Hey y'all! I've come here to propose an idea I've been thinking about for a while. EMC needs something that can bring players on edge, something that can bring them back to the forums constantly, checking for the next update. What I propose are monthly promos that have no relation to holidays of any sort. These promos will also be member made, as in they give you input as to what promo to make, with conditions of course. The conditions in question are that the promo has to be non-final or non-soulbound and, of course, non game-breaking. The option of adding lore to the item can be implemented, with the approval of staff though. The custom effects can be minimal and sold at the Shop World. Staff can then announce on the forums the release of the item, as only 1000 or so will be produced and sold. To spice things up, players can vote on what item they would like to see become a promo for the next month. I really hope this idea gets as much attention as I want it to get, as with the recent addition of community discussion in regards to promos and such, this could be a huge step forward in bringing the community together. Thank you.
I quite frankly don't see the need for more promos. There are certainly other ways to stimulate the community, and I personally don't think promos is the best, nor the most effective way. -1
Im pretty sure when promos were introduced, people didn't see a need for them. But look, now they are a stable part of EMC's Culture. The addition of more promos would further solidify that statement, and with players making these promos, it further makes the experience interactive. Thanks for the feedback though
What's so special about the current promos is that they typical have custom code along with it like unattainable attributes or special buffs. -1 I don't really see a point of creating a bunch of promos with just a rename and custom lore. Even though I would love to make more art about them tho But to maybe stimulate the community more, I would suggest more competitions on the front page - you know, just like the good old days when we had poetry, building, short story, and art contests for players to compete in.
There is only like 3 months out of the year when we don't get a promo released. +1 though cause I'd like to flood the market of water buckets named Hydration Pail (pal but its a pail) maybe some pun fun in the sun, so stay cool with your Pal Hydration.
This suggestion is denied from the official EMC side of things. However, you may implement your own player-renamed items at any time and set up your own shop system to handle distribution. Also note that community input on promos isn't new. You may ALWAYS use suggestpromo.emc.gs in order to help staff come up with promos (it's referenced before every holiday). That's what it's there for.
besides, it feels like a lot of work to have to come up with and program a promo every month forever. It's a fun idea, but staff are busy as it is
Yea I wish I was on during the days when there were some random promos like dragon poop icc stuff and a couple other things. Now promos have to be for a holiday which I don’t care for cuz they’re often the same promo with little change.
There are still rare promos that aren't really holidays, though people are given a heads up about parties that happen so that people don't miss out just because they didn't know.
I believe a lot of players would like something that doesn’t give to much of a game breaking advantage even if it’s just a cosmetic effect added to an item like a trail on a bow or some thing cool that they can use
