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I think lootboxes should be regulated like gambling, but the way Valve implemented them was not as bad as what the industry at large has done. 1. Loot was cosm

I think lootboxes should be regulated like gambling, but the way Valve implemented them was not as bad as what the industry at large has done. 1. Loot was cosmetic or a "sidegrade" of items that could be obtained through other means (especially TF2). That is, not pay-to-win. 2. Loot boxes and their contents can be sold on the marketplace, so there are opportunities to make your money back if you get a $400 item. You can also sell the boxes themselves without paying for keys. Free Steam credit for everybody.

kevincox 4y ago
> Loot was cosmetic or a "sidegrade" of items that could be obtained through other means To phrase this difference (and hopefully less ambiguously) All items, other than cosmetic-only items are obtainable via relatively reasonable gameplay. You can purchase non-cosmetic items, and you can purchase (lootbox gamble for) otherwise non-obtainable items.