MsPudding
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- Joined
- Feb 2, 2011
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- Salt Lake City, USA
- Avatar Name
- Rachel MsPudding Hawkins
First and foremost, thank you! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I've been receiving a lot of uplifting PMs and kind words, which honestly just brightens my day. But, this post isn't about me, it's about you, the community, and my appreciation for your show of support of Lootius Mayhem in the first 24 hours.
I had set some personal goals and a pace I wanted the event to follow so I wouldn't go completely broke And then you all basically shattered that pace I had thought we'd follow, saying "no, lets turn this up to ludicrous speed and build a freaking incredible prize pool for everyone! This thing is on pace to pay out 80,000 to 100,000 PEDs and possibly more!! Wow! That's going to be fun to hand those prizes out
Launch day was an incredible success! Thank you to the many streamers that have decided to throw out the event name in their streams, explain rules, and get people involved!
Let's start with some Q&A, because I've been receiving a LOT of PM's, which is fantastic! Please keep PM'ing me, I will respond as soon as I am able to.
Q & A
Q: Is it too late for me to start?
A: No, not at all, not even close! In my opinion, it's still possible to win a great prize even if you were to begin this thing 2-3 weeks in. The leaderboard changes drastically, as you have all noticed. That is because Lootius Mayhem is a Marathon, not a sprint. Jump on in! There's great prizes even at the lower ranks. Getting a HSL Bonus can catapult your score 20-30 places right now. I would at least get your 20 globals on the 3 mobs and see what rank that gets you because your score isn't maximized until you fill up the best 20 slots
Q: Why in the hell did you make the prize pool like this? It makes no sense!
A: The prize pool was intentionally crafted in a way to incite competition the entire event & reward people of all skill levels and dedication. I think the prize pool distribution is one of Lootius Mayhem's greatest strengths. It creates strategy. It promotes thought. You're given the tools to raise or lower your score, this is not meant to be a mindless grind fest. It gets discouraging to see 1 person just shatter everyone else's score and take 1st place never to give it up, and frankly Lootius Mayhem is not about that, it won't ever be. The way the prizes are set up will cause people to act different during the tournament, and hopefully make this thing a very tight race. My hope is that it incites all kinds of emotions of fierce competition and strategy in you guys during those final days and final hours... Will be interesting to see
Q: Can I use a healer/fapper?
A: Yes
Q: Do Neconu globals on OLA#39 count for my Neconu?
A: Yes
Q: Do I have to hunt other mobs? Or can I just hunt one?
A: You can hunt just one if you want (but I don't think winning a prize will be possible that method, who knows!)
Q: How do the skills work on a 100 PED global if I'm Atrox Nomad?
A: A 100 PED global would receive an 11.5% boost from Nomad, so 100 x 1.115 = 111.5 Points/20 = 5.58. So that one global would contribute 5.58 to your overall score.
Q: Why divide by 20?
A: Because we're averaging your best 20 globals over 3 mobs
Q: If I get a 399 PED global does it not count for my best 20 because of my skill % boost?
A: It counts, skill % is applied after. In fact 399 PED global is the most optimal global to get out of your best 20
Q: What happens to my globals over 399, I don't see them on Overall Ranking?
A: They get turned into 'Standard Bonuses' as well as 'Lootius Gifts'(during 28 days check HSL Bonus Page to see) This image is your best friend CLICK HERE
Q: "Judgment" -- explain that, does that mean no more bonuses at all?
A: Judgment just means no more HSL Bonuses (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) those are locked in for the event after 28 days. You can still qualify for standard bonuses though and also improve your base score ( 50 - 399 )
Q: Oh so Standard Bonuses count even before "Judgment" not just after?
A: Yes, they count all 35 days and they stack with Lootius Gifts. Again, this image is your best friend bookmark it! CLICK HERE AGAIN
Q: Will there be Lootius Mayhem's every month?
A: No. This is not intended to run each month. I am working on a different platform for a month to month ongoing event, and will release it when it is ready. It will be fully automated, and hopefully a blast
Q: If I'm missing a global what do I do?
A: PM me here or in game, I can adjust it in less than 24 hours.
Q: What if your server goes down?
A: I have data redundancy going on right now. So if the main server were to go down for whatever reason, I am backing up all the data on a different PC that I could then transfer over and "catch everyone up" if need be. Hopefully this doesn't happen, but all would not be lost, just a delay in getting the display back up
Our first day we scored 461 total globals! I don't honestly think that we'll stay at that pace, but god damn have you exceeded all of my expectations for a 1st day launch! But let's just say that it did stay at the same pace we've kept for all 35 days. That would theoretically be over 16,000 globals! Which is insane! Although I don't really believe we're going to get to 16k globals, I do believe we can get to 6k or 10k
If any of you have ever backed a Kickstarter, you know that the project creator starts throwing in awesome stuff the more support they receive. So, let's say for a minute that everyone participating in Lootius Mayhem is like a "backer" so to speak. The more support this event gets, the more I feel obligated to return the favor and reciprocate the karma. You show my event love, I show the community love.
