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Shadowsniper Viper Viperstrike
My contribution to Calypso newcomers - Sponsorship

Hi,

Comments and suggestions welcome :)


New Sponsorship Idea:

Hi,

I think the best way to go about this is to make an easy challenge for killing 300 puny mobs to unlock 3 achievements with a two part reward.

To negate the secondary accounts and potential of scamming and giving away funds for free that won't be put to good use, what I intend to do is to have 10 newcomers sign up to a new "The Viperstrike Challenge for Calypso Newcomers" thread in which they will post a hello message and their intent to undertake the challenge.

I will also tie this in with mentoring in which I shall take on the newcomer as a disciple.

I will allocate a total monthly budget of $100 USD / 1000 PED for the challenge which will be paid to the newcomers as a sponsorship arrangement in two parts.

First part of the challenge:

The newcomer will recieve from me:

1 x Vivo T1 Heal Kit
1 x Sollomate Opallo Rifle
400,000 weapon cells

Total Value = 50 PED

Three tasks to be completed:
Unlock the 3 Puny mob achievements by killing 100:

A. 100 x Berycled Puny
B. 100 x Caudatergus Puny
C. 100 x Tripudion Puny

The newcomer will then take a screenshot of the 3 achievements unlocked of which they will post.

Reward for completing the 3 tasks of kill 100 of each puny mob:

1 x Ziplex beginner finder
1 x Earth Escavator
1 x Refiner
600 x Probes
100,000 x Weapon Cells

Total value ~ 50 PED

This will allow them to explore in more detail the avenue fo mining it up on Calypso and shall unlock the miner achievement in the disciple quest line.

After this is complete the newcomer will have received a total sponsorship of 10USD/100 PED paid in two parts for completing tasks.

It is recommended that the newcomer after this time make their first 20 USD deposit ~ 200 PED of which I will take them onto the next task after making sure their initial equipment is in order, eg. pixie armor set, fap, rifle, ammo, etc ...

First mission : Daikiba/Shinkiba

Shinkiba - broker located on Twin Peaks Balcony

A. 100 shinkiba = 1 Intelligence
B. 500 shinkiba = 1 psyche
C. 1k shinkiba = 1 agility
D. 5k shinkiba = 1 strength
E. 10k shinkiba = 1 stamina and a choice (~10.2 tt) rifle, (~9.6 tt) handgun, or (~10.8 tt) dexterity skill.

I will invest into a VTOL or chopper and transport them to Twin Peaks to pickup the teleporter and introduce them to the area and Daikiba/Shinkiba mission broker.

From there we will work on various discipleship tasks.

Thoughts, feelings and suggestions are welcome - What do people think of this idea ?

I did not want it to be too complex, more just an attempt to get the newcomer into the swing of things with basic challenges and beginner guidance to completing their discipleship and first mission.

For newcomers that are unaware, you receive an adjusted pixie set of armor and a jeep vehicle for completing your discipleship.

Cheers,
Viper





History - Old idea:

Hi,

My name ingame is Shadowsniper Viper Viperstrike and I have done what I am about to do for an age in many MMOs in the past.

I play this game for fun and wish to make a small contribution to the community of $ 50 USD a month to help get newcomers into the swing of things.

May lootius bless you all :)

Each month I intend to deposit $ 200 a month to skill mindforce, however $ 50 a month will go towards helping out newcomers to game - In an effort to help build the game and community a little :)

Let see how it all works out.

I will try for Port Atlantis & Twin Peaks, if I deny you it means your skills are a little high or you have not shared your profession level info - Options > Privacy > Share info clicked on.

GL all, may the force and globhofals be with you.

Newbie gift will be:

Viperstrike said:
Here is the Kit that newcomers will receive from me.

Healing
1 x Vivo T1 = 9.00 PED

Mining
2 x Rookie Finder = 0.12 PED
1 x Refiner MR-100 = 2.00 PED
1 x Earth Escavator = 2.40 PED
100 x Survey Probes = 5.00 PED

Hunting - Please hunt punies to start with folks
Sollomate Kiwio MK.II = 1.40 PED
100,000 Weapon Cells = 10.00 PED

Total = ~ 30 ped
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GL again.

