Shop boundaries, pay-to-win stance, and access packs

The recording outlines a firm position against pay-to-win monetization in Scars of Honor, while also clarifying how supporter access works and how earlier shop plans have changed.

Rejection of pay-to-win inventory advantages

A suggestion about unlocking inventory or equipment capacity through payment is explicitly rejected. Paid slot expansion is treated as a form of pay-to-win rather than a harmless convenience. The stated position is that such advantages should not be sold.

Early shop plans and course correction

An earlier decision to introduce a shop before the game had sufficiently proven itself is described as a mistake. This is characterized as one of the project's biggest missteps.

At the time of the recording, the shop is said to be absent and intended to remain absent until the game has demonstrated its quality to a broader audience. This is presented as a deliberate correction rather than a temporary omission.

Supporter and Honored access

The recording also clarifies pack access. The lower-priced Supporter package is said to remain valid for future early access entry, with no need for owners to buy an additional package later. Players who purchased either Supporter or Honored are described as already covered for early access.

Supporter is also described as being phased out soon, after which Honored will remain available until early access begins. This is framed as a practical heads-up for the existing community rather than a new monetization push.

Naming reservation clarification

There is some discussion of naming priority between Supporter and Honored. The explanation given is that earlier plans involved staggered entry timing, but those plans are being revised alongside a broader website and information update. The practical takeaway given is that Supporter owners do not need to upgrade in order to secure early-access participation.

Fair-play positioning

The broader monetization stance is tied to a larger criticism of purchased studios and aggressive revenue extraction in the MMO market. Scars of Honor is positioned in contrast to systems that prioritize selling power or convenience at the expense of trust and game integrity.

Source

• Recording: Playing LOTRO and Fighting Monsters in Middle Earth
• YouTube: Watch on YouTube
• Published: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC