What is VIP? *Updated (6/16/16)

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  • PeterGibbons316
    PeterGibbons316 Posts: 1,063
    LakeStone wrote:
    You can see this list in game by tapping the VIP button. Items that you can get include Legendary Tokens, Heroic Tokens, Command Points Hero Points and Iso-8.
    Once this goes live the list will be posted on here by a user for all others to use to make a decision on whether or not they will purchase.

    Can you just share these rewards with us now so that we can have a few more days to consider whether this will be a worthwhile expense for our unique situations?
  • stochasticism
    stochasticism Posts: 1,181 Chairperson of the Boards
    So with the bonus LT does that mean we get 3 LTs per 28 days? That's equivalent to 75cp and makes this a much more enticing deal. Do we get the bonus LT every month we subscribe?
  • veny
    veny Posts: 834 Critical Contributor
    So, this is that "cool thing" mentioned in patch info?
    I will pass... i dont need more covers lol, i need ISO (roughly 8 million right now) to upgrade those i have...
    This VIP wont give me nothing compared to the amount i get by regular playing...
  • Vhailorx
    Vhailorx Posts: 6,085 Chairperson of the Boards
    Is the rewards list 28 rewards for 28 days? Or is it more like a VIP vault of 80 rewards for 28 days?
  • Chief270
    Chief270 Posts: 137
    My assumption is that the day 1 prize of the VIP is a LT. Much like the first prize for champing a 3* was one.

    I would probably guess LT's either bookend the VIP cycle.. or that you could get an LT every 14 days ... Ie - initially day 1.. at day 15.. then again at day 29(on your next VIP purchase).
  • Punatulkku
    Punatulkku Posts: 228
    Here's a proper vip:

    1) Every second week you get token, that you can turn to roster slot, or specific cover for up

    2) Double iso during vip

    3) Health packs regen 25% faster

    4) Your alliance will get one cp every second day
  • Linkster79
    Linkster79 Posts: 1,037 Chairperson of the Boards
    LakeStone wrote:

    How much does does it cost to upgrade to a VIP?
    $9.99 (or region equivalent) for 28 days.

    What exactly does region equivalent mean? For example currently $10US is £7.05 sterling, or will it be £9.99 sterling which is currently $14.18US. There is a big difference and needs clarification. Why should other countries be potentially charged more for the same service?
  • san
    san Posts: 421 Mover and Shaker
    Thanks... but no thanks. The VIP program will likely increase the gap between rich and poor in this game. The non-USA gamers are likely to get the short straw here. This seems like a feeble, misguided attempt to drum up some interest, and perhaps to squeeze out a few more bucks before the game tanks. Sad that they had to resort to something like this, rather than simply add the (already needed) rewards for free (or at least a MUCH lower price.... please remember, this is a 2D game for mobile, not a state-of-the-art console release).

    Please note, this is by no means a "quitting thread" - I am simply pointing out an issue. I plan to still play as F2P, as I have been since their XFW nerf, prior to which I was a regular financial contributor icon_e_smile.gif.

    [repost from the closed thread on VIP - still applies]
  • Keegan
    Keegan Posts: 284 Mover and Shaker
    Linkster79 wrote:
    LakeStone wrote:

    How much does does it cost to upgrade to a VIP?
    $9.99 (or region equivalent) for 28 days.

    What exactly does region equivalent mean? For example currently $10US is £7.05 sterling, or will it be £9.99 sterling which is currently $14.18US. There is a big difference and needs clarification. Why should other countries be potentially charged more for the same service?

    A red name can say the same thing, but "region equivalent" means whatever equals 9.99USD in one's currency. That's the definition of equivalent.
  • Linkster79
    Linkster79 Posts: 1,037 Chairperson of the Boards
    Keegan wrote:
    LakeStone wrote:
    What happens when my VIP status expires?
    The day after your VIP Status expires, you will be given the option to renew and become a VIP again. Once you renew, you gain all the benefits of being a VIP and the 28 bonus rewards starts all over.
    mpqr7 wrote:
    When VIP ends, do you lose everything?

    Are you asking if they would take back the iso, covers, HP, and CP that you paid for and received? I don't follow the point of this question.

    I think the question was meant to be worded slightly differently.

    If I do not log in for say the last 7 days of my VIP do I lose those rewards?

    Sorry if this is the wrong way to word the question mpqr7.
  • __Adam
    __Adam Posts: 111 Tile Toppler
    So it's essentially a premium S.H.I.E.L.D Resupply (and 25% faster regen).
  • Keegan
    Keegan Posts: 284 Mover and Shaker
    Linkster79 wrote:
    Keegan wrote:
    LakeStone wrote:
    What happens when my VIP status expires?
    The day after your VIP Status expires, you will be given the option to renew and become a VIP again. Once you renew, you gain all the benefits of being a VIP and the 28 bonus rewards starts all over.
    mpqr7 wrote:
    When VIP ends, do you lose everything?

    Are you asking if they would take back the iso, covers, HP, and CP that you paid for and received? I don't follow the point of this question.

    I think the question was meant to be worded slightly differently.

    If I do not log in for say the last 7 days of my VIP do I lose those rewards?

