Knuffel as donation perk seem like a bad idea to me. With items it's easier to let it go, because there aren't many people who want to collect exactly every and each item on the site. However more people are hung up on collecting all of the knuffs, whether they like them or not. And with the unique knuffel feature and the custom knuffel being open, many knuffel collectors (and there are quite a few) might get frustrated to a bad point, like leaving the site, because they'll feel it's pointless to stay.
I think custom and unique knuffel ought to suffice, for now at least. Maybe in the future knuffel as donation perk would be an option, but right now people are pretty upset about the unique knuffel feature. I think adding a knuff as donation perk would increase the bad atmosphere.

I'm not sure detail is the problem with the perks Back when the gifts were gold, I still liked and disliked some. Now it's the same, only now we have more color choices. I still really wanted some of the new non-gold gifts after the new system was introduced. So far I've been hoping it would just need some time for the users to get used to the new system.
Maybe it is indeed the color that adds to the feeling of "this is something that belongs to the queen, it's royal, I want it".
Or maybe it's the lack of "fancy" (lol). Right now the perks are not gold and indeed they look like any other item on the site. Previously, seeing a nice item in gold I'd always wonder if it maybe has been a gift of the queen, now there is nothing that differs the perks aside from the name tag. Still, that seems like a minor problem, if it is even the problem.
Another option is, perhaps people liked to see the old items tweaked into something new. Like, we know it already, but it's even nicer, more unique. Following that, Firn, have you considered slightly changing a TT item and listing it among the donation perks? It doesn't have to be in gold necessarily, but maybe if it was slightly altered and in some nice color, perhaps people would donate more likely? See, with a completely new item it's a hit or miss. But if you take an item that you know was popular and add something to it, maybe that would help.
Or just make one or two of the perks in gold and see if that helps?

I am poor and cannot donate atm so all of this is just fun suggestions that you in no way need to take seriously XD (I do try to donate when I can but bleh).

Firn, if you are having trouble coming up with sets for items, we could host a contest for users to create ideas? Based on votes or whatever like the avatar contest? Could turn winners into various types of items available for various types of things like TT items or donation items. But something folks have to donate to get?

At the very least I like the idea of the items of the month for donation being in the theme of a color, makes it more incentive to get them together so they can be used together, I think? Just a thought.

Yeah, they could be separate items that can't really be considered a set, but they could share the same main color maybe? And the main color could change every month?

That's what I was thinking. That way there's a theme at least? If not an actual set. Or actual themes could work too. Fantasy stuff, spacey stuff, armor pieces etc?

Firn wrote:I guess I could make the 20FC perk like I always made the queen's gift, if that's what people want?

Yes please! Gold is one of my favorite colors on the site, and I very much liked that the queen's gifts were often fancier versions of past items

There are several donation perk items I really loved (like the eyes the duckling wings and headwings are also so so cute) but overall I have to say that quite a few of them didn't interest me at all. Especially the lower tier ones. So I've been holding off on donating in hopes of something I liked better the next month. Because 20fc or 15fc is a lot, I'm very reluctant to donate that much, and debate with myself a lot (I almost did for the eyes and kinda regret I didn't). Whereas 5fc is no big deal IF I liked the items. But so far that kinda hasn't been the case :/ So I'm constantly gambling on the next month.

I do think it's nice that there is more color variety in the donation perks, rather than just lot's of gold. But at the same time I really liked the gold and would like it if at least sometimes there was a gotq that looked like the old ones. And I agree that some of the perks did miss that special something that sets them apart from any other bananarama item.

I understand though that it can be a very subjective thing and different users like different things. And I don't doubt you pour your heart into everything you create for the site, Firn I hope you figure something out


If you ever feel kinda burnt out, I'd be happy to provide some sketches and ideas, fancy and regal is kinda my jam

Just some (very personnal) observations following what I've read here so far :

I liked the GotQ more when it was one original item and not a recolour, it felt more "VIP" (although 2 of my absolute fav items are the golden yukata and the golden long mu hair x)).

I love the gold colour so much but I don't mind the other colours they're so pretty as well and it's true that I wouldn't wear golden all the times so... But gold also kinda add a VIP vibe to it (maybe because it's been tied with the "gotq" for a long time).

I don't care much for ears, horns, tails, or small accessories, I rarely use them so I admit that even though I like the idea of donation perks I don't feel very attracted to the items. And since I don't really have money I prefer to keep the small bits I could give for the big thing I'll like later.

I don't think a proper set with the four items is important, cause if you're only getting one or 2 of them it doesn't really make any sense. I mean that may be nice for the ones who gets everything but will it make me want to have the 4 because it's a set ? I don't think so, I'd probably be more attracted to one fancy thing.


Overall, I think I'd feel more concerned if there was just one (gold?) original item like it was at 1st (how many of us are still dreaming when they see that halo or that mantra! pretty sure I'm not the only one x)), but for cheaper maybe cause I reallly can't afford it otherwise.

(And I agree with pretty much everything of what Pernelle said :D]

I'll throw in my two cents for once, I think the problem of the perks lately is that they get kinda lost in the avatar when you use them.
The GoTQ, especially the latest one, can be a main piece in an avatar, the perks don't have that quality as much. (except maybe the eyes and the mocha and aqua hair).
Not sure if it's going to help but thought I'd throw it here in case it does.

Well, I did somehow forget about starkad needing a ton of time Although I still don't think that's such a good idea to implement knuffel as donation perks.
Although I must say, you almost convince me with the "drop" option, that sounds interesting, be it older gens or unique knuffel But with unique knuffel drop, do you mean past unique knuffel or new ones? New seems like a ton more work for Firn.

Perk items designed after unique knuffel items - YES, please Firn, it's a wonderful idea! If people can't get the unique knuffel, they could at least try to pay some money for the items inspired by the lovelies and additionally get a few coins!

I just realized I'm willing to spend 10fc just to get my hands on the 2008 Avatar Medal. Having this in mind, what about releasing old tt or mt for a double or triple amount of fc? (im not best in marketing or so, just an idea) like post twice a month a survey for people to choose between 3 old mts and release them at the half of the month available only for two weeks?

It will be easier for Firn to release old mts or make them donation perks instead of creating new sets and treasure troves so early

For new users its good because they can get their hands on new old items
For old users, collectors its good because they can also get their hands on items they are missing from their collection.