I will list those whom I have helped in this thread - As to help resolve duplicates.

Cheers and welcome to Entropia,
My advise is play for fun not for profit,

Enjoy
Viper / Shadowsniper Viperstrike.

Also previously known as Firesparkz Lavawalker.
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very nice idea.
You might also consider presenting the option of hunting gear or mining gear.
4x 6pec rookie finders and 10ped of probes lasts 100 drops and is a pretty good introduction to mining.
(you would have a little more invested to supply them with the excavator as well though)

narfi
 
narfi said:
very nice idea.
You might also consider presenting the option of hunting gear or mining gear.
4x 6pec rookie finders and 10ped of probes lasts 100 drops and is a pretty good introduction to mining.
(you would have a little more invested to supply them with the excavator as well though)

narfi
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Hmm good idea narfi, i may look inot the rookie gear a bit more.

Maybe reduce the number to 20 x 25 ped and get them a full setup to start with.

Anyway the budget is 500 ped to spend on developing the game communiy a little at this time,
I was considering 10% of all HoFs over 1k also as a contribution, will see how it all pans out.

It is a game after all and i do play for fun at the end of the day, big budget or otherwise does not matter.

ie. $ 2k / 3 months goes into skill chips 90% of HoFs/ATHs goes into chipping up; 10% goes towards newcomers.
 
November 2011 List of newcomers awarded with free gift.

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I will update with names as I give out new rookie setup to each, FAP, weapon, mining gear + probes.
 
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+rep. Extremely nice thing of you to do.
 
KlowN said:
+rep. Extremely nice thing of you to do.
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Thanks bud, this was originally part of a proposal that I sent to Marco B at a point when I almost invested 100k usd into Entropia to start up a series of shops.

I think the slower approach to Entropia and building the community first is an important step to making this game successful.

Just to prove I am not having the shits with people in doing this, I have done this with games over multiple platforms in the past.

Here is one example with another RCE recently > http://www.afterworldforum.com/forums/threads/tiny-picture-contest.672/#post-5564

However I must say that my dedication is more dedicated to Entropia.

Yes I did play in the past and did a lot of caring and found myself in a position of great loss, however I have learned from my mistakes and will try to improve on them this round - As i said I do only play for fun, not for gain, any gain is a bonus and is likely to be put back into developing the game community or my own skills which in turn will be put back into sponsorship if rewarded.

If anyone is unsure, both Lykke & Peter of EntropiaPlanets can vouch for my intentions and willingness to help out newcomers to game :)

Cheers,
Viperstrike / ex-Lavawalker
 
10% of all HoF will go into developing the Calypso newcomer community :)

Hi,

It has been suggested that I record my HoFs over 1k too for contibution towards this project.

10% of all hofs over 1k will be contributed on-top of the 50 usd a month towards this project.

So if I hof 1,000 ped in november, the tally will be 600 ped (500ped + 10% of 1,000 = 600 ped)
= 24 players helped out. (25 ped each, full rockie gear setup)

HOF contributions are as follows starting 1st of Nov 2011:

1. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
2. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
3. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
4. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
5. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
6. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
7. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
8. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
9. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
10. xxxx PED - Date : - Contibution of xxx Ped to newcomer project
 
I am in the process of researching out the rockie newcomer gear,

Thanks again Narfi, as I have been away from game for some time, I forgot all about these items.

The goal is 25 ped per newcomer, it may be raised to 30 ped, we will see what i can get them to get started,

I am not a fan of half doing things so if I need to raise my contribution to 600 ped a month, so be it.
 
Newcomer gift setup - Kit

Ok, research completed.

Here is the Kit that newcomers will receive from me.

