The only thing that bugs me is Free to Play =/= Pay to Win and I wish that myth would stop being perpetuated. If you can earn or unlock everything by simply playing the game then it's not pay to win. I have friends who have been playing League of Legends since 2009 and have not spent a cent. You're not at a disadvantage when you choose not to pay. Paying to win means you're paying real money for something that throws off in game balance.
In the two game brought up, MW:O and Planetside 2 neither of those games allows you exchange real money for better gear/weapons. All weapons and mechs can be obtained by playing Mechwarrior. Any weapon or upgrade bought in Planetside 2/Tribes Ascend is considered a side-grade.
DLC is no different than the expansion packs of old with the exception that DLC allows content to be added at a much faster rate. Nobody is holding a gun to your head forcing you to buy horse armor.
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