Bigbadjohn wrote:Hmm not sure about the term 'good race' - 2nd/3rd looks like it is going to be a battle of $$$.
How 'bout "close race"?
While it is a business for Playmage, not a charity, I do agree that there should be more ways to level the rewards structure for better long term success. That said- it's my own selfishness in wanting that since I've invested a lot of time in this game and I really enjoy it, but the reality is, PM is likely striking while the iron is hot, trying to get as much $ as possible, and when that well runs dry, they'll just create another pay2win type game. Would you rather have $1000 today or $100 a month for the next 12 months? It's like the lump some in lotto- most people would rather have the bulk in hand as opposed to a little at a time even if it equates to more.
Side note- it's funny how some of the reasoning for preventing certain game changes are pointed towards preventing super guilds, yet it's the guild war reward structure itself that causes them to form. To your point, if you're in the 3rd place guild, you're better off starting a zombie guild for a guaranteed 7* when hitting 50k, but #1 or #2 gets to benefit from each others gem spending with 4 members guaranteed an 8*. This situation has already caused many high level players in that situation to join a top guild to pool resources, while lower levels go the zombie route.