Posted - 2010.09.15 18:17:00 - [31]

 

i just need to say that these last draws are a bit weird for my likes

Posted - 2010.09.15 18:52:00 - [33]

 

How about another promo? :)

Posted - 2010.09.15 19:07:00 - [35]

 

Originally by: Donde Esta

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How about another promo? :)

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You got it :P

Fixing the bug too.

Posted - 2010.09.15 19:35:00 - [37]

 

Originally by: Blizted Doom

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Please triple check your formula, no one is that lucky with the number 8 :D

Like the idea though keep it up :)

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Believe me, when I saw the numbers rolling through I was quadruple checking :P

I'm happy to stick it here, it's not complex:

//RNG was seeded at init()
function roll_winner($blinkID, $num_tickets) {
    if(is_null($num_tickets)) die("Error rolling dice");
    $winner = mt_rand(1, $num_tickets);
    $query = "UPDATE lottery_blinks SET finish_time = NOW(), winning_number = $winner
    WHERE winning_number IS NULL AND id = $blinkID";
    $r = mysql_query($query);
}

The relevant line there is just $winner = mt_rand(1, $num_tickets); which uses the PHP Mersenne Twister to pull a random number. Mersenne has been proven to work well at providing true randomness so it's just a lucky streak, sorry!

(Plus that guy has played over 30 blinks at this point I think :P)

Posted - 2010.09.15 19:58:00 - [39]

 

I just asked for plexes to be added.

Fast response from somerset: On it!

Posted - 2010.09.15 20:53:00 - [41]

 

Originally by: Somerset Mahm

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I'm happy to stick it here, it's not complex:

//RNG was seeded at init()
function roll_winner($blinkID, $num_tickets) {
    if(is_null($num_tickets)) die("Error rolling dice");
    $winner = mt_rand(1, $num_tickets);
    $query = "UPDATE lottery_blinks SET finish_time = NOW(), winning_number = $winner
    WHERE winning_number IS NULL AND id = $blinkID";
    $r = mysql_query($query);
}

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you have hidden the part when it say i can't win, i'm sure of it :P
this new site is a pretty good idea, but would be better if i could win a bit xD

well anyway, just a little advice ;
* do something about the text of the prize, i find it irritating to see this when my mouse passed by. and maybe i'm not alone
* little prize seems to have over-high cost ; for example most of the tech2 frig seems to have a total ticket cost which is more than twice the real cost, seems a bit too much for me.
* don't forget what i said yerterday, about being able to see the tab to add a blink, i finnally saw it some hours ago, but the time to read it it was too late :P
i think most people don't know at all how it looks, and what they can choose ;)

well wanyway, you did a good job, as i lost more money in blinks that on all lotteries i tried here in a month xD

Posted - 2010.09.15 21:05:00 - [43]

 

Originally by: Merlot Stonegate

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Edited by: Merlot Stonegate on 15/09/2010 20:32:01
Awesome implementation!

Is there a max duration for an open lottery?

Like if there is only 1 or 2 blinks (from the guy that picked it) and no one else, will that stay open until filled?

Thanks!

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I don't have it visible yet because I haven't needed it, but I do have support for blink expiration, along with logic for it. So we'll see!

PLEX are coming as a blinkable item in a little bit!

Posted - 2010.09.15 22:30:00 - [45]

 

Blink the last 2 spots for the snowball launcher already! *shakes fist* :P

Posted - 2010.09.15 22:53:00 - [47]

 

Finally won something.....though at huge cost

Can u add the missing Command Ships maybe to the list? Sleipnir, Absolution etc?

Posted - 2010.09.15 23:13:00 - [49]

 

Cool. Finally won a jaguar, lol, only took buying about 10 tickets for other lotteries lol. But still an awesome service and really fun for the gambling types

Posted - 2010.09.16 00:14:00 - [51]

 

fun stuff, won a dramiel, protus and a vexor navy issue. All gamblers welcome!!!!

Posted - 2010.09.16 01:54:00 - [53]

 

Yeah that's looking like a good idea. That Rorqual is going to sit for awhile if I'm not careful.

Posted - 2010.09.16 02:05:00 - [55]

 

Most Blinks Played
Apachekills (39)



Okay, I'm re-evaluating the blink tiers based on feedback. I expired the Rorqual and refunded ticket money on it so it can slot into the new megablink tier.

Posted - 2010.09.16 02:43:00 - [57]

 

Too expensive for me to consider blinking right now. They'd be half a bil a blink.

If blink continues to gain in popularity we'll revisit.

Posted - 2010.09.16 03:07:00 - [59]

 

great way to play cant wait to see all the things out up!