Hmmm, while the end-result here is definitely something nice (being able to customise your discriminator for a lower cost than plutonium); I would say that I'm generally against multiplying offers because it can very easily introduce confusion (even with clear documentation or resources to help with the choice).
Nitro basic and Nitro are one such example of confusing subscriptions in my opinion.
As for a one-time payment, while — I think — a nice idea; I worry that the same problem could apply, as well as another.
Right now, paying for plutonium (or having it gifted) gives you a temporary ability to change your discriminator, which will be re-generated randomly at the end of your subscription.
If we introduce a one-time purchase of "discriminator change" it raises the question of:
(1) How long does it last?
If it lasts forever, then it theoretically lowers the value of plutonium since that particular feature is now overwritten by that one-time purchase you made
If it's limited in time, it's not really a one-time purchase any more
What if you want to change it later down the line? Do you buy the permanent ability to change it at will, or a one-time change that you would have to buy again every time you want to change it?
(2) How much does it cost?
If it were a subscription, it would make sense to be cheaper than plutonium, as it offers very limited features in comparison. However, as a one-time purchase it becomes harder to gauge how much it is worth in comparison to plutonium.
Pricing it lower than plutonium, especially with plutonium's control over your discriminator being temporary; makes this particular feature of plutonium worth a lot less, unless you have the absolute certainty that you won't ever suspend your subscription it will probably be best to invest in that one-time purchase if you're even slightly interested in having control over your discriminator.
On the contrary, pricing it higher than plutonium could maybe make the customer feel like Fluxer Platform AB is trying to force their hands and buy a plutonium subscription
Overall, I would say that, while it is a nice idea to have more control over your discriminator (hence your fluxer identity) the execution might be a little tricky to pull off. At least I don't know what would a good solution be.
On the other hand, an argument in favour is that, right now, the lack of consistency and control in your own discriminator makes it really annoying to outsource your Fluxer account.
What I mean by that is my own example: I unfortunately don't have the financial means of sustaining a Fluxer subscription but, thanks to the generosity of other users, got to enjoy plutonium twice. Each time, I set my discriminator to the current 7777; but for a month only — meaning that everytime it changes, I have to edit everywhere I've put my Fluxer handle (contact forms, mails, websites, whatever). Some of which I don't have control over anymore (namely, mails). Which could be a real concern should people use Fluxer professionally down the line.
Thank you for your detailed reply.
For (1): I propose that a one-time purchase of discriminator changing would be "forever". If someone wants to change their discriminator down the line, they would pay again, if they do not have the Plutonium subscription.
For (2): I have reconsidered and no longer think discriminator changes without Plutonium should be a recurring subscription. One-time purchases, on the other hand, make more sense since the change is one-at-a-time.
I was initially thinking that identity stability would be the allure of a subscription for Radon/Radium, but after your points raised, I think the same stability can be achieved by one-time purchases safely.
Thanks again for your thoughtful reply.
I think if we have a one-time "change your discriminator (or, I guess, full username)" purchase, it would make more sense to me that the discriminator would then not be re-rolled after a plutonium expiry. I think it makes it much easier to market and explain:
Without any re-rolls
Plutonium: Enjoy all plutonium perks and the ability to change your discriminator at will.
Radium: Gift yourself a one-time discriminator change!
With re-rolls
Plutonium: All premium perks and the ability to change your discriminator at will!
Warning
Attention, should your subscription expire, your custom discriminator will be re-rolled (unless you paid for it with Radium).
Radium: Gift yourself a one-time discriminator change, forever!
Agreed. Plutonium behavior would have to change, in my opinion, to "no re-roll after expiry" unless the team is willing to maintain the logic behind "did the user change their discriminator via Radium even though they had Plutonium?"
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Comment by vicky
- If it lasts forever, then it theoretically lowers the value of plutonium since that particular feature is now overwritten by that one-time purchase you made
- If it's limited in time, it's not really a one-time purchase any more
- What if you want to change it later down the line? Do you buy the permanent ability to change it at will, or a one-time change that you would have to buy again every time you want to change it?
(2) How much does it cost?- If it were a subscription, it would make sense to be cheaper than plutonium, as it offers very limited features in comparison. However, as a one-time purchase it becomes harder to gauge how much it is worth in comparison to plutonium.
- Pricing it lower than plutonium, especially with plutonium's control over your discriminator being temporary; makes this particular feature of plutonium worth a lot less, unless you have the absolute certainty that you won't ever suspend your subscription it will probably be best to invest in that one-time purchase if you're even slightly interested in having control over your discriminator.
- On the contrary, pricing it higher than plutonium could maybe make the customer feel like Fluxer Platform AB is trying to force their hands and buy a plutonium subscription
Overall, I would say that, while it is a nice idea to have more control over your discriminator (hence your fluxer identity) the execution might be a little tricky to pull off. At least I don't know what would a good solution be. On the other hand, an argument in favour is that, right now, the lack of consistency and control in your own discriminator makes it really annoying to outsource your Fluxer account. What I mean by that is my own example: I unfortunately don't have the financial means of sustaining a Fluxer subscription but, thanks to the generosity of other users, got to enjoy plutonium twice. Each time, I set my discriminator to the current 7777; but for a month only — meaning that everytime it changes, I have to edit everywhere I've put my Fluxer handle (contact forms, mails, websites, whatever). Some of which I don't have control over anymore (namely, mails). Which could be a real concern should people use Fluxer professionally down the line.Comment by astromahdi
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Without any re-rolls
With re-rolls
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