Make a recurring event. Its actually that simple. If you have a weekly or monthly event or anything that kicks off a series of events, you can ask any moderator for a pin or simply post in here to request it.
If there should be too many recurring events cluttering the pinned section, they will be unpinned and put into a register of recurring events.
[color=#33cc00]How to host Cash Events & Tournaments
I would like to point out that _anyone_ is free to set such an event up. And here is how:
Don't ask when people have time to attend!
Just set a fixed date and go with it. 19-21 GMT on weekends works best for American$ and '¬uros.
Always ask for cash upfront!
People tend not to show up to events. If you demand cash upfront, they will become more likely to show up and the prize pool will not be compromised.
Start out with Battleships!
Battleship and Cruiser Tournaments are by far the most popular. Gunboat and Fighter tournaments are extremely unpopular for various reasons.
Offer prize money for 50% of the players!
More players are likely to sign up when they have a 50% chance of at least getting their buy-in back.
Try to keep it short!
Remember - you earn money in this. And it really ain't all that much. You spend 2-3 hours in space and on the forums to organize an event. The pay is 15 mil at best. Try to optimize your schedules.
Common Sense.
Its a game. People come to have some fun. Don't go all corporate and greedy on them. Try to be nice. Smile. Welcome them and say Goodbye afterwards. Make them feel valued and comfy. After all, they are your mates and customers.
Advertise!
I'm in all public chats I could get in. Every time I made a tournament, I put a short announcement and a link into everyone of them, thus creating vast interest.
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Here is a template for a tournament setup:
Code:
[center][size=5][color=#FF6600][b]_____ 100.000.000 $ [Name of Event] _____[/b][/color][/size]
[size=2][color=#FF6600][b][Catchy Advertisement][/b][/color][/size][/center]
EXAMPLE:
- Elimination
- 8 matches in total
- All matches held in presence of a referee
- Not showing up before 1930 GMT will result in disquallification
EXAMPLE:
- Weapons, ID and Ship must be consistent with public NPC faction
- Only Capital ships without thrusters are allowed to enter
- Red cells are banned for ship loadouts!
- Bullhead, Geb, LABC and that ugly IMG thing are banned!
- Full ammo, Full bots, Full bats
EXAMPLE:
- A Buy-In of [color=#FFFFFF]XX mil[/color] needs to be transferred to [color=#FFFFFF]XXXXX[/color]
- Refund will be granted if less than eight players sign up.
- Sign-up form:
[quote]Forum Name:
Bank Account:
Char Name:
Load-Out:
Screenshot of Buy-in Submission:[/quote]
[color=#000000]__________[/color] [color=#FFFFFF][size=2]Successfully Signed Up Competitors[/size][/color]
[color=#33cc00]Needless to say: If you scam, you will be destroyed!