Post: Where the fuck is vbookie?
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02-05-2013, 03:43 AM
#3
DaSandman
Little One
Originally posted by Outsider
I'm not sure if you saw the section in recent weeks, but it was struggling beyond what is expected. vBux could be phased out here in the next couple months as well. All and all, vbookie had it's time, but it was a dying section that really isn't at all relevant to NGU anymore. That is just my opinion; I could see it both ways.
At first I thought the vBookie management that had lost big on the SB was highly upset. So I had checked to see if payouts were affected by the glitch or something on this site. Kinda like how ppl rage quit.
Then I figured how people were giving away vBux when I first joined and the notion of how ppl need to start spending more instead of trying to collect millions of vBux to just sit in their account.
vBookie was fun while it lasted.
BTW: Great site and beers on me if you ever visit here in Tokyo.
02-05-2013, 03:49 AM
#4
Pichu
PICHU.
PICHU.
Originally posted by Outsider
I'm not sure if you saw the section in recent weeks, but it was struggling beyond what is expected. vBux could be phased out here in the next couple months as well. All and all, vbookie had it's time, but it was a dying section that really isn't at all relevant to NGU anymore. That is just my opinion; I could see it both ways.
Well, in my opinion; it heavily damage any value that Vbux could have had on this forum. I see it as; if all persons had their vbux completely removed, (Give users a month of no vbux to kinda just adjust the concept of nothing) and then bring it back with all members reset; then base Vbux earnings simply on posts/threads, people will accumulate over time.
It will bring some sort of value back into it because there isn't a flood of it out on the forums. Vbux right now is the equivalent of German money before WW2.
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02-05-2013, 04:12 AM
#6
Computer.
Little One
Originally posted by Pichu
Well, in my opinion; it heavily damage any value that Vbux could have had on this forum. I see it as; if all persons had their vbux completely removed, (Give users a month of no vbux to kinda just adjust the concept of nothing) and then bring it back with all members reset; then base Vbux earnings simply on posts/threads, people will accumulate over time.
It will bring some sort of value back into it because there isn't a flood of it out on the forums. Vbux right now is the equivalent of German money before WW2.
It will bring some sort of value back into it because there isn't a flood of it out on the forums. Vbux right now is the equivalent of German money before WW2.
This. Just reset all the VBux, then start the system back up so it can gain value. They are not worth much right now.
02-05-2013, 06:55 AM
#8
DaSandman
Little One
Originally posted by Outsider
I wish I could take you up on that offer, haha Michigan sucks.
I really like that you guys suggested resetting vBux. I really want to, or abolish it all together. Wasn't sure you guys were behind that or not, so that's good to know! My goal right now, we bought a Store system called Cartthrob for ExpressionEngine that once designed we will be selling merchandise, PSN/XBL cards, games, etc in return for a new points system that has already been implemented for reporters (They earn 5 points per article for the time being). We could make it so points earned on the forum also go towards that credit basis, but obviously it'll have to be scaled down completely. Just something that I really hope to work with, but we'll see, work in progress. We do have all of the material and purchases needed to do this though :p
Another thing along those lines, rep may have a few changes and awards could be implemented.
I really like that you guys suggested resetting vBux. I really want to, or abolish it all together. Wasn't sure you guys were behind that or not, so that's good to know! My goal right now, we bought a Store system called Cartthrob for ExpressionEngine that once designed we will be selling merchandise, PSN/XBL cards, games, etc in return for a new points system that has already been implemented for reporters (They earn 5 points per article for the time being). We could make it so points earned on the forum also go towards that credit basis, but obviously it'll have to be scaled down completely. Just something that I really hope to work with, but we'll see, work in progress. We do have all of the material and purchases needed to do this though :p
Another thing along those lines, rep may have a few changes and awards could be implemented.
I do have a small suggestion about PSN Cards. I know my personal reputation isn't much on here yet but I do plan on helping folks get JP PSN Cards without the extra cost. Whatever the current rate is will be the charge of that said card a person wants.
02-05-2013, 06:56 AM
#9
Sheldon Cooper
Guest
Originally posted by Outsider
I wish I could take you up on that offer, haha Michigan sucks.
I really like that you guys suggested resetting vBux. I really want to, or abolish it all together. Wasn't sure you guys were behind that or not, so that's good to know! My goal right now, we bought a Store system called Cartthrob for ExpressionEngine that once designed we will be selling merchandise, PSN/XBL cards, games, etc in return for a new points system that has already been implemented for reporters (They earn 5 points per article for the time being). We could make it so points earned on the forum also go towards that credit basis, but obviously it'll have to be scaled down completely. Just something that I really hope to work with, but we'll see, work in progress. We do have all of the material and purchases needed to do this though :p
Another thing along those lines, rep may have a few changes and awards could be implemented.
I really like that you guys suggested resetting vBux. I really want to, or abolish it all together. Wasn't sure you guys were behind that or not, so that's good to know! My goal right now, we bought a Store system called Cartthrob for ExpressionEngine that once designed we will be selling merchandise, PSN/XBL cards, games, etc in return for a new points system that has already been implemented for reporters (They earn 5 points per article for the time being). We could make it so points earned on the forum also go towards that credit basis, but obviously it'll have to be scaled down completely. Just something that I really hope to work with, but we'll see, work in progress. We do have all of the material and purchases needed to do this though :p
Another thing along those lines, rep may have a few changes and awards could be implemented.
Since vBookie is getting removed may I suggest a few things to take it's place?
Yet Another Award System: You must login or register to view this content. (It's compatible with vB 4.2.x)
I have an idea in my head of maybe linking an award system with vBPlaza somehow and make it so when you get an award you get x amount of vBux.
I'll add more if I can think of any :3
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02-05-2013, 11:02 AM
#10
Eric
[move]Buckeye Nation[/move]
Originally posted by Agentjon
Title says it all...
But seriously, I don't give a fuck, make me mod in there again and I'll bring that section to what 'you' want it to be, I guess people betting and posting everyday isn't enough for you assholes, fuck that shit, bring it back.
But seriously, I don't give a fuck, make me mod in there again and I'll bring that section to what 'you' want it to be, I guess people betting and posting everyday isn't enough for you assholes, fuck that shit, bring it back.
Ya to bad it got removed. But I agree as a Former VBookie no one was betting and if they were betting it was the same 5 people over and over and they have millions of vBux. I think it was time to let it go I think last week I posted 18 events and only had like 5 bets on each and where from the same people. I am sad to see it go but really if only 5 people are using it its to much time to keep running it takes up alot of time putting events up and only seeing 5 people betting in the end its depressing.
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