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Lady Ruby Caplan
Lady Ruby Caplan
Well-Connected

Jun-9-2007 05:05

Just an idea I had while in the shower:

Donate $10 and for every $10, you'll recieve a Badge of Merit.

The Badge of Merit states in your Bio:
"This Detective has recieved (a) Badge of Merit.

That will increase all your stats by 3 or give you an added bonus to a skill maybe.

However, you could trade these "Badges" at the Detective Shop.

One Badge traded in will give the key to the gates at Shangrilia.
Three Badges traded in will add one stat point to a chosen piece of equipent
And five badges traded in would knock of one FA.

I am not sure how this would work or if it could.. it was just an idea that could point work instead* of or as well as subbing.

*that is, people that don't want to sub could donate and recieves badges as a gift instead..

Anyhow, I haven't really though this out as an idea except to have it..
What do people think?
I know might think about donating real money to get a FA wiped.


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Sir Butcher De Vei
Sir Butcher De Vei
Well-Connected

Jun-10-2007 19:14

Im all with Ben getting all the cash he needs so Sleuth can operate eternally, and Im also all with new, fresh ideas stirring Sleuthville, but, the cost of these proposed badges should not exceed the cost of a 1 year membership of Sleuth. Id rather pay more for the subscription, than a shortcut to better my character. People from other countries may find it a 'priviledged' idea since dollars dont grow on trees where Im from. Were already having problems just getting enough cash to subscribe. =P (Just my 1 and 1/2 cents)

Jojo
Jojo
Old Shoe

Jun-10-2007 22:35

I have to disagree partially, SS.

If the things given away as a thank-you for donating don't affect that, then it shouldn't be an issue. Yes, I would agree, if it was equipment, etc, then they wouldn't be fair standings, but if it is only removing an FA or getting a key to the Prince's Palace, it is more of a commodity and not so much of a huge determining factor.

I also agree that perhaps $10 USD is a lot, but I think she was just throwing a figure out. It could be $5 or $3 or whatever.

Sir Butcher De Vei
Sir Butcher De Vei
Well-Connected

Jun-11-2007 00:20

*Nods head* Being able to add stats to an equipment would create balance issues, but Im all for it with the opening of the Shangri La gates and the removal of FAs. Other things merit badges would work for could be, (*throwing ideas out*) getting a substantial discount when moving an Agency/Apartment or getting an option to not be pirated the whole duration of 1 or 2 villain hunts.

Stooby
Stooby
Well-Connected

Jun-11-2007 01:03

I hope Ben comes on and gives us an indication of Sleuth's direction soon. I say again this idea is terrible. Sleuth's strength is in it's subscription. It is a fair amount to pay for the game it gives. Quite frankly if it turns into one of those pour your money down the drain games where you are constantly having to buy new things then there are other sites out there with great games and subscription fees only. Long Term Sleuth can be ran as a business by attracting new customers by keeping the great game we have now. Money comes in from long term subscribers and developing the game further will ensure this revenue. Please don't go down the lazy and greedy route of "buying" items and privileges Ben. Sleuth is fair and such a friendly game to play. Introduce real money elements and those on low incomes (like me) can't play and the scammers and abusers are attracted like flies. And SS is right, it would be unfair to keep the score boards if people and agencies can leap ahead by buying things. But get rid of them and a big element of the game is gone. So my plea again is don’t do this and please tell us what you are thinking Ben!!!

lilangel
lilangel
Sleuth About Town

Jun-11-2007 01:56

I guess I could put in my two cents worth... IMHO... I would like to see Sleuth making a bit more than breaking even when it comes to what all is involved behind the scenes of Sleuth... what we need are more people to subscribe, or something... now would you rather have people who want to donate money to donate or our subscription prices higher? Me, personally, I'd rather keep the subscription prices low, and donate extra if/when I can.

lil

Piccolo
Piccolo

Jun-11-2007 04:35

Firstly regarding donations - there is nothing stopping us donating over and above our subscriptions now. If you go to City Hall then Game Info you find a list of the Sleuth Team and below that Sleuth Donors - as at today there are no donors. In the past there have been - I know cos I looked!

My understanding of human nature is that very few of us are likely to donate over and above our subscription.

The "game" Second Life is mixing real life and game life with real money buying SL money. I think it is a mistake for Sleuth to go the same way.

People are saying they want to buy things and buy their way out of trouble. Well, in the real life you work 9-5 (or whatever) get your pay and buy what you need, pay your bills with some over (hopefully) for what you want, the extras/luxuries.

In Sleuth we work 4/12+ cases ie equivalent of our real working day. We get paid piece work. We buy what we need, pay our bills and then buy anything else that we want.

What's the problem??????

My thought is that if people want to mix real and internet lives then they trot along to Second Life, and the other similar "games". There are detective type games within this half/half part of the internet - please leave Sleuth as pure game!

Piccolo
Piccolo

Jun-11-2007 04:45

On the point of Bades of Merit - now this is an idea worth taking further. Perhaps Medal of Honour as well and other fancy things like this!

If there were perhaps Hunts for individual Sleuths occasionally, then the prize could be one of these medals or certificates and as has been said before, extra points or keys or whatever, even a percentage off your next False Accusation - only trouble with this last bit is that this assumes that people need to see him. I do but then I'm rash and jump to conclusions! Perhaps a choice, 1 less FA (if you've got one at the time) or so many points or money.

What do people think of this alteration to the original idea?

Stooby
Stooby
Well-Connected

Jun-11-2007 07:29

I like Piccolo's suggestion as an alternative. Obviously I have a problem with payin and/or donating mroe, just simply couldn't even begin to afford it. If Lady Ruby Caplin and others are generous take up Piccolo's suggestion and donate the money, get yourself liset on the Sleuth Team and big qudos to you for doing it. If Ben is looking for a dvelopment idea the reward medal isn't a bad one. I'd personaly like to see more development put into the game itself rather than an extra way to build expreience and skill points or money as you can do all these with dedication. But for me Piccolo's idea is better than Ruby's.

Sophie4
Sophie4
Gopher to the Sleuth Gods

Jun-11-2007 07:43

Piccolo's idea is good. You get rewarded for good sleuthing. Ruby's idea is, as I see it, anti-sleuthing. You don't earn anything you just buy it. Where is the fun and satisfaction in that?

AraLives
AraLives
Battered Shoe

Jun-11-2007 07:55

I think LRC's suggestion is interesting but I'm thinking that anything we pay extra RL money for should not affect the game, stats-wise, but is more of a non-functional, superficial sort of thing.

I am thinking specifically of gear: What if people could pay for different "skins" for their gear? So say for $5 or $10 I could choose to change my Velour Cloche to, I don't know, a Tartan Trilby, or something. The hat would keep the same in-game value, money- and stats-wise, and I'd have to actually own the item before I could pay to change it. I think that if there were, say, 4 different skins per piece of gear, people with extra funds who are looking for a little more individuality would pay for the ability to choose a different outfit.


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