[Neil]

Since bytes are hard af to obtain (for some at least, I saw a newer mem gamble away all his bytes and tell me how it's hard af to get bytes)

is there any way there could be HUM bytes nerf in regards to hatching/incubating eggs? Maybe fewer bytes per hatch.

It's understandable that they should cost a little more to incentivize posting, but sometimes it's tough out there

esp after the group bytes nerf :')

I posted 131 times today & I think I received less than 130 bytes from them because a ton was in groups :')

[Omniscient]

Since bytes are hard af to obtain (for some at least, I saw a newer mem gamble away all his bytes and tell me how it's hard af to get bytes)

is there any way there could be HUM bytes nerf in regards to hatching/incubating eggs? Maybe fewer bytes per hatch.

It's understandable that they should cost a little more to incentivize posting, but sometimes it's tough out there

esp after the group bytes nerf :')

I posted 131 times today & I think I received less than 130 bytes from them because a ton was in groups :')

Well, as Ub3r you earn 2 bytes for posts and 20 for creating a thread.

So if you create 3 threads (60 bytes) and did 125 posts (250 bytes) is closer to 300 bytes. Now also in a week if you do 100 posts in a week (some forums are not included) you get another 500 Bytes.

I earn all my own bytes honestly. I basically flip them but I don't grant myself bytes unless it's for a testing situation.

But as for hatching of HUM eggs. I just looked and it's 100 HUM total to hatch then 20 per incubation action so about 200 Bytes total. I don't think that's outrageous. Anyone else think so?

[Neil]

Well, as Ub3r you earn 2 bytes for posts and 20 for creating a thread.

So if you create 3 threads (60 bytes) and did 125 posts (250 bytes) is closer to 300 bytes. Now also in a week if you do 100 posts in a week (some forums are not included) you get another 500 Bytes.

I earn all my own bytes honestly. I basically flip them but I don't grant myself bytes unless it's for a testing situation.

But as for hatching of HUM eggs. I just looked and it's 100 HUM total to hatch then 20 per incubation action so about 200 Bytes total. I don't think that's outrageous. Anyone else think so?

It’s great for ub3rs! I’m flipping & slowly ever increasing via posting in threads / posting threads, maybe for some less active more lurker type of users who may not know what to say

Hmm, in regards to earning bytes, i know the daily post grants 25 bytes (a solid amount), what about different types of things that could earn xyz amount of bytes as a “reward” for being active


Maybe like

10 threads, 100 posts a week could earn a user an extra 100 bytes as a weekly activity reward in a sense?

You could play around with numbers as you please, but it could be more of an incentivized reason for people to post more?

[Omniscient]

It’s great for ub3rs! I’m flipping & slowly ever increasing via posting in threads / posting threads, maybe for some less active more lurker type of users who may not know what to say

Hmm, in regards to earning bytes, i know the daily post grants 25 bytes (a solid amount), what about different types of things that could earn xyz amount of bytes as a “reward” for being active


Maybe like

10 threads, 100 posts a week could earn a user an extra 100 bytes as a weekly activity reward in a sense?

You could play around with numbers as you please, but it could be more of an incentivized reason for people to post more?

Not really feeling the suggestion. I just don't think it's going to make much of a difference in anything.

[DemonAsylum]

Well, as Ub3r you earn 2 bytes for posts and 20 for creating a thread.

So if you create 3 threads (60 bytes) and did 125 posts (250 bytes) is closer to 300 bytes. Now also in a week if you do 100 posts in a week (some forums are not included) you get another 500 Bytes.

I earn all my own bytes honestly. I basically flip them but I don't grant myself bytes unless it's for a testing situation.

But as for hatching of HUM eggs. I just looked and it's 100 HUM total to hatch then 20 per incubation action so about 200 Bytes total. I don't think that's outrageous. Anyone else think so?

Green Egg:
- Incubation = 10 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 25 Bytes
- Total = 35 Bytes

Red Egg:
- Incubation = 15 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 50 Bytes
- Total = 65 Bytes

Blue Egg:
- Incubation = 100 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 100 Bytes
- Total = 200 Bytes

Gold Egg:
- Incubation = 250 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 250 Bytes
- Total = 500 Bytes

I can understand how at first glance someone may think it's a lot for the blue or especially the gold egg, but keep in mind they're more rare as well as provide much stronger HUM compared to green and red eggs. With that said, they should definitely have a heftier cost behind hatching them to match.

I agree that the prices aren't bad. I've never really seen anyone complain about them nor did I see them as an issue in my early days of playing when I was scrounging for bytes and trying to make the most out of the little that I had. When it came to hatching, feeding, and buying basic items, the thought of any of it being too expensive never even crossed my mind. I know multiple people that have and or still are working with minimal bytes and getting by just fine without complaints as well.

I also agree that lowering the price a bit on any of it wouldn't change anything. Those that are already getting and using bytes for the game would obviously continue doing so and those that are choosing not to play the game would very likely continue that as well. Things costing just a tiny bit too much is definitely not some major issue or complaint and that's keeping a ton of people from playing. You'd have to make the cost of most things if not everything be near to nothing, which some of it arguably already is (like hatching a green egg or buying a low level potion), in order for there to be a noticeable difference from it. Such a change doesn't seem necessary or even make sense in my opinion though.

