As others have already mentioned on the last time I played. I spent 100 credits give or take and won 10 3x.. I don't recall even getting a card on the last time out. One reason I am nearly out of credits already. Odds are forever in Totems favor...

Ok quick question

If it has to be done this way there will be other "games" to play to win the Ginebra card right?

I'm not liking the odds of winning i don't want to lose a lot of credits.

I would love to have her card today but i think i'm going to pass on this game.

C'est quoi cete arnaque,

Premier jeu je gagne rien
2ième jeu, je gagne 50 crédit, mais il ont jamais été crédité !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3ième jeu je gagne une carte Ok

So some will have to pay 20 credits for the exclusive card and others over a 100? Sounds really unfair to me, especially for a card which would have done really great in terms of sales otherwise I'm guessing. I'm not someone who likes to ***** often but I'm hoping totem will come with a different offer.

It's looking like Totem is taking another oppurtunity to piss off a portion of it's iStripper fan base. I am not playing this scratch game. I have enough credits on hand from before I stopped buying them to get me to triple diamond status. I only buy cards at full price for my level, have never seen a discount.

Okay, I stopped buying credits when Totem put the exclusive cards in the store, and then laughed at the people trying to buy those cards. If you can't buy them, then there is no reason to have them visible in the store. The most recent scratch gambling games also seem to be irritating enough members to make them write that they will no longer support Totem by buying credits.

Just remember for every complaint and unhappy customer you see, there are maybe ten that you don't see. Not very promising in my view.

All of this seems to fit in with a melodramitic conspiracy theory that I wrote and posted here several months ago when unbuyable cards were placed in the store.

Now back to reality. Those people threatening to quit buying credits - it won't make a difference to the company if you buy credits or not. As the above quote reads, for every vocal complainer there are ten complainers who keep quiet. Now for those 11 people, there are probably a thousand who will continue buying because they are so ***** to iStripper and maybe even believe or think that Totem can do no wrong.

Losing that 1% of customers will not seriously affect Totem.

thx @celine
and very great thx @dgedge 👍👍👍

BTW, I think it's bs that you can't even preview exclusive cards.

Wow, I must have just been lucky. I thought the odds in this game were wayyyyyy better than the others. I put down 100 credits and was able to game off of that for several trys. A special card finally and 10's and 50's credits alot too.

I must admit I don't think this is one of Totem's best ideas - relying on luck to get a special event card rather than a set objective is somewhat unffair especially for this of us that have full or nearly full collections.

Having said that I can't normally partake in the TGIF offers so I gave it a couple of goes just for the novelty.

http://www.istripper.com/forum/thread/41520/1?post=611878

Pass

I am pretty sure the card would rake in more money with normal purchases had it been released as a normal card as opposed to just being an exclusive, because I don't imagine a lot of people sink their credits into games of chance.

We can not be sure of that, but we can be almost sure that:
1. Many people who spent a lot of credits on the former scratch card promo won't try it again now;
2. Making buyable such a card as Ginebra Bellucci wearing a sexy red bikini, pouring oil on herself and also cleaning the screen pane, would have got both lots of sellings and of happy customers.
3. Everytime anything exclusive was released, it got lots of problems and upset people, instead.

Well I am extremely unhappy that there is no way that you can be certain of getting the Ginebra Belluci exclusive card.

In theory you could spend thousands of credits on scratch cards and not win it.
Therefore I shall have to give serious consideration to just using up my current credit balance purchasing other cards and not topping it up meaning that when it reaches Zero Totem have lost a customer.

This is exactly what I do since the Black Friday screwjob. No more money for Totem from me. I've still 300 credits to use, and after that I'm out.

I'm glad I didn't sink any credit in that event, given the tales being told here of low odds (some jurisdictions impose displaying the odds for game of chance, I guess not where totem does business).

Totem is french, and in France this game is illegal, like a lot of their other games. You have to have a license for gambling games, and I doubt Totem has it. And even if it were the case, the law asks them to display a lot of legal information about this, and they don't. And I don't even talk about all the false information in cards' information sheets that are in contradiction with law too. Totem is playing with fire.

Bt the way. What id the deal with Ginebra's ''Make a Wish'' card? Will this card make it to release?

I'm glad I didn't sink any credit in that event, given the tales being told here of low odds (some jurisdictions impose displaying the odds for game of chance, I guess not where totem does business).

I don't like paying without knowing what I will get in general, so Totem's recent trend of "events" has me slowing way down my purchase of cards, coupled with the unreliable discounts of the new preview system.
I have been using this site for near a decade (I think) and have a respectable curated collection of over 2.5K cards, so I'm not interested in random cards of models that may not do it for me, not interested in chance games, I don't feel the need to shore up my collection for the sake of it.
I have enough cards to entertain myself while waiting patiently for a proper opportunity, all this does is make me spend less, save my credits instead of spending and recharging and skip some cards of otherwise favorite models.

I don't know what motivates the recent trends of offers (One can assume finances), but this and other threads clearly show that its alienating a portion of the community, notably old and loyal customers.

@hotwolf69

My thoughts exactly!