Healing
1 x Vivo T1 = 9.00 PED

Mining
2 x Rookie Finder = 0.12 PED
1 x Refiner MR-100 = 2.00 PED
1 x Earth Escavator = 2.40 PED
100 x Survey Probes = 5.00 PED

Hunting - Please hunt punies to start with folks
Sollomate Kiwio MK.II = 1.40 PED
100,000 Weapon Cells = 10.00 PED

Total = ~ 30 ped

So I can help out 20 newcomers a month @ 600 ped plus additions added from HoFs obtained over time.

Cheers,
Viper
 
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Excellent plan. I'm not very hunting inclined :p, but as far as newcomers sticking to small mobs I guess a suggestion would be pick up shinkiba missions off balcony then hit up youngs at cape cornith? If thats too high please correct me.
 
Great !

Great idea, thanks for helping :)
It reminds me when I was a few hours old, 4 years ago... I met Dennis Baron Duchbaron near old PA and he gave me an opalo with some ammos to help me starting. I never forgot, I was so happy ! And never left the game since.
 
KlowN said:
Excellent plan. I'm not very hunting inclined :p, but as far as newcomers sticking to small mobs I guess a suggestion would be pick up shinkiba missions off balcony then hit up youngs at cape cornith? If thats too high please correct me.
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TBH I am not sure, it does sound like a plan if they had some small amor, like pixie, but i can only give so much to each newcomer to start with.

IDK if shink/diab young would be a bit strong for a newcomer without armor starting out or not.

But sure, that is an option if they feel upto it.

I would think though this would be their next option after their first deposit ...
After exploring the world of calypso a little bit more :)
 
cWal said:
Great idea, thanks for helping :)
It reminds me when I was a few hours old, 4 years ago... I met Dennis Baron Duchbaron near old PA and he gave me an opalo with some ammos to help me starting. I never forgot, I was so happy ! And never left the game since.
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Awesome to hear, I had a helping hand too when i was known as lavawalker ;)

This is what i am hoping to achieve in doing all this.

Some have messaged me and recommend that I take on newcomers as disciples,
So i may give this a go and see how it pans out....

Not sure yet, however I have enough knowledge to help out newcomers at least after 3 years of playing :)
 
Starting soon, once limit is increased - Newbie support project.

I recently hit my 3k usd deposit limit for the last 30 days so this shall start as soon as I get that increased a little. So the next day or so, once support has helped out in increasing it :)

PS. Thanks Kim for the :thumbup: support, its appreciated.
 
I'm glad to see you back lavawalker :yay:

Might be an idea to not give out the fap, but instead give some more mining gear/ammo? On puny's i don't think they really need to heal that much. And 9 peds is almost a third of your budget.
 
Harmony. said:
I'm glad to see you back lavawalker :yay:

Might be an idea to not give out the fap, but instead give some more mining gear/ammo? On puny's i don't think they really need to heal that much. And 9 peds is almost a third of your budget.
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Thanks harmony,

Yes it is a consideration, but my thoughts are they can TT the FAP for more ammo if they need to ;)
 
Updated OP with gift info :)

Thanks for input so far, any suggestions are welcome. :yup:
 
Rookie mining gear - Finder 0.06 ped 25 uses ?

Hi All,

I have been told that the rookie mining finder only last for 25 drops ?

I would suggest selling a probe or some ammo before you start to buy a few of them. :)
 
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Viperstrike said:
I recently hit my 3k usd deposit limit for the last 30 days so this shall start as soon as I get that increased a little. So the next day or so, once support has helped out in increasing it :)

PS. Thanks Kim for the :thumbup: support, its appreciated.
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Hi,

I was hoping to start the first round of helping out newcomers this weekend to catch the weekend crowd; however I am still waiting for the finance department to increase my deposit limit, of which I hope they work on weekends, though I doubt it.

If not, I will do a few newcomers throughout the week and the remainder next weekend for the month of Novemeber :)

Look out for me in PA or Twin Peaks, I will try for some peak Swedish times (1am my time) and offpeak times (10am my time) to distribute these gifts as fairly as possible.

