While I agree that a pay-to-win scenario will make it unfair for a lot of people, I believe that a "Pay-to-privilege" scenario is highly beneficial to not only our server but to the community as whole. I have found that a lot of gaming communities have taken this idea and have implemented it into their systems. This is great because it will help generate revenue that can potentially be used to pay for the servers, and whatever maintenance might be needed.
What do you mean by "Pay-To-Privlege"
It's simple. For a very affordable fee, players can spend to get more premium customization's out of the server. A bigger store opens up allowing them to view and buy a different array of add-on content that will set them apart.
What this includes:
- Ability to buy points for the point shop
- "Donator" Title
- More items in the bigger store (although we'd only be able to have a few extra things because otherwise the server would lag too much)
Players will not be given unfair advantages over anyone but rather will have the opportunity to look better than everyone. The point of donating to get more privileges is not for players to be seen as a cut above the rest, everyone is treated equally. With investments into donating we can expect more regular players on the server.
Player Title:
Player ranks have been added to the server. This is a pretty big leap, one that will definitely encourage players to come back. With added purpose to playing, we should expect more regulars on.
One particular feature that could encourage players to strive a little bit further would be "Player titles".
How would this work?
Our highest player rank right now is "Stuckhereforever", if a player were to hit this rank they would be able to purchase player titles that would be visible on the tab menu. The reason this would be available only to the highest player rank possible is because allowing lower ranked players this could start a lot of confusion and it would give players incentive to reach that rank.
Special Rounds and a proper Anti-Cheat system:
A very big problem with this is that to get a good anti-cheat system or even the addition of adding special rounds would mean that we would have to pay for them. In the long run, acquiring these may prove to be highly beneficial as they are one time purchases anyway.
Yes, that means being able to use them in future Gmod Servers if ever they are made. *COUGH prophunt *COUGH
What do you mean by "Pay-To-Privlege"
It's simple. For a very affordable fee, players can spend to get more premium customization's out of the server. A bigger store opens up allowing them to view and buy a different array of add-on content that will set them apart.
What this includes:
- Ability to buy points for the point shop
- "Donator" Title
- More items in the bigger store (although we'd only be able to have a few extra things because otherwise the server would lag too much)
Players will not be given unfair advantages over anyone but rather will have the opportunity to look better than everyone. The point of donating to get more privileges is not for players to be seen as a cut above the rest, everyone is treated equally. With investments into donating we can expect more regular players on the server.
Player Title:
Player ranks have been added to the server. This is a pretty big leap, one that will definitely encourage players to come back. With added purpose to playing, we should expect more regulars on.
One particular feature that could encourage players to strive a little bit further would be "Player titles".
How would this work?
Our highest player rank right now is "Stuckhereforever", if a player were to hit this rank they would be able to purchase player titles that would be visible on the tab menu. The reason this would be available only to the highest player rank possible is because allowing lower ranked players this could start a lot of confusion and it would give players incentive to reach that rank.
Special Rounds and a proper Anti-Cheat system:
A very big problem with this is that to get a good anti-cheat system or even the addition of adding special rounds would mean that we would have to pay for them. In the long run, acquiring these may prove to be highly beneficial as they are one time purchases anyway.
Yes, that means being able to use them in future Gmod Servers if ever they are made. *COUGH prophunt *COUGH
