(09-30-2014, 02:29 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote: I'm...not so sure I like this idea, to be honest. The Grindstone is a stable event with a very clear purpose, and the prize money** is just  supposed to be a bit of gravy on a night of suspenseful by-the-roll fighting. The event is a success because of it's very...standard...nature and rocking that boat may lead to trouble.Â
Like -- hmm. I sent people to the Grindstone all the time, especially newcomers, with a very specific idea of what the event/competition is all about. I know I'm not the only one who does that, so you might end up with a bunch of new people (unaware of this planning) who show up for it and don't get what they expect.Â
The PREMISE is cool...but the idea itself, to me, is iffy. That's just my opinion, though!
**The large prize comes with...complications. Back in the day people would all put up 500 gil and the organizers would put up a bit for a decent little pot. I know the current organizers had started offering material rewards as well. When this thing starts being about the money...well, you know what that does to things.
I agree and have openly expressed this opinion with others involved in the event and through the Linkshells and other organizations I've been a part of.
The Grindstone is a great event for combat RPers and spectators alike to come and enjoy. I'd hate to see it lose that charm over giant prize pools. Perhaps as Otto suggested, there is another way in which an event that encourages say, betting on combatants or what not? Could incorporate the things Kage has mentioned, shady dealing, perhaps rigging matches here and there?
It sounds like it could be fun and perhaps a little darker, but in my opinion keep it out of an already long time successful event! Make another for it, hell we can always use more events right?
Just my 5 cents.
Edit: And Otto I know you mean well and yes you have openly expressed multiple times that if anytime anyone wants it to stop just say so. Not calling you out at all <3
