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I thought that we could decide how the giveaway sessions have to go (with Tenebra permission!:rolleyes:)with a survey in the forum so we can say what kind of giveaway we like most.
Personally i prefer the waves one or the tournament one, let me know your preference ;)
I've picked both the questions and another I would like to specify, or rather a few ideas.
I'd like more drawn out competitions to be honest, so I would love it if there was a story writing/artwork competition for the heavy duty prizes.
I'd also like it if there was a competition to add something to the website, I'd really like that one, I know that Tenebra was planning walkthroughs, but, that seems to be gathering dust now since no one has bothered, but it would be great if there was some other stuff we could add as a community, and the one that contributes the most gets the cake.
I'm not a big fan of waving, my internet connection is terrible, so it's not really fair, nor is it fair on anyone else when people are blindly waving in hopes of coinciding with Tenebra's post, sure it's a faster means, but it's not friendly for everyone who gets shoved out. It used to be cool when I was among the 10 or so regulars, but now there's well over 50, some of which annoyingly come here purely for the competitions, ah well.
AlienHunter
15-08-09, 11:53
with my 56k connection all these ways are a bit hard for me, so sometimes it would be nice to see the old "wave for your name in the hat" giveaways
I agree with above, I also like "Wave before a certain time" prize give outs.
I see a lot of people liked the wave method, maybe because is accessible for everybody and doesn't require any ability or knowledge ..
the wave method is accessible for everybody and doesn't require any knowledge ..
But I feel that knowledge should be required from us. Preferably related to the stuff being given away. That way people aren't getting things for the sake of it.
thezombiemessia
16-08-09, 13:11
First I'd like to say that I have no real issue or problem with the system we have now. I'm incredibly grateful for everything that Tenebra has done for this forum, and for myself (as both User and Moderator).
I'm just going with the topic, and maybe thinking about ways to increase the greatness.
I've picked both the questions and another I would like to specify, or rather a few ideas.
I'd like more drawn out competitions to be honest, so I would love it if there was a story writing/artwork competition for the heavy duty prizes.
I'd also like it if there was a competition to add something to the website, I'd really like that one, I know that Tenebra was planning walkthroughs, but, that seems to be gathering dust now since no one has bothered, but it would be great if there was some other stuff we could add as a community, and the one that contributes the most gets the cake.
I'm not a big fan of waving, my internet connection is terrible, so it's not really fair, nor is it fair on anyone else when people are blindly waving in hopes of coinciding with Tenebra's post, sure it's a faster means, but it's not friendly for everyone who gets shoved out. It used to be cool when I was among the 10 or so regulars, but now there's well over 50, some of which annoyingly come here purely for the competitions, ah well.
This is pretty much what I agree with.
As I said earlier, in Elitefreq's topic, I'd love to see an increase in Creative Based competitions, especially for things like Artwork, games, or bundles.
But I feel that knowledge should be required from us. Preferably related to the stuff being given away. That way people aren't getting things for the sake of it.
The problem with that particular style of system, is that what if somebody likes the series...but just doesn't know much about it?
I'm only just getting into Monster Hunter, and would love to get my hands n some of the items given away here (Encyclopaedia Gigantica, the Felyne plushies, etc), but I know next to nothing about the series...
Anyways, I'm gunna sit and watch how this topic pans out: :matrix: :popcorn:
For sure Dante's idea is nice and i would agree with him if that could improve the forum itself, because the forum need it.. well, we must wait a response from Ten about it and i think she wouldn't refuse this idea at all, let's see ..
thezombiemessia
16-08-09, 13:32
For sure Dante's idea is nice and i would agree with him if that could improve the forum itself, because the forum need it.. well, we must wait a response from Ten about it and i think she wouldn't refuse this idea at all, let's see ..
That's a bit too much really...
The forum doesn't need to have the giveaway sessions changed.
I'm certain that there is only a minority of people on this forum that have never won something or been given/sent something by Tenebra.
Sure, as the forum becomes more popular, it is harder to get in before another user...but does this really matter?
Some people here seem to be taking it for granted that Tenebra is sending this stuff out.
It isn't actually her job to give this stuff to us, nor does she have to give us anything.
We should all be quite happy that we get the chance to get these things at all.
The system doesn't need to be improved, nor does the forum...
That's a bit too much really...
The forum doesn't need to have the giveaway sessions changed.
I'm certain that there is only a minority of people on this forum that have never won something or been given/sent something by Tenebra.
Sure, as the forum becomes more popular, it is harder to get in before another user...but does this really matter?
Some people here seem to be taking it for granted that Tenebra is sending this stuff out.
It isn't actually her job to give this stuff to us, nor does she have to give us anything.
