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[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

the availability of different components requires specification changes, sometimes in real-time. In fact, customers may experience a free upgrade based on changing inventory levels.

They couldn't help but try and make "getting randomized components" sound like a good thing

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The surprise spec mechanic gives buyers a sense of pride and accomplishment.

[–] HorreC@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you in marketing?? If not, you should look around and see if you could.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's a meme where a game company said something similar.

[–] HorreC@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

that was my dry attempt at saying what a failure that team was when they said that, and you know it had to be someone high up that approved it.