New REs / cost money
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This is an idea for a new Random Event, or few, based off the idea that Alacrity has a bit too much money going around at the moment.
This RE would be to get an item. It should be something that appeals to a large amount of people, perhaps alike baby animals. However, they wouldn't offer any benefits like companions do; they are solely for looks. The only way to get these items is through the RE - and maybe through user shops, though only if that player has the RE item. I'm uncertain about users selling them, because then they might start selling these items for cheaper, and so ruin the point of this. These items are also not intended to be rare, although the RE could be.
The difference, however, is that this RE would cost money. The amount you must pay to receive the RE item is listed in the message. When you get it, there are two button options: Accept and Decline. Should you accept, the item goes into your inventory, and the money is withdrawn from you. Should you decline, you don't get the item, and you keep your money.
One issue I've thought up so far is that you might not have enough money on you. Perhaps the RE remains in your Records until you accept or decline, and you can't get another RE (or at least RE of this type) until you choose?
Just an idea. Feel free to critique and suggest further improvement as you like.
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"I think having it stay at the top of your screen until you have enough would be nice, or maybe having it just on your profile page would be fine. And I think maybe we could have the item image with the RE, so we'll see what we're buying."
This RE would be to get an item. It should be something that appeals to a large amount of people, perhaps alike baby animals. However, they wouldn't offer any benefits like companions do; they are solely for looks. The only way to get these items is through the RE - and maybe through user shops, though only if that player has the RE item. I'm uncertain about users selling them, because then they might start selling these items for cheaper, and so ruin the point of this. These items are also not intended to be rare, although the RE could be.
The difference, however, is that this RE would cost money. The amount you must pay to receive the RE item is listed in the message. When you get it, there are two button options: Accept and Decline. Should you accept, the item goes into your inventory, and the money is withdrawn from you. Should you decline, you don't get the item, and you keep your money.
One issue I've thought up so far is that you might not have enough money on you. Perhaps the RE remains in your Records until you accept or decline, and you can't get another RE (or at least RE of this type) until you choose?
Just an idea. Feel free to critique and suggest further improvement as you like.
Other Ideas
"I think having it stay at the top of your screen until you have enough would be nice, or maybe having it just on your profile page would be fine. And I think maybe we could have the item image with the RE, so we'll see what we're buying."
Quagga (#7224)
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11-15-2011 at 4:44 PM
I guess I shouldn't give them a potential rarity, yet... It probably doesn't make sense to say the RE is rare but the items aren't, either. Unless that's to say, the likelihood to get item 1 is 1/10, but item 2 is 1/10000. Then item 2 could be rare. But anyways, pardon my rambling. <br /> <br /> I think I get what your saying.<br /> <br /> In the original idea, their point is for looks, not rarity. The main store items, and some of the monthly items, are solely for looks; they offer no benefits other than adding to the scene. And yet, they're still bought. Although for the monthly items, I suppose they could be a sort of, "I had the money to buy this awesome item!" But, likewise, these RE items could also be a sort of, "Look! I got the RE!" achievement, or show-off kind of thing.<br /> <br /> This is why I said the items should be things that could appeal to a large number of people, because if they don't appeal to someone, then there truly is no point to it; no one would buy them. But, that would possibly be difficult as well, I suppose - finding something that appeals to the majority... <br /> <br /> Agh, I'll stop my rambling. Is there any improvement you would suggest, then? I've talked so much, and am a bit sick, that I can't quite think anymore...
CompletelyHorseNuts (#7356)
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11-15-2011 at 4:23 PM
<b>Maybe I'm misunderstanding you ... and correct me if I'm wrong, but if the Item(s) don't hold their value, then how can it help burn up the extra Cash?
Quagga (#7224)
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11-15-2011 at 10:55 AM
Sounds like a good idea, Shunky. And I fully agree, I think the image of the item should be shown. I'll add your input to the post. ^-^<br /> <br /> No, don't apologize; you're entitled to your own opinion. ^-^ I don't currently understand why it would put Alacrity into worse condition, though. Could you please explain further? The intent is to rid of some excess money. Also, if the items would not be allowed in user shops, or allowed to be gifted, it would just be coded - although, I'm not familiar with coding, so it might be a lot more work than I currently understand it to be.
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2011-11-15 11:02:10 by #7224
2011-11-15 11:01:17 by #7224
CompletelyHorseNuts (#7356)
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11-15-2011 at 10:54 AM
<b>Sorry, No support.<br /> This could get really messy, putting Ala in worse condition than it already is. It may create More work for the Ala Staff with no real benefits.<br /> * Cons: All work and no benefit
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2011-11-15 10:55:57 by #7356
Dream (#6200)
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11-15-2011 at 10:53 AM
I really love this idea! I think having it stay at the top of your screen until you have enough would be nice, or maybe having it just on your profile page would be fine. And I think maybe we could have the item image with the RE, so we'll see what we're buying. Would that be a good idea to you?
Madi the Manakete (#18294)
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11-15-2011 at 10:51 AM
I like it, too. :) Creative.
Queen (#18869)
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11-15-2011 at 6:09 AM
I actually really like the idea of this. I like it, but I don't know how mods and staff will aprove.