Board Thread:Game Discussion/@comment-27048832-20161105161122/@comment-27170954-20161129141221

What I really want is an equivalent-cost option for acquiring the new cars w/o having to play these stupid events. I do not enjoy them, they are not fun, and I find it difficult to play them on the developer's timeline. Did I say they are idiotic and not fun?

A mojor purpose of the events is to give FM/EA a somewhat predictable and steady stream of revenue. I can understand that. Why can't they give players an option to buy the equivalent product at an equivalent price without having to jump through the flaming hoops, but still keep the revenue on their timeline?

Look at the recent Formula Future event for an example. Upgrading the MP4-X close to the suggested PR (141.6) for tier 8 requires 605 GC in upgrades (3333332, PR 141.2) and the event paid 140 GC in rewards. So net cost for a PR 141.2 MP4-X is 465 GC. If you choose not to or are unable to play the event, the equivalent car costs 1,805 GC after the event is over - nearly 300% more.

What I'm suggesting is, for the duration of the special event, or maybe in a sale that takes place when the event ends, players should be able to just buy the MP4-X, already upgraded to PR 141.2, for a reasonable price. I'd suggest 605 GC in this case. The 140 GC paid in the event represents a 25% rebate on the upgrades and would be a reasonable premium to pay fto get the car without the event. The deveoplers probably count on a ceratin ad revenue during the event (hence the long upgrade and service times), so the premium paid can cover that revenue.