The P2W and F2P Controversy in Rise of Kingdoms and the Explanation
Many say that Rise of Kingdoms is a P2W game, aka Pay To Win. This means that we have to spend money to buy packages, bundles, and items in the game to be stronger and 100 steps ahead of those players who are categorized as F2P or Free To Play.
F2P usually doesn’t cost a penny. Without a single penny. In RoK, there are distinguishable characteristics of F2P and P2W players, if you look at the screenshot, if the account still shows the Minamoto no Yoshitsune icon on the top right, it means pure F2P.
P2W is still further divided into three parts, namely Low Spender, Mid / Medium Spender and High / Heavy Spender. As a result of this significant difference, Rise of Kingdoms has received a lot of criticism.
Lilith as a developer is often criticized because the game Rise of Kingdoms is too commercial. Not a few players who decided to stop playing because of this factor.
We interviewed one of the “Whales” from Indonesia, namely a P2W player with an account of around 59 Million Power in Kingdom #1945. He is willing to share his story and what bundles he is willing to buy in order to continue to exist in the RoK game.
“I started playing in January 2022, at first I only had F2P, so most other players. But after a few months, I started buying bundles, I was addicted.” said the man with the initials FW, whose account name was reluctant to be mentioned.
FW also added that being P2W doesn’t mean players can relax and just play. He suggested to stay smart to set the strategy of what to do and avoid.
“I also have to buy items that I have to choose again, which one is suitable and according to my needs. For example here what is really mandatory for me is Monthly Gem Supply. That too, we have to be smart about what Gems we do, don’t just use it for less important things.” he said.
“Anyway, for Low Spender players, for example, they are only interested in Gem Supply, it means that their focus is on increasing the VIP level, and if CH has entered level 25, take the Growth Fund package. That’s all, VIP is important for the long term, this is an RTS game. which never ends.” continued FW.
Friends, gamers, if you are the same as FW, you should save Gems and use them in the More Than Gems event, those of you who play Rise of Kingdoms know the benefits of the MTG event, namely getting Legendary Commander Sculpture, free Speedup just by using the Gem itself.
In addition, FW also added that he often buys the Super Value Bundle package as needed. “For example, I want to do fast technological research, so the choice of package is Fountain Wisdom, sometimes the Golden Chest comes out heheh even though it’s rare.” he added.
According to FW, although RoK is a game that feels P2W, F2P still plays an important role. “There are times when F2P players are really needed, that’s why I say, F2P can also enjoy this game.” FW said.
We have to admit that the inequality between players in the game Rise of Kingdoms is clear. But it’s part of the game and can’t blame anyone.
“Basically, people buy bundles in games as a form of support to developers too, this game is free to install, but surely they (developers) need resources for maintenance and so on, especially since this is a server-based game, it’s not easy to take care of it.” said FW.
In addition, FW is also a former PS4 gamer. “I used to often buy games, PS4 cassettes. If it’s an average, say 500k per game, I’ve stopped buying PS4 games since I started playing RoK. I allocate some of it here, because it turns out that I enjoy Rise of Kingdoms more.”
Moreover, now players can play Rise of Kingdoms via PC, and that is highly recommended by Lilith. If you have qualified PC specifications, this will help reduce the lag that still often occurs in Lost Kingdom or KvK events.
When asked for messages and impressions for other RoK players, FW said “My advice, don’t get too carried away. For some people, this game is really addictive, but prioritize your needs first. playing this new mobile game, this game made me willing to stop buying and playing PS4 games.”
Rise of Kingdoms is in great demand by all circles, including the sultans such as the PSG club football player, Marquinhos who is in Kingdom 1349, in addition to several IT workers such as Google employees, Country Director Starbucks Singapore, South Korean female models, all of whom play.
Not a few say that Rise of Kingdoms is more than just a game. They have also been witnesses in 2022 how all members of an alliance met from various countries, kopdar, until someone met a mate and got married.
