RE: A Bit of Soul Searching on Splinterlands
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TeamPH used to hold Sealed Tournaments a while ago. Way before Survival Mode was a thing. This was also when daily rentals still existed and CL cards were cheaper to rent. This was an invitation-only event as we were still testing things out.
We would setup accounts with no cards except the rented starter set (maxed), randomize the cards a player would get as part of their sealed pool (kind of emulating MTG's 6-pack setup), and then rent max levels of each card pulled per the randomizer.
We then would send challenges to the other player who you're paired up against.
Recording the rounds was done manually, but overall, we had fun doing that. I mean, at least I think we did.
It just took too much effort and we eventually discontinued the experiment. Timing the event was an issue too as most players would be in PH time zone while I'm in the US, Pacific time.
Lack of interest also killed the project. Most players would want a decent amount of rewards for their time and effort, which was understandable. We didn't have much to offer.
Right now the main problem is the price. Price is the reason rewards are low. As rewards are low it is hard to organize anything that gives people the incentive. It is a circular problem.
And if we increase the price, more players might leave....
I myself am on the fence whether or not I still want to play Modern. Starting to struggle to keep up.
With Land, though, I have no problems. I want more progress into Land. 😀
By price I mean SPS price. That is our reward currency. If we can’t reward people it is hard for them to get excited.