I have mixed feelings about this. I don't think the DV team is being shady, but I can see why players feel that way. Personally, I don't think the premium badges should have been available until today, with proper information about it to make an informed decision. This is why I held off buying one. Do I think the perks are worth it? Not yet. Do I think they could be? Absolutely!

Part of the appeal of premium IMO is being able to get something either first or exclusively. Having a PREMIUM shop for premium members only would be ideal. The Monthly shop is wonderful and I will be supporting the site via this for sure, but to make premium worth it, there needs to be something FOR premium members.

No one maxes forum potatoes, so having 2000 extra doesn't really do much. The max on games is good, IMO, but it can take a bit and be tedious to get even 5000. The extra town hop and stat quests are good, too, especially as the game progresses.

I see people angry about purchasing from DV in general now, I don't understand why. It takes money to put together a site, and the team has to make their money in some way! The turnip gacha is fine - I was able to trade items if I got repeats for items I didn't get. I don't feel like I've wasted my money on this site from the purchases I've made so far.

I believe that the team will listen to the fanbase though! After all, it's only been two weeks since launch. This site is just starting out, and there's going to be growth. I'm happy to be here!