So I joked about this in General Discussion but on reflection it didn't sound like too bad of an idea.
OK, so new players often complain about being stymied by the Mist/Crystal Energy system. I was thinking, new accounts (not new knights, new accounts) would get a 2-day Elevator Pass that they can activate at their leisure.
So here's the grit:
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They would receive it upon reaching Haven, and it will be bound to the first knight to reach Haven on that account. That way they will have had the early missions and Rescue Camp to become accustomed to the traditional elevator mechanics. Additionally they will (hopefully) have a basic understanding of how the whole Energy system works.
They can activate it right away or later, but it only lasts 48 hours (hopefully that's not too prolonged a period). Ideally, they would be activated by early players, allowing them to conserve their Mist Energy for crafting 1* and 2* gear. In 48 hours you can accrue 218 Mist Energy, so hopefully that leaves little room for exploiting crafting.
It would also allow them to sample as much of the early missions and arcade as they like, so that their first impressions aren't "hur dur i wanted to play but then they made me buy stuff to keep playing pfft f2p my bum". That way they have a better understanding of what the game is like and have a taste of the wonders that paying players enjoy.
I initially saw this as a hilarious way for OOO to tantalize players into going P2P, but upon evaluation (to me, at least) it seems like a great way to draw in new players. Like a free trial, but you can keep playing afterwards. A head start. What do you guys think?
1. Make alts
2. Get invites to any good paying floor.
3. ???
4. Profit
Repeat as needed.
Sounds good, I need more people to be able to afford 9k ce.