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Credit for running Delves

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#1
LordMike
Jan 20, 2009 8:59:15 The owner of the gaming store is listed as the Tournament Organizer. He has been receiving the delve packets. I am the GM running the games and I am submitting the scores to RPGA after every session. The staff there allow me to post the final scores under his account.

However, I have noticed that I do NOT appear to be getting credit for running the delves. Any idea why this might be happening? Any suggestions so that I can get proper credit in the future? Should I be the one requesting the delve packets from this point forward?
#2
WolfStar76
Jan 20, 2009 10:22:41
The owner of the gaming store is listed as the Tournament Organizer. He has been receiving the delve packets. I am the GM running the games and I am submitting the scores to RPGA after every session. The staff there allow me to post the final scores under his account.

However, I have noticed that I do NOT appear to be getting credit for running the delves. Any idea why this might be happening? Any suggestions so that I can get proper credit in the future? Should I be the one requesting the delve packets from this point forward?

Whoever has their membership number entered on the online reporting as being the GM for the session should be the person receiving GM credit as I understand it.

If you're putting in the TOs number in that place, that would be why he's getting credit. If you're entering your information it *should* be you.
#3
DeathMutantLives
Jan 24, 2009 9:47:43 I have run two January Delves so far and have not received DM credit for either. I am expecting to see GM credit under my RPGA Rewards page, is that where it should appear?

Both sanctionings were done by others who are familiar with the LFR session reporting methods. They tell me I was indentified as the DM in both cases. One sanctioning was for a Home game and the other a Retail game.

They also identified all of the players involved but, for some reason, had to select a LFR character too. I recommended they enter 0xp and 0gp and no story award since only the player should receive credit (not that it matters anymore) and not their LFR character(s).

Has anyone received GM credit for running a Delve in 2009 yet?
#4
DeathMutantLives
Jan 26, 2009 11:39:07 I sanctioned my own Delve Night for January and noticed something that might explain why no one is receiving any credit for them. The value in the column that indicates the number of reward points is ZERO.

Are we supposed to earn RPGA GM credits by DMing Delve Nights or not?!
#5
dbeman
Jan 27, 2009 8:57:27
Are we supposed to earn RPGA GM credits by DMing Delve Nights or not?!

I'm glad you mentioned something...I just noticed this myself.

Is this a glitch...or do Delves not count toward DM Rewards? Inquiring minds want to know.
#6
dbeman
Feb 03, 2009 7:50:05 Any news on this question yet?
#7
WolfStar76
Feb 03, 2009 8:51:00 D'oh!

I knew there was at least one question I was forgetting at the show.

I'll poke people and see if I can get an answer.
#8
Dragon9
Feb 04, 2009 7:27:28 I thoguht Delves didn't count for rewards?
#9
dbeman
Feb 05, 2009 8:09:11
I thoguht Delves didn't count for rewards?

We're not sure...although I don't see why they wouldn't be.

However if you've read something official on this could you please point us in the direction of the post?
#10
Dragon9
Feb 05, 2009 21:40:21 Hmmm... I've done several searches on these forums and in the LFR yahoo group and can't find anything. I woudl swear that I read something from someone in theknow that said that the Delves didn't count for reward points. But then again, that was a while agao and prior to the New rewards system so it may have been out of date anyway if it i didn't just dream it up.
#11
dbeman
Feb 06, 2009 7:59:53
Hmmm... I've done several searches on these forums and in the LFR yahoo group and can't find anything. I woudl swear that I read something from someone in theknow that said that the Delves didn't count for reward points. But then again, that was a while agao and prior to the New rewards system so it may have been out of date anyway if it i didn't just dream it up.

I know they didn't count for Player Rewards...but like you I can't remember how I know that...I just know that I do!

But when you think about it, why wouldn't a weekly presence in a retail store promoting the game line count toward rewards?
#12
kinevon
Feb 06, 2009 8:12:18 Well, when I sanctioned the D&D Delve Night - Download Only, it showed as 0 points.

So, unfortunately, it looks like the Delve night runs do not count.

From the page linked from My Events:
Adventure
What You Wish For Feb 09 DDN
Reward Points
0
#13
dbeman
Feb 06, 2009 9:42:07 Hmm. If that's the case I may stop running them. Lets hope its just a glitch.

I'm listed as having three GM points that I can't account for other than running Delves. When I report my Delve event this weekend I'll see if that number is raised to 4 or not. Then I'll have my answer! :D
#14
DeathMutantLives
Feb 06, 2009 10:35:37 I've stopped running them too. They are pointless.

