And this below, what is it????? It is no enough??????

No. It's been explained elsewhere. Use your good synapses to find out.

@Omgman

Being a number cruncher at heart, I did some processing on your results. First, to check your numbers: I assume the 85 cards you won included the 3 special cards. The non-special cards should be treated separately from the special ones, so the last line should be 82/509 = 16.1%

Now with the following assumptions:

"List price" of special cards = 30
"List price" of the average card win = 22.5 (50-50 of 3K and 1080p cards for simplicity)
Your results are a good sample (more data is always better)

Then a new member with no discount would see an expected return of 96%
A gold member would see 88%
A Triple Diamond would see 79%
Finally a person with a complete collection except for those 3 special cards would see 59%

A coin-toss at even odds has an expected return of 100%. European roulette has an expected return of 97% and American roulette 95%. Las Vegas slots return about 92.5%

So, from a gambler's perspective this is not such a good bet.

With so many of you wanting this card badly, I am not sure how much time I will need until I can watch her without feeling guilty winning it. Just pls. stop it. Not sure how other winners feel, but this way it is very hard to enjoy this. I know I am stupid still reading these messages and there is so many of them. Have a good night y'all.

Hey it's me again with some more accurate stats. Take this as a reference before dumping all your credits on this new "special card".

I started with: 1081 credits
When I got the special card I had: 191 credits left

I got 85 cards in total

Credits won:

10 credits = 90x
50 credits = 29x
100 credits = 6x
----------------------
= 2950 credits

• > The history helped a lot

Now let's determine how many gamble devices were empty:

[Starting credits] - [cards won * 10] +[credits won] -10X = 191

• > 1081 - 850 +2950 -10X =191
• > X = 299

Final result:

509 scratch cards bought
299 losses
125 credit wins (90 x 10, 29 x 50 and 6 x 100)
85 cards won (3 special card since it seems to be random when you get the Ginebra card)

Chances:
Special card: 3/509 = 0,5%
Nothing: 299/509 = 58%
100 credits: 6/509 = 1,1%
50 credits: 29/509 = 5,7%
10 credits: 90/509 = 17,6%
any card: 85/509 = 16,7% (35% medium quality, 15% standard quality, 50% crystal clear. This might be different based on your collection though)

Thanks for your attention

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining

Totaly agree with @trost1977

Why don't we calm down and keep cool about the Scratch Game? All seems to be said here so, just wait a little bit time to see what Totem will do to satisfy its customers. War is never a good way to sort out the problems.

Totaly agree with @stefnev1

The quasi-***** of answer by said company tends to keep people arguing, but it looks to me like we're still within the boundaries of what etiquette dictates.

And this below, what is it????? It is no enough??????

I wouldn't answer every question here but let me just give you some thoughts about this promotion and hopefully, reassure the most angry of you.
We have always wanted to do "exclusive / rare" shows. They do exist now and we believe they are a real added value to our content.
No, these games are not illegal. We are a serious company and we have inquired with our lawyers.
Remember that our games of chance are not here to "squeeze" you like I read on this thread but to make discounts and promotions more playful.
I understand that some of you don't like games of chance, In this case, I just ask you to be respectful for those who like them and wait for the next promotion. Please keep in mind that we have many members who are very happy to benefit from these promotions cause they don't have the permanent discount you have.

Moreover, even if "special event cards" appear in games of chance, you can also get them on promos that don't depend on chance, like black Friday, pre orders etc.

Thank you and have a great week-end guys.

If you do not have some good synapses in your brain and only in this case:

DO NOT PLAY!!!!

I love to jerk off with Ginebra but I do not like to lose to a game that is why I never play. I have strong synapses:) Ha!Ha!ha!

The game is made for good losers and adults in the same time.

My credits: 606.76 to spend for a lot of gorgeous girls on Istripper...

@stefnev1 In my view, clients giving their opinions about a company's services is in no way akin to war. (Neither is a moderator - not you - implying that those clients are whining, by the way, however inappropriate it is.) The quasi-***** of answer by said company tends to keep people arguing, but it looks to me like we're still within the boundaries of what etiquette dictates.

Why don't we calm down and keep cool about the Scratch Game? All seems to be said here so, just wait a little bit time to see what Totem will do to satisfy its customers. War is never a good way to sort out the problems.

Nice try. 😊. Totem will not and does not have to do anything for its's aggrieved customers.

The endorphins and synapses caused by Addiction and released in the ***** users brains will soon have those users back in befuddled contentment, eagerly waiting for more.

Like the ***** pusher down the street, all Totem has to do is laugh all the way to the bank.

Everybody be cool please, a war is not the good solution. As I said in the other thread, we should wait a little bit to see how Totem will dealt this subject.

Why don't we calm down and keep cool about the Scratch Game? All seems to be said here so, just wait a little bit time to see what Totem will do to satisfy its customers. War is never a good way to sort out the problems.

Its not "just a game."

I now have Three Sets.
One Not Opened.
One left as is
and One I added all the Playing card Suits and Denominations to.

They are a nice collectors set of cards. One for each Model released in 2017
If you are in to the sort of collecting, Worth having.

Also with Two Sets, you can play your Own Memory Game.

Mix em up, deal them out face down, now try to find all the matches.

Who should I watch next?
Mix em up, Cut to a card, that who you watch.
Same Idea Who should I buy next.

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining

# Winning the thread!!!
LMAO

@trost1977

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining

👍
Me as a member, I agree with that

Me as a MOD... I also Agree with that.

