A veteran Xbox One player who hasn't spent a penny on this game. Is it time to?

[(XBOX)McGeek42]

With ≈ 2 Years of playing this game on and off, 600+ hours, [insert other insurmountable feat here], I have experienced this game far more than a good amount of people ever will. That's because I don't plan to ever stop playing Warframe. There have been a month or two here and there when I decide to give another game a go, but I always find myself gravitating back towards Warframe. I said bye to the hated Stamina bar, and I said bye to the beloved 'coptering' system. I've said bye to friends who've spent 1000's of platinum on me, and I've said bye to Clans that ask me to donate so much, only to kick me for personal reasons. What I'm saying is, is that this game is a constant in my life. A constant that I will stay with until the end. That being said, I support DE, and I'm thinking it's about time I actually start showing it. The only problem is, I've been able to boast all my feats as a 100% 'Free to Play' player. I'm afraid that if I drop some money on this game, just for the principal of support, that I might be taking away it's most attractive feature. Honestly, I really would like to hear the communities stance on what I should do. Pay for some plat, and boast that I support DE, or continue earning my way through a completely Free experience. Thoughts?

[(XBOX)Hail Ouija]

personally, I'd say that if u don't need anything in the game, such as mods, weapons, frames etc. Then there's no point in buying platinum. But, nekros prime is coming the 23rd and he should be bringing some good prime accessories. So if u like what he has then buy that.

[PeachyPurpleNova]

They have provided you with 600 hours of free entertainment of which they have poured their blood, sweat and tears for four or so years. Why not throw them a few dollars for a beer at least?.

[(PSN)bddacres]

18 minutes ago, (XB1)McGeek42 said:

With ≈ 2 Years of playing this game on and off, 600+ hours, [insert other insurmountable feat here], I have experienced this game far more than a good amount of people ever will. That's because I don't plan to ever stop playing Warframe. There have been a month or two here and there when I decide to give another game a go, but I always find myself gravitating back towards Warframe. I said bye to the hated Stamina bar, and I said bye to the beloved 'coptering' system. I've said bye to friends who've spent 1000's of platinum on me, and I've said bye to Clans that ask me to donate so much, only to kick me for personal reasons. What I'm saying is, is that this game is a constant in my life. A constant that I will stay with until the end. That being said, I support DE, and I'm thinking it's about time I actually start showing it. The only problem is, I've been able to boast all my feats as a 100% 'Free to Play' player. I'm afraid that if I drop some money on this game, just for the principal of support, that I might be taking away it's most attractive feature. Honestly, I really would like to hear the communities stance on what I should do. Pay for some plat, and boast that I support DE, or continue earning my way through a completely Free experience. Thoughts?

Buy platinum for cosmetics and farm what is farmable. That way you wont take away from the experience but at the same time ull supoort DE and have some good looking frames 

[taiiat]

if you're worried about boasting and bragging, then i guess it doesn't matter what you choose, you'll still be just trying to mentally think you're better than other people for no remotely relevant reason.

so neither option is a good one then.

[-Ba-ikebothun]

i would say the best thing about f2p games is that you can pay what you think its worth. personally i think that a game that has kept me interested and playing for 2ish years is worth my money, so yes i think you probs should buy something to support the devs if you think the game is worth it

[Sakimoto_S7]

Well to be honest I think it's ok to spend a little cash on it as you have played for 2 years I mean you kinda beat the ga,e one could say so now try to experiment with new stuff yeah I say spend some 

[(XBOX)Tanta Cinta]

It's absolutely entirely up to you to spend what you want with your money. 

You can decide when to throw a dime or two towards the game.

[Maelor]

If your problem is that you get something for real money instead of achieving it in-game - why not do a give-away? Do a contest if you like, or just gift things to kind dudes you come across.

Would be a win-win, in my book. DE gets money, you get to show them appreciation for that product that got you hundreds of hours of enjoyment, and you get to hand out little slices of happiness to others.

Edited August 22, 2016 by Maelor

[hybrid_demon]

The reason the game has been able to continue being a part of you life is because people throw money at it.

[Gelkor]

If you are really big about not spending money or platinum on things you can "earn" in game though dedication and grinding,, and want to pay something, I highly recommend buying a Prime Accessories pack at some point, as those are purely cosmetic items that can only be purchased with money, not platinum from trades, only money. 

Or, as mentioned above, merely buy some platinum and gift items to players.

[(PSN)Deception_Pharo]

You don't need to spend anything if you don't want to, no one is forcing you to spend money on it, this is your preference to spend but I would say, don't spend.

Only spend if necessary.