noob help system idea - Endless Ages

krusader · 06-26-2008, 03:57 PM

Seeing the server in such a harsh financial situation makes me think we need a more effective way of attracting and keeping new EA players. i love this game, you have to admit that EA has a very steep learning curve. It would be very difficult for a new player to get the feel for the game without help from the community.

Any sort of advertising campaing will hopefully attract an influx of new players, and when this happens we will need to think of a means of making Endless Ages more than a one-time-play game for these players because, lets face it, we need their money.

I have seen other games with "apprentice" type reward systems implimented in an attempt to get first time players to stay arond, and ultimately began contributing (financially or otherwise) to the game.

A similar system could be added to the game, maybe using a /THANK(player name) command. When a new player asks for, and recieves help they would be able to show their appreciation by /THANK ing that player. This system could be linked to the trading post in the sence that X amount of /THANKs= X amount of trading post tokens, creating an incentive for experienced players.

This system would obviously require certain limits such as a limit of /THANKs per day in order to prevent exploitation.

what do you think?

Gamefish · 06-26-2008, 04:37 PM

I agree. No map, missing requirements to use items, no official guide, etc. makes it difficult for new players. I heard the newb zone has a lot more signs and things explaining how to play, but what is needed is for a friendly community to be willing to guide, help and explain. Talk the game up in chat. Help people. Avoid too much negativity and flaming in public chat (at least until the game is going stronger). New people aren't encouraged to stick around and ask questions when they see that. It also signals an immature community to some degree which ultimately may turn off some older folks, who actually may have money.

Da Vinci · 06-26-2008, 04:58 PM

dude, sweet, A REASON TO BE FRIENDLY1!!!!!

krusader · 06-27-2008, 12:00 AM

i see too many questions go unanswered, or answerd with false info. this would also give those without the means to donate an opperunity to help out, while aquireing tokens at the same time.