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Stephen

02-15-2007 12:50 AM

Graal Online Gift Cards

Essentially a number which identifies a card in a database, the database entry defines the value of the card. Could be used to purchase upgrades, or items from the shop (if we still have one?).

Would be handy for inviting friends to Graal.

Devil

02-15-2007 12:50 AM

I like it!

Stephen

02-15-2007 12:52 AM

Rather than email the card number to them, you could just have it print out the number on screen and send the purchaser a copy in email. Then it's entirely their decision to distribute it.

Guess you could make a simple PHP script to overlay the number on a image :)

zell12

02-15-2007 12:53 AM

cool idea :p

Stephen

02-15-2007 01:07 AM

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Here's an example of the image, although it may not be very "graal themed" (cheesy pictures, bad colors, etc :p)

Personal Jesus

02-15-2007 01:26 AM

Fast, easy, simple, make it happen.

Devil

02-15-2007 01:32 AM

I really like this idea Stephen. Make a nice graphic!

Rufus

02-15-2007 01:34 AM

Like in Tyhm's threads a while back on 'How to save Graal' I said..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rufus (Post 1229907)

Most of all game sales happen in the fourth quarter of the year, Christmas being the season of both giving and spending ridiculous amounts of money; taking advantage of that is on the agenda of any marketing plan. With a surge in potential players writing out their Christmas lists, planning what great gifts they would like this year for their parents/grandparents to buy, a good start would be to implant the idea of a Graal subscription making a wonderful gift. Friends and relatives giving gifts are more interested in being able to physically give that gift and then see the reactions, you can't really have that satisfaction if there is no physical aspect to it as it is not at all fulfilling. Psychologically speaking, it is more satisfying for both parties to see the tangible gift. This "physical gift" psychology could be easily achieved simply by introducing subscription gift cards. The idea is pretty simple and could be useful for more than just for Christmas, as I personally have wanted to pay for an account for someone who could not afford it, but have not been able to do it legally..

So yeah, I agree completely!

killerogue

02-15-2007 01:35 AM

Sounds like an excellent idea man. :D Go with it!

Ibonic

02-15-2007 01:40 AM

Although I'm not trying to take credit for the idea, I suggested it years ago. And I'd definitely like to see it implemented.

It should also help cut down on people upgrading accounts for other people and then 'stealing' them. That's probably the main reason I thought of it, from having to deal with those situations.

Crono

02-15-2007 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1277610)

Here's an example of the image, although it may not be very "graal themed" (cheesy pictures, bad colors, etc :p)

aww for your sister? what a good brother

Stephen

02-15-2007 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerami (Post 1277648)

aww for your sister? what a good brother

I didn't want to play favorites, so I used her in the example.

Infernix

02-15-2007 02:07 AM

You all would seriously buy a gift card in order to coax someone into playing graal? I managed to do it back in the day buy just saying "go get it I play it." But they all usually just quit in 2 weeks.

Personal Jesus

02-15-2007 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernix (Post 1277666)

Don't forget the possible uses in contests and such.

Devil

02-15-2007 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernix (Post 1277666)

Same happened to me, some people I showed got hooked like a crack addict, and others just laughed and played for 2 weeks, got bored and deleted it.

Demisis_P2P

02-15-2007 02:40 AM

I would never try to convince anybody to play Graal. I'm just not that cruel.

Devil

02-15-2007 02:48 AM

This was when Graal was good, 5+ ago.

Tyhm	02-15-2007 04:14 AM

I approve of this concept.

Matt	02-15-2007 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyhm (Post 1277721)

I approve of this concept.

Same for me. ;)

dude2020

02-15-2007 05:18 AM

Good idea.

maximus_asinus

02-15-2007 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demisis_P2P (Post 1277687)

I would never try to convince anybody to play Graal. I'm just not that cruel.

Hey kid, I'll give you a graal subscription if you get into my van.

Infernix

02-15-2007 06:35 AM

Have they not already given out prizes for contest? Why not just give them a damn account.

Valder

02-15-2007 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernix (Post 1277776)

Have they not already given out prizes for contest? Why not just give them a damn account.

Well, instead of giving them a new account, they would be alloted gold/vip playing time.

Tyhm	02-15-2007 09:52 AM

And this would supply a simple mechanic so to do.

Kirble

02-15-2007 04:19 PM

Nice idea. People could be handing out free gold time to their "bff's" in no time.
Ahh, the confusions of internet relationships. :oo:

Infernix

02-15-2007 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valder (Post 1277821)

Well, instead of giving them a new account, they would be alloted gold/vip playing time.

and they cant just upgrade the account why? rofl

Gambet

02-15-2007 07:58 PM

Sounds like a great idea.

Bell	02-16-2007 02:44 AM

A great idea and a definite problem solver in more ways than one.

Tyhm	02-16-2007 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernix (Post 1277937)

and they cant just upgrade the account why? rofl

1) Not supposed to upgrade other peoples' accounts (I'm lookin' at you Angel!)
2) Can't revoke it this way (cancelling the account/changing the password since I'm the one that upgraded it, nyeah!)
3) Can offer a smaller increment (For when you want to say "Thanks", but only $5 worth)...

Darlene159

02-16-2007 03:09 PM

Good idea, especially for people who want to upgrade other peoples accounts. This is a much safer way to do it.

excaliber7388

02-18-2007 12:14 AM

I like

Mafukie

02-18-2007 07:03 PM

I'm sorry but I came up with the gift card idea! even before restaurants and other video games used them! *cough*

Its a solid idea, but its really not worth going through the trouble if it isn't going to be in actual stores. If the problem is people upgrading other peoples accounts then just use a LiveJournal type system where other people can upgrade someones account as a gift.

Like, http://graalonline.com/members/viewp...ccname=Mafukie
would show the profile and if they have vip, gold, whatever and if they can get an upgrade or something have a link on the profile page like "Upgrade their account as a gift!" or something silly

and when they go through the process have the ability to say who its coming from or if you want it anonymous, and they can add a comment too if they choose. After they pay the payer gets an email saying it was sucessfully done and the receiver gets an email saying You were upgraded or whatever with the information name/comment what type of upgrade ect.

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