When Totem offered that bonus credit offer (for 100 dollars or 100 euros) for the first time last year, I didn't really need any credits. I justified a purchase by telling myself it was a great deal, and that (for the first time in ten years) I would not purchase additional credits in the next calendar year (2019). I have around 2500 cards to entertain me, and will be patient and selective in spending the credits I have before reloading next year or sometime after that.

It's different from getting the other special card where (generally) you have to pay for a serie of cards and gain a Special Event card at the end of the event (like the Event Calendar). Those events are announced in advance so it's up to you to do the event or not but you can at least get the card (and if you miss it for any reason, well it was your own fault).

With this kind of game (Scratch and Win), it's totally luck, you could play 1 million time and never been able to get the card.

Even worse, it ***** us to gamble and waste credits for something we can not get.

I totally disliked also the first 3 exclusive card promos, but yes, today it's even worse.

I don't know what motivates the recent trends of offers (One can assume finances)

I am pretty sure the card would rake in more money with normal purchases had it been released as a normal card as opposed to just being an exclusive, because I don't imagine a lot of people sink their credits into games of chance.

but this and other threads clearly show that its alienating a portion of the community, notably old and loyal customers.

This!

I'm glad I didn't sink any credit in that event, given the tales being told here of low odds (some jurisdictions impose displaying the odds for game of chance, I guess not where totem does business).

I don't like paying without knowing what I will get in general, so Totem's recent trend of "events" has me slowing way down my purchase of cards, coupled with the unreliable discounts of the new preview system.
I have been using this site for near a decade (I think) and have a respectable curated collection of over 2.5K cards, so I'm not interested in random cards of models that may not do it for me, not interested in chance games, I don't feel the need to shore up my collection for the sake of it.
I have enough cards to entertain myself while waiting patiently for a proper opportunity, all this does is make me spend less, save my credits instead of spending and recharging and skip some cards of otherwise favorite models.

I don't know what motivates the recent trends of offers (One can assume finances), but this and other threads clearly show that its alienating a portion of the community, notably old and loyal customers.

Honestly I have half a mind to suggest we all demand refunds through the customer service tickets and an outright demand to release this card properly, but I dont want to ***** that system because they have been good with dealing with other issues. I can only sit back and hope that they see this, the mods bring it up to them, and an understanding is reached that this is not ok. Still waiting on their die hard fans to come defend this like they always do though

Pass! Not chasing the "special" card.

20 credits for 10 credits and a 720P card ... last game I play..

AS A COLLECTOR I AM TOTALLY AGAINST THAT.

It's different from getting the other special card where (generally) you have to pay for a serie of cards and gain a Special Event card at the end of the event (like the Event Calendar). Those events are announced in advance so it's up to you to do the event or not but you can at least get the card (and if you miss it for any reason, well it was your own fault).

With this kind of game (Scratch and Win), it's totally luck, you could play 1 million time and never been able to get the card.

Even worse, it ***** us to gamble and waste credits for something we can not get.

I'm not afraid to sprend credits to buy the cards I want, I'm not always waitting a discount offer (I've played to get Kay J/Victorian Secret in advance) but I can't aford to get 2000 or 5000+ credits (in a month) to try my luck for a single card I may never get. I'm missing only 7 cards from this week including Ginebra Bellucci / Flash Flood.

Anyway I will try, and I will publish the results so everyone can get an idea of what's going and what they can expect.

And Yes, I'm very upset about this because i's the worst thing Totem could have made for his faithful customers.

I would rather stop contributing and continue to collect cards rather than waste time and money for something unfair and impossible.

Great thanks Celine. 👍

Wow, what a rip off. I've been looking forward to this particular card of Ginebra's for a few weeks now, only to find out that it's just another exclusive, lmao. Why don't you guys go ahead and just price the card at 1000 Credits, at least that way we'd know for certain that spending that many credits will actually get us the card, instead of just a 'chance' to win it. As I read in the thread above, someone spent 900 credits and didn't even win 1 special card.

Really considering not buying any credits anymore if Totem will continue to lock cards behind these ridiculous scams. Smh.

So they brought back one of the worst and ill-received promotions in history. This game was a terrible idea the first time around.

I wasn't happy, but I dipped my toe into the pool anyway. I got a handfull of cards that I didn't want before finally landing on the special card.
I ***** exclusive cards, but I just gave away too many credits to get it. I guess I'm just a sucker too eager to part with his money. This teaches me to be far more careful with my future purchases.

I don't mind the idea of little games like matching or last week's board game, or even scratch offs, but I'd like to know what the prize is before scratching. Like, if I dont want the prize, we get an opportunity for a re-roll or something. The game events should be fun, not frustrating.

Just stop with the games. I think it is disrespectful to your customers to try and squeeze them like this.

Yeah, no. Not gonna happen.

I've never seen such outrage at Totem before, and I've been here for quite awhile. Since a moderator hasn't explained their position yet; I think they think this will blow over in time. Hope Totem listens this time. All we want is a fair game, Is that too much to ask?

Totem, what cards are actually available. In past there was a no card less then 45 day rule in place.

