Graal Online Gift Cards

Stephen · #1 02-15-2007, 12:50 AM

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 · #2 02-15-2007, 12:50 AM

I like it!

Stephen · #3 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 · #4 02-15-2007, 12:53 AM

cool idea

Stephen · #5 02-15-2007, 01:07 AM

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

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Personal Jesus · #6 02-15-2007, 01:26 AM

Fast, easy, simple, make it happen.

Devil · #7 02-15-2007, 01:32 AM

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

Rufus · #8 02-15-2007, 01:34 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Rufus

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 · #9 02-15-2007, 01:35 AM

Sounds like an excellent idea man.

Go with it!

Ibonic · #10 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 · #11 02-15-2007, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

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

)

aww for your sister? what a good brother

Stephen · #12 02-15-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerami

aww for your sister? what a good brother

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

Infernix · #13 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 · #14 02-15-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Infernix

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.

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

Devil · #15 02-15-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Infernix

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.

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 · #16 02-15-2007, 02:40 AM

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

Devil · #17 02-15-2007, 02:48 AM

This was when Graal was good, 5+ ago.

Tyhm · #18 02-15-2007, 04:14 AM

I approve of this concept.

Matt · #19 02-15-2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyhm

I approve of this concept.

Same for me.

dude2020 · #20 02-15-2007, 05:18 AM

Good idea.

maximus_asinus · #21 02-15-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Demisis_P2P

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 · #22 02-15-2007, 06:35 AM

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

Valder · #23 02-15-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Infernix

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 · #24 02-15-2007, 09:52 AM

And this would supply a simple mechanic so to do.

Kirble · #25 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.

Infernix · #26 02-15-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Valder

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 · #27 02-15-2007, 07:58 PM

Sounds like a great idea.

Bell · #28 02-16-2007, 02:44 AM

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

Tyhm · #29 02-16-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Infernix

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 · #30 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 · #31 02-18-2007, 12:14 AM

I like

Mafukie · #32 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.