Turn MCM Ad Credits into global Credits

[MCCharity]

Hi!

Recently I received MCM ad credits. The problem is, I don't really have a need to use these ad credits right now, and probably won't even consider using them for several months. My suggestion is to convert these ad credits into just general global credits. This means that they should be applicable to both ads and items in the upgrades store.

Furthermore, the current system has Ad Credits in the system of a coupon code like system. I'd like to see an actual "Credits Balance" or something on all purchasing pages so that these credits got applied automatically instead of me needing to plug in the code. Not completely necessary, but it'd be significantly more convenient and would make a global credits system look better.

I know at this point that many other users have ad credits now, so this addition will benefit a lot of people.

 

[Emissions]

+1 I have no reason to use my credits either.

 

[MCCharity]

REDACTED

Credits are given out in a coupon code like format. There isn't a spot on the website that says how many you have. That is why part of the suggestion is to add a spot where you can see them so you don't have to use the coupon code.

 

[Landon]

Mick’s been verbal about his view on adding a credit system to MC-Market for purchases such as upgrades. He’s declined all credit suggestions.

 

[MCCharity]

Mick’s been verbal about his view on adding a credit system to MC-Market for purchases such as upgrades. He’s declined all credit suggestions.

I understand not wanting a credit system to be something extremely visible / obvious to all users (since it can look bad), but maybe something that appears for just users with credits? With the recent distribution of advertising credits as a way of reimbursement and them being given away in the giveaway, it seems like they are beginning to be used more and more. Whether the system is wanted or not, MCM has slowly been adopting this system anyways it seems.

 

[Justis]

Mick’s been verbal about his view on adding a credit system to MC-Market for purchases such as upgrades. He’s declined all credit suggestions.

I know that the previous suggestions that have been made were declined, but not because of the core idea.
For a long time, we’ve actually been discussing the possibility of a credit system through which users could purchase their upgrades/ads and extend them as well. It’s something we do want to do, and something I’m personally very excited for. However, it’s not at the forefront of the development queue at the moment, simply because there have been other things which benefit our community more.

 

[Landon]

I know that the previous suggestions that have been made were declined, but not because of the core idea.
For a long time, we’ve actually been discussing the possibility of a credit system through which users could purchase their upgrades/ads and extend them as well. It’s something we do want to do, and something I’m personally very excited for. However, it’s not at the forefront of the development queue at the moment, simply because there have been other things which benefit our community more.

Interesting. What would be the core benefit of a credit system? Both upgrades and ads/extensions are paid for via PayPal, and buying credits (Assuming with PayPal?) wouldn’t really change anything- The credits purchased would still be going to either upgrades or advertisements. Seems like credits would just be another thing users have to go through to ultimately end up with the same result?

PayPal -> Credits -> Upgrades
PayPal -> Upgrades

I might be missing a vital thing with the credit system, so correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Function]

Very interesting. I say this should be added.

+1

 

[Cade]

How often do people get credits though?

 

[Mick]

In our migration to XF2 we're intending on redeveloping our ads manager system to have a credits system built into it, but at least at the beginning these credits will not be useable for account upgrades.

Maybe once we've had our ad credits system working for long enough and we're certain it's reliable/liked we can look into adding this, but for now I'll deny it. Thanks for the suggestion