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'''Combine Points''' (or CPs) are an [[Glossary#O|OOC]] reward to players for helping the [[Combine]]. There are a variety of ways of obtaining them, as well as uses for them. The number you currently have is shown on the sidebar, underneath your avatar.
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Combine Points (or CPs) are an OOC reward to players for helping the combine. There are a variety of ways of obtaining them, as well as uses for them. The number you currently have is shown on the sidebar, underneath your avatar and can be exchanged for a variety of [[ships]], [[vehicles]], [[droids]] and various other things.
  
 
==Getting CPs==
 
==Getting CPs==
CPs are obtained from helping the Combine in some way. Most players will get them from voting, while others will get them for helping with art, or descriptions etc.
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CPs are obtained from supporting the Combine in some way. Most players will get them from being active, while others will get them for helping with art, or descriptions etc.
  
===Voting===
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===Activity===
This is the main method players get CPs. Going to the [http://www.swcombine.com/members/cp/?mode=support Support the Combine] page will give you a variety of different voting options. There are a series of voting sites you can visit each day on the left of the page. Simply click the button and vote on the site to get 10 CPs per vote.
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This is the main method with which players will gain CPs, once per 24 hours, just for logging in/playing the game. The system currently works based on a window, where you must access the website between 24-48 hours after a reward to receive the next one, rather than using the calendar day to define the boundaries. The goal here is to help people who may only be able to play the game briefly on certain days, where that activity window may also overlap with the end of a calendar day according to the server, which could result in missed rewards. Continued activity over the course of multiple days will result in larger bonuses, capping at the maximum bonus on the 7th day without failure and every day after.  
  
===Surveys===
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You do not need to actually "log in" with your username+password; the normal activity checker for counting online players will trigger the check for you when you access the game in your browser.
This is accessed on the same page as the Voting. On the right of that page are 2 survey systems (Blvd-Media and CPALead). Click on the offer there, do what they require and you will receive the relevant CP reward. Sometimes the system doesn't register that you completed it, but they are refreshed every so often so you will not run out.
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{|
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|'''Activity Streak''' || '''CPs'''
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|1 Day || 150
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|2 Days || 175
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|3 Days || 210
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|-
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|4 Days || 235
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|-
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|5 Days || 260
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|-
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|6 Days || 285
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|-
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|7+ Days || 310
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|}
  
 
===Donations===
 
===Donations===
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===Helping===
 
===Helping===
You can get CPs for helping enhance the Combine in many different ways. Helping to update descriptions for entities, creating new art for SWC to use all can give you CPs. How much will depend on the quantity, quality and the leader of the relevant group.
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You can get CPs for helping enhance the Combine in many different ways. Helping to update descriptions for entities, creating new art for SWC to use can all get you more CP's.
 
 
==Using CPs==
 
There are several ways you can use your CPs to get things in SWC.
 
 
 
===Credits===
 
You can use your CPs to directly get credits. However the exchange rate (5 credits per CP) is rather poor compared with other options. Best to use when you desperately need a few credits right now. Even then its not the most ideal solution.
 
 
 
===Entities===
 
You can use CPs to get various entities within SWC, including ships, vehicles and droids. The selection you can choose from is not large, but it will cover the bases of most requirements. These entities are only around for a year or two before they are removed and new ones replace them. To get them you need to be in the relevant facility, and access the [http://www.swcombine.com/members/cp/index.php?mode=exchange Exchange CPs] page. That will tell you which facility you need to be in to spawn the entity.
 
 
 
When you are in one of the appropriate facilities, you will see a list of entities you can spawn, along with the cost of each. Simple put the number of the entity you would like (so if you wanted just one, type '1' not the number of CPs that will be used) and press the [Exchange] button. It will be spawned outside at the top left corner of the facility.
 
 
 
===Images===
 
''Main Article: [[Custom Images]]''
 
 
 
You can also use CPs to get a custom image on any of the entities you may own. You do so on the page linked just above, and supply the ID number of the entity you want a new image of, as well as the url addresses for the new images. You will need to host these images on the Internet beforehand, so if you do not have your own website, using an image hosting site such as [http://photobucket.com/ Photobucket] or [http://imageshack.us/ Imageshack] is what most people do.
 