Creating this event was not all about the money for me. Did I want to avoid losing money? Sure, of course. But profitability was not the driving factor... Working on this project was more like a hobby for me. I've learned so much, and yet still have so much more to learn.
I've gotten more enjoyment this last 24 hours than I ever imagined, making it all worth it. Just seeing and hearing your stories, playing in the event, interacting with one another. A person I greatly respect commented that they for the first time saw lots of "green dots" just like the "olden days", out hunting and having a nice chat... About melted my heart. THAT, that is what EntropiaGold is about. It's about Rediscovering Entropia. I know this is a bit cheesy, but I've been at this game for 10 years and it means a lot to me. The people in it mean a lot to me
So I'll shut up and show you the goals
Stretch Goals are one time PED injections that go on top of the already growing prize pool! These prize increases are paid out at the end (not instant payments when we hit the global total goal, it just means they add to the current prizes already at those ranks)
In other words, I'm adding more PED to the pool than before, this in no way hurts or takes away from any rank or prize level, it only adds more to the pot that becomes possible to win
Goal #1: 6,000 Total Globals
This is meant to throw a little more incentive and prize money to the top grinders
Goal #2: 8,000 Total Globals
This is meant to treat the folks at the bottom, feeling like they're down on their luck, a little something worth grinding for
Goal #3: 10,000 Total Globals
This is meant for the folks in the middle of everyone else, that made it to the top 15 but didnt snag one of the big prizes, so they're left wondering how the hell they got stuck holding these places I've Gotta show them some love! This means +500 PED for each spot ( 6, 7, 8, 9) and +250 PED for (11, 12, 13, 14)
I would have loved to have launched the event with these prizes listed above -- but to be honest I didn't know if we'd reach those total globals, and tried my best to minimize some of my risk and set reachable personal goals.
So those are my thoughts... Hope everyone continues to enjoy this thing, and if you have friends that are hesitating to join in, PM them and get them in here! I'd love to see us hit all three of these stretch goals, and when you start doing the math on those top ranks, those top prizes get utterly ridiculous for whoever is brave enough to snatch one!
Thanks again, and I'll share more updates and news as things become relevant
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 6k Total Globals = 62,500 PED
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 8k Total Globals = 84,750 PED
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 10k Total Globals = 107,750 PED
I had set some personal goals and a pace I wanted the event to follow so I wouldn't go completely broke And then you all basically shattered that pace I had thought we'd follow, saying "no, lets turn this up to ludicrous speed and build a freaking incredible prize pool for everyone! This thing is on pace to pay out 80,000 to 100,000 PEDs and possibly more!! Wow! That's going to be fun to hand those prizes out
Launch day was an incredible success! Thank you to the many streamers that have decided to throw out the event name in their streams, explain rules, and get people involved!
Let's start with some Q&A, because I've been receiving a LOT of PM's, which is fantastic! Please keep PM'ing me, I will respond as soon as I am able to.
Q & A
Q: Is it too late for me to start?
A: No, not at all, not even close! In my opinion, it's still possible to win a great prize even if you were to begin this thing 2-3 weeks in. The leaderboard changes drastically, as you have all noticed. That is because Lootius Mayhem is a Marathon, not a sprint. Jump on in! There's great prizes even at the lower ranks. Getting a HSL Bonus can catapult your score 20-30 places right now. I would at least get your 20 globals on the 3 mobs and see what rank that gets you because your score isn't maximized until you fill up the best 20 slots
Q: Why in the hell did you make the prize pool like this? It makes no sense!
A: The prize pool was intentionally crafted in a way to incite competition the entire event & reward people of all skill levels and dedication. I think the prize pool distribution is one of Lootius Mayhem's greatest strengths. It creates strategy. It promotes thought. You're given the tools to raise or lower your score, this is not meant to be a mindless grind fest. It gets discouraging to see 1 person just shatter everyone else's score and take 1st place never to give it up, and frankly Lootius Mayhem is not about that, it won't ever be. The way the prizes are set up will cause people to act different during the tournament, and hopefully make this thing a very tight race. My hope is that it incites all kinds of emotions of fierce competition and strategy in you guys during those final days and final hours... Will be interesting to see
Q: Can I use a healer/fapper?
A: Yes
Q: Do Neconu globals on OLA#39 count for my Neconu?
A: Yes
Q: Do I have to hunt other mobs? Or can I just hunt one?
A: You can hunt just one if you want (but I don't think winning a prize will be possible that method, who knows!)
Q: How do the skills work on a 100 PED global if I'm Atrox Nomad?
A: A 100 PED global would receive an 11.5% boost from Nomad, so 100 x 1.115 = 111.5 Points/20 = 5.58. So that one global would contribute 5.58 to your overall score.
Q: Why divide by 20?
A: Because we're averaging your best 20 globals over 3 mobs
Q: If I get a 399 PED global does it not count for my best 20 because of my skill % boost?
A: It counts, skill % is applied after. In fact 399 PED global is the most optimal global to get out of your best 20
Q: What happens to my globals over 399, I don't see them on Overall Ranking?
