After seeing the number of people angry and exasperated over the recent addition of voting rewards I felt the need to articulate my thoughts on this subject.
First off, I'd like to denounce this almost comical assumption that people would vote without any rewards. On every single server list prior to the voting rewards we had between 23 and 2 votes total. Afterwards we have upwards of 1,300 votes and went from #27 for RP servers on Planet Mine-Craft to #1. If these aren't results than I don't know what is.
As well, many of the unobtainable items are just for show and provide an interesting aspect to collecting the whole set of a certain item. However, I do agree that something should be done about the Massive Armor and the addition of more rewards which is why I have compiled this list of suggestions and posted it on the forums in an attempt to solicit your feedback.
Suggested Rewards:
• Colorful Fireworks
Eman1000's shop has many good examples of some interesting and fun fireworks
• Funny Weapons and Tools
Comrade Cobblestonvich is a good example as its useful and funny but doesn't last long. Some other examples would be…
• BOOM Stick – A Knockback V Wooden Hoe or Sword
• Fortune Cookie – A Cookie with Fortune III that gives wise advice
• Paper Cutter – A Piece of Paper with Smite
• Buffalo Saddle – Saddle with Punch II
• Agent Orange – Iron Axe with High Efficiency
• Twerker's Headband / Psychedelic Disco Headwear - Iron/Gold Pressure Plates with Silk touch or something silly. If you/hat them they look interesting
• Scythe - Hoe with Sharpness
• Bunny Boots - Leather Boots that increase Jump Height (Is this possible?)
• Pick of Pertinence - Diamond Pickaxe with Punch II or other random enchantments that are unrelated to mining
• Custom Arrows - Special Arrows or Bows that shoot fireworks or lightning or things of that nature. Not sure as to the possibility
• Useful Things
From Low-Medium Enchanted Iron Gear to Informative Items like Maps
• Map of Regalia
• Maps of the World Spawns
• Maps of Famous Spots
• Treasure Maps (Y'argh)
• Maps showing bits of a world prior to a release
• Custom Maps (http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/394966-linuxwindows- imagetomap-in-game-text-and-images-on-map-items-experienced-mac-cc- developer-wanted/)
• Shears with Unbreaking/Efficiency
• Horse Armor
• Unobtainable Potions
These could be anywhere from Tier 2 to 4
Note: Some of these, if turned into splash could be OP in PVP so it'd be wise to disable that or make the duration of the potion very short
• Drunkard's Embrace – Nausea and Dizziness effect
• A Dwarven Ale – Increased Mining Speed (Haste)
• Blaze's Brandy – Lights the drinker on fire
• Curse of the Undead – Wither Effect
• Stale Ale – Decreased Mining Speed
• Eyes of the Tigran – Very long nightvision
• Blackout Brew – Blindness and Speed
• Honey Mead – Health and Slowness
• Collector/Roleplay Items
• Laura Redblock's Compass/Map
• Lore Books
• I am not on the Lore staff but items ranging from crowns, to jewels, amulets, staffs, fancy clothes, etc, would add an interesting aspect to both Roleplay as well as to the collection of these items
• Ultra Rare
Some of these are questionable but again these are just suggestions
• Some time period of premium, anywhere from a day to a month. Obviously have this reward be in an even higher tier so only one person here and there wins it
• Faction Advertisement. There faction would be advertised on the front page of the forums or website
• In game Xp. Perhaps you receive somewhere between 10-30 xp levels
• In game MCMMO Levels. I'm not sure as to the viability of this but a few levels here and there in a random skill could be fun for some
In the end, these rewards will not be game breakers nor will they lead to the end of Massivecraft as many nay-sayers foretell. So much of the staff's work is put into the bettering of the server but so little is put into advertising the server that I readily welcome this change. More people on Massive via these voting rewards and server lists can only equate to more people to enjoy this server with.
