Hey there! We're thrilled to have you on our platform! Our main goal is to help you achieve your goals, whether you're an individual looking to grow your influence or a company promoting a product. We've designed our platform to be user-friendly and our functions easy and convenient to use. In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to efficiently set up a drop and get impressive results. Let's get started!
Main info
Let's start with the name of the drop. We recommend avoiding titles that are too long or too short. There are three points you should focus on: the name of the game you are running the draw on (use it if the game is popular or if you want to increase its visibility), the name of the main prize (indicate the most valuable thing that the drop winner will receive), and your own nickname or company name, if they are recognizable and carry weight.
In the Description column, include all the important details of your draw. For example, let participants know that gifts will be sent only a week after the end of the draw, or specify that only people from the USA can take part (this may be due to the difficulty of sending the prize to other countries). If the prize is virtual and there are no special requirements, you can mention that as well.
For Drop date & time, choose the start and end dates for your drop. Setting everything up a little before the launch date gives you time to figure out the settings and not rush and miss any cool features. If you don't have strict deadlines, it's better to have at least a few days left to promote the drop. But don't delay, or the participants will forget about it. If you want to start right away, just check the box "start immediately after publication." This means that users will be able to start participating in your drop right away.
The choice of a public or private drop is up to you. However, be aware that the second option is only suitable if you want to limit the participants from outside and hold the draw only for your audience. But even if you have selected a public drop, it will still be subject to moderation and available to your audience via a link
Thumbnail and cover are both important. Thumbnail is particularly important as it will show up on our platform's discovery page and attract potential members. It is best to use the main prize in the picture. If you already have a powerful personal brand or your company has recognizable symbols, feel free to include graphic elements, such as emoji from your channel if you are a streamer.
User actions
User actions are the main tool for which everything was started. They are what will give you the desired actions from the participants. The options for customizing action games are only limited by your imagination. You can start with a simple request to subscribe to your social networks, or you can give a highly specialized task, such as making a video on a given topic. Let's imagine that you are a game developer and want to draw attention to your project at release. A good solution would be to set steam actions, such as buying a game, playing it for at least 5 hours, writing a review, and making a video reviewing your new product.
We have already written detailed instructions about steam actions, which you can read about HERE. If you didn't find what you need among the list offered by us, then custom action will come to the rescue. You can read more about it HERE. With custom action, you have the opportunity to set absolutely any conditions, such as drawing a picture where you are riding a unicorn. This type of action will be checked manually, so you can decide whether to issue an entry to the participant or not. If you are unsure of how to properly craft a description, simply provide a brief overview of the terms and utilize the assistance of artificial intelligence to do the rest for you ;)
Prizes
When it comes to prizes, the most important thing is to decide whether you want to distribute them randomly or based on the leaderboard results. This is indeed a critical decision, and not every company is suitable for a leaderboard or a random draw. If you have many specialized actions, and the quality of their execution is vital for you, and you want to reward only the most persistent participant, then opt for a leaderboard. For example, if you want the winner to be the one who streams your game the longest. However, if your objective is to attract as many participants as possible and keep them engaged, and also surprise them with unexpected gifts, then choose the random draw.
Don't forget that the prize does not have to be a single item. You can have many prizes, and they can all be different. People will be more motivated to participate in your event if you offer not only the primary prize but also other promotional ones.
Another useful feature in this section is the ability to configure a custom message for the winner. For instance, if your prize is a game key, you can input it in the message, which will automatically distribute the prize and save you from any additional effort.
Preview Drop
Lastly, preview your drop to ensure that all graphics look good, and you didn't make any errors or leave out any actions. Once you've done that, publish it!
If you have any questions about creating the drop, don't hesitate to contact us directly through our Discord community.
