Author |
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 Draklan Kreno Minmatar CREO Technologies
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Posted - 2010.09.15 18:17:00 - [ 31]
i just need to say that these last draws are a bit weird for my likes |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 18:22:00 - [ 32]
The string of 8's? It's just the vagaries of random number generation from what I can tell. I actually did look into it to make sure that it wasn't somehow freaking out, but everything looks legit.
Basically the perfect storm of "guy that only buys #8" and "string of winning #8s". Sorry! |
 Donde Esta |
Posted - 2010.09.15 18:52:00 - [ 33]
How about another promo? :) |
 Donde Esta |
Posted - 2010.09.15 19:01:00 - [ 34]
When on the "Sorry, looks like someone may have already started a new blink" page, clicking "active blinks" does nothing. |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 19:07:00 - [ 35]
Originally by: Donde Esta How about another promo? :)
You got it :P Fixing the bug too. |
 Blizted Doom |
Posted - 2010.09.15 19:27:00 - [ 36]
Please triple check your formula, no one is that lucky with the number 8 :D
Like the idea though keep it up :) |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 19:35:00 - [ 37]
Originally by: Blizted Doom Please triple check your formula, no one is that lucky with the number 8 :D
Like the idea though keep it up :)
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, $num_tickets); which uses the PHP Mersenne Twister to pull a random number. Mersenne has been proven to work well at providing true randomness so it's just a lucky streak, sorry! (Plus that guy has played over 30 blinks at this point I think :P) |
 Vendetta Minx |
Posted - 2010.09.15 19:36:00 - [ 38]
Wow. I have got to stop! This is addictive!
Yeah I got super lucky after dropping half a bil on the number 8.
Great Fun! Thanks! |
 Spinalonga Caldari Red Tiger Technology
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Posted - 2010.09.15 19:58:00 - [ 39]
I just asked for plexes to be added.
Fast response from somerset: On it! |
 Merlot Stonegate Gallente Stonegate Ventures |
Posted - 2010.09.15 20:32:00 - [ 40]
Edited by: Merlot Stonegate on 15/09/2010 20:32:01 Awesome implementation!
Is there a max duration for an open lottery?
Like if there is only 1 or 2 blinks (from the guy that picked it) and no one else, will that stay open until filled?
Thanks! |
 Raid'En |
Posted - 2010.09.15 20:53:00 - [ 41]
Originally by: Somerset Mahm
I'm happy to stick it here, it's not complex:
//RNG was seeded at init() function roll_winner($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); }
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 |
 Riley Martin |
Posted - 2010.09.15 20:59:00 - [ 42]
This is really great. You have spent some time developing the idea and the interface, I am really impressed.
It is fun!
ps. its a cash cow too :) |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 21:05:00 - [ 43]
Originally by: Merlot Stonegate 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!
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! |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 22:17:00 - [ 44]
PLEX can now be blinked! |
 Mister Bleak |
Posted - 2010.09.15 22:30:00 - [ 45]
Blink the last 2 spots for the snowball launcher already! *shakes fist* :P |
 Trayjan Federal Navy Academy |
Posted - 2010.09.15 22:34:00 - [ 46]
too much fun. i approve!
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 Aylla Gallente |
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? |
 Smoulders Smoulders Holding |
Posted - 2010.09.15 23:05:00 - [ 48]
I won a Snowball Launcher  |
 CrackerJack718 |
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 |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.15 23:27:00 - [ 50]
Originally by: Aylla Finally won something.....though at huge cost 
Can u add the missing Command Ships maybe to the list? Sleipnir, Absolution etc?
Done! |
 Apachekills Gallente Lost-Souls. |
Posted - 2010.09.16 00:14:00 - [ 51]
fun stuff, won a dramiel, protus and a vexor navy issue. All gamblers welcome!!!! |
 Apachekills Gallente Lost-Souls. |
Posted - 2010.09.16 01:46:00 - [ 52]
I got an idea for you somer. Currently you have it set at 2 large and 3 small prizes at a time. I would suggest that you change it to 1 giant, 2 large, and 3 small. With giant meaning freighter, carriers, rorqual and such. It looks like the giant prizes will sit for a while, and it would be nice to have a plex and a large ship on at the same time. Just an idea, great game, im very addicted. |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
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. |
 The Ambusher Eych Four Eks Zero Ahr |
Posted - 2010.09.16 01:54:00 - [ 54]
Originally by: Apachekills Just an idea, great game, im very addicted.
I can tell :P |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
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. |
 Arya A |
Posted - 2010.09.16 02:37:00 - [ 56]
What about jump freighters? |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
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. |
 AtheistOfFail AoF Lottery Services |
Posted - 2010.09.16 02:53:00 - [ 58]
Originally by: Somerset Mahm 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.
*wants 1337 Veldspar as a blink* |
 Virlomi Silver Minmatar The Collective B O R G |
Posted - 2010.09.16 03:07:00 - [ 59]
great way to play cant wait to see all the things out up!  |
 Somerset Mahm Somer's Omnibus Exploration and Reclamation Cognitive Distortion |
Posted - 2010.09.16 03:24:00 - [ 60]
Edited by: Somerset Mahm on 16/09/2010 03:28:29 We've split blinks into three categories, mostly thanks to Apachekills!
Normal Blinks: Maximum of 3 Big Blinks: Maximum of 2 (Orcas, Pirate BSes, etc.) Mega Blinks: Maximum of 1 (Rorquals, Carriers) Total Open Blinks: Maximum of 5 Normal and Big Blinks combined.
Hope this makes everyone's blink experience even better! |