefield Heroes' system, where you can purchase (purely cosmetic) accessories for your character using either real money, or using points earned while playing.
However, unlike BFH's system this system could be less stringent, as TWI don't have the cost of maintaining official game servers. Rather than only allowing customizations to be permanently bought with real money, allow the player to pay a higher amount of earned points in order to actually buy the item instead of simply renting it. This way players aren't forced to play the game regularly in order to keep their items that they bought with earned points.
If done correctly this could provide a longer game lifespan and would generate additional income, which I feel TWI deserve considering the free support they give the community.
I'd like to stress a couple of points:
* All the items would be purely cosmetic (as stated above) as to maintain balance between those who want to spend money and those who don't.
* All the items would have to fit with the style of the game. I don't really think we want to see people running around with pink cowboy hats, it would ruin the atmosphere.
Opinions?
However, unlike BFH's system this system could be less stringent, as TWI don't have the cost of maintaining official game servers. Rather than only allowing customizations to be permanently bought with real money, allow the player to pay a higher amount of earned points in order to actually buy the item instead of simply renting it. This way players aren't forced to play the game regularly in order to keep their items that they bought with earned points.
If done correctly this could provide a longer game lifespan and would generate additional income, which I feel TWI deserve considering the free support they give the community.
I'd like to stress a couple of points:
* All the items would be purely cosmetic (as stated above) as to maintain balance between those who want to spend money and those who don't.
* All the items would have to fit with the style of the game. I don't really think we want to see people running around with pink cowboy hats, it would ruin the atmosphere.
Opinions?