Origin Points in EA Desktop

[Iipaaal]

Is Origin Points finally can be useful in the new app? Or still be nothing as it is?

Isn't it will be fair to make from OP in-game purchases or at least visual stuff for the new app\profile...? There must be at least something to deal with these useless points.
Thanks

[Straatford87 · Accepted solution]

@Iipaaal 

Congratulations for being the first to ask the million dollar question!

And to answer that... *drumroll*

Origin Points will not be part of EA Desktop.

[Straatford87 · Accepted solution]

@Iipaaal 

Congratulations for being the first to ask the million dollar question!

And to answer that... *drumroll*

Origin Points will not be part of EA Desktop.

[Iipaaal]

So sad((

[Straatford87]

@Iipaaal 

Out of curiosity, what will you miss about Origin Points?

[Iipaaal]

I'm sad because you don't want to do at least something for make it useful

[Straatford87]

@Iipaaal 

Sorry to disappoint. It just wasn't meant to be.. 

On the plus side, we'll introduce other cool features with EA Desktop. I hope you get to try it soon!

[beauzinga]

Hey @Straatford87 and @Iipaaal 

I've been around since Origin beta started and I really like the point system. You would do in-game challenges to unlock points to show off to your friends that you were a really hard core gamer. It's unfortunate that those points would just sit there.

When I heard about EA Desktop, I was super excited and the first thing I did was to see what I could do with my points but was very much let down when it was removed completely. 

I really like how Ubisoft use their point system in their uPlay client. They allow you to use those points for in-game items like gun skins, XP, downloadable content like wallpapers and game soundtracks. It is very satisfying knowing your hard work gets you something in return.

I still believe that EA Desktop should do something like this. It would be a missed opportunity. I submitted this in the feedback so all I can do is hope.

Cheers,

Beauzinga

[Straatford87]

@beauzinga 

Thanks for adding your feedback! I'll get it to the team :-)

[tyl0413]

@Straatford87 Why remove Origin Points? I really like the Xbox Gamerscore/Origin Points system for achievements, Origin was the only platform on PC to have it and now it's getting removed? Cmon why.

[OddlyLemming]

Hey there @Straatford87,

The thing I miss most about BioWare Points is being able to do stuff with them.  Back in the day they were the only way that I was able to buy DLC for Mass Effect 2, and I still have over 1,000 point left over after buying all the DLC that was available.  

regards,

Doug