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  1. Yes (238 votes [65.75%])

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#101 fs_maegglin

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:01

The only difference between the super buff every hour and a simpler, once per hour super buff potion (bound of course) is that you can use the potion when you need it.


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 BandLaw

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:26

Point well made about waiting around an hour "in case" you get it. I spend my 800+ stam in less than 30 minutes when I'm doubled, so I may not get to enjoy it if I did it. If the timing were shorter, say 15-30 minutes, maybe. On the other hand, go for it - I don't have to participate so I can opt out. More options are better :-)

#103 fs_silverwand

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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

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 00:33

not a good idea i wont be able to wait for an hour to see if i win or not!!!
i finish all my stam in less than 25 minutes when using a 3x !!

#105 jzarashi

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 03:30

i like the idea but is it possible to have the user control when the buff will be activated? just like expired items from AH, user has 24 hours to use / activate skill.

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

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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

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 04:58

I don't like this idea and its unlikely to get much gold from me. When I'm ready to hunt I'm ready to hunt. Don't want to log on an hour early to see if I can get lucky.

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

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 05:02

it cant always meet the training time of ppl. i prefer potions....

#109 fs_onaya

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 07:56

i vote Yes but i prefer a potion dropped off into the item mailbox

#110 vahc

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:17

the idea is exellent,but make it as a potion,because there are many ppl who just loggin to burn there stamina and they cant wait 1 hour till they would get the free buff!! it should be a non tradeable(bound) potion.!

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#111 NicramDuel

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:52

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.

#112 fs_elhmor

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 08:53

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.

I vote yes if it can be something like mistle vrote above. And as several of my guildmates say to.
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

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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 NicramDuel

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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 CanTrustMe

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 11:36

I love the idea of new "super buffs" although I must disagree with the idea of a lotto system like many others. It makes your chance so small that it becomes a waste of time. Though as I said before I'm all for a new set of "super buffs" it might add something more to this game!

#116 fs_skylock

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 12:15

don't like the idea if you win and then the buff activates after winning. like others have stated, these would need to become potions. and if they're potions why even have this thread, just add some new "super" potions and call it a day.

#117 iambrad

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 18:09

it is good, except as mentioned as before, one probably has to be actually hunting at that time for it to be useful, if one enters the drawing and wins the superbuff, it should be avaiable to use for like 24 hrs or so and not immediately go into effect as in just ran out of stamina and great just won a superbuff, what a waste. its great if it can be used ie like a potion later on when actually needed...brad

#118 fs_hellaxe

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 19:25

one hour is too long,30 min maybe nice.

#119 fs_cupidstunt

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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 Matetuer

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Posted 02 May 2008 - 21:45

or maybe, we pay x gold, and we can have it instantly... like a scratch n win ticket :P


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