Game & Event Hosts

Just another two cents… So this should be a fun weekend for all and instead it seems like a lot of people have been grumbling as Gia said. I had to limit how many bunnies to have available at the hunt times because I asked for the amount I would normally get and it was way less. My first helper was inundated by hunters and ran out of her allotted amount for the hour within 20 minutes. So, that was grumbling one. Then, people were grumbling about the general prize market while waiting for games to start… as a host, I’m sure this doesn’t help them trying to bring FUN to players when there’s been 15 minutes of frustration beforehand. There has been a LOT of grumbling that @CosmicAndy doesn’t really listen to the people that are paying for “their” world and the experiences they receive paying real world money and when for some this is their major form of entertainment and socialization with friends they’ve developed over the years. This seems to be a major disconnect between management and their customers. THEN if you were someone who didn’t spend your vouchers for months, you were able to buy the Easter Festival Vendo items …. otherwise you were SOL <sh*t outta luck>. Which brings us to the fact that this, while being a good effort, was NOT an event as members expected. There was no event page, which caused confusion. Beforehand, there was confusion for hosts about taking off their games and unfortunately this also left some hours with no games/fun at all. I get it, Andy, you’re trying to make some adjustments, changes, etc………… but honestly, right now, a LOT of people are going through a LOT of changes and adjustments in their real world so what they NEED is to come IW to escape from all that. They need a place that has consistency. They need a place that is focused on them having a good experience … bang for their buck so to speak and that encourages them to build a community where everyone is accepted and helped. You might say, “HEY, That doesn’t pay my bills!” But, there are people spending their limited funds on Vzones, can we try to do better for them? While I personally think it shows some positivity that you are trying to bring some new things, please don’t shake everyone up and not HEAR their voices. I have done events since I’ve returned… always have had positive response. It takes a lot of work, I espmail all hosts several times beforehand reminding them to sign up. I usually try to boost the “FUN” factor. I try to come up with different prize ideas… and usually, they’ve been older things just painted differently or used in a different way. I’ve come up with hunts. I even built a locale in a turf that was used to get the Moose at Springtime in the Rockies. I’m not saying all this to get a pat on the back……….. I’m just saying events take ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATION! Again, good effort, but not at all what customers/members expected. And, PLEASE, listen to your members. We have Suggestion boxes iw…………….. do they actually work? Will you hear what they are saying? Everyone wants to hang on but they seem to be saying they feel they are hanging by a thread. Thank You for your attention to this post. I’m sorry it’s so long. Xie.