Karma System
Paradise offers a unique mechanic termed the Karma System.
What is Karma?
Karma, in essence, is an in-game currency that allows players to unlock items from the Karma Shop. Each player will have a unique Karma count which can be viewed through the Special Verbs tab in the verb action menu: (Special Verbs => Check Karma.)
Acquiring and Awarding Karma
Acquiring Karma
As discussed above, every player on Paradise has a Karma balance. Depending on your progress within the server, this could be pretty large or nothing at all. So, how do you start making bank?
Well, Karma is awarded by your fellow crewmembers (dead or alive) for numerous reasons, though most commonly and in no particular order:
- They enjoyed your roleplay. Good, clean and diligent roleplay is key here.
- You were efficient at your chosen/given role. Maybe you went out of your way to aid or assist someone.
- You were a captivating antagonist. Whether you're an operative for the Syndicate or a changeling out for DNA, the important thing is to try, not necessarily be victorious in the end.
- Daring escapades or funny moments. This one is a bit vague, it's all down to subjectivity. Maybe as the Clown you pulled a well-planned prank on a member of the crew or won out in a fight you were expected to lose.
Awarding Karma
Conversely, you may come across moments like this from other players who you feel deserve applause for their efforts. Spread the love; award them some Karma!
You can award a player Karma in two basic ways:
- Go into the Special Verbs tab in the menu and select Award Karma, a scrollable list of all current players will appear and you can select your recipient. Handy if you can't find them in-game.
- Right-click on a player in visual range and select their name, a drop down menu will appear and you simply select "Award Karma to Player", press "Yes" and bingo!
You may only award a single point of Karma per round, so choose wisely!
Remember: Karma is subjective. You'll sometimes come out of a round having not been awarded any. Be patient! Make yourself known, interact with other players, master that role. There is absolutely no rush.
Spending Karma
To spend your newly-acquired Karma, proceed to the Karma Shop, opened by clicking on the Karma icon at the top rightmost portion of the window.
Items in the shop range between 15 and 45 Karma points, and once acquired the item will turn green. Obviously gaining upwards of 45 Karma points is no easy feat. It will take time.
On the plus side, points cannot and will not be deducted from your balance without your input.
Karma Rules
Now for the "legal" side of things.
Attempts at gaming or cheating the Karma mechanic is against the rules of the server.
This includes things like:
- OOC or deadchat Karma begging.
- Code exploits or attempts at reverse-engineering the Karma System.
- Trading Karma with friends every round.
The system is designed to reward active and engaged server members, it's not to be used for farming with your mates. It goes without saying that abuse of the mechanic can and probably will lead to you being banned from the system or result in a full-on server ban.
Karma Unlocks
Since the retirement of job roles within the Karma Shop, its only function at the moment is to unlock in-game species that are otherwise unplayable.
Species Unlocks
| 15KP - IPC | 30KP - Kidan | 30KP - Grey | 30KP - Drask | 45KP - Vox | 45KP - Slime People | 45KP - Plasmaman |
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Removed and Refundable Unlocks
The following Karma unlocks were removed from the shop for various reasons. Anyone who purchased these unlocks prior to their removal will be able to refund the purchase via the Refund section of the Karma Shop. Do note that you cannot refund other unlocks at this time, only the following eligible ones. Refunding will reimburse your account with the Karma spent on the unlock. Not refunding the unlock has no benefit beyond bragging rights.
5KP - Barber
5KP - Brig Physician
10KP- Nanotrasen Recruiter
30KP - Customs Officer
30KP - Ambassador (Per racial ambassador unlocked)
30KP - Security Pod Pilot
30KP - Mechanic
30KP - Blueshield Officer
30KP - NanoTrasen Representative
45KP - Magistrate