We, as DMs, get no RPGA credit and the only players that could handle Paragon-level characters are more interested in building their characters in ongoing campaigns or LFR and have no interest in with disposable characters in one-shot adventures.

If the Delves were designed for attracting new players -- which is what retail stores really want -- they need to offer low-level Delves; like level 1 through 5.
#15
dbeman
Feb 06, 2009 16:47:35 I agree about the need for lower level delves...but with some fancy DM footwork I can get just about anyone swinging with a 11th level pregen. Unless they're totally hopeless....then I just throw dice at their heads! :D

Though in all honesty if running Delve night doesn't lead to DM rewards I'm likely to just scrap them and run some of my homebrewed single page adventures instead.
#16
dbeman
Feb 09, 2009 8:12:00 A potential answer...

Although I've heard nothing official...this morning before I reported this weekend's Delve event my current GM Rewards points was listed at "3". After reporting my event it was listed as "4".

Confirmed

I just received an email from customer support informing me that Delve Nights do indeed count toward player rewards!
#17
Dragon9
Feb 12, 2009 23:38:31
I just received an email from customer support informing me that Delve Nights do indeed count toward player rewards!

Well... that stinks, seeing as they scrapped the player rewards program. Now we just have DM rewards. Oh well...

Of course, I'm just being sarcastic at your faux pas. ;)
#18
stuartgreenwell
Feb 13, 2009 7:38:11 The Delves are EXACTLY the sort of thing that should give DM rewards. Why they would make them zero is beyond me. If it were my show, they would be worth double. DM rewards, as far as WOTC is concerned, are to give perks to those who create opportunities for people to use their products. Getting NEW people is the bread and butter of longevity for a company, so the Delves are much more important from a marketing standpoint then a 8th level LFR adventure where those people playing it have already played a bunch of stuff and a likely already hooked.
#19
dbeman
Feb 13, 2009 8:15:05
Well... that stinks, seeing as they scrapped the player rewards program. Now we just have DM rewards. Oh well...

Of course, I'm just being sarcastic at your faux pas. ;)

