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idea !!! coin comp for noobs

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by f1iceman, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. f1iceman

    f1iceman Why So Serious ? ( The Joker )

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    i had an idea to help with some of the noobs, it is a small competion to get some coins and its a game of find the picture to which can be added to the FAQ section somewhere in the main parts of the place they should be reading. just thought it might push them in the right places and they can win some coins showing the effeort is worth it. say 100 coins as im sure 100 coins is woth them looking. as once they struggle for plugin they will do what they can to get the coins.
    a highlighted main thread competion for noobs. explain the comp and let them read up or at least look for the picture.
    you can even just describe a picture and they have to find it, that way can be any picture on the FAQ
    so basically a coin comp gets them looking around more

    please ad to this if you can think of other things or sharpen this up and make it possible. but will only be for noobs as a way to guid them and give them coin happiness. i will happily donate coins for the comp.
    we could all donate coins to a pot for that section. i gaiv my coins away any way but a lil game is more fun i think.
    or even the best joke wins some coins if you do it that way but i was trying to guide them to certain sections of the FAQ.

    if they see NOOB COMP they might open that then they are on there way to fun and coins and more to the point the right info :)

    just thinking out the box as im a noob still but can see a benifit to help.
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    As a first step I would like to see a change to the button action for all plugins, so if you do not have access it gives you the pertinent information about the coin system and perhaps even redirects you to the Coin Shop page.

    At the moment if you do not have access it throws an Error Message that reads "You do not have permission to view this page or perform this action." Not exactly helpful to know what is going on.

    Is that possible @RaceRay?
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  3. Barry

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    Or even just offer a paypal option for lazy people who don't want to contribute and take part in the forum discussions.
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    The PayPal option already exists for those who do not want to participate in the forum: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/account/upgrades
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  5. Barry

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    haha, so it does !

    I forgot that was even there. It's so easy to build up coins, i'm surprised people are so lazy. A build thread and a few days chatting about ideas on here is all it takes to have enough credit.
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  6. AceOfSpies

    AceOfSpies Living the Dream!

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    I have a huge amount of coins! I only have this amount because I spend time reading all the new posts since the last time I logged in. It doesn't take long to build up a sizable total, and there is always something interesting to read. If you are a regular contributer to the forum the total goes up even faster!
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  7. f1iceman

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    im had just noticed alot of coins being given away being friendly like i have done as well so just thought was an idea if you want to give coins make a comp out of it ! lol
    noorbeast way is defo one way to help i got hit with that once but when pointed to the FAQ i was on it like a top super model :) lmao
    when i first started its alot to take in if your new to motion and i was looking at the posts not the FAQ to which i didn't even see ! doh
    i was not to good at forum stuff tbh but im getting there slowly.

    i will be donating very soon once my basic build is done and i don't need to buy owt and that slows down if theres ever such a time :) lol
    but foir all the help on here and all the info it is well deserved to help make it stronger.
    i come on here ever day now.
    i don't understand it all yet but i certainly having fun with what i have.
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  8. Archie

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    So long as I have at least 250 coins in my "account", I consider my other coins surplus and will gladly donate to those that need it.

    I will however rate each donation on it's merits. Someone new asking for coins won't get it, but if I see you have been active but don't yet quite have enough..... coins get donated.
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    I think noorbeast is hoping for interest earned on his coins.......
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  10. noorbeast

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    Like yourself and many many other members here I am one of the regulars donating coins to new members.

    Who needs interest when contributing to the community is what generates coins!
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  11. f1iceman

    f1iceman Why So Serious ? ( The Joker )

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    more like waiting for a parts shop to open where you use the coins ! lol
    he has so got the top of the line rig in coins :)
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  12. noorbeast

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    I really do not understand what you mean here, nor what relevance it has to this thread. Can you clarify?
  13. f1iceman

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    Lighten up, you have 37,000 coins , we are having a dig as to what you might be doing with them, thats all. We know you hand some out and you collect them from all the threads and work you do linking info on this site.
    So remember, when you tell a new member to go spend good money on a gold membership, instead of giving them some coins, thats what gets the "eyebrows" raised at you.
  15. f1iceman

    f1iceman Why So Serious ? ( The Joker )

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    im just trying to be fun and trying to find new things or ideas tbh
    bloody hard when everything has been done just about ! lol
    coins are awesome idea, and the comp ive just put up has 150 coins so they still have to look or post and all that just makes it a faster track, and also gets them involved and interacting.
    well thats the idea anyway.
    just hope some noobs post a joke now ! lol
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  17. noorbeast

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    Not sure that it is me that needs to lighten up, I am not the one who feels the need to make a fuss about coins.
    For those obsessed about what I may be doing with coins I have helped 10 members this month by handing out over 1600 coins and have probably earned twice that for the same month because I choose to participate. I get so much from this community and like so many others try and give back where I can.
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    :eek: @noorbeast 37,500 coins plus some donation ... knocks on solid oak buddy ...
    I Don't mind being virtually rich too :D .

    @bsft & @noorbeast ... Both of you have a good point on donating or Not donating coins ...
    IMHO the golden support plus other download options main goal is supporting Xsimulator development not for only the bundle downloading the plugins ... we all here have some real good money opinion and advices .

    So Dave if you have the question : The Egg or the chicken, who came first ?
    It doesn't matter eventually as all members contributes and enjoy .

    Don't be so hard to be broken nor so soft to be juiced .
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    Im actually fine but thanks for asking fellas. Just having a dig.
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  20. f1iceman

    f1iceman Why So Serious ? ( The Joker )

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    i was trying to make light of the coins tbh nothing more i think its ace shows a good member by its coins if you ask me.
    i too share my coins.
    thats why im trying abit of fun to make noobs work for it but have some fun at the same time and also make us all laugh with a joke or two :)
    be brill if it works, but atm they will have to look for my comp and also i have left it late for this months comp tbh but will refresh for next month.
    nothing bad will ever come from me to anyone tbh im far too easy going for that stuff.

    as for donating im going to support very soon but be after xmas now as i think its worth ever bit to support this kind of thing.
    i know its not about money its about a hobby and building the community of friends on here and hey might even meet some one day, but the donate is a very very good thing of everone intrest to keep the site moving forward and getting stronger.

    one day i might know what im doing more and certainly help out with things there ive found a home to goto when i want to get out of normal life now so its cool and im sure most others have too :)

    COME ON NOOBS GET IN MY COMP WITH A JOKE IF YOU READ THIS ! LOL


    As its Halloween :)
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