Founder's Package Worth It?

[Odie]

So ive been reading up on things about Neverwinter. Is it necessary or worth it to buy the upgraded packages? Has anyone else so far?

[Zeli]

The purchase packs are completely unnecessary. The game is free and doesn't seem to force you to buy anything. As to whether it's worth it... considering $60 is pretty standard for an MMO and I don't have to spend that here, there are a couple of items in that pack that I know I would purchase individually anyway, and they say they will cost more if purchased separately so I opted for that, but only after I played a beta weekend to make sure it would be something I could say was worth it to me.

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$200 : Hero of the North pack
GUARANTEED ACCESS TO ALL THREE BETA WEEKENDS
FIVE DAYS EARLY ACCESS
WEEKEND BETA KEY FOR A FRIEND
MENZOBERRANZAN RENEGADE: a unique playable race armed with the "Faerie Fire" racial ability and tattoo cosmetic option. Explore the realm of Faerûn as a Drow exiled from the Dark Elf stronghold of Menzoberranzan, City of Intrigue.
ARMORED SPIDER MOUNT! Terrorize your foes as you charge into battle atop this eight-legged beast.
PANTHER COMPANION: Heroes of the North need never enter battle alone. Like the famous companion of Drizzt, this fierce and loyal creature will fight by your side, helping you lay waste to all who dare stand in your path.
GOLD MOONSTONE MASK REGALIA SET!
DUST OF CREATION: Temporarily create an object that floats nearby.
GOND'S ENDLESS COFFER OF PYROTECHNICS: Provides unlimited Dazzling Fireworks (with cooldown).
VIP GAME ACCESS: When loads are high, jump to the head of the queue and get priority log-in access.
FOUNDER'S ARMOR AURA: Unique enchantment with visual FX that can be slotted into your armor.
FOUNDER'S TITLE: Account unlock for forums and game
BAG OF HOLDING: Start with 12 more inventory slots for your loot!
DUNGEON MASTER UNLOCK: Start creating your own quests in The Foundry immediately.
DELZOUN TREASURE BOX: This level 60 chest is guaranteed to contain a rare weapon or implement with a unique enchantment and special visual effect. (one per character)
MOONSTONE REGULAR: Access the VIP section of the Moonstone Mask Tavern (account unlock)
ADVENTURER'S HELPER PACK:
A Large Health Stone
10,000 XP booster
5 Stack of Team Resurrection Scrolls
5 Portable Altars
10 Identify Scrolls
25 pack of skill consumables
1 RESPEC TOKEN
PWE GAMES GIFT PACKAGE: Receive a package of items for our other games! More Info
GREYCLOAK'S LEGACY: Start your quest with a mastercrafted weapon or implement. Comes equipped with a unique enchantment that can be unslotted and used in other items. (one per character)
ROBE OF USELESS ITEMS: Drops a piece of useless junk on the ground when activated. (one per character)
2,000,000 ASTRAL DIAMONDS: A type of currency used in-game to purchase gear and to bid in the auction house.
3 EXTRA CHARACTER SLOTS
NEVERWINTER DIGITAL NOVELLA: Receive the Cold Steel and Secrets, a Neverwinter novella by Rosemary Jones in digital format.

$60 : Guardian of Neverwinter
GUARANTEED ACCESS TO ALL THREE BETA WEEKENDS
THREE DAYS EARLY ACCESS
THE ARMORED HORSE MOUNT
DIREWOLF COMPANION
GOLD MOONSTONE REGALIA MASK
RING OF VIOLET CONTINUAL LIGHT: A ring that glows violet and leaves a trail as you move.
LLIIRA’S EVERLASTING BOTTLE OF LEVITY: Provides unlimited Dazzling Party Poppers (with cooldown).
GREYCLOAK'S LEGACY: Start your quest with a mastercrafted weapon or implement. Comes equipped with a unique enchantment that can be unslotted and used in other items. (one per character)
1 RESPEC TOKEN
ROBE OF USELESS ITEMS: Drops a piece of useless junk on the ground when activated. (one per character)
ADVENTURER'S HELPER PACK:
A Large Health Stone
10,000 XP booster
5 Stack of Team Resurrection Scrolls
5 Portable Altars
10 Identify Scrolls
25 pack of skill consumables
FOUNDER'S TITLE: Account unlock for forums and game
1 EXTRA CHARACTER SLOT
600,000 ASTRAL DIAMONDS: A type of currency used in-game to purchase gear and to bid in the auction house.

$20 : Starter Pack
Amulet of Protection: Gain greater initial protection from enemies. +1 Armor Class. No level restriction, useful throughout your entire heroic career.
Bag of Holding: 12 extra inventory slots for all your characters to hold your loot!
1 Adventurer’s Helper Pack: Contains six different types of helpful items to start your adventure
A Large Health Stone
10,000 XP booster
5 Stack of Team Resurrection Scrolls
5 Portable Altars
10 Identify Scrolls
25 pack of skill consumables

[Winin]

I bought the $60 one because, based on STO, I know I'll be spending time and $$ here anyway. Better to get the bundle, but it isn't necessary.

[trapsinger]

Also worth noting, the in game currency you get by spending real money (ZEN) can be traded to other players for the currency you get for your play time (Astral Diamonds). Which means that anything you could spend money on you can also earn by playing a lot. Spending real money is just a shortcut to it.

[Jay]

I bought the HotN pack, although I'm not sure why given I don't like drow or spiders...

I wanted for the things that you cannot buy ingame, such as access to the VIP section of the Moonstone Tavern, the panther, and a few other silly things. Worth $200? Probably not, but I'd only waste the money on building coffee shops in Africa, rehousing polar bears or some other noble cause.

[Winin]

Oohh, I just had a Million Dollar Idea! Retrain the polar bears to be baristas and solve both problems at once!

You're welcome, world.

On a side note, last night I finally found out where to test the founders stuff. Only had about 10 min to check it out though. I got the dire wolf. It looks like a great pet stat-wise, but I'm not sold on the looks. Anyhow, it will be my default striker pet. I think the astral diamonds, and extra slot are worth having. As are the weapons. Helpful since I've done the starter content many times. I'm going to rush through as fast as I can.