Tears of Themis 3rd Anniversary SSS Card Controversy: Official Backpedaling and Players' 'Marketplace' Bargaining

During the 3rd anniversary of 'Tears of Themis', the newly introduced SSS card system triggered significant backlash due to vague acquisition rules and high interaction thresholds. On July 16, the developers issued an official response to clarify the story unlocking process, the 'Heartfelt Interaction' feature, and the 3D home content in an attempt to appease the community.

Regarding the controversial star-up requirements, the official response clarified that after obtaining the SSS card, players can unlock interaction features via 'Stamen of Longing' obtained through star-ups, with the full interaction experience unlocking at 3 stars. Additionally, they adjusted the acquisition methods for items like namecards, lowering the total pull requirements.

The community reaction remains critical. Many players labeled this as a 'marketplace-style' strategy: setting unreasonably high thresholds to test the player base's bottom line, followed by a symbolic 'backpedaling' when faced with pressure. While the adjustment to the namecard threshold was welcomed, players argue that the overall cost remains excessive. The consensus is that only continuous public outcry ('female player mobilization') can force the developers to improve, suggesting the standoff is far from over.