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Do you Feel like you’re Swimming with Sharks?

Written by Mark Berger

Shark picWe’ve noticed that many Survivors feel like they can’t win prizes* and compete with our top players like GoMaxGo and Dojimon. We see comments like, “I can’t ever beat those sharks.” That may be true, but we’re thinking of ways to make the game experience better for everyone.

So, we’re toying with the idea of breaking the contest into groups based upon past performance in the Permanent Portfolio. It would go something like this: after having played the game for 30 days, everyone would get a handicap (like in golf) and be placed into a playing group, or league, of their relative peers. That way, you would be competing for prizes against Survivors of relatively the same skill level. And the contest would never end. Prizes would be awarded on a regular basis like Monthly and Weekly.

Of course, not all groups, or leagues, would be created equally. The League for GoMaxGo and Survivor would be the top league and they would compete for the biggest prizes. But anyone, with determination and learning, could eventually move up into the top league where the big boys play.

How does that sound, Survivors?

*In the last Survivor survey, an overwhelming majority of Survivors (89%) said they preferred more prizes of lesser value rather than fewer prizes of greater value.

Comments»

1. On May 3, 2008 irishgreek wrote:

I think those sound like some interesting ideas. I’ve enjoyed the experience whether I win anything or not. I have made a couple of good friends here as well.

2. On May 9, 2008 Samwham wrote:

I like the idea. Although I am not currently in that league, sounds great to me !!!

3. On May 20, 2008 Whinnwon/Michael C. Schreiber wrote:

sharks,Its more like i m in here wading with some guppies,rather than sharks!!! I have nevver ever traded for real,but from whaat I learned from my father;over the years.It has paid off in the real world. I am in three different contests,becauser of what he taught me

4. On May 20, 2008 irishgreek wrote:

Good deal Mike.

5. On May 21, 2008 Samwham wrote:

WTG, sounds great to give everybody somewhat of an equal shot atr winning.

Keep up the good work and maybe I’ll make the list someday !!!


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