i built a fan-club page as a business simulation. the character had a free tier, a supporter tier, and a luxury tier promising behind-the-scenes access to her virtual mansion
then i roleplayed as a normal fan and discovered the premium membership cost more than i was comfortable paying. the pricing assistant insisted the tier offered exceptional emotional value
i asked what benefits were actually different. it listed exclusive updates, early chapters, and a monthly character Q&A, which sounded reasonable until it demanded a deposit for an imaginary yacht tour
i revised the hypothetical prices and clarified the benefits. even in a simulation, people deserve to know what they're buying