Map Sponsoring

Well just like me, i always wanted to donate to Hive, but it just didnt felt right. Its like giving charity or going to church. Yhaaak
We have also worked very hard for almost a year on "the city of drugs" and it turned out to be an amazing map. There are amazing features like car pushback effect, police radiochat, buying abilities from the shop, weapon attachments and things like that. But its so hard to get noticed by a large group of people.
So i thought, hey, you'll promote my map and ill have a reason to donate. Everyone is happy.
And as im paying in euro and donations are in us dolar, its a great deal! :D

It's funny how some people are more than willing to donate, but once they get a small favor in return, they are suddenly against the whole idea.

Its the difference between the feeling of charity and bribery.
A lot of people are glad to donate to the Hive, but those people don't want Hive selling out.
I think the greatest fear amongst the community is nothing will stop Hive from sponsoring piss poor quality maps as long as they follow site rules. I mean, with hosted projects, the project had to be pretty good. Now anyone with a paypal account can waltz in and stamp their name onto the Hive, regardless of quality.
--donut3.5--

Originally Posted by donut3.5

Its the difference between the feeling of charity and bribery.
A lot of people are glad to donate to the Hive, but those people don't want Hive selling out.
I think the greatest fear amongst the community is nothing will stop Hive from sponsoring piss poor quality maps as long as they follow site rules. I mean, with hosted projects, the project had to be pretty good. Now anyone with a paypal account can waltz in and stamp their name onto the Hive, regardless of quality.
--donut3.5--

I share some of the thoughts with you. When I'm donating to the hive , i won't need any ad for my map... Isn't the hive already worth donating ?

Well, maybe Ralle should add a voting system. If the hosted map gets over 50% "this is junk ratings" after 3-4 days, it should be removed.
Also i hope that there will be some moderator that will review the map before its posted

Well,some of you may realise that having your map promoted gives you a chance against the ''You know what Map''.

Ralle just gets a fee and you may advance as ''YKWM'' and gain enough money to create a new game inspired by it.

''YKWM'' was poorly at first,but it was promoted due o a large number of people that sustained it ,then it got updated until it became what is today,it gains enough money.

So you may quite profit from this.

But there should be a rule,only 5 stars rated maps may be promoted.

Not really for the 5-thumbs up thingy, but there should definitely be a minimum rating requirement.

Also of course, the map should be approved. :P

That's big business for you. If you got the money, we'll advertise the SHIT out of your map.

Originally Posted by Pyritie

Not really for the 5-thumbs up thingy, but there should definitely be a minimum rating requirement.

Hmm, i dont know, many ppl rate the map without even downloading it

The idea is great! I don't care how bad the map is as long as it keeps hive alive.

Originally Posted by Steel_Stallion

But thats what I wouldnt do, absloutly no offence intended to Doctor-pepper.

No offence taken.
ANyway, i also wouldnt pay if i didnt care about Hive. Hive is happy, i am happy. Why not

Also, i think that the most of us waste weekly more money on things that are even more ridiculous than sponsoring a site and promoting a map (i know i do)

P.S. i rlly wanted that Paypal donor icon :D

Sealing your own grave, hive?

Or just desperate beyond measure?

Personally I'd steal wc3campaigns' bandwidth, but that's slightly unethical.

.... Uhm....

What?

Originally Posted by rulerofiron99

Sealing your own grave, hive?

Or just desperate beyond measure?

Personally I'd steal wc3campaigns' bandwidth, but that's slightly unethical.

Well,I consider that we are in this state because map making time is about to end.Starcraft II is comming and users are anxious to see the new editor.

rulerofiron99, sorry, but those three lines were hilariously retarded.
I don't care where Hive gets the money from. It's not a service we pay for, it's a great favor we get for free. I can't see how this would hurt the site in any way and I can't see how people could make so hilarious comments on this.
Not like my opinion really matters but I'm okay with the idea. I'm not going to use it though.