Basically, you're offering me the "chance" to blindly buy a lot of cards in which I have no interest in the sole hope of getting (if I'm very lucky) a card that really interests me?

You can add my voice to all of those who have already expressed their displeasure. I'll just pass on this new Ginebra Bellucci's card. Since it's exclusive, you can keep it for yourself.

16:9 version : https://istripper.com/img/wallpaper/wallpaper_anissakate_ginebrabellucci_5000x2815.jpg
you can thank @dgedge :)

I am very dissappointed to see this game again. Played it last time lost all my credits (nearly 900 credits) and did not win a single card. The fact this is an exclusive card to this game really sucks. I am a collector and will miss this card because I am not loosing all my credits to this game again. TOTAL SCAM GUYS. 👎👎👎👎👎

So one of the cards i was looking forward to most is locked behind complete randomness, the fact that you can spend several hundred credits and not get the card you want is disgusting.

Had no problems what so ever with the previous special events but this one is making me lose faith in this company

This is the most i have posted in 5 years, (that should tell you something huh Totem)? A few members, myself included have invested a considerable amount of money with this company, We enjoy the product and the community for the most part. Something like this, if the trend continues, could make keeping members, and attracting new members near impossible. Is it because you don't really have competition? That's a pretty self centered way to look at things, and usually ends in failure. But don't take my word for it. Do the research yourself. I am not easily fooled, as I am a skeptik at heart, but deminishing my faith and trust is somethimg I can not support. If things are this bad, let me just say, Bad Idea on your part. Just remember for every complaint and unhappy customer you see, there are maybe ten that you don't see. Not very promising in my view.

Not sure how to take this now. Do I actively search for another type of fix this provides or look for something totally different? The mere fact that I am considering it sould tell you something Totem. There is writing on the wall here and I hope you all are paying attention.

Sabahnur out!

Nope, not going to waste my credits on this. Just put the special event cards in store, please, so we can buy it.

Cosplay !

700 credits the cost of a special card turned out. just super! *****, not a cent will no longer invest in this program.

Nah I'm done! Everytime I lost it was either the Special Card or 100 credits. I'm not falling for that bait anymore. I'll take my 50 credits and Carolina Abril card I've been wanting and call it quits. No, thank you Totem.

Here here, I Agree @CrazyMan1969

Not a bad idea, but you should be free to select the special cards.
It is difficult to get the special card from Ginebra Bellucci😕.
i would rather buy the card from ginebra bellucci instead of winning this card.

Ok. limited my self to 110 credits, plus any credit wins. played about 40 scratch cards in that time win rate less that 50%,. 90% of wins were 10credits (so a free go), had 1 50credit win and 1 100 credit win which I reinvestested in goes. so for my 110 credits I walked away with 2 old cards which would have cost me 27 credits to buy normally, so yes only 1 winner.

As for the limmited card , Im not going to spend hundreds of credits chasing it.
Rex\Totem Ive said it before and I will say it again, if you are going to do these silly games, you need to do something different for your loyest customers and introduce a new Collector level for any one with over 4000 cards, we buy pretty much every card and when limited edition cards are released they should be given as loyalty bonus to us free, or at least give us option to buy them.

The last try I do was very bad and very sad.
I won't try it again.
I told you: It's bad to do so to your customers.

Good advice to all customers: Don't try this game.

Have a nice weekend

My considerations about the scratch game:

1. The admission ticket price is very high (10cr);
2. Pratically, the only reason for people to participate to such a game is to try getting the exclusive cards;
3. The exclusive cards win rate, according to feedback given by users both the other time and today, is extremely low;
4. Ginebra's new exclusive card did not even have an own promo, but was directly made available only on the scratch card game.

So, in my opinion, this is not a good promo at all. I won't participate.

I also have to say that I think the Team should be more careful about exclusivity, and about such a gamble game with extremely high admission price and extremely low chances to win. They both can be very very remunerative at start, but could in the end, for many reasons, make quite a bunch of faithful and big spender users to get upset, and eventually stopping buying.

I will just avoid the promo and go on buying cards I like; I hope that other upset members will also do the same. But please let's have a think about that.

i am here for the girls, not for Totem's scams lol, miss me with this

yeah im having the same issue Mii88

Scratched my itch a few times..I actually got a card of someone I never looked at twice but was a nice surprise. As for this being for Ginebra lolololololol

Said I had won 50 credits but wasnt credited. How do I raise this with Totem?

As much as I want this card I guess Ill be passing on this one as well. "sighs" Last time I tried this game; every time I landed on the "exclusive card" it was a loss, so I won't be falling into that trap again. I'll wait until there's a better way to get these cards, or I'll just live without them. Done with these attempts to make us waste credits and still never get the card we want.

Again? No Thanks. Last time was enough! "The cards you win are automatically added to your collection" are 10 credits for card you maybe don't want = destroing your collection.
And for specials cards? 2 should only be for Advent Calendar holders no for all. There was always two symbols on ticket.

Yep, like most others, tried it once, never again, was looking forward to a TGIF winner,but this ain't one..... oh well, see what next Friday brings