Where do you weigh in on the loot box debate?

[StaceyPowers]

I have just been reading up on the loot box debate, or should I say "surprise mechanics" debate. 

I am curious what everyone here thinks of it?

Are loot boxes the same thing as gambling? Does it make a difference if they are paid or free? 

@Alyxx @killamch89

Edited October 26, 2019 by StaceyPowers

[kingpotato]

Bad practice but I dont really care about them, I have never purchased a micro transaction. Still they will never end as long as people keep buying them

[killamch89]

Loot boxes are definitely a form of gambling and should be subjected to same legislation. Lootboxes are meant to prey on unsuspecting children and people with gambling habit/ lack of self-control and physically and mentally challenged people as well. There have been countless stories about mentally/physically challenged children costing their parents thousands of dollars because the child wanted an item in-game but isn't really aware that it costs real-life money.

[skyfire]

I think some of such loot box which have some fair returns to the product in some way can be good but gamble type can be pretty bad. 

[The Blackangel]

This doesn't really affect me, because I don't really play those kind of games. But I think that loot boxes should be limited to adult only games. They should not be a part of child friendly games. Because, like @killamch89 said, children have, without realizing it, ended up costing their parents thousands of dollars because of loot boxes.

[skyfire]

I think unless we need those skins, boxes and also have obligation to forcefully push for P2W. I don't think it does affect many. 

[Dead2009]

I barely do microtransactions as is unless it's something I REALLY like, like a skin or something.