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*Test* Raffle Layout

Discussion in 'Ogres Breakfast' started by Krew, May 27, 2011.

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  1. Krew

    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    Hey (This is Krew),

    I figured if/when we do the raffle we need an account to hold all the points instead of having a member's main account hold the points. So even if I am not the person maintaining the raffle, we will give this account to the person who is.

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    *Secondly*
    If need be we can make different raffle games.
    Example:
    Price is Right rules. Everyone guesses a number, the closest one without going over wins.​

    We can add more games if wanted. But just wanted to give out this suggestion.

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    *Third*
    I was thinking that we keep the guesses secret. Because if you think about it, a real raffle doesn't tell you what number a person guesses. This way it is always possible to have a "tie". Just think it would spice it up and add suspense to see if you tied with anyone. Just a thought.

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    Alright guys. So I need your opinions on *Secondly* and *Third* before I make any layouts. Since those will contribute GREATLY to how it looks and feels. Thanks Guys.

    ~Official Raffle (Krew)
     
  2. Rageaholic

    Rageaholic Epic Llama Farmer The Pit

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    Good ideas Mr.Raffle
     
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    Joker Ogre Hall of Fame Ogre Veteran

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    Count me in!
     
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    Are there any suggestions on the price(forum points only) of a Raffle ticket?
     
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    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    Hmmm either 50 or 100 in my opinion
     
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    Depends on what is being raffled and how many GOers are in the raffle:D.
     
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    Sorry, im not following, can someone explain it please?
    I get that you have to guess something, but is it like a random number or a question or w/e?
    Maybe i don't get it cuz i dont know the term 'raffle' :huh2:
     
  8. Krew

    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    We are not raffling off items, we are raffling the points that are spent on the raffle entries.

    Example:

    10 members by a ticket at 100points a piece. Each member only bought one. Therefor, 1000points were spent on raffle tickets. Those 1000 points come to the "Official Raffle" account.

    Who ever wins that raffle wins the 1000points, or in cases of ties, the 1000points will be split evenly.

    Did that answer the two questions well?
     
  9. Lions

    Lions Clubbed for Drama

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    I think by what is being raffled he meant the amount of forum points.

    And I think this is a cool idea, I'm just not into raffles and lotteries, but I'm sure some people here would like it.
     
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    ...did the rule against gambling get removed or something?
    Unless the prize is something else, like a Steam Game or UGC or something. Otherwise it's a lottery, and not a raffle. And that is most definitely gambling.

    Otherwise, wouldn't it be safer to just have Ogreman do his mysterious point reduction. OR we can have them in the Forum Shop. I like that idea much better than going to some account that some user has the password to (no offense or anything! I just think that a forum shop option would be a better idea).
     
  11. Krew

    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    That is why I say NO ITEMS BEING RAFFLED. And It can still be a raffle, just the item you win are forum points. That's it. If we raffle off items then I can see us getting in trouble with gambling stuff.

    IF we need to change the name to Lottery to make it clear I'm all for it.
     
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    But Lotteries are for the currency that is being used to get the tickets. And that's gambling. And ogreman said no gambling with forum points. That is why I asked.
     
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    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    He already approved it... Sooooo look in the topic "Raffle"
     
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    Hmmm, we need clarification before holding a raffle then if it can be confused with Gambling.
     
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    p Moderator Staff Member GameOgre Moderator

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    we're in very ambiguous territory here.
     
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    Krew Top 10 Reborn Again Ogre Veteran

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    Ambiguous is a very ambiguous word ;)
     
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    Yea, as much as we are open to trying new things on this forum, it is not worth the risk. Instead, we will just focus on contests, tournaments, giveaways etc:).

    That said, topic closed until we are 100% sure that Raffles can be held without causing confusion or problems. You can PM me if you learn anything new about this issue.
     
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