Episode 197: Loot Crates – The Good, the Bad & the Profits




Corellian Run Radio show

Summary: Jason and Mox were in the studio this past weekend discussing the latest news in SWTOR. The guys are happy to welcome Alise. Her being on the show has nothing to do with Mox and Jason fearing to getting kicked from the guild, Just kidding, Alise joined them for the discussion about Loot Boxes in gaming. Let's get into the episode, plus talking about the impact of the server mergers.<br> <br> Time to make the Jump into the show…<br> <br> <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> Poll question: <a href="http://www.strawpoll.me/14359155">On average how much per month do you spend on loot crates?</a><br> <br> <br> * $0<br> * Under $10<br> * Between $10 and $30<br> * Between $30 and $50<br> * Greater than $50<br> <br> <a href="http://corellianrun.com/2017/11/15/episode-197-loot-crates-the-good-the-bad-the-profits/treasure-chest/" rel="attachment wp-att-23668"></a><br> Treasure Chest --- Image by © Doable/amanaimages/Corbis<br>  <br> <br> Newsnet &amp; Beyond<br> Did SWTOR blow up after server migration?<br> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=9463867#edit9463867">Issue that caused one of the delays</a><br> <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=9465174#edit9465174">Legacy Bank Items not merging or missing</a><br> Player tip for settings: <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=936744">http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=936744</a><br> Upcoming events &amp; updates<br> Update 5.6 - <a href="http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=9453701#edit9453701">Utility changes aka Nerf Mercs</a><br>  <br> <br> Community Buzz<br> Loot boxes: Are they end all, be all for rewards ingame and/or funding games?<br> What are Loot Boxes/crates?<br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loot_box">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loot_box</a><br>  <br> Pros &amp; cons of Loot Boxes<br>  <br> What is it about these Loot crates that is so hated or upsetting?<br> Pay to Win<br>  <br> If money is the goal, what are some other ways developers/publishers can make a profit without utilizing Loot Boxes?<br> Sell items players want as direct sell items instead of gambling aspect<br> Raise the cost of games<br> Games as a service similar to Netflix<br>  <br> <br> Quick Mentions<br> Rian Johnson is not directing for Ep IX, but a new SW Trilogy: <a href="http://www.starwars.com/news/rian-johnson-writer-director-of-star-wars-the-last-jedi-to-create-all-new-star-wars-trilogy?cmp=smc%7C1147744441">http://www.starwars.com/news/rian-johnson-writer-director-of-star-wars-the-last-jedi-to-create-all-new-star-wars-trilogy?cmp=smc%7C1147744441</a><br> <a href="http://corellianrun.com/2017/11/15/episode-197-loot-crates-the-good-the-bad-the-profits/rian-johnson-star-wars/" rel="attachment wp-att-23667"></a><br> Star Wars Ep. VIII - 33 Days<br> Are you interested in getting your guild noticed, maybe you have an in-game event you would like us to announce or maybe you want to join us on the air, why not contact us about making a mention on our next podcast? If you are interested, send an email to corellianrun@gmail.com<br>  <br> Corellian Run Radio is still looking for writers, assistants to help moderate live stream chat and other areas to help our podcast continue to grow. Stay tuned!<br>  <br> <br> Podcast Shoutouts:<br> OotiniCast<br> <a href="http://ootinicast.com">http://ootinicast.com</a><br> SWTOR Escape Pod Cast<br> <a href="http://www.newoverlords.com/">http://www.newoverlords.com</a><br> Bad Feeling Podcast<br> <a href="http://badfeelingpodcast.com/">http://badfeelingpodcast.com</a><br> Star Wars: Beyond the Stars<br>