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"[...]these micotransactions grant more frequent access to features many gamers deem essential for any action RPG. This includes fast travel and character customisation."
Wait, what? Seriously devs?
the key phrase there being 'more frequent'. the fast travel and character customization are all in the game and have a more in-universe integration. the game systems are supposed to be more immersive than just click the map and fast travel. you typically either take a cart from town to town or warp using a stone that gets used up.
I like it the way it is, makes leaving town to quest and adventure have another layer of strategy. If someone wants to bypass that strategy layer with money then so be it. I certainly would prefer that it be a mod rather than a MTX, and will definitely not be buying any regardless.
No. You do not need to limit fast travel for immersion. That doesn't even make sense.
A lot of people, myself included, do so in Skyrim. It is a completely different experience and way more immersive indeed.
That's fine. But limiting it is not required for immersion. That's all I'm saying here. If you want to do it then great. Forcing people to do in the name of immersion, and then selling fast travel for real money is an obvious bait and switch.
Sure, that's definitely a shit move. And it is not requiered, just pointing out that not removing fast travel in a game (especially if you are familiar with the game, and it has fast travel by default) makes you see that game in another light. Sometimes it is a shit experience, sometimes a great experience, but aleays a journey.
Definitely recommend it!