Official Suggesion: Super Buffs
#101
fs_maegglin
Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:01
Let's face it - we all plan our hunting sessions. What if the buff I need is not available right then?
Most important: Why would I spend money on a buff that I know for sure I won't be using since I won't hunt in the next hour or so ?
So make them bound potions instead. On an hourly gold based lottery. Way better option. It's just like the gold lotteries of old - only with tempting items this time.
#102
Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:26
#103
fs_silverwand
Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:30
I realize that there are some people who have many hours a day to be on the game, and for them it might be good.. but for someone who only can be here for a couple hours this would not be an effective strategy.
When I log on to battle, I need buffs now, not in an hour 'maybe' as someone said early on, this would be a waste of time and gold.
I've never won anything in the temple, although I pray every day, I don't assume that I would ever win a buff, so I wouldn't waste my gold on it. I would rather waste my time trying to get a potion out of the AH.... although that rarely happens as there are far too many people trying to buy the same items. Oopss.. guess I'm just rambling now!
I would prefer to see a standard market where you can purchase potions for a fixed price.. it would make it much more fair for the masses.
Yes, good points.
What super buffs are we talking about? Things like wither 350 and FI 1000? To half the players on the game buffs like these are a bit pointless. And of course if it's a gold sink that means only players with a few mil in the bank are going to be winning any buffs.
My spin on the idea:
Make it more like a lottery, but like the old lotteries where you bid with gold. A page with say 4 buffs on it, you choose which you will bid on, you can only bid on 1 of the 4. 2 buffs could be aimed at higher level players with lots of stam, 2 could be for lower levels like AL 200 (not that a higher level player wouldn't like AL 200, but they would probably prefer doubler 450). The 4 buffs are changed every hour, and you can bid on 1 every hour. There could be a max number of tickets you can buy on each lottery so the poorer players can have a chance.
If you do win, it goes in your mail box, but like when we were given those potions by HCS, they last for about 1 week before getting destroyed. That means you could (if you're lucky) accumulate a couple of buffs and then use them when you're ready.
They will of course would be bound items.
#104
fs_muditjaju
Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:33
i finish all my stam in less than 25 minutes when using a 3x !!
#105
Posted 02 May 2008 - 03:30
This could even be extened for regular buffs, like a pre paid system from other players, for example i'd like to buy x and y buffs from another player and i pay for the buff accordingly. the buffer has the option to put those on his / her slots for buffs and must be consumed within 24 hours and each member has only a limit of 'x' buffs as storage.
What do you guys think?
#106
fs_maverick9x
Posted 02 May 2008 - 04:44
It could also be 'Super-Potions' that are bound - meaning you could use them then you want
I think most people have not read through all of the responses, so they did not see you say this Hoof.
If you do this, I think you may have a great gold sink. If I had the choice to use it when I want, I would definitely sink some gold into it.
I hope most people can see you added this idea in also and can respond to it.
#107
fs_jehosophat
Posted 02 May 2008 - 04:58
Of all the great suggestions for gold sinks where did this come from, never heard it suggested?
Change buff to xxxx stamina and I'll risk some of my gold. At least this would be useful anytime.
#108
fs_sos96340
Posted 02 May 2008 - 05:02
#109
fs_onaya
Posted 02 May 2008 - 07:56
#110
Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:17
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#111
Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:52
1.: The essence of buffing is to get what you want...WHEN you want it. Price is irrelevant by what I've experienced. This lottery fulfills point 1 and point 3, but due to the nature of lotteries, the idea fails on point 2. Activating the buff at will, or making it into a bound potion for instance can sort this out though.
2.: Gold sinks are needed. Badly. Simple as that.
I'm going to vote yes on this one. Although the idea is still a big lump of rock...each rock holds a statue in it. The excess just has to be chipped off.
#112
fs_elhmor
Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:53
I vote yes if it can be something like mistle vrote above. And as several of my guildmates say to.I think it's a bad idea to be honest
If the buffs are really worth it, will people be waiting for hours and hours to MAYBE get them? I think it'd be better to have an hourly super buff POTION lottery, just don't make them overpowered...
Edit: The potions would be bound, of course.
Make bound potions instead so you can activate it when you want.
Still havent won a singel lottery since i started playing and i enterned close to every singel day since i started play :cry: but maybe sometime......
#113
fs_klive
Posted 02 May 2008 - 09:13
Two aspects collide here.
1.: The essence of buffing is to get what you want...WHEN you want it. Price is irrelevant by what I've experienced. This lottery fulfills point 1 and point 3, but due to the nature of lotteries, the idea fails on point 2. Activating the buff at will, or making it into a bound potion for instance can sort this out though.
2.: Gold sinks are needed. Badly. Simple as that.
I'm going to vote yes on this one. Although the idea is still a big lump of rock...each rock holds a statue in it. The excess just has to be chipped off.
Agreed Totally,Also old lottery system was way better,It offered gold sink,FSP sink and Ppl had more chances as they could participate in all four lotteries,Any chance of bringing the system back?
#114
Posted 02 May 2008 - 09:16
Two aspects collide here.
1.: The essence of buffing is to get what you want...WHEN you want it. Price is irrelevant by what I've experienced. This lottery fulfills point 1 and point 3, but due to the nature of lotteries, the idea fails on point 2. Activating the buff at will, or making it into a bound potion for instance can sort this out though.
2.: Gold sinks are needed. Badly. Simple as that.
I'm going to vote yes on this one. Although the idea is still a big lump of rock...each rock holds a statue in it. The excess just has to be chipped off.
Agreed Totally,Also old lottery system was way better,It offered gold sink,FSP sink and Ppl had more chances as they could participate in all four lotteries,Any chance of bringing the system back?
I'd love to see them back, too:)
#115
Posted 02 May 2008 - 11:36
#116
fs_skylock
Posted 02 May 2008 - 12:15
#117
Posted 02 May 2008 - 18:09
#118
fs_hellaxe
Posted 02 May 2008 - 19:25
#119
fs_cupidstunt
Posted 02 May 2008 - 20:34
I think it's a bad idea to be honest
If the buffs are really worth it, will people be waiting for hours and hours to MAYBE get them? I think it'd be better to have an hourly super buff POTION lottery, just don't make them overpowered...
Edit: The potions would be bound, of course.
QFT.
I read the thread up to this point waiting for this reponse.
#120
Posted 02 May 2008 - 21:45
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