I am an absolute sucker for Dota 2 merchandise. At Gamescom last year, I spent more time at the Valve store than I spent doing coverage of the expo itself (not really true, but I’m trying to make a point here dammit). I converted far too many Randelas to Euros to get completely unnecessary goods like plushies and t-shirts spawned from my beloved MOBA, and you know what, I don’t regret spending a cent! Now imagine my joy at seeing a brand new collectible being unveiled for The International. It’s a little Aegis of Champions, and I must have it!
The Collector’s Aegis of Champions
Here’s the official blurb from Valve and what the Dota 2 collectible looks like:
With The International just around the corner, we’d like to announce an exclusive reward, the 2015 Collector’s Aegis of Champions. The Collector’s Aegis is a 1/5th scale alloy replica, with antique brass plating, of the winner’s trophy at The International. Inscribed on the back with the year and a gold finished insignia signifying this year’s theme, the Collector’s Aegis is a symbol to reward those whose Compendium Level has reached 1000.
Sure, it looks really neat, and I want it to the moon and back. The cost of getting one though? A LEVEL 1000 COMPENDIUM?
Mathematical calculations… SCIENCE!
Let’s do some quick maths, assuming the average player with a level 1 tournament booklet wants to throw enough cash into it to reach the appropriate level:
Cost per level:
5 levels – $2.49
11 levels – $4.99
24 levels – $9.99
Purchases required to hit level 1000:
41 x 24 levels = 984
1 x 11 levels = 11
1 x 5 levels = 5
984 + 11 + 5 = 1000
Grand ridiculous total Valve expects us to cough up:
41 x 9.99 = $409.59
1 x 4.99= $4.99
1 x 2.49 = $2.49
409.59 + 4.99 + 2.49 = $417.07
OK???
With the current exchange rate (R12.48 to $1), that brings the grand total of that little collector’s item to R5205.03. Guess I don’t want one as badly as I thought I did! Seriously, what the hell Valve? That is ludicrous! I mean, I expect any collectible to have a premium price, but I feel this really is just taking the piss now.
The sad thing is, some people will cough up the cash, even if it is a ridiculous amount. Will you be one of them? Even if I could afford it, I don’t know if I could bring myself to purchase a teeny Aegis of Champions.
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Last Updated: July 9, 2015
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 11:39
Cabbage talk + numbers = tl;dr
hairyknees
July 9, 2015 at 11:39
Cabbage insult + not reading my article = 🙁
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 11:43
Of course I read your articles!
I like my insults to be relevant because I’m a professional!
hairyknees
July 9, 2015 at 11:48
That’s awfully good of you!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
July 9, 2015 at 11:46
I just skipped to the bottom section to troll you!
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 11:57
You are cruel and heartless. And in this case, GOOD.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 11:39
You can buy a virtual space ship for that kind of money!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
July 9, 2015 at 11:46
MEHlking it
Hammersteyn
July 9, 2015 at 11:54
R12.48 to $1, I’m never gonna see Vegas
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 11:57
To the pole!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:00
I have a new term for how much things like this cost: It costs “fuck you money”, because that’s what the price tag says.
Hammersteyn
July 9, 2015 at 12:01
rofl
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:01
Watch the trailer for Billions on the movies, you’ll see where it comes from. 😀
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:04
HAHAH! That’s just a slightly different version of what you often hear 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:05
Why are you so MEAN?
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:06
Cus I’m the EA in MEAN! Now PAY SONNY!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:07
Never! Your DLSoul doesn’t add any value!
Kensei Seraph - Terran Ghost
July 9, 2015 at 12:07
You are EA!!!
http://24.media.tumblr.com/ba6267031d032a68764306860ab56750/tumblr_n1gz3vfuIS1rm7e3co8_r1_250.gif
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:08
Well that would certainly explain the constant sighing!
Kensei Seraph - Terran Ghost
July 9, 2015 at 12:03
I don’t know about that, I’m sure Fallout: New Vegas will go on special again sometime.
Hammersteyn
July 9, 2015 at 12:05
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/PRoNlMo_700w_0.jpg
Kensei Seraph - Terran Ghost
July 9, 2015 at 12:00
Shouldn’t it be possible level without paying?
Wouldn’t that drop the price by a few dollars?
Guild
July 9, 2015 at 12:18
That’s what I thought. Can’t you level the Compendium with each game played?
Will
July 9, 2015 at 12:22
It doesn’t seem possible to get to this level through grinding. it’s hard enough to get to level 150 without forking out cash and getting every single prediction correct.
hairyknees
July 9, 2015 at 12:35
Yeah it’s pretty impossible. It would take an INSANE amount of grinding O_o
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:03
http://www.pixelsham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/headshake1.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:06
You have a Death Wish? 😀
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:08
Does that come free? 0_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:11
Why, have you fallen on Hard Times?
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:12
I suppose you’ve never had to Battle the Bulge so no 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:14
I skipped the six-pack & went straight to the Dirty Dozen.
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:15
You gonna drink those from Noon Till Three? 0_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:20
No, 10 to midnight. :/
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:20
I KNEW You would say that!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:21
Murphy’s Law I suppose.
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:23
It looks like you have a Death Wish 2!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 9, 2015 at 12:24
Is that your Final Shot?
RinceThis
July 9, 2015 at 12:28
Yes! It’s my Final Act of Vengeance and proves The Evil That Men Do is Borderline Off Limits and proves you Can’t win ‘Em All! So long, Twinky!
Will
July 9, 2015 at 12:23
Also does not include shipping 😛
CaseyAAvera
July 9, 2015 at 13:12
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Wade
July 10, 2015 at 06:34
I mean it’s inlaid with freaking gold
Regan Ryan
July 14, 2015 at 11:38
Didnt take into account that you could consume duplicate immortals that u get every 10levels for an additional 2 “free” levels. Brings down the cost a bit.
And yeah I’m one of these crazy guys going for that level >_< #iamasucker