Gdotmond, an earnest Fortnite player embarked on a quest for profuse V-bucks via the ‘Save the World’ bundle but was left feeling he got a short end of the stick. His purchase seemed to promise an easy one thousand V-Bucks with daily quests aplenty, but reality was not as rosy.
Summary
- All that glitters is not gold. The ‘easy’ V-bucks may not be straightforward to obtain.
- Understanding in-game mechanics is key. A diligent reading of the purchase page can save a lot of heartache.
- Players’ strife may stem from differences in experience and understanding, not game design.
Unpacking The ‘Scam’
A_fox_on_suger, jumping into the discussion, asserts, “No not in anyway you paid for stw the bucks are a bonus.” Emphasizing the crucial understanding that V-Bucks are an added benefit, not the main reward.
Another user, JoZaJaB imparts wisdom, “There is only one daily quest per day…it will just take a few days to get all the Vbucks.” Thereby, showing a light at the end of the tunnel.
The Game Mechanics
Sinktit jumps in with the game mechanics, “Get to Stonewood SSD 3 to unlock Daily Quests. Earn 100VB for 1 Day, 200 for 3, 300 for 5, and 400 for 7. So you get your 1000 after a week + however long it took to unlock dailies”. Here’s the breakdown of how V-Bucks can be obtained if navigated properly.
Key_Leading_3014 parrots this mechanics saying, “I’m pretty sure you have to do your first 3 ssds to unlock daily missions then you have to complete them each day for your vbucks.”
Common Misconceptions
YamiMarick brings up a common misconception, “Only Founders(people that bought STW before a certain date) earn Vbuck’s by doing normal daily quests and Stormshield Defenses.” This underlines the ignorance of some players about the game’s evolution.
Despite the players’ varied views on V-Bucks and the ‘Save the World’ bundle, the consensus remains. Gdotmond was not scammed – he simply misunderstood the game mechanics. The real takeaway here? Fortnite might consider making the conditions for obtaining V-Bucks clearer, and perhaps, the players should dive a bit deeper into the game’s workings before making a purchase.