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[โ€“] dejected_warp_core 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Whoa, false scarcity, virtual goods tied to an online service, and nosebleed prices? What's not to like?

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

It's not false, it's artificial. Some ships are indeed only buyable for a limited time. Or for certain periods.