A: They get turned into 'Standard Bonuses' as well as 'Lootius Gifts'(during 28 days check HSL Bonus Page to see) This image is your best friend CLICK HERE
Q: "Judgment" -- explain that, does that mean no more bonuses at all?
A: Judgment just means no more HSL Bonuses (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) those are locked in for the event after 28 days. You can still qualify for standard bonuses though and also improve your base score ( 50 - 399 )
Q: Oh so Standard Bonuses count even before "Judgment" not just after?
A: Yes, they count all 35 days and they stack with Lootius Gifts. Again, this image is your best friend bookmark it! CLICK HERE AGAIN
Q: Will there be Lootius Mayhem's every month?
A: No. This is not intended to run each month. I am working on a different platform for a month to month ongoing event, and will release it when it is ready. It will be fully automated, and hopefully a blast
Q: If I'm missing a global what do I do?
A: PM me here or in game, I can adjust it in less than 24 hours.
Q: What if your server goes down?
A: I have data redundancy going on right now. So if the main server were to go down for whatever reason, I am backing up all the data on a different PC that I could then transfer over and "catch everyone up" if need be. Hopefully this doesn't happen, but all would not be lost, just a delay in getting the display back up
Stretch Goals
Our first day we scored 461 total globals! I don't honestly think that we'll stay at that pace, but god damn have you exceeded all of my expectations for a 1st day launch! But let's just say that it did stay at the same pace we've kept for all 35 days. That would theoretically be over 16,000 globals! Which is insane! Although I don't really believe we're going to get to 16k globals, I do believe we can get to 6k or 10k
If any of you have ever backed a Kickstarter, you know that the project creator starts throwing in awesome stuff the more support they receive. So, let's say for a minute that everyone participating in Lootius Mayhem is like a "backer" so to speak. The more support this event gets, the more I feel obligated to return the favor and reciprocate the karma. You show my event love, I show the community love.
Creating this event was not all about the money for me. Did I want to avoid losing money? Sure, of course. But profitability was not the driving factor... Working on this project was more like a hobby for me. I've learned so much, and yet still have so much more to learn.
I've gotten more enjoyment this last 24 hours than I ever imagined, making it all worth it. Just seeing and hearing your stories, playing in the event, interacting with one another. A person I greatly respect commented that they for the first time saw lots of "green dots" just like the "olden days", out hunting and having a nice chat... About melted my heart. THAT, that is what EntropiaGold is about. It's about Rediscovering Entropia. I know this is a bit cheesy, but I've been at this game for 10 years and it means a lot to me. The people in it mean a lot to me
So I'll shut up and show you the goals
Stretch Goals are one time PED injections that go on top of the already growing prize pool! These prize increases are paid out at the end (not instant payments when we hit the global total goal, it just means they add to the current prizes already at those ranks)
In other words, I'm adding more PED to the pool than before, this in no way hurts or takes away from any rank or prize level, it only adds more to the pot that becomes possible to win
Goal #1: 6,000 Total Globals
This is meant to throw a little more incentive and prize money to the top grinders
Goal #2: 8,000 Total Globals
This is meant to treat the folks at the bottom, feeling like they're down on their luck, a little something worth grinding for
Goal #3: 10,000 Total Globals
This is meant for the folks in the middle of everyone else, that made it to the top 15 but didnt snag one of the big prizes, so they're left wondering how the hell they got stuck holding these places I've Gotta show them some love! This means +500 PED for each spot ( 6, 7, 8, 9) and +250 PED for (11, 12, 13, 14)
So those are my thoughts... Hope everyone continues to enjoy this thing, and if you have friends that are hesitating to join in, PM them and get them in here! I'd love to see us hit all three of these stretch goals, and when you start doing the math on those top ranks, those top prizes get utterly ridiculous for whoever is brave enough to snatch one!
Thanks again, and I'll share more updates and news as things become relevant
Please join a new channel I created for Lootius Mayhem updates and information
#entropiagold
The community support and activity has been insane! You guys have blown this thing up way bigger than I ever expected.
At the time of this update, Lootius Mayhem has 2 days under its belt with a daily global average of 411 I can't believe we still have 33 days left
Utterly insane!
If we keep this pace, we're set to get over 14,000 globals!! In which case I'd definitely need to come up with 12k and 14k Stretch Goals, but let's not get ahead of ourselves yet
#entropiagold
The community support and activity has been insane! You guys have blown this thing up way bigger than I ever expected.
At the time of this update, Lootius Mayhem has 2 days under its belt with a daily global average of 411 I can't believe we still have 33 days left
Utterly insane!
If we keep this pace, we're set to get over 14,000 globals!! In which case I'd definitely need to come up with 12k and 14k Stretch Goals, but let's not get ahead of ourselves yet
I expect us to see that daily global number come down a bit, but I'm also not the best at predicting the dedication and energy you all have put into this so far!
Let's see what it would look like with all of the Prize Growth mechanics we have working
So here's some quick reference tables
Let's see what it would look like with all of the Prize Growth mechanics we have working
So here's some quick reference tables
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 6k Total Globals = 62,500 PED
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 8k Total Globals = 84,750 PED
Total PED Value in Prizes @ 10k Total Globals = 107,750 PED
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