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I expect this to have the opposite of the intended effect. What I think this will bring is a lot of people putting more focus OOC than IC, and we all know where that goes: deadfic alley. Nothing wrong with offering bonuses, but maybe doing a few missions IC would also grant us the ability to upgrade? I know you're trying to get the creative juices going, but as per above, I think the attempt is misguided. Now, if you were to implement both of the ideas...well, I think that'd have a great effect.
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I've never heard of this 'deadfic alley' before.  Please explain.

I don't think it'll necessarily lead to more focus in OOC.  There is only one bonus issued per contest, and there won't be contests 24/7, and the bonuses directly affect stuff we do IC.  If we're not planning to do IC stuff, then doing the contests wouldn't be of any real use.  But implementing rewards for missions (aside from credits and lien, I'm guessing) does seem like a good idea.  Any ideas for other rewards aside from the aforementioned and upgrades?  Perhaps equipment upgrades from contests, and natural ability (including semblance and aura) boosts from missions?

@Sapphire, tomorrow morning.  I'm somewhat waiting for Shadowkiller to make a certain post before I do.