I think a better option would be trying to figure out a way that people could make a tiny bit of bytes from playing the game or get some basic items from playing the game in order to offset the cost of such and keep them wanting to engage in the game more. It shouldn't be a lot though and it also shouldn't be handed out like candy. Obviously it needs to be something that can't be abused either. This isn't to say I think it's necessary or realistic change, but rather that it would just be a more beneficial and cared about one than simply implementing a minor bytes cost reduction on things. A change to how the game operates and what it rewards for certain actions, milestones, and or achievements is much more interesting and meaningful than just cutting the cost of a few things by a small amount of bytes.

[Omniscient]

Green Egg:
- Incubation = 10 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 25 Bytes
- Total = 35 Bytes

Red Egg:
- Incubation = 15 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 50 Bytes
- Total = 65 Bytes

Blue Egg:
- Incubation = 100 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 100 Bytes
- Total = 200 Bytes

Gold Egg:
- Incubation = 250 Bytes
- Feeding To Hatch = 250 Bytes
- Total = 500 Bytes

I'll consider that. Thanks for writing that up. Appreciate it.

[DemonAsylum]

I'll consider that. Thanks for writing that up. Appreciate it.

No you misunderstand, that's what it currently is haha. I was just providing it as context for the conversation. Again though, I don't see any problems with those prices nor have I ever seen another person complain about them either.

[Omniscient]

No you misunderstand, that's what it currently is haha. I was just providing it as context for the conversation. Again though, I don't see any problems with those prices nor have I ever seen another person complain about them either.

That's what I get for half-reading. :(

Yeah, that does seem reasonable enough as it is.

[Omniscient]

I agree it should cost less to play the hum game since the only benefit to play it is in hopes to get an award that if you’re not in the plug crew you will never get. Right now the game is a big bytes sink ship which is probably a big reason not a lot of people play it.

You must be sober. You actually made a good point.

[Omniscient]

You must be drunk, I’ve never not made a good point. Yerrrrrd me.

HF needs meme responses.

[StuffSneak]

I agree it should cost less to play the hum game since the only benefit to play it is in hopes to get an award that if you’re not in the plug crew you will never get. Right now the game is a big bytes sink ship which is probably a big reason not a lot of people play it.

wow that's a real and valid response. Agreed.

Also maybe there needs to be a "How to Play" button somewhere on https://hackforums.net/hackuman.php page for people who open it and wonder what the heck this is.

[Neil]

I agree it should cost less to play the hum game since the only benefit to play it is in hopes to get an award that if you’re not in the plug crew you will never get. Right now the game is a big bytes sink ship which is probably a big reason not a lot of people play it.

Just Hatched the golden egg & got killed within 5 mins :,)

500 bytes down the drain and one more season of giving up on HUM

[DemonAsylum]

That's what I get for half-reading. :(

Yeah, that does seem reasonable enough as it is.

No worries, we all do it sometimes to be fair 🤣

I agree it should cost less to play the hum game since the only benefit to play it is in hopes to get an award that if you’re not in the plug crew you will never get. Right now the game is a big bytes sink ship which is probably a big reason not a lot of people play it.

The core point you're making is definitely a valid one, but it should be known that doing something like simply lowering the price of things is only a Band-Aid on the situation so to speak. Ideally, we'd want to see there be more pivotal changes and additions brought to the game that provided more interest, incentive, and consistent engagement. I know that would require a lot more time and work though so isn't too realistic or any time soon anyway. That's of course totally understandable as well. With that said, if Omni wanted to do something quicker and easier like lower the cost of things in the meantime, I suppose I'd get why. I still don't think it would change much unless most things, if not everything was made dirt cheap, but who knows.

Back to your point though, given that the only reason for the average person to play the game is to chase any of the 3 awards and that are pretty tough as well as quite frankly unlikely to get unless you're with The Plug crew, I can see why many would be turned off from playing. Maybe if there was more to go after or if the game provided a way to make some bytes or items while playing so that you're not only just literally throwing bytes away constantly. Easier said than done to think of specific ideas for and even more so implement though, I know.

[DemonAsylum]

wow that's a real and valid response. Agreed.

Also maybe there needs to be a "How to Play" button somewhere on https://hackforums.net/hackuman.php page for people who open it and wonder what the heck this is.

Omni mentioned to me the other day about how there isn't an official Help Docs for HUM currently. I assume he was eluding to feeling as though it may be deserving of one and I agree. There are of course a couple of quite detailed threads regarding the game as a whole or individual updates and aspects of it, but having an official HF page with thorough and accurate info anyone wanting to get into the game should know makes sense and seems very appealing. He could then of course also link that page somewhere within the game if he wanted to.

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I agree it is just a bandaid but things don’t happen overnight round here 😭

100% and again we obviously understand as well as respect why that is. It's unfortunate, but nothing to cry over either haha. So yeah, maybe much quicker and easier "Band-Aid" changes are the way to go in the meantime. For this case though, I personally don't think there are a bunch of people being turned off from the game simply due to things costing for instance 25-50 bytes more than they think they should. I believe it goes deeper than that as we've sort of covered a bit and so unless most things if not everything is made dirt cheap, or a way to make bytes back from the game somehow gets implemented, I don't expect we'd see a noticeable influx of players from a simple minor price reduction.

[source]

I think the 100 to hatch is ridiculous , hard to even get close to the byte sellers at this rate. I’ve never touched hackuman after hatching 1 egg just to have it killed right away. I think 50 is more reasonable for hatching with how difficult it is to obtain bytes. I probably won’t ever play it until the rates are more affordable.