First Round of the $BIGTIME Leaderboard Wraps Up as Round Two’s Exciting Challenges Commence
$BIGTIME Leaderboard Round One Has Ended!
As you are aware, the First Round of our Leaderboard came to an end on November 10th, 2023. The competition remained intense until the very last few minutes and we are thrilled with the outcome! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this event and can’t wait to see you high in the rankings for many more Leaderboards to come!
Top Five Positions
Everyone who placed on the Leaderboard did an amazing job and every spot was a hard-fought battle against your fellow gamers. But, as with all competitions, there can only be ONE WINNER!
That is EpicBL!
Congratulations!
And just to keep EpicBL on their toes, here are players who were nearest:
- EpicBL
- OG8Adrien
- EpicDayz
- Jelanka
- ItsMonday
Be sure to keep an eye on them during Leaderboard Round Two!
Leaderboard Reviewed Results
You will notice some differences between the leaderboard positions and points when Round One ended and now. We did a stringent review process to make certain that the integrity of both actions and accounts was retained.
The review process resulted in the following actions:
- All players who were banned during the preseason for any breach of our terms of service have been removed. Their points were zeroed out.
- Players who, intentionally or unintentionally, logged an abnormally high number of entering prestige portal events had those specific points adjusted.
- Users found to be operating multiple accounts as a single user have been removed, as this is considered a breach of our terms of service. Their points were zeroed. This action also affects the recruitment bonus points of their recruiters, reducing them by an amount equivalent to what was gained from these users.
Check out the final Leaderboard for Round One!
Reward Distribution
As detailed on our wiki, the rewards for Round One will be distributed via airdrop waves. Keeping the economy healthy is vitally important and having huge influxes of liquidity all at once is healthy for no one. So while the duration of the distribution remains the same, we will be adjusting the airdrops to be done in weekly waves instead of monthly. This allows a smoother inflow of $BIGTIME and allows the economy to have time to adjust.
The first wave of airdrops is scheduled for November 27, 2023, followed by the second wave on December 8, 2023. Subsequent airdrops will occur every Friday thereafter until a total of 16 waves have been completed.
While the tokens will be disbursed promptly, the titles will be awarded only after all three leaderboards have been finalized.
Round Two
The Start Of Round Two
Players can start earning points for Round Two of the Leaderboard on November 17, 2023, at 18:00:00 UTC and the first leaderboard update will be published on the following day on November 18, 2023.
The End Of Round Two
Round Two will come to an end on January 12, 2024 at exactly 23:59:59 UTC, and any events logged after this time will not contribute to the player’s points. NOTE: This leaderboard round spans 56 days, in contrast to the 30 days of Round One. The extension is designed to allow for more varied events which will allow Leaderboard Participants a real chance to show off their skills for those Event Points!
Adjustments For Round Two
Referral Bonus
The Referral Bonus program was introduced to encourage more users to join our Big Time ecosystem, and it successfully achieved this goal. However, we have observed that the incentive is being exploited in some unintended ways. In response to this, we have decided to implement the following adjustment:
- Players will now receive 25% of their recruit’s points instead of the previously set 50%.
This change aligns with our intention for Referral Bonus points to serve as a supplement rather than the primary source of a player’s points.
Reward Tiers
Being in Preseason means that Big Time’s game economy is in its early stages, and it will continue to evolve to ensure long-term sustainability. In the first month following the economy’s launch, we introduced thousands of new variables. Each has been meticulously adjusted and iterated upon to ensure the economy’s engine operates effectively, and the variables for the $BIGTIME Leaderboard are no exception.
The adjustments made aim to achieve the following objectives:
- Maintain a high level of competition among participants.
- Ensure that leaderboard rewards are congruent with the evolving state of the game’s economy.
The reward tiers for Round Two will be as follows:
- Rewards tiers increased from 7 to 8.
- Total number of seats available decreased from 5,000 to 3,000.
- Reward amounts are adjusted in most brackets.
KYC Requirement For Participation
To maintain the integrity and fairness of the $BIGTIME Leaderboard, participation will be restricted to players who have completed their KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. Should any fraudulent KYC verifications be detected, the involved account will be disqualified and removed from the leaderboard. Furthermore, as a reminder, each player is entitled to only one spot on the leaderboard. In the case of multiple accounts operated by the same user, all such accounts will be disqualified and removed from the leaderboard.
Leaderboard Points Per Action
The leaderboard points per action have been recalibrated over the past month, primarily through in-game events occurring within that time frame. To provide some insight into our approach for Round Two, the following guidelines can be used:
Actions that give points:
- Ranking up: Low points
- Prestige Portals Runs: Medium points
- Time Warden Actions: High Points
- Armory/Forge Actions: Very High Points
Additionally, points earned from crafting items of higher rarity (Uncommon and higher) have been significantly increased compared to Round One, with special emphasis on cosmetic crafting and Refining (Armory/Forge Actions).
Final Thoughts
As we close the chapter on an exhilarating Round One of the $BIGTIME Leaderboard, we look forward to what Round Two has in store. This journey has been more than just a competition; it’s been a dynamic experience of growth, strategy, and community engagement. The adjustments we’ve made for Round Two reflect our commitment to fairness, excitement, and the continuous evolution of Big Time.
Stay tuned, stay engaged, and let the games begin!
