Introduction
Greetings, fellow Tankers!
Today, I'd like to address a topic that has been on my mind lately – the need for additional incentives for dedicated players who go above and beyond daily, weekly, and festive missions. Let's delve into a concept that could potentially add a new layer of excitement to Tanki Online – the 'Star Odyssey' yearly grind event.
Event Overview
Name: Star Odyssey
Objective: The Star Odyssey event aims to provide a passive, year-long challenge for tankers, building on the existing stars earned in battles. This event is not about daily grind but sustained commitment over an extended period.
Stars and Progression: Each month, players will aim to accumulate stars, starting with 1200 (2400 stars the month after and so on...) and gradually increasing every month. This prevents excessive grinding early on and encourages consistent play throughout the year. The progression also acts as a bridge between the Elite Pass and the Phoenix Trophies Augments.
Rewards
Exclusive high quality Paint and Skin: At the end of the year, players who have successfully met the total star goal will receive an exclusive paint and skin. The paint can be revealed at the beginning of the year, while the skin remains a mystery until the end. This exclusivity adds a sense of achievement and anticipation.
"GR" Series: In addition to the main event rewards, players can unlock an entire new exclusive line of skins and paints named "GR" (Grind Series). These unique customizations will be available only to those tankers who fully commit to the game.
Epic Keys: Players completing the monthly 1200 stars will receive 10 Epic Keys as a small but meaningful reward for their consistent play.
Player Engagement
Consistency: Star Odyssey is designed for players who genuinely invest time in the game (as well as to encourage casual players to play more because the star goal should be achievable for f2p). The goal is to foster a sense of achievement for those who consistently contribute to the Tanki Online community.
No Progression Skipping: To maintain the integrity of the event, there will be no features allowing players to skip progression. The rewards are reserved for those who play consistently, regardless of whether they are buyers or not.
Comparisons
Helper of the Year and eSports Paints: Much like the Helper of the Year paint and eSports paints, the Star Odyssey rewards serve as a lasting reminder of the effort and commitment players put into the game. It's a unique and exclusive mark of honor for those who complete the year-long challenge.
Exclusivity
The paint should be exclusive to the year the event was held. As for keeping the skins exclusive to the year, that is debatable and open for discussion.
Why Should Tanki Add This
Why should Tanki add an event that doesn't generate direct cash flow? Well, this event requires players to play consistently and achieve 1200 stars every month. Players spending more time in the game increases the likelihood of them spending money. These dedicated players are by default also completing the Battle Pass and Elite Pass by achieving the 1200 stars, potentially leading them to buy the premium tier for these passes, indirectly generating revenue for the game. The additional work for designers would be minimal, as they only need to create one high-quality paint and skin for the event (which lasts a year).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Star Odyssey event is a proposal aimed at enriching the Tanki Online experience by introducing a year-long challenge that rewards consistent play. I invite you all to share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback on this concept.
Thank you in advance!
~Lotto x chatGPT