I agree that Samurai and Raven Witch aren't very compelling at that price. Both have cheaper ways to get them. And, if they were ever rare characters, it's been a long time since that was the case. The idea of having them come awakened (or with the materials required to awaken them) is interesting, though. I suspect it's still too much.

That said, when I started playing the game, I really wanted Raven Witch, and spent a long time gathering Trooper coins to get her. If I had had a shorter way, I might have taken it. But, at that time, I definitely didn't have that much ironite lying around.

Still, offering something that no one buys doesn't hurt us in any way. I support their experimentation. They've got to make a living.