 
 
Bear in mind that there are a number of rules regarding the quality of the images you provide. If your images do not meet these criteria, they will be declined, along with a reason why. Once accepted, your images will replace the standard rules images, and will be viewable anywhere the old image was.
 
 
 
Images cost 250 CPs for one of the publicly available custom images (you get to choose out of those possible), and 500 CPs for those that are entirely unique. Your submission will be reviewed by the [[Art Team]] before being accepted/rejected. You can also do this at any time.
 
 
 
===Custom NPC===
 
You can spawn a Custom class NPC at your location for 500 CPs. You provide a name, a 100x100 image (using the same rules as for Custom Images), then choose the race and gender of the NPC. Once you click the [Exchange] link it will be submitted. The NPC will appear in your inventory, but will not appear at your location until it has been accepted by the team. You can do this at any time.
 
  
===Custom Item===
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==Rewards==
''Main Article: [[Custom Items]]''
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There are many things you can exchange CPs for including:
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*[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?CP_Bonus_Ships CP Ships] - these must be spawned from inside a powered Starport or Landing Pad.
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*[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?CP_Bonus_Vehicles CP Vehicles] - these must be spawned from inside a powered Garage, Hangar or Starport
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*[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?CP_Bonus_Droids CP Droids] - these must be spawned from inside a powered Tavern, Hangar, Shop, Commerce Center or Factory.
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*[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?NPCs#Custom_NPCs Custom NPCs] (which you can create your own [http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Scripts script] for) and items (Custom NPCs exist solely for RP)
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*[[Custom_Images|Custom images]] for your entities, this is your chance to make your ship, speeder, item or anything else that you would like to look different to the norm, if you are no good at photoshopping there are multiple people in the game that you can hire for credits to create your customised paint job for you.
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To exchange your points, find the [http://www.swcombine.com/members/cp/index.php?mode=exchange Exchange CPs] menu under the CP section on your sidebar in-game.
  
Much like Custom NPCs, these will spawn at your location after they have been accepted by the team. You provide a small and large image for the item, a name, a description, and choose which slots you can equip it on your character. These cost 250 CPs, and can be done at any time.
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Revision as of 18:03, 3 September 2018

Combine Points (or CPs) are an OOC reward to players for helping the combine. There are a variety of ways of obtaining them, as well as uses for them. The number you currently have is shown on the sidebar, underneath your avatar and can be exchanged for a variety of ships, vehicles, droids and various other things.

Getting CPs

CPs are obtained from supporting the Combine in some way. Most players will get them from being active, while others will get them for helping with art, or descriptions etc.

Activity

This is the main method with which players will gain CPs, once per 24 hours, just for logging in/playing the game. The system currently works based on a window, where you must access the website between 24-48 hours after a reward to receive the next one, rather than using the calendar day to define the boundaries. The goal here is to help people who may only be able to play the game briefly on certain days, where that activity window may also overlap with the end of a calendar day according to the server, which could result in missed rewards. Continued activity over the course of multiple days will result in larger bonuses, capping at the maximum bonus on the 7th day without failure and every day after.

You do not need to actually "log in" with your username+password; the normal activity checker for counting online players will trigger the check for you when you access the game in your browser.

Activity Streak CPs
1 Day 150
2 Days 175
3 Days 210
4 Days 235
5 Days 260
6 Days 285
7+ Days 310

Donations

You can donate to the Combine and receive some CPs for your trouble. You will receive 1,000 CPs for every US$1 you donate. Donation page is again, on the above site.

Helping

You can get CPs for helping enhance the Combine in many different ways. Helping to update descriptions for entities, creating new art for SWC to use can all get you more CP's.

Rewards

There are many things you can exchange CPs for including:

  • CP Ships - these must be spawned from inside a powered Starport or Landing Pad.
  • CP Vehicles - these must be spawned from inside a powered Garage, Hangar or Starport
  • CP Droids - these must be spawned from inside a powered Tavern, Hangar, Shop, Commerce Center or Factory.
  • Custom NPCs (which you can create your own script for) and items (Custom NPCs exist solely for RP)
  • Custom images for your entities, this is your chance to make your ship, speeder, item or anything else that you would like to look different to the norm, if you are no good at photoshopping there are multiple people in the game that you can hire for credits to create your customised paint job for you.

To exchange your points, find the Exchange CPs menu under the CP section on your sidebar in-game.