Do you like halo going F2P

I wouldn’t mind the F2P model only if it meant they wouldn’t mess with anything but since it is a F2P model I knew they were going to eventually lock something behind a paywall even with cosmetic items, I get it some people will say “stop crying it’s just cosmetic items” - But the fact is I like customizing and I’m tired of seeing all these cool items locked behind paywalls and even if I can unlock it through gameplay the F2P model makes it even boring to grind for since they make it longer to level up to get it. 343 says “we know some people may not like this, but we’re excited!” Like why does that even matter yes I know I’m being and sounding entitled but we the player base are not excited... it just sounds to me they’re excited for the amount of revenue that will come from these paywalls smh.

I wouldn't mind it if it didn't harm the quality of the game. Big player base is good. If those who paid got all the content, and the limited version is an option for those who don't want to pay for it, that would be better. But the way it seems to be affecting Halo makes me vote no to this

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Not particularly. I like the idea of adding more fans to the franchise, but there are some drawbacks:

• people who wouldn't play Halo unless it is free aren't real Halo fans who would contribute to the franchise as a whole (sorry if that sounds like gatekeeping)
• Making MP free means the game should be cheaper to purchase, so Infinite shouldn't cost the usual $60. If a huge chunk of the game is free, then those who buy the full game shouldn't have to pay full price if part of the game is being released for free anyway
• There's a famous saying in business: "If you are not paying for it, you're not the customer; you're the product being sold". I'd rather just pay for the dang game and be the customer.
• If the game is free to purchase, then microtransactions will likely take on an ever-increasing role in the game

I mean, there's no real middle of the road answer... and by that I mean, if certain unlocks are behind an actual cash money barrier, then no, I'm not ok with with it. If however, I still have the ability to unlock everything without having to pay for it (ie; playtime, req points), then that's fine. I'm playing the game anyway for that specific purpose, to grind to 152 and while on that path, finish my commendations and attempt to unlock everything... I'll never pay cash money for unlocks (customization)...

I don't really mind it. The bigger the population, the better

There needs to be a mixed option. While I like it going F2P, I think it leads to bad habits that can't be ironed out... Like Hackers, Monetization and other nastiness

The problem with the F2P model is that it has to add features to monetize, or monetize already existing features. The first option isn't bad if the new features don't effect gameplay, the second model is really scummy and should be completely bypassed by buying the game for $60 (which it never is because that'd be less profitable SMH). 343 so far has gone with the hidden third option, removing features, replacing them with worse features, and monetizing that feature. I am 100% against it, but believe that there should be an option to buy the game for $60 and bypass all monetization (get all monetized content for no extra price).

F2P is inevitably going to bring in even more microtransactions, and possibly even advertisements. If we are stuck with a f2p multiplayer, I think that people that actually buy the game should have some sort of major reward, such as an xp boost, or proper customization. Achievements should be directly tied to armor customization, like in Halo 3. Even tie it to the MCC and Halo 5. But not microtransactions

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its a great idea, the population is going to be crazy because of free to play and more people will get to try it out because of it not having a price tag on it

On one hand, it’s great that more people get to play Halo.

On the other, Halo is going to be the new Fortnite, which is going to soil the entire franchise

i don't think it'll soil it, it will just become mainstream if people like it