I know from my perspective as a 'hardcore' gamer who had never played a phone game before I played FOS 100% because I like the franchise and felt like I was missing out on not playing the latest game from it. After having played it and having switched midway through to my PC (using a mouse) I have even less interest in playing a game on my phone. The controls are too limiting to be enjoyable for me.
As for the F2P stuff, I don't care that much and view F2P as just being another hurdle in gaming. I didn't even mind buying a 5 pack of Mr. Handy's just because I view that as the 'entry cost' for liking the game. I only get annoyed when you have to pay $ for the best gear which is exactly what you have to do in FOS.
I didn't buy any lunch boxes, but I can't imagine the mindset of someone who does. The average return on them is terrible. I could see someone buying 20 of them, not getting a single good thing from them and throwing the game out after charging back their credit card.
As for the F2P stuff, I don't care that much and view F2P as just being another hurdle in gaming. I didn't even mind buying a 5 pack of Mr. Handy's just because I view that as the 'entry cost' for liking the game. I only get annoyed when you have to pay $ for the best gear which is exactly what you have to do in FOS.
I didn't buy any lunch boxes, but I can't imagine the mindset of someone who does. The average return on them is terrible. I could see someone buying 20 of them, not getting a single good thing from them and throwing the game out after charging back their credit card.