User:GS4ALASTIR/Proposal:Ebon Gate 2023

I would like to propose a series of changes for Ebon Gate 2023 based upon feedback.

Flare Tokens

• Problem: Flare tokens had a scaling cost based upon gear, and basic gear increased in cost while high end gear lowered in cost to the cap of 15000 for common and 30000 for uncommon.
  • Suggestion: Return scaling based upon gear, with a minimum limit and a maximum cap.
  • Up to 5x gear could be offered for a discount. 5x flaring gear is common enough that a cost of 15000 is seen as unaffordable for many. 5x flaring gear can also be found during Duskruin anyway and is mostly pawned.
  • Allow accessories to cost 1/3rd of the cost of a weapon/shield/armor.

• Problem: Flare tokens do not currently work on gear with a Script flare. Example: Knockout flares with common/uncommon flares.
  • Suggestion: Update the auto-flarer to add an ability flare with compatible eligible script flares.
  • (May already be planned/in the works.)

Rare Flares

• Problem: Access to the "Rare" category of flares is/was limited to the Trove. Specifically Magma, Banshee, and Rotflares. (Blink is being removed from EG.)
  • Suggestion: Sell ALL tokens OTS for a flat fee.
  • Duskruin sells Polearm, Acuity, Dispel, Greater Dispel, Knockout and Stalwart(Bubble) flare certificates OTS.
  • You can even purchase Briar Flares OTS now. At the very least offer Magma and Banshee (+50/60s) OTS as the "high end" flare additions.

RotFlares

• • 2/18 Spin Night - 15 entries for 5 spots.
  • 2/20 Spin Night - 5 entries for 5 spots.
  • 8/22 HESS - 10? offered OTS, 6 available on 8/21/22. Unsure if they sold out. Combination of Spin Night & New Bids on the Block. (Not offered at either.)

Games

• Problem: Trick or Treat and Abyss of the Arena are combat-oriented and not all characters may be suitable for the challenge. There is Herb Hunt for the keys, but the cubes require combat to be used.
  • Suggestion: Bring back a version of digging, that uses the cubes as currency for a shovel.
  • The mechanics of the dig could be the same as the old digging, up to 30 seconds for a reward of 30 soul shards, with a chance to drop a reward equal to Herb Hunt.
  • Digging would reward experience at a rate equal to Herb Hunt, without the instant absorption.

Eve of Reunion Invitation

• Problem: Jackpots are being removed. The Eve of Reunion invitation is an RNG jackpot.
  • Suggestion: Move all prizes from the Eve of Reunion party to the Trove.
  • Allow the Eve of Reunion party to be just that, a party to celebrate at the end of the event. Award them once per character, per event.
  • All current jackpots (EoR invitation and Mandrake) become soul shard jackpots, the rates could match Duskruin Sewer caches.

Game Rewards

• Trick or Treat: 300 soul shards per entry, 25 instant absorption with a chance for a soul shard jackpot, plus two candy or a trove token and candy.
• Herb Hunt: 300 soul shards per entry, 10 instant absorption with a chance for a soul shard jackpot, plus a simucoin item or a trove token.
• Arena of the Abyss: 30 soul shards per entry with a chance for a smaller 1/10th soul shard jackpot, plus bone ring, a shimmering green orb, gem or a trove token.
• Digging: 30 soul shards per entry with a chance for a smaller 1/10th soul shard jackpot, plus a simucoin item, gem or a trove token.
  • TLDR: Two big soul shards rewards, two small soul shard rewards, all with somewhat equal prizes, all rewarding experience with chances for a jackpot soul shard reward.

Misc.

• I will never be able to afford X or Y, I want the jackpots to remain even though I will never win one!
  • Offer basic versions OTS for a smaller, but more affordable fee. Structure the pets in a way that allows for unlocks that add up to the large single purchase fully unlocked version. This allows for a pay-as-you-go method, or a single large purchase.