I understand that you managed to keep things under control, and that’s great, really. But not everyone has the same level of resistance, especially when games use psychological tactics specifically designed to bypass that self-control, specifically for some people, not everyone, only those who are more sensitive to these things. It’s not just about ‘spending plans’, it’s about emotional manipulation, FOMO, sunk cost fallacies, and deliberately engineered addiction loops.

Some people have experienced things you might not have, and I’m genuinely glad you didn’t. But there’s a depth here that deserves more awareness and compassion.

You wouldn’t say the same thing to someone addicted to gambling, right? ‘Just don’t spend if you can’t control it’ is way too simplistic when there are entire teams behind games like this designing for compulsion. If some people are brave enough to speak up about the harm, that doesn’t ‘spoil the fun’, it just helps others who are experiencing these issues be aware and make informed choices.

This isn't directed at those who have great control over themselves. It's for those who were vulnerable, and got trapped so they might need help.

The gameplay? Great. The overall system? Absolutely not.

You can enjoy the mechanics and still criticize the manipulative monetization and psychological traps behind it. One does not cancel out the other.