morley II Report post Posted July 17, 2004 instead of asking for donations why not give them something when they donate, eg. $5 -1k gc $10 -steel sheild $15 -5 pickpoints ? im a newb so dont know if this has been suggested plz dont be rude im only makin a suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorplein Report post Posted July 17, 2004 The gold and shields won't be convincing to donate because market is smeged up. And if u give pickpoints all rich people would rule EL. And then there's no/less fun in playing cause U'll always lose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyanna Report post Posted July 17, 2004 There will be a pay-to-play version soon (under development), which will have a lot more items, maps, races, quests, perks, etc. That would most likely be the major source of income for the game in the future. However, currently there are also certain benefits you can get if you donate. Or rather, you can pay the game developers if you want to do certain things in the game, like change your clothing choice, create a bot, get your custom-designed guild house (not sure about this), etc. -Lyn- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatsgomoo Report post Posted July 17, 2004 ? im a newb so dont know if this has been suggested Search before you post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted July 17, 2004 The sad truth is, we'll never make money from EL. I already gave up my dream of making money with it. It's pretty much impossible for a very small team to compete with the big companies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duran Report post Posted July 17, 2004 sad to hear but understandable... but the idea above would not work anyways as you would not know if the person is a long time player or a kid with their parents creditcard... as for the economy being foobar, yes but the real problem is how to fix it without angering the entire community... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dumbledore Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Have a 'rooming house' in one of the hotels, where people could rent a room for 5 USD a month. Allow them to store anything they want there, and avoid the 'public storage'. That would be a good incentive. Just an idea, Dumbledore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curor Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Would they be able to manu/achem/potion in this area. Pehaps as an incentive: make them able to store food? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Even so, it's not worth it. We barely have any players in the game. It's more worth it to mind my full time job, and get 7 USD/hour, than waste a lot of tiem implementing p2p features very few would buy, and everyone would bitch about, and cry: "DIScrIMINASION!111!!1!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayton Report post Posted July 18, 2004 i believe uve also said we would never have above 100 players on at once.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Yeah, I was mistaken. However, we need at the very least 1K players at once, to make some limited, say, 500 USD/month. Besides, it's not only me and Roja working at the game, and I kind of feel bad we take all the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerQween Report post Posted July 21, 2004 So, if you guys got more players going on el, then it would be worth your time to create p2p, more items, quests, etc? I hope i got that right. Well I have brought 2 full time players on and a couple part time players. Why not create a referral program of some kind? As far as rewards or whatnot you guys would have to discuss what is possible. An example is: Refer 100 players who play at least xx hours a week for xx weeks and win xxxxx. You could even create a non tradeable special item(s) just for referral prizes. They don't have to be weapons or amor even. Can be a cape, shirts, pants, etc. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teranoz Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Advertise more Ent. Try to get on as many game related linklists as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoonShadow Report post Posted July 21, 2004 I don't think we need much more advertising. I think we get like 100 newbies each day but most of them just don't stay. If you want to help el - go help the newbies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyanna Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Amen. And do so in a nice way, please. -Lyn- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teranoz Report post Posted July 21, 2004 I don't think we need much more advertising. I think we get like 100 newbies each day but most of them just don't stay. If you want to help el - go help the newbies! I do that a lot, also a lot of times as an other character (cqdx, pb4fun) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinticus Report post Posted July 21, 2004 I don't think we need much more advertising. I think we get like 100 newbies each day but most of them just don't stay. If you want to help el - go help the newbies! I think moonshadow's right about this one. Many newbs get frustrated and quit early. However, if we help them out, they'll have more fun and stay. I did because i was helped, and have helped people who've decided to continue playing because it's been made easier for them. ~Help the newbs, kill the ants...have a good time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crusadingknight Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Most of them because either: 1. They can't figure out how to play...we need to get the newb guide done in encyclopedia 2. Can't figure out how to ask for help (Can't figure out how not, myself) Maybe we need to go back to sticking a NH at the wraith. :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinticus Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Maybe we need to go back to sticking a NH at the wraith. sounds like a good idea...anyone who wants to adopt a newb could go to wraith and help those out. I also know that Ember's good at posting help messages on the newb channel. That seems to help, also. ~help the newbs, kill an ant...have fun :twisted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirdan Report post Posted July 21, 2004 last time i checked for 50 bucks ent would give you a ingame house thingy and for 100 youd get like a storebot... id be a nh if i new how to become one make me a nh damn it X_x that way i could like newb help... join doom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinticus Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Indeed i'd subject myself to becoming an NH. I didn't start EL to become a PKer i enjoy helping people, not killing them. I have lots of patience. Although it almost feels like i'm choking since the server's down. :oops: :oops: :oops: ~Help a newb, kill an ant...have fun :twisted: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
