Quote Originally Posted by Eab1990 View Post
If you think this is scummy, you may as well think all non-subscription MMOs are scummy, since I'm fairly certain most of them have similar policies.

Like, fine, if you think it's a shit policy, that's your call, but it's also nothing new and calling it shady is just silly.
Not all non-subscription MMO has same policy. There are popular free to play games that their premium currency never expires. Shadowverse crystals and Fire Emblem Heroes Orbs are good example.

General > Crystal purchase:

"Do crystals expire?
No, crystals do not expire."

Source: Head to Shadowverse.com and click FAQ-Contact at the bottom of the page.

Fire Emblem Heroes:

Faq > Orbs

"Do Orbs expire?
No, they will not expire."

Source: Head to Fire-emblem-heroes.com/en/ and at the bottom of the page, click FAQ. Then click "Questions about Fire Emblem Heroes" at the bottom of the FAQ.