[Reiki]

Hello everyone, Reiki here

In order to spice up forum life here on S4 Source, the staff has decided to make a system focused around rewarding you for your actions on the forums. We have put some time and thought into this and hope you enjoy it. This is the alpha stages of our new currency system, eSper Points or eP for short.

What are eP?
eSper Points are similar to PEN in S4 League. You can gain it for things you do on the site and receive it as a gift for donating to the site's funds. You use that currency to buy things you could use on the site.

How do I get eP?
Here is a short breakdown of our first draft of how to get eP
Here's an example of how we could do things:

Purchasing eSper Points (eSP - Does not give immunity to punishment... be good :3 )
$1 - 1 Point
$3 - 4 Points
$5 - 7 Points
$10 - 15 Points
$20 - 32 Points
$50 - 82 Points
$100 - 180 Points

Gaining Points by Posting/Being Productive: Awarded monthly once per category
Posting a productive/informative post - 2 Points
Nomination by another user - 1 point
Participating in S5 Roll Call - 1 point
Posting a Productive Topic/Informative Topic - 3 Points

Posting a guide and getting it approved
...Advanced Guide - 10 Points
...Basic Guide - 5 Points
Screenshots/Videos
...1 point per relevant screenshot
...2 Points per relevant Video

What can I get with eP?
Signatures
Ranks
Titles
Front page layouts
Forum layouts
Access to new features before they hit the public
Much much more!

How do I know how much eP I have?
The system, as of now, is not operational. However, we will keep track of points added for you and give you a monthly statement of your balance. We will not give you a statement if you do not wish to have one and will not give one to those that do not have eP.

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Every month, our Graphics and design team will be making small signatures and emblems for your ranks. They will make it once a month. After the month is over, a new one is released. It's our way of rewarding those that help us grow and become an even better community.

Even if you do not donate to our site, doing good here is not ignored and we wanted to show that. Feel free to leave feedback about this system and let me know if you want to see more or less of something.



Sincerely,
Reiki Kito

[Rainbow Dash]

wat

This post has been edited by Adora-Belle: 07 May 2010 - 02:40 PM

[Reiki]

I thoroughly expected that response from you, Adora-Belle

[epicbethyname]

Reiki, on 03 May 2010 - 04:51 AM, said:

Nomination by another user - 1 point

Sounds cool, this is gonna be abused though.

[Touko]

Adora-BFF, on 03 May 2010 - 04:59 AM, said:

wat

This post has been edited by DyrimTW: 03 May 2010 - 05:06 AM

[Reiki]

I think the off-topic people in our forums are surprisingly shocked at this concoction. Also, note that nomination by a user can only be done once a month. We also would like a reason and it can be denied or accepted based on the reason.

[Rainbow Dash]

IS BEING BFFS GOOD ENOUGH OF A REASON!??!

[Reiki]

Uh, I was thinking more along the lines of a thread or post that person did that was worth a nomination and an explanation as to why you feel said person deserves it.

[Lag]

Hmm... Interesting idea.
Question though, why would you make forum/front page layouts acquired with points? I would think those would be free.

[Prostigone]

Maybe this'll inspire people to pay for the Vent for once...

[Reiki]

Eventually, they will be free. Unlike other systems, we wanted to find a way of making it so people can have something special, but not exclude the rest of the people. That's why it will be available to those that purchase it and a few months later, it'll be open to the general public.

I thought that this would put more allure into the system. And yes, Prostitute, if people do pay for eP, I will use all of it to go to site costs. That includes your vent.

[Blueberry]

Interesting ... Wonder how this'll turn out.













Inb4 Okan pays for 1k points, to request a complete site-makeover and namechange to okansource.com

[StyxNStones]

Stylish eSper Shooting Sport Source eSper pointS? S7?
Stylish eSper Shooting Sport Source eSper pointS System? S8?
Reiki'S Stylish eSper Shooting Sport Source eSper pointS System? S9?
Reiki'S Stylish eSper Shooting Sport Source eSper pointS System diScussion? SX?

That's a long way to go for a pretty campy joke, Styx.

[-NoctiS]

Blueberry, on 03 May 2010 - 07:02 AM, said:

Inb4 Okan pays for 1k points, to request a complete site-makeover and namechange to okansource.com

He doesn't have to pay. He has 1.6k useful posts. He gets free points kk
On a srs note, what kind of ranks,symbols signatures etc would be available? Any sneak peeks?

This post has been edited by -NoctiS: 03 May 2010 - 03:27 PM

[Reiki]

Well, it's in the Alpha stages. We're still working on said objects. However, they will be something unique. We'll let you know when we finish some of them.

[-NoctiS]

Reiki, on 03 May 2010 - 03:44 PM, said:

Well, it's in the Alpha stages. We're still working on said objects. However, they will be something unique. We'll let you know when we finish some of them.

Okay, thanks =)

[Shael]

What about you earn eP with the s5 tournament also? :)

[Reiki]

I feel that the eP system is up for interpretation, but on the whole, we're rewarding people for being constructive. Although athletes in our tournament are helpful by participating, it is completely separate from the site's functions. The tournament itself is a part of the site, but it is an autonomous entity of itself from the community as a whole.

In short, it's an activity. Doing well in said activity does not necessarily help our site so it's not classified as a reward. QP is sufficient enough because it allows you to qualify for a tournament where you can win Alaplaya points (AP), which is much more influential in game than on S4 Source.

[.Trace]

Adora-Belle, on 03 May 2010 - 04:59 AM, said:

wat

[Reiki]

I thought you quit and would never return!