lemur
Well-Known Member
There has been a disturbing trend in the way that InnoGames operates its continual "special" events. In recent years, these events are based upon players getting a "chance" to win "fabulous" prizes. Players commonly acquire more chances by spending their time (to complete numerous quests) or real money (by purchasing diamonds).
A more honest approach would be for InnoGames to give prizes in direct exchange for time or diamonds. In fact, that is how InnoGames ran their events once upon a time. A few years ago it seems that the company realized it would be more profitable and exciting to act less like a merchant and more like a casino operator, thereby adding gambling addiction to their business model. The company now uses games of chance that purport to be "random" trials, despite mounting evidence that such trials (the spin of a wheel, the opening of a box, the making of a recipe, etc.) are not independent events and are, therefore, not random. Experienced players know that the game is rife with "streaks" — leading to windfall rewards for some, while others get screwed.
The larger question is why the internet has developed into a place where there are few impediments to exploitation. In an age of failed states and social breakdown, perhaps such developments should be no surprise to us. The Wild West rides again.
A more honest approach would be for InnoGames to give prizes in direct exchange for time or diamonds. In fact, that is how InnoGames ran their events once upon a time. A few years ago it seems that the company realized it would be more profitable and exciting to act less like a merchant and more like a casino operator, thereby adding gambling addiction to their business model. The company now uses games of chance that purport to be "random" trials, despite mounting evidence that such trials (the spin of a wheel, the opening of a box, the making of a recipe, etc.) are not independent events and are, therefore, not random. Experienced players know that the game is rife with "streaks" — leading to windfall rewards for some, while others get screwed.
The larger question is why the internet has developed into a place where there are few impediments to exploitation. In an age of failed states and social breakdown, perhaps such developments should be no surprise to us. The Wild West rides again.