Malachi
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Resetting the Server and Balancing the Economy
The economy obviously needs help, take getting 1 vPoint every hour during times when 20 players or more are on for example. If that player has a couple other friends, they could easily rack up 1 million within the first 3 hours of playing. They did not do anything at all to earn it. This server is constantly criticized for it's donator perks, and please do not get me wrong, I completely understand why we need donations. Overload needs to be able to keep up with the recurring server bills to keep this community alive, but that isn't stopping us from reforming the gosh forsaken thing. I suggest we remove the Play-To-Win perks, $1,000,000 for 10 vPoints, speedmods, and donator vehicles, replacing them with new perks that will still make people want to donate but do not infringe on another player's roleplay experience. As for the current "statwhores" or "moneywhores", we should do a complete server wipe. This is needed because even taking away money from the players with 200 million dollars will not help. They probably own 15+ V12 or V16 cars and properties to match. We should compensate donators for donations within the past 6-8 months, giving them at the least 50% of their paid vPoints back (whether they spent it or not, it does not matter). Finally, owners/leaders of factions can be re-evaluated and placed back in their position if deemed fit. Having sometimes just a meager 10 people on or less during what should be peak hours is just heartbreaking. Just think about it, there is no way MTA:RP is going to be the server it used to be...but if we do these things maybe we can be close to what we were, having our old friends return and roleplay with us, and have real RP on the server again. Any please, don't just say "no Overload won't do it" or "Overload won't listen".
What does it affect?
Tick all that apply
[ X ] MTA:RP Gameplay
[ ] User Interface
[ X ] MTA:RP Forums
[ X ] UCP
[ ] Only MTA:RP Staff (Administration Tools)
[ ] Other _______________
Please provide a brief summary of your Suggestion/Idea
- Resetting the server and stabilizing the economy.
Advantages/Benefits
Great playerbase, old friends and players greatly likely to return.
Disadvantages
If any
Players could leave if not done properly.
Does it require scripting?
Tick one
[ X ] No.
[ ] Yes, I have the script.
[ ] Yes, but it still needs to be scripted.
How would you go about implementing this suggestion?
- Just resetting the stats for all players, retaining the characters, hours, vpoints.
Impact the suggestion would have if implemented
- It will promote the server and make it more enjoyable for players.
Additional information:
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Resetting the Server and Balancing the Economy
The economy obviously needs help, take getting 1 vPoint every hour during times when 20 players or more are on for example. If that player has a couple other friends, they could easily rack up 1 million within the first 3 hours of playing. They did not do anything at all to earn it. This server is constantly criticized for it's donator perks, and please do not get me wrong, I completely understand why we need donations. Overload needs to be able to keep up with the recurring server bills to keep this community alive, but that isn't stopping us from reforming the gosh forsaken thing. I suggest we remove the Play-To-Win perks, $1,000,000 for 10 vPoints, speedmods, and donator vehicles, replacing them with new perks that will still make people want to donate but do not infringe on another player's roleplay experience. As for the current "statwhores" or "moneywhores", we should do a complete server wipe. This is needed because even taking away money from the players with 200 million dollars will not help. They probably own 15+ V12 or V16 cars and properties to match. We should compensate donators for donations within the past 6-8 months, giving them at the least 50% of their paid vPoints back (whether they spent it or not, it does not matter). Finally, owners/leaders of factions can be re-evaluated and placed back in their position if deemed fit. Having sometimes just a meager 10 people on or less during what should be peak hours is just heartbreaking. Just think about it, there is no way MTA:RP is going to be the server it used to be...but if we do these things maybe we can be close to what we were, having our old friends return and roleplay with us, and have real RP on the server again. Any please, don't just say "no Overload won't do it" or "Overload won't listen".
Obviously, if we just reset the server it will not improve anything. Players will just leave and it will result in chaos. To retain the current playerbase, whist still resetting the server is a challenge, but a challenge that can be overcome. We have to come up with new donator perks, which others have already pitched their ideas for, removing the old pay 2 win ones. We would also be required to reimburse the donators with vPoints, simply just tally the amount they purchased. (Donators within the last year) and give them the amount. Plus players with 1,000,000 or more will recieve vPoints equivalent to the amount of money they have, Money/200000 = vPoints. I say 200,000 because that is the range that vPoints are usually worth of the F5 (this can be done automaticly with a script). Players with V12s and V16s will also be reinbursed, just providing them 20 vPoints for V12 and however many vPoints for each V16. Properties can be done by calculating the amount of money they are worth and dividing it by 200,000 again = vPoints. Players with 1,000,000 or more can recieve a small starting bonus. $50,000 maybe....If everyone could agree on something and show me it would legitimately work, id support the idea.
What does it affect?
Tick all that apply
[ X ] MTA:RP Gameplay
[ ] User Interface
[ X ] MTA:RP Forums
[ X ] UCP
[ ] Only MTA:RP Staff (Administration Tools)
[ ] Other _______________
Please provide a brief summary of your Suggestion/Idea
- Resetting the server and stabilizing the economy.
Advantages/Benefits
Great playerbase, old friends and players greatly likely to return.
Disadvantages
If any
Players could leave if not done properly.
Does it require scripting?
Tick one
[ X ] No.
[ ] Yes, I have the script.
[ ] Yes, but it still needs to be scripted.
How would you go about implementing this suggestion?
- Just resetting the stats for all players, retaining the characters, hours, vpoints.
Impact the suggestion would have if implemented
- It will promote the server and make it more enjoyable for players.
Additional information:
-
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