We should all be quite happy that we get the chance to get these things at all.
The system doesn't need to be improved, nor does the forum...
You misunderstood me .. the need it was attributed to "that could improve the forum" ... i wasn't meaning that forum need giveaway sessions ..
EDIT: i think the aim of Dante with his idea was to improve the forum (or the site, of course), isn't it?
Improvement was my intention.
If there was a contest to produce a good article or maybe contribute information on a game with the prospect of a prize, then that would please all involved, the quality of the content would rise as a whole as it would be provided by the fans who know the games inside and out.
But, as Thezombiemessia says, goodies aren't essential, and as nice as getting something for free is, there comes a certain dread that this forum will slip from regular and quality posters in to spamming free-for-all's that would null any debate, simply because new users come for the goodies and cannot/will not contribute anything worthwhile...
Improvement was my intention.
If there was a contest to produce a good article or maybe contribute information on a game with the prospect of a prize, then that would please all involved, the quality of the content would rise as a whole as it would be provided by the fans who know the games inside and out.
Yeah, that was what i would meant with my words, but in particular on the forum, that don't really need to be improved, but maybe people (most of all the newbie) can contribute for the improvement of it with a price for their work.
But, as Thezombiemessia says, goodies aren't essential, and as nice as getting something for free is, there comes a certain dread that this forum will slip from regular and quality posters in to spamming free-for-all's that would null any debate, simply because new users come for the goodies and cannot/will not contribute anything worthwhile...
That's sure, but if it helps to stimulate people to produce quality contents it could be useful too.
Carbonox_Ratchet
17-08-09, 00:17
Hmm, I thought the love for Capcom games stimulates people to produce quality content?
Sticking to the purpose of this topic, I'd prefer it if waves or whatnot were put in to a hat, followed by Tenebra picking out the amount that matches the goodies up for grabs. This way there is no argument over a lack of connection speed etc. Everyone would have as much a chance as the next member. You also limit the amount of gifts that go to the same group of members every time otherwise you'd then have to consider restricting the amount of times a certain member can try and nab a gift. Would be too complicated and needless really.
I don't mind the quiz idea but it somewhat boils down to the same as waving as soon as a gift is up for grabs. Anyone here could have Google or Wikipedia loaded up tab-wise, with said member/s typing in the relevant information as soon as the question comes up. Then it boils down to who has the fastest fingers and internet speed, heh.
Then there's the idea of playing eachother online. I quite like this idea, especially if you alternate between the various consoles and their online features. This way you can compliment everyone without focusing on just the one console, for example. Of course, not everyone here would have every Capcom game that's playable online, but that's not really any different to how not everyone can join in on the other ways of receiving gifts (times available etc.).
Lucky dip ftw.
Thanks for the input, guys. Just to clarify, as some of you haven't been around for long and haven't seen the various mechanics used so far.
Firstly, the quantity and rarity of the goodies I get hold of varies - sometimes I have very little, sometimes I get literally boxes and boxes of merchandise, sometimes all I manage to get are stickers, sometimes I have rare, limited edition items. Treating very different (in quality and quantity) items in the same way would be insane.
We tried creative competitions and I never got more than a handful of entries = fail.
When I had a very limited amount of merchandise we had draws, but right now (lucky you) I have quite a few things which I'm more than happy to give away rather than let them gain dust in my cupboard.
Waving - great when I have lots of goodies, until people started waving without even seeing what they were waving for just to turn and say they didn't want it. Hence the questions have been introduced, just to "force" you to read what's up for grabs before posting. That's the only reason why the waving has been turned into a quiz.
My intention is to have a mix of waving, quiz and draws depending on the goodies - and my time, unfortunately at times I'm stuck with projects outside the community and rather than not doing anything at all I'd do whatever makes it less time consuming.
Suggestions always welcome.
Hmm, I thought the love for Capcom games stimulates people to produce quality content? yeah of course, but if there are prices for quality content, maybe more people can contribute.. That's my thought..
Thanks for the input, guys. Just to clarify, as some of you haven't been around for long and haven't seen the various mechanics used so far.
Firstly, the quantity and rarity of the goodies I get hold of varies - sometimes I have very little, sometimes I get literally boxes and boxes of merchandise, sometimes all I manage to get are stickers, sometimes I have rare, limited edition items. Treating very different (in quality and quantity) items in the same way would be insane.
We tried creative competitions and I never got more than a handful of entries = fail.
When I had a very limited amount of merchandise we had draws, but right now (lucky you) I have quite a few things which I'm more than happy to give away rather than let them gain dust in my cupboard.
