| Author | Alternative to Donation |
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Ok this i not a bash-the-donation system thread, neither is it bash the donation-basher's thread . That one is over there.
But I have a 2 cent to include on this system as an alternative.
It is understandable that developers NEED money. But a quick cash-out with this method works on the beginning, later on.. it kills the game and non-paying players begin to leave... then when game becomes less fun.... paying players will have to leave too.
There are many different models of making money....
1) Advertisement
2) Pay for Aesthetic Upgrade. This model has proven powerful for games like Maplestory. It gives pro player an additional reputation. On the surface it might seem like nobody would buy.... but i beg to differ.... when it's actually implemented. ppl WOULD pay...
the whole idea of paying for advantage destroys the game.
You pay to get advantage... then later you find it's no more fun becuase your money destroys the game. I wouldn't make such an investment. I would seriously consider if I could pay maybe 1 to 5 bucks for a customized appearance hero.
The rule of thumb on online-game business model that does NOT destroy game experience
1) Developer should never EVER pit a paying player AGAINST a non-paying player.
2) One player's Money should never undo another player's investment of time/effort. This is an important point. Read it again....
A suggestion for the developers. Create 5 different classes of Aesthetic hero units with different price.
The most expensive class will have only ONE-OF-A-KIND.
For example.. you pay USD100 to get a ONE-OF-A-KIND hero outlook that nobody else with any amount of money will be able to get it. Maybe include about 50 type of class 1.
Then maybe a cheaper class hero around USD50 can have 5 buyer for each. And so forth. |
I agree that we should have advertisements. It wont bring as much money as the "Diamond-Donation" but it would still cover some costs.
I really like your idea dude. The problem might be, that not a lot of ppl care for aesthetic heroes. There should be other options to spend diamonds on, which do not directly influence the balance of power.
I'd rather donate money and not get a benefit than paying money for getting upgrades faster!! because thats bullsh%&* |
| Many other online games have proved otherwise that buying aesthetic in-game avatar DOES actually work. |
Hey what about this alternative diamond use:
You fought an army of xyz and lost all your units. Now you could use a diamond to resurrect/recruit/summon your army and battle again without a break.
I bet many players would use this opportunity to spend one of their diamonds. |
There are many ways of introducing Diamonds without breaking game balance. Some of them are already implemented and I've heard NO ONE complaining about the 1 Diamond = 2500 gold rate; the only thing that annoy people is the ability to get upgraded units early.
On top of my head, here is a list of suggestions, most of them being very easy to implement, that I would easily pay for... (Providing it's not possible anymore to buy castle upgrades early):
- Scroll of Knowledge (artifact, durability and price to be discussed) gives x2 EXP to the Hero in any battle he's involved in.
- Rejuvenation Potion (artifact, one use, price to be discussed) Restores instantly 100% health and Mana.
- Avatar in forum.
- Signature in forum.
- Ability to use HTML in personal page.
- Customization in settings (style and colors of the site).
- Horse, making map travel 30 seconds instead of 2 minutes.
- Special icon (star?) next to a Hero name.
- Special factories where only paying players can register.
- Ability to switch faction and keep faction points.
- Ability to rate other players and maintain lists of people you want to play with or wish to avoid.
Too bad Admins don't listen. |
| kotrin ideas is very good, the paying player still get more advantage but it won't bother the fun for playing. 2x exp just make the player faster to reach some level it wasn't problem for other player. the other ideas was good too. |
| i've also been thinking about this.. when ppl do get buying diamonds(some will) then i think i may as well quit as i would not be paying all my hard earned cash into a game just to compete with the rich,or ppl that abuse their mum/dads credit card..but in order to have good arts and pay for the smiths guild,enchanters guild etc..(i probably would) it will cost an absolute fortune.. so as soon as i see unbeatable players that just really take the micky out of everyone they beat then i'm off..plenty more games in the sea :) |
The only flaw in the system in my opinion is that you can upgrade your units early. I am level five which is one of the equal levels but once I level up couple of times my enemies could have elite FK and I would have no chance. In the future I see descriptions for battles
being something like "no arts, no afk, no diamond users". |
| diamond-bashing thread is on the OTHER THREAD |
In the future I see descriptions for battles being something like "no arts, no afk, no diamond users".
Apparently it already happens in the .ru server: "no ups" means no diamonds-upgraded units. Yet, since nobody can kick you out of a battle... |
#5 spartan fully support his idea,
but if the the diamond can sell as acution in market, it would be much better^^, insted of just exchanges as 2500g^u^ |
diamond being sold in market will not work....
nobody would buy it with real cash and exchange it to gold.
higher level units > whatever artifact u got |
| why dont you just sell levels? It will at least keep the balance of the game. If you wanna get high levels fast, you pay. I think its still fair to fight someone who paid for his levels, rather than to fight someone who bought higher level troops. |
twamaoooo: Nah, too obvious. :)
But you are right, it boils down to the same thing. But when you see how pricey diamonds are - 20ˆ just to get upgrade to tier2 creatures!! - imagine how they would price a straight level up... Something like 10 times your current level in ˆ, at least... Unlikely. |
why don't just buy of wins in battle...
pay 20 euro for a bonus win..hit spell anytime to immediate victory.
game developer can make money that way, ain't it?
*hope you catch the sarcasm |
| People.. stop crying.. players with early 2 upgrade aren't unbeatable. |
| show me a decent fight..... |
| http://www.heroeswm.com/warlog.php?lt=-1&warid=1467510 |
| in my opinion the donation system is just legalized cheating. These cheaters arent unbeatable, true. but its still an unfair game now. |