Cheers,
Viper
 
+Rep

(too short)
 
Answers to a few questions.

Thanks for all the reps folks, it is not necessary tbh, but thanks anyway.

To answer a few questions,

* I am doing this for fun and as a community building project.

* When i first started, I was given a helping hand and it quickly lead to my first deposit - I really enjoyed experiencing the first week having something worthwhile to do before deciding to deposit.

* I am aware that some people may beg for more, however this is a one time offer, your name will be listed in this thread for my reference as to not give out multiple gifts to the same avatar - I would hope that you use the gift wisely to enjoy the game for a day or so before deciding to deposit a little more to get started.

* I will consider mentorship, though at this time, this is more of a gift than to ask to be your mentor; there are more skilled mentors out there than I. With that being said, i will consider it :)

* I wish this to be spontanious gift, so i will not be meeting up with people so much, but please do look out for me shouting out in Port Atlantis - New Arrivals Area & at times in Twin Peaks for your free gift.

* I will scan you to check that your a week or so old (or less) to be eligable for the gift.

* Yes this will be ongoing each month, I can help out 20 newcomers
+ 10% of funds received from HoFs over 1k PED

That is about it

If anyone has any further suggestions, please feel free to add them to this thread.

Thanks,
Viper
 
Suggestions regarding the giveout:
* Give one rookie finder per 2,5 ped of probes; possibly decreasing the amount of bombs you give
* Cape Corinth or East of PA for young daikiba. NE of Ithaca or W of Argus for young male snablesnots.

Other than that, really awesome of you.
 
really nice idea. I am sure there will be many people wanting to take you up on it. If you can tie a bit of mentoring you also get something for you r efforts.

GL

mants
 
Cerberus said:
Suggestions regarding the giveout:
* Give one rookie finder per 2,5 ped of probes;
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I think I may do that, give 2 x Rookie finders since they are only 0.06 PED each, that way they can continue their mining run :)

Updating OP.

And thanks for the suggestions :)
 
Mentorship ? I may look for some capable mentors to help out.

Mants said:
really nice idea. I am sure there will be many people wanting to take you up on it. If you can tie a bit of mentoring you also get something for you r efforts.

GL

mants
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I will consider that, I was going to find a few mentors and see if they would be willing to take on a few people if they do happen to ask to start with.

Still in thought about it.

Cheers,
Viper
 
My only question is WHY ISN'T MA AND THE PLANET PARTNERS DOING THIS?!? Kim alone said his free money in EU straight from his boss is 1000 peds, so that's twice the amount you are handing out that he's blowing monthly...
 
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mastermesh said:
My only question is WHY ISN'T MA AND THE PLANET PARTNERS DOING THIS?!? Kim alone said his free money in EU straight from his boss is 100 peds, so that's twice the amount you are handing out that he's blowing monthly...
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I am not sure tbh, I am just trialing this project for fun.

I know back when I started and it was very active, a lot of people used to help others out ingame to get started out.

In no way do I want to be stepping on MA/PP toes in doing this little newcomer project - It is just for fun and to help get some bums on seats on Calypso.

I am taking more of a proactive approach you may say in contributing a little myself towards that occuring - The bums on seats I mean :)
 
Don't get me wrong, I am not rich, I am medically retired and on a low income.

I enjoy playing Entropia and it has always been my way to help out new people to the games I have played in the past.

Here is my most recent blog of which direction I am taking in Entropia :)

Blog - http://www.entropiaplanets.com/foru...-a-new-approach-yummy-chips-for-my-tummy.165/

Being somewhat restricted in what I can do day to day, most of my spare cash per year goes into playing this game for fun now. I learned the hard way when playing Lavawalker that true profit is not possible on my budget without sending myself around the loop (ie. going crazy lol)

And this a bit more about me :)

Blog - http://www.entropiaplanets.com/forums/entries/test-blog-and-hello-to-all-entropians-from-viper.139/
 
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