Forums Shop

**Colin Bushby** · 20th August 2002, 10:06 PM

Does anybody know what the Forums Shop is about ? have I missed something ? How do you get the money to start with ? etc. etc.

Jurious · 20th August 2002, 10:17 PM

I dunno, but I like what I've seen so far! Do you get money by posting? Does it depend on 'points'?

I've noticed that with your forum money you can 'buy' things from the Forum shop - I like the sound of a 'glowing name' or a 'custom title'! Let's get saving, people! :D

nobby.c · 20th August 2002, 11:36 PM

I think it is accumulated every time you post something
You then have ability to buy features for your profile.
I was looking around and it must be one of the new features introduced by our esteemed webmaster & co.
These features include "SFX" for member name etc etc similar to ability to have an avatar after certain amount of posts.
Im just guessing tho
Sure admin will post something about new features :)

**Brandon Jones** · 21st August 2002, 01:04 AM

That all sounds interesting. I'm sure Juan will elaborate on it soon enough.

Josslyn · 21st August 2002, 01:47 AM

Colin, if you think you're lost I must be orbiting some distant universe. I never noticed that coming up under my name when I log in.
I don't really use the internet for interactions on forums (this one being the only exception) so I have no idea how other sites run this sort of thing.
Somehow I don't think it has to do with how much you post. Maybe it's level of participation in contests, etc.

Juan Aneiros · 21st August 2002, 05:47 AM

I started working on this over a year ago, but then left it.

Once it is completed, this page and a couple more will be linked and become active.

http://christopherleeweb.com/forums/store.php

Basically, money is collected automatically taking into consideration certain variables. It goes well beyond the forums, money is earned for submitting reviews, useful liks, composing quizzes, articles, artwork, helping other members, referral bonuses, etc, etc.

This money can be later exchanged at any time for several fun stuff for use at the forum.

You will also be able to buy a lottery tickets which will automatically pick up the winning number at random every month.

After a period of time, the five richest members will get serious prizes which will not be disclosed just yet. All I can tell you is that the'll be no more autographs as prizes.

Although you are collecting some money now for certain things automatically, I would try and not buy anything right now until the serious stuff comes up. Save all you can!!!

nobby.c · 21st August 2002, 09:30 AM

do I get some points for guessing correctly ;)

Juan Aneiros · 21st August 2002, 10:38 AM

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do I get some points for guessing correctly

No, but this is going to be much more fun than meets eye. I hope that people don't take things too seriously and start arguments over it, after all everything is just another game. When people have nothing to say or do, they don't acummulate points and unless they win the lottery jackpot they stand no chance. There is still a way, you can play a villain, become an insurance company or the Godfather. Those with hopes of becoming really rich will need mafia protection or insurance.

You can steal points from others but we aware.

If you successed you get points but lose some karma.

if you failed you pay penalty (the same amount you try to steal)

If you have negative point balance you can't write until someone pays ransom to bail you out.

if you steal from insured user you pay 20% bribe to insurance agents and victim receive insurance cover

if you try to steal from mafia protected user you and victim pay a half to godfather

In any case a villain will waste some karma exept when stealing no more than 5 points a time

There will be of course limits to what you can steal.

I'll have this whole system working by the weekend, don't forget to buy your lottery tickets right now.

I forgot, there will also be a bank where you can deposit all your savings. Works just like normal ones do, you can invest, earn interest, etc.

nobby.c · 21st August 2002, 12:12 PM

hmmm....where did this warped idea come from? :) It does sound like fun and hopefully we wont see too much crud on the board to just get points (hmmm... could this post be classed as crud...I spose so :) )
I will start practising my pick pocketing skills and may even call my uncle to get some mafia protection....through my italian connections.
:)

Jurious · 21st August 2002, 04:03 PM

Now this sounds intriguing... I'll say no more as yet. :P

Old Soul · 21st August 2002, 11:25 PM

Oh dear this is going to be so interesting to play.

There will be victims, :embarass: :crying:
And thugs :mg: :ninja1:
Crafty sly people :naughty: :pimp:
And just down out meanies! :hmph: :angryfire

But it sure sounds like fun! :bounce:

Let

Josslyn · 22nd August 2002, 04:43 AM

"It's astonishing how much trouble one can get oneself into, if one works at it." - Neil Gaiman

Jurious · 22nd August 2002, 07:09 PM

Quote:

[b]Admin said:
don't forget to buy your lottery tickets right now.

I've got my lottery ticket! :P

**Covadonga Mendoza** · 23rd August 2002, 08:52 PM

Why the money have a dollar symbol? It should be an Euro symbol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehehe Or an imaginary one... That's imperalism.... :1devil:

**Michael Koehs** · 23rd August 2002, 09:17 PM

:)

I'm glad someone asked this question. I was wondering the same thing, but I spent a while digging through the various areas of the site to make sure I didn't miss it in the FAQ, a previous post, or some other semi-obvious place.