Good Day,
Bsavs
Feel free to leave a comment with your feedback or suggestions, but please ensure it is not flame-inducing and is constructive. Thank you
First off, I'd like to denounce this almost comical assumption that people would vote without any rewards. On every single server list prior to the voting rewards we had between 23 and 2 votes total. Afterwards we have upwards of 1,300 votes and went from #27 for RP servers on Planet Mine-Craft to #1. If these aren't results than I don't know what is.
As well, many of the unobtainable items are just for show and provide an interesting aspect to collecting the whole set of a certain item. However, I do agree that something should be done about the Massive Armor and the addition of more rewards which is why I have compiled this list of suggestions and posted it on the forums in an attempt to solicit your feedback.
Suggested Rewards:
• Colorful Fireworks
Eman1000's shop has many good examples of some interesting and fun fireworks
• Funny Weapons and Tools
Comrade Cobblestonvich is a good example as its useful and funny but doesn't last long. Some other examples would be…
• BOOM Stick – A Knockback V Wooden Hoe or Sword
• Fortune Cookie – A Cookie with Fortune III that gives wise advice
• Paper Cutter – A Piece of Paper with Smite
• Buffalo Saddle – Saddle with Punch II
• Agent Orange – Iron Axe with High Efficiency
• Twerker's Headband / Psychedelic Disco Headwear - Iron/Gold Pressure Plates with Silk touch or something silly. If you/hat them they look interesting
• Scythe - Hoe with Sharpness
• Bunny Boots - Leather Boots that increase Jump Height (Is this possible?)
• Pick of Pertinence - Diamond Pickaxe with Punch II or other random enchantments that are unrelated to mining
• Custom Arrows - Special Arrows or Bows that shoot fireworks or lightning or things of that nature. Not sure as to the possibility
• Useful Things
From Low-Medium Enchanted Iron Gear to Informative Items like Maps
• Map of Regalia
• Maps of the World Spawns
• Maps of Famous Spots
• Treasure Maps (Y'argh)
• Maps showing bits of a world prior to a release
• Custom Maps (http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/394966-linuxwindows- imagetomap-in-game-text-and-images-on-map-items-experienced-mac-cc- developer-wanted/)
• Shears with Unbreaking/Efficiency
• Horse Armor
• Unobtainable Potions
These could be anywhere from Tier 2 to 4
Note: Some of these, if turned into splash could be OP in PVP so it'd be wise to disable that or make the duration of the potion very short
• Drunkard's Embrace – Nausea and Dizziness effect
• A Dwarven Ale – Increased Mining Speed (Haste)
• Blaze's Brandy – Lights the drinker on fire
• Curse of the Undead – Wither Effect
• Stale Ale – Decreased Mining Speed
• Eyes of the Tigran – Very long nightvision
• Blackout Brew – Blindness and Speed
• Honey Mead – Health and Slowness
• Collector/Roleplay Items
• Laura Redblock's Compass/Map
• Lore Books
• I am not on the Lore staff but items ranging from crowns, to jewels, amulets, staffs, fancy clothes, etc, would add an interesting aspect to both Roleplay as well as to the collection of these items
• Ultra Rare
Some of these are questionable but again these are just suggestions
• Some time period of premium, anywhere from a day to a month. Obviously have this reward be in an even higher tier so only one person here and there wins it
• Faction Advertisement. There faction would be advertised on the front page of the forums or website
• In game Xp. Perhaps you receive somewhere between 10-30 xp levels
• In game MCMMO Levels. I'm not sure as to the viability of this but a few levels here and there in a random skill could be fun for some
In the end, these rewards will not be game breakers nor will they lead to the end of Massivecraft as many nay-sayers foretell. So much of the staff's work is put into the bettering of the server but so little is put into advertising the server that I readily welcome this change. More people on Massive via these voting rewards and server lists can only equate to more people to enjoy this server with.
Good Day,
Bsavs
Feel free to leave a comment with your feedback or suggestions, but please ensure it is not flame-inducing and is constructive. Thank you
