All,
Later tonight we will be rolling out the remaining features of the points system, this will also involve re-calculating all of the points based on site activity since 2003. For some of you who have been long time participating members, this operation will leave you very points rich. For the rest of you, well your probably going to need to participate in the community a little bit more. (You slacker.)
Answers:
A1: Yes, you can have a negative points balance. Yes, this is bad, and may result in public shaming.
A2: Points are deducted only once per track, including all revisions, and re-downloads.
A3: During the points recalculation process we are graciously ensuring that everyone will have at least 50 points in their account.
A4: While points have no monetary value, you will be able to use them towards the purchase of Coaster Crazy exclusive gear. (Shipping costs not included.)
A6: Yes, you may purchase additional points. At the Current Market Rate. Which will be determined tomorrow, after we run a super long query to figure out the points distribution.
A7: I'm sorry that you have been a member of this site for 8 years and only rated 1 of the 12,363 tracks you downloaded. 50 points is 50 points though.
A8: The Gift Shop may or may not offer the following items: thongs, new and used roller coaster parts, obscure theme park memorabilia, dart boards with donkeys on them, and travel vouchers to destinations that don't have any coasters.
I have included the current points allocations below; Good luck! May the odds be ever in your favor.
Participation
Logging In 5 Points (Awarded once per day at Login)
Follow Us On Twitter 25 Points (One time Claim)
FORUM
Forum Post 1 Point
Forum Reply 1 Point
Removal of Post -1 Point
EXCHANGE
Track Upload 10 Points
Track Rating 25 Points
Track Comment 15 Points
Bonus of Upload - Points = Numbers of Ratings Track received after 7 days multiplied by 10
Gold Medal 50 Points
Silver Medal 25 Points
Bronze Medal 10 Points
Downloads -1 Points (-2 points if not rated after 72 hours of download)