General Allow all to buy more plots.

[Aminuh]

Firstly, I’d like to say that I’m aware this has been suggested prior to this, as that thread has gone cold, I will be re-suggesting this to add my own personal input, feel free to do the same.

Currently Elite+ have the ability to additionally purchase more plots, due to there not being a rank above that will give them additional plots I am suggesting that we allow any individual who wishes to purchase it, to do so regardless of their rank.

All players should be allowed to purchase additional plots. You should not be required to purchase an entire rank for a sum of money that others may or cannot afford for the sole purpose of buying it for one feature you intend to use, or want.

Income is a definite need for the network to be at it’s full potential, but restricting someone on what you can and cannot buy due to your current rank does not seem like a positive in my opinion. Of course you’d be inclined to purchase Elite+ so you have access to this feature, but it does not take a scholar to understand that ranks are not cheap. Allowing others who cannot afford ranks, but can afford the price to purchase plots would be a positive, once again, in my opinion.

Now, I’d like to address a point I’ve seen in another thread of the same topic.
“This would make VIP a useless rank to those who already have the rank.” VIP’s have other cosmetics/perks that come with the rank, this is one feature.

Thank you, leave your input and feedback

 

[Rumq]

Understandable. However, I don't see this as a thing "all" should have access to. Elite+ have no purchasable rank that is greater then them currently. So buying more plots is the only method of gaining more plots. But if person who hasn't donated for a rank and buys plots, isn't that a wake of money? wouldn't it be better to just buy a rank?

This is a good suggestion, however I don't believe all should have the ability to purchase more plots. Maybe VIP and above can get that perk, this will both limit the amount of plots bought & wasted and it will add a new perk for donors below Elite+.

I know that my opinion is a dumb one, because I suggest that the server avoid an opportunity to increase their income through donations, it understandable. Maybe being able to win more plots though events could apply to all ranks, but the purchasing of plots be a perk, this will entice people to partake in events, and at least obtain a VIP rank whether it be a prize or donation, to get more plots.

 

[Spirits]

This could work I suppose, but anyone that isn't E+ should still have a maximum number of plots. Because if a default buys twenty five plots then it's really a waste. This is really rough but here's what I'm thinking:

Default - two plots max
VIP - four plots max
VIP+ - eight plots max
Elite - (dont have a clue how many they have so put your own number in here)

 

[Cattt]

Thank you for your suggestion as it improves future development.
However, from my own point of view, I do not see this as beneficial.

" Now, I’d like to address a point I’ve seen in another thread of the same topic.
This would make VIP a useless rank to those who already have the rank.” VIP’s have other cosmetics/perks that come with the rank, this is one feature."

[ Some do not conform to the prices listed in shop, as they are given a discounted price for purchasing more and/or are in a bundle. ]
VIP gets an additional 3 plots, which is valued at $8.
VIP+ gets an additional 5 plots, which is essentially valued at $15.94.
Elite gets an additional 7 plots, which is valued at $19.94.
Elite+ gets an additional 9 additional plots, which is valued at $15.98.

It is not "one feature" as you are taking away a MAJOR valued perk from all the listed ranks.
The only reason why we have additional plots available is that there is no higher rank that gives any more, hence why it is accessible only by being Elite+.

A default most definitely would not purchase 9 additional plots at this time, because it is essentially the same price of a rank, even more! It wouldn't be logical for them to purchase the plots over a rank that has both additional plots and other exclusive perks.

Yes, ranks are not cheap, and it would not be sensible to devalue a rank over allowing players who most likely would prefer a rank over additional plots. Players are already paying a lot of money for certain ranks which are simply...under-perked. Additionally, it wouldn't be fair to players who have already spent so much on their ranks only to LOSE another perk.

"Allowing others who cannot afford ranks, but can afford the price to purchase plots would be a positive, once again, in my opinion."

Sure, by a few dollars, but I don't think someone is going to purchase just 1 plot for $4, as that's pretty pricey for a plot in my opinion.
Most people will go for the option that they can get more for less, which would be the 9 additional plots valued at $15.98.
Again, the same price of a rank.

The point I'm trying to make here is that we would benefit nothing from this. Not just the network's bank account, but players too.
You are taking away a COSTLY perk from already expensive, as you said, and underperked ranks. In my opinion, that's a huge negative.

I just cannot find myself agreeing with this thread, for the sake of the players and the network. -1

 

[Rumq]

The point I'm trying to make here is that we would benefit nothing from this. Not just the network's bank account, but players too.
You are taking away a COSTLY perk from already expensive, as you said, and underperked ranks. In my opinion, that's a huge negative.

Yee, that is why I suggested that maybe by giving all donors the ability to buy plots will be a perk in itself to the donors, while defaults, if they don't have a rank, can try to win one. So there will be value in the ability to buy plots, being that the player will have to first obtain a rank.

 

[Cattt]

Yee, that is why I suggested that maybe by giving all donors the ability to buy plots will be a perk in itself to the donors, while defaults, if they don't have a rank, can try to win one. So there will be value in the ability to buy plots, being that the player will have to first obtain a rank.

That seems like a fair and beneficial idea.
Additionally, we need more variants in event prizes regardless.
My comment was just addressing that OP's point of it "just being one feature" is essentially false as it negatively affects a lot of things.

I know it's been done before with the whole defaults having access to additional plots, but I've also heard it caused some issues.
If it were to be implemented again even in the case of only ranks having access to purchase, while defaults being able to win them,
we just gotta make sure it's possible and it doesn't come with issues again.

 

[squid legend]

no for the reasons listed above.

 

[Ryy]

I agree with @Cat 's statement,

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