    Sorry if this is the wrong way to word the question mpqr7.

    That would be an excellent question, even if that wasn't mpqr7's point, so thanks for bringing it up icon_e_smile.gif If rewards are unclaimed, do they disappear or are they put in a bundle delivery somehow that is in a vault?
  • Figure15
    Figure15 Posts: 284 Mover and Shaker
    It sounds like rewards are on hold if you don't log in. Much like the daily resupply. Question is does vip also pause.
  • Linkster79
    Linkster79 Posts: 1,037 Chairperson of the Boards
    Keegan wrote:
    Linkster79 wrote:
    LakeStone wrote:

    How much does does it cost to upgrade to a VIP?
    $9.99 (or region equivalent) for 28 days.

    What exactly does region equivalent mean? For example currently $10US is £7.05 sterling, or will it be £9.99 sterling which is currently $14.18US. There is a big difference and needs clarification. Why should other countries be potentially charged more for the same service?

    A red name can say the same thing, but "region equivalent" means whatever equals 9.99USD in one's currency. That's the definition of equivalent.

    Correct me if I am wrong but a Stark Salary is $99.99 yes? That is about £70.50. To purchase a Stark Salary for me is £79.99 which is about $119. Now do you see why I ask? Would you rather be paying $10 or $14 a month?
  • MPQ_Daywalker
    MPQ_Daywalker Posts: 384 Mover and Shaker
    Keegan wrote:
    If rewards are unclaimed, do they disappear or are they put in a bundle delivery somehow that is in a vault?
    The way they are describing the VIP process, it sounds like it works exactly like the SHIELD Resupply:
    LakeStone wrote:
    What happens if I don’t log in one day?
    You will not lose a reward if you miss a day. Once you log in and claim that day’s reward, the next day will continue normally.
    The way I interpret that, the 28-day length of VIP are 28 days in which you play MPQ, like the SHIELD Resupply works. If you miss a day of playing in Resupply (you're on Day 300, for example) and don't play for two days, the next day you do play you're then on the next day in the Resupply (Day 301 to continue the example).

    Maybe LakeStone or another red can clarify this, but that's how I'm reading it. So if you go on vacation on Day 5 of your VIP program and don't play for a few days, the next time you do play you will be on Day 6 of VIP, and will then continue to get your VIP rewards as they're scheduled.
  • DrStrange-616
    DrStrange-616 Posts: 993 Critical Contributor
    Linkster79 wrote:

    Correct me if I am wrong but a Stark Salary is $99.99 yes? That is about £70.50. To purchase a Stark Salary for me is £79.99 which is about $119. Now do you see why I ask? Would you rather be paying $10 or $14 a month?

    Is there VAT on these purchase? If so, is it included in the price or tacked on?
  • Keegan
    Keegan Posts: 284 Mover and Shaker
    I think I'll let subscribe once and let Rngesus decide whether I should continue, based on the results of the first LT pull.
  • Linkster79
    Linkster79 Posts: 1,037 Chairperson of the Boards
    DrStrange-616 wrote:
    Linkster79 wrote:

    Correct me if I am wrong but a Stark Salary is $99.99 yes? That is about £70.50. To purchase a Stark Salary for me is £79.99 which is about $119. Now do you see why I ask? Would you rather be paying $10 or $14 a month?

    Is there VAT on these purchase? If so, is it included in the price or tacked on?


    In Great Britain all value added tax is included in the price at point of sale at a rate of 20%.
  • TheVulture
    TheVulture Posts: 439 Mover and Shaker
    I could be tempted, but only if the ISO and Hero Point rewards are meaningful enough for me.
    I.e. HP covering character slots at the rate new characters are released & ISO making any kind of dent in the big contingent of un-levelled characters I have.

    Have to suspect they really won't be very good, as having VIP given far better value than the existing buy option in game - which presumably will sit right next to it - would not make much sense.

    I'll still reserve judgement until next week though, in case 100 HP / 1,000 ISO are the early days & rewards get magnitudes better if you log in each of the 28 days. icon_e_geek.gif
  • Keegan
    Keegan Posts: 284 Mover and Shaker
    Linkster79 wrote:
    Keegan wrote:
    Linkster79 wrote:
    LakeStone wrote:

    How much does does it cost to upgrade to a VIP?
    $9.99 (or region equivalent) for 28 days.

    What exactly does region equivalent mean? For example currently $10US is £7.05 sterling, or will it be £9.99 sterling which is currently $14.18US. There is a big difference and needs clarification. Why should other countries be potentially charged more for the same service?

    A red name can say the same thing, but "region equivalent" means whatever equals 9.99USD in one's currency. That's the definition of equivalent.

    Correct me if I am wrong but a Stark Salary is $99.99 yes? That is about £70.50. To purchase a Stark Salary for me is £79.99 which is about $119. Now do you see why I ask? Would you rather be paying $10 or $14 a month?

    Ah, I see, it sounds like the VAT might be the issue that you're asking about, because that would explain the 20% difference. So the question is: does region equivalent price to 9.99USD include VAT?

    I'm assuming it does not, just as that price does not reflect municipal or state sales tax that might apply to online purchases in the US, depending on where you live.

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