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‘Black Gold Time’ an Ambitious Attempt to Alter the F2P Model

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After detailing the system for Chinese players, Snail GamesĀ (makers of Age of Wushu) have now explained to and updated Western gamers about ‘Black Gold Time’ – an innovative F2P alternative for the action-MMO Black Gold Online that does away with the usual cash shop.

Due for launch in China very shortly, the system has instigated discussions amongst fans, but the developer is promising a revamped version for North America that willĀ offerĀ aĀ completely differentĀ gameplayĀ experience. The concept may seem complicated at first glance, so here is a helpful summary provided to us by Snail Games themselves:

  1. NoĀ lootĀ lock:Ā item/equipmentĀ canĀ beĀ acquiredĀ in-gameĀ withoutĀ theĀ system
  2. NoĀ contentĀ lock:Ā contentsĀ areĀ availableĀ toĀ allĀ players
  3. TheĀ systemĀ willĀ notĀ hinderĀ gearingĀ andĀ progression
  4. TheĀ systemĀ willĀ rewardĀ extraĀ lootĀ toĀ playersĀ withĀ higherĀ efficiency

For those who want to learn more about Black Gold Onlineā€™s monetization model, please click here.

Zac Elawar
Zac Elawar
I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (w/ major in Games Design) course at Qantm College, Sydney.