Animal pack ?

Not whining, Roderick. I'm stating an opinion. I realize you win the internetz by stating another person is whining. Kudos.

I also stated that NC Soft can charge or give away free. It's their business and a good one. I did not argue the business model was bad. It's best to read what I've written and not make arguments against something I never suggested. You were free to buy subs on a monthly basis. You economized. Why you don't economize on a routine basis is another matter. I highly doubt your choice to economize was a factor in NCSoft's decision. They're giving away something they don't think they could sell.

That folks have not prioritized getting the uniform makes my point. The Vanguard merits earned were used for other, more useful, items (storage, HVAS, etc). I could note the lack of Vanguard pieces in use by L 35+ characters, but that's anecdotal.

In the end, some are happy with the Vanguard Pack. Good for them. I see the Vanguard Pack as neither a good nor a bad. It's simply a bonus, like the emotes, that I'll rarely - if ever - use.

I've already expended enough energy on a topic that only warranted a single sentence.

Leaves aura coloured pink -> Cherry blossom aura.

Also, Bio Plasma is a really good fire aura, unlike the Fiery/Smoldering ones, and Cryogenic and Thunderhead have fantastic eye auras.

Yeah, Origin Pack was that awesome.

EDIT: Also, I'm thrilled at getting the Vanguard pack, since it might actually encourage me to use those weapons if I can from level 1. And the Animal pack looks great, too.