doh! You're right..I meant DM Rewards. See...I was so excited about the answer that I lost my mind! :D
#20
arnold_judas_rimmer
Feb 15, 2009 22:35:52 From what I experience new Delves count for 1 point, but if you accidently select an older one it is pointless, unless you're running it because it is a lower level.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 LordMike Jan 20, 2009 8:59:15	The owner of the gaming store is listed as the Tournament Organizer. He has been receiving the delve packets. I am the GM running the games and I am submitting the scores to RPGA after every session. The staff there allow me to post the final scores under his account. However, I have noticed that I do NOT appear to be getting credit for running the delves. Any idea why this might be happening? Any suggestions so that I can get proper credit in the future? Should I be the one requesting the delve packets from this point forward?
#2 WolfStar76 Jan 20, 2009 10:22:41	The owner of the gaming store is listed as the Tournament Organizer. He has been receiving the delve packets. I am the GM running the games and I am submitting the scores to RPGA after every session. The staff there allow me to post the final scores under his account. However, I have noticed that I do NOT appear to be getting credit for running the delves. Any idea why this might be happening? Any suggestions so that I can get proper credit in the future? Should I be the one requesting the delve packets from this point forward? Whoever has their membership number entered on the online reporting as being the GM for the session should be the person receiving GM credit as I understand it. If you're putting in the TOs number in that place, that would be why he's getting credit. If you're entering your information it should be you.
#3 DeathMutantLives Jan 24, 2009 9:47:43	I have run two January Delves so far and have not received DM credit for either. I am expecting to see GM credit under my RPGA Rewards page, is that where it should appear? Both sanctionings were done by others who are familiar with the LFR session reporting methods. They tell me I was indentified as the DM in both cases. One sanctioning was for a Home game and the other a Retail game. They also identified all of the players involved but, for some reason, had to select a LFR character too. I recommended they enter 0xp and 0gp and no story award since only the player should receive credit (not that it matters anymore) and not their LFR character(s). *Has anyone* received GM credit for running a Delve in 2009 yet?**
#4 DeathMutantLives Jan 26, 2009 11:39:07	I sanctioned my own Delve Night for January and noticed something that might explain why no one is receiving any credit for them. The value in the column that indicates the number of reward points is ZERO. Are we supposed to earn RPGA GM credits by DMing Delve Nights or not?!
#5 dbeman Jan 27, 2009 8:57:27	Are we supposed to earn RPGA GM credits by DMing Delve Nights or not?! I'm glad you mentioned something...I just noticed this myself. Is this a glitch...or do Delves not count toward DM Rewards? Inquiring minds want to know.
#6 dbeman Feb 03, 2009 7:50:05	Any news on this question yet?
#7 WolfStar76 Feb 03, 2009 8:51:00	D'oh! I knew there was at least one question I was forgetting at the show. I'll poke people and see if I can get an answer.
#8 Dragon9 Feb 04, 2009 7:27:28	I thoguht Delves didn't count for rewards?
#9 dbeman Feb 05, 2009 8:09:11	I thoguht Delves didn't count for rewards? We're not sure...although I don't see why they wouldn't be. However if you've read something official on this could you please point us in the direction of the post?
#10 Dragon9 Feb 05, 2009 21:40:21	Hmmm... I've done several searches on these forums and in the LFR yahoo group and can't find anything. I woudl swear that I read something from someone in theknow that said that the Delves didn't count for reward points. But then again, that was a while agao and prior to the New rewards system so it may have been out of date anyway if it i didn't just dream it up.
#11 dbeman Feb 06, 2009 7:59:53	Hmmm... I've done several searches on these forums and in the LFR yahoo group and can't find anything. I woudl swear that I read something from someone in theknow that said that the Delves didn't count for reward points. But then again, that was a while agao and prior to the New rewards system so it may have been out of date anyway if it i didn't just dream it up. I know they didn't count for Player Rewards...but like you I can't remember how I know that...I just know that I do! But when you think about it, why wouldn't a weekly presence in a retail store promoting the game line count toward rewards?
#12 kinevon Feb 06, 2009 8:12:18	Well, when I sanctioned the D&D Delve Night - Download Only, it showed as 0 points. So, unfortunately, it looks like the Delve night runs do not count. From the page linked from My Events: Adventure What You Wish For Feb 09 DDN Reward Points 0
#13 dbeman Feb 06, 2009 9:42:07	Hmm. If that's the case I may stop running them. Lets hope its just a glitch. I'm listed as having three GM points that I can't account for other than running Delves. When I report my Delve event this weekend I'll see if that number is raised to 4 or not. Then I'll have my answer! :D
#14 DeathMutantLives Feb 06, 2009 10:35:37	I've stopped running them too. They are pointless. We, as DMs, get no RPGA credit and the only players that could handle Paragon-level characters are more interested in building their characters in ongoing campaigns or LFR and have no interest in with disposable characters in one-shot adventures. If the Delves were designed for attracting new players -- which is what retail stores really want -- they need to offer low-level Delves; like level 1 through 5.
#15 dbeman Feb 06, 2009 16:47:35	I agree about the need for lower level delves...but with some fancy DM footwork I can get just about anyone swinging with a 11th level pregen. Unless they're totally hopeless....then I just throw dice at their heads! :D Though in all honesty if running Delve night doesn't lead to DM rewards I'm likely to just scrap them and run some of my homebrewed single page adventures instead.
#16 dbeman Feb 09, 2009 8:12:00	A potential answer... Although I've heard nothing official...this morning before I reported this weekend's Delve event my current GM Rewards points was listed at "3". After reporting my event it was listed as "4". Confirmed I just received an email from customer support informing me that Delve Nights do indeed count toward player rewards!
#17 Dragon9 Feb 12, 2009 23:38:31	I just received an email from customer support informing me that Delve Nights do indeed count toward player rewards! Well... that stinks, seeing as they scrapped the player rewards program. Now we just have DM rewards. Oh well... Of course, I'm just being sarcastic at your faux pas. ;)
#18 stuartgreenwell Feb 13, 2009 7:38:11	The Delves are EXACTLY the sort of thing that should give DM rewards. Why they would make them zero is beyond me. If it were my show, they would be worth double. DM rewards, as far as WOTC is concerned, are to give perks to those who create opportunities for people to use their products. Getting NEW people is the bread and butter of longevity for a company, so the Delves are much more important from a marketing standpoint then a 8th level LFR adventure where those people playing it have already played a bunch of stuff and a likely already hooked.
#19 dbeman Feb 13, 2009 8:15:05	Well... that stinks, seeing as they scrapped the player rewards program. Now we just have DM rewards. Oh well... Of course, I'm just being sarcastic at your faux pas. ;) doh! You're right..I meant DM Rewards. See...I was so excited about the answer that I lost my mind! :D
#20 arnold_judas_rimmer Feb 15, 2009 22:35:52	From what I experience new Delves count for 1 point, but if you accidently select an older one it is pointless, unless you're running it because it is a lower level.