Waving - great when I have lots of goodies, until people started waving without even seeing what they were waving for just to turn and say they didn't want it. Hence the questions have been introduced, just to "force" you to read what's up for grabs before posting. That's the only reason why the waving has been turned into a quiz.
My intention is to have a mix of waving, quiz and draws depending on the goodies - and my time, unfortunately at times I'm stuck with projects outside the community and rather
than not doing anything at all I'd do whatever makes it less time consuming.
Suggestions always welcome.
<3 Ten :D
This new quiz method reduces your chances of getting something you actually want; I could know the answer to a question for something I don't want, but might lose out to something I do.
I have to admit, when I knew the answer (or had a good chance) for one, I thought the prize related to the question and desperately scrabbled to put my answer down.
It's a fine line for sure. I think it needs to be inclusive without being too easy. I think I have the forming of an idea.
The first part could be, if people want a prize, they wave to show they want to be included. After, say 1 minute, the Ten posts to seal off that group, and the competition is played out with those people.
One simple way of doing it would be each person included gets a number in time order of posting. Ten could then use a random number generator to pick the winner.
This method could mean that the chance of winning a less rare item would increase, as more people might save themselves for a big prize, but they have 59 seconds to consider whether they want it. This should mean people that *really* want things like t-shirts stand an increased chance. In theory.
The other possibility is, still using the first part, the selected few are asked a riddle or maths question or something. This could be a little excluding though.
I'm just really sad to see the creative competitions didn't work out. I would love a fanart compo D:
I like the randomness of the current giveaway, but how about something like this: You ask people to tell you a joke, after 3 minutes of joke-giving, you choose the one you like best and make that one the winner. That way, people get time to translate a joke or think of an english joke. I mean, when you still to a first-post-winner, it really doesn't make a huge difference if it's waving, or joke-telling.. right?
though this idea might make the giveaways even longer, lol..
I voted other, specificaly like the last giveaway, that was epic and best so far
^that
Yeah, I also only have really slow internet connection, so waving is not my friend as I takes about 6 seconds to send the replay even using quick reply :S
What I would suggest is to ask prize-related questions.
E.g. when it is a MH Prize "When was MH3 released in Japan?" "How much are 90 days MH3 online in Japan?"
Stuff that fans of the franchaise (should) know.
this idea might make the giveaways even longer, lol..
My problem is that I can't make them any longer. I'm scraping time from my million projects to fit in some goodies sessions but unfortunately it's pretty hard for me to find the time. That's the reason why we have the "fast and furious" format, I want to give away as much as I can in the limited time I can squeeze :blink:
Gah! Missed this one as I was the Gathering Hall...cant be on 2 places at once, I will never see that EG box...:bouncy:
I just read through the whole last giveaway and even though I just missed it, it seemed like the best and most fun way of doing it. A mixture of questions and tasks is definitely the way to go! :D
Ten, todays giveaway session was the best! You really did a great job.
But if you're lack of time, you can just pack some goodies, tell what you're gonna give away to on of the moderator, who is free at the moment (and of course give some awesome reward for that :p).
And in the end of month people will choose the best session :)
thezombiemessia
20-08-09, 17:46
You could always send all of the prizes to me...and I promise I'll send them out...well...the ones that I already have at least! :D *joke*
Or, you could send every prize to me first for an inspection, anything I consider "not good enough" gets sent back to you, Tenebra. :D *No joke*
My problem is that I can't make them any longer. I'm scraping time from my million projects to fit in some goodies sessions but unfortunately it's pretty hard for me to find the time. That's the reason why we have the "fast and furious" format, I want to give away as much as I can in the limited time I can squeeze :blink:
Yeah I kinda figured that, haha. Well, just so you know, we're all extremely grateful that you take so much time from other things, to do these giveaways for us ^^!
And just so you know, I'm sure most of us áre willing to help you out if you are ever in dire need of some help! Heck, I'd love to organize some kinda of creative-thingy-contest, as I love teh creatiev<3
Today was the most awesome by far.
I'd prefer more like today, if it's not too much trouble :D
I have to agree with all the previous posters saying how good yesterday's give-away was. It really was great seeing questions requiring vast knowledge, mixing in with questions that required a simple joke.
I think a question is the best way as it means people have to actually think, rather than simply posting "Wave." However it's done though, it's great to see the give-aways so thanks for them Tenebra!
I thoroughly enjoyed the last giveaway session and I had the impression Tenebra did too. That's the way to go.
:popcorn:
Hmm.. he Tenebra, I might have a small idea for a creative contest, that might be interesting for everyone (not just the ultra creative peoples here xD)... would you be up for something like that, if enough people are interested, and if I take care of everything o.o?
(tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full I think xD so I'm just posting it here hoping you'll see it lol)