I'm going to put in my views on this as I've spoken with the showrunners here. This issue was brought to my attention and since my company does lend a hand with this event I'm just going to openly post my thoughts.
The concept is winner take all with the thrill of being able to actually get your characters hurt depending on the outcomes of the /randoms done plus the twist of having an overseer/curator toss in an event as a result to add some spice to what's going on. Now being this is a new event that has touches of previous ones and current ones they as far as I know don't give a runner up prize.Â
Being that only one or two people have complained about this I wasn't too inclined to offer a runner up prize and if there was one I said it would have to be substantially lower because to make anything close to what the champion wins would give no one the motivation to go above and beyond to win. You could sit there and just be happy with second place to rake in gil then not really give a damn about the event. To them it becomes another means to make gil for rp'ing and having RNGesus at your side for a night. The only consolation I offered was that if for some reason the champion couldn't make it to the next event the second runner up could potentially replace them sort of like they do in pageants. Even with this suggestion I'm leery of it.
The whole idea is winner take all. If those who run the event start bending to those demanding x changes when it's still an event getting into a groove then it'll always be changing and seem like it's run by whoever complains the most. So...I'm suggesting this. Stay with what you have. If people want to complain that's their right but don't let it take away from what you've created. As times goes on you'll see what works and what doesn't work so you can make adjustments you all agree with. This is an event you're hosting for fun and to just let everyone partake in so they can show off a bit and honestly have fun. The fact you're offering any sort of prize is generous. The fact you're allowing a defending champion get to fight in the final round is generous.Â
If it ain't broke don't fix it. You're still breaking things in. Stick to your plan.
The concept is winner take all with the thrill of being able to actually get your characters hurt depending on the outcomes of the /randoms done plus the twist of having an overseer/curator toss in an event as a result to add some spice to what's going on. Now being this is a new event that has touches of previous ones and current ones they as far as I know don't give a runner up prize.Â
Being that only one or two people have complained about this I wasn't too inclined to offer a runner up prize and if there was one I said it would have to be substantially lower because to make anything close to what the champion wins would give no one the motivation to go above and beyond to win. You could sit there and just be happy with second place to rake in gil then not really give a damn about the event. To them it becomes another means to make gil for rp'ing and having RNGesus at your side for a night. The only consolation I offered was that if for some reason the champion couldn't make it to the next event the second runner up could potentially replace them sort of like they do in pageants. Even with this suggestion I'm leery of it.
The whole idea is winner take all. If those who run the event start bending to those demanding x changes when it's still an event getting into a groove then it'll always be changing and seem like it's run by whoever complains the most. So...I'm suggesting this. Stay with what you have. If people want to complain that's their right but don't let it take away from what you've created. As times goes on you'll see what works and what doesn't work so you can make adjustments you all agree with. This is an event you're hosting for fun and to just let everyone partake in so they can show off a bit and honestly have fun. The fact you're offering any sort of prize is generous. The fact you're allowing a defending champion get to fight in the final round is generous.Â
If it ain't broke don't fix it. You're still breaking things in. Stick to your plan.