I haven't taken photos of the set myself, but the pack consists of those 55 cards and hard cardboard box for them. Box has simple "iStripper 2017 Collection" on the lid and some more text and small sample images of six cards on the back.

Cards themselves have the standard card image on front side and istrippers "S" logo on black background with grey mesh pattern on back side. They have been printed on glossy quality cardboard paper. Each card is 6,3 cm x 8,8 cm in size.

I know it's not a rule set in stone but usually there's a 2 week gap in between shows of the same model. Mina's last card came just this Friday, so it's odd that the next one's been released so quickly. I was hoping for Stacy Cruz today. :(

I don't have more space in my garden. I told you people it was full already!

LOL!

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining
Very interesting. Thanks for giving your valuable opinion on this. Now we'll do whatever we please, nobody ***** you to read this thread.

The iStripper forums are getting to be almost as good as the Jerry Springer show.

Next valuable opinion please.

Can we please settle down and ease up a bit ?

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining

Very interesting. Thanks for giving your valuable opinion on this. Now we'll do whatever we please, nobody ***** you to read this thread.

@gatroll & Alkasyn,

I take it that you both will be formally ***** to Totem with examples of where you think/believe a moderator has acted unprofessionally.

Back up your comments with actual deeds.

Cheers and Beers

I already did. So thanks for this inflammatory and non-productive post. Will you threaten us with a ban next, like last time?

@gatroll & Alkasyn,

I take it that you both will be formally ***** to Totem with examples of where you think/believe a moderator has acted unprofessionally.

Back up your comments with actual deeds.

Cheers and Beers
Good god, now they are taunting us.

Unfortunatelly it's like I told you - no point in discussing anything with the moderators here, as they obviously have an agenda to prove.

@gatroll & Alkasyn,

I take it that you both will be formally ***** to Totem with examples of where you think/believe a moderator has acted unprofessionally.

Back up your comments with actual deeds.

Cheers and Beers

Good god, now they are taunting us.

Has anyone ordered the "Collector Cards" that is now promoted thru the software since this last weekend?
I see that they are from 2017 and 55pcs in a box. But not much more is shown or described about them.

I tried searching the forums, but did not find anything about them.
If I have missed it, please point me in the right direction.

If anyone has purchased and received them, please post some pics and some info about them.
How are they? How do they look? Review?
What is on the back of the cards? Stats and details? Or blank? Or like player cards?

I am really interesed and they look cool in the promotion, but it would be nice to know more about them.

Thanks!

@gatroll & Alkasyn,

I take it that you both will be formally ***** to Totem with examples of where you think/believe a moderator has acted unprofessionally.

Back up your comments with actual deeds.

Cheers and Beers

guys dont you get it. this is a business like any other business only it does not value its customers very much. for sure not the dimonds ones. they have our money already, now its only discount. so if we are stupid enough to spend our money on chitty games they will happily take it. they put out these games becouse they work, if we do not participate there will be no games. it is up to us. so choose!!!

stop whining

You first

people its just a game either play itordont its totems way of doing buisness stop whining

Congrats Anissa for being talent of the month can not wait for totem to bring her back for more show she is one of my favorite models please bring her back again for another take.

Chances of me getting an exclusive has moved from 'slim' to 'never'... hope they include some in an easter or christmas event... with little to no gambling!

As an owner of the first 2 Advent Calendars, in the first post in each thread, the "exclusive" card was never to be offered outside of the calendar. Since @Totem has gone back on it's word to Calendar owners, who's to believe they "will make "the exclusive cards available" in other promotions" in the future....not me.....can not take their word for it.

Not sure why you care about what other cards other members are allowed to own but Totem wants $$$'s and if you can convince members to buy calendars with cards they don't want gambling is the next logical extension. Totem has kept their word as you still cannot buy the cards you just have to waste your time and credits buying cards you don't want in your collection. Other than it possibly more or less expensive it's not much different than a calendar subscription.

C'mon Totem - you're much better than that. You've been doing this for 20 years, so surely by now you've figured out what customers want?

What customers want is of little interest to Totem as long as they are able to squeeze the base with gambling and subscriptions.

So that means this also will be a "Exclusive Card" too.............probably, waiting a Long Time for it..........
( I'm guessing here......have no info)

I'm guessing Easter - not sure how it fits but it's cosplay and Easter is a holiday so unless they get a bunny girl ....

It makes me not want to watch my Ginebra cards.

Once I realize completing the set is no longer an option I'm less inclined to buy the cards that I'm allowed so I will probably hold off any more Ginebra cards until "Make a Wish" is released and then I'll decide which I want and which I don't need.

It hasnt ruined her for me in the slightest TBH, hell I am still gonna jump on the fishnet card when it comes out. I mean I don't like it, but I can see why they put her as an exclusive

Ginebra Bellucci's cards are now reminding me of the negative feelings I have of the way totem is trying to milk me for money using her and a gambling game. It makes me not want to watch my Ginebra cards.

Which SUCKS cause I love my Ginebra cards!

From @Nikotem in the make a wish card thread which asked about why Ginebra' "Make A Wish" hasn't been released..........

Hi guys!
no problem at all with this card ;-)
we may keep such outfits in the future for special occasions, as some have supposed here (;-) )
but sorry, I can't tell you when this one will be released... as I don't even know myself for now (ready to go, but not planned yet).

So that means this also will be a "Exclusive Card" too.............probably, waiting a Long Time for it..........
( I'm guessing here......have no info)

More disappointing than the promotion itself is the lack of tangible response from Totem. Sure, a couple of comments - but really, they should turn this thing around. It's creating a LOT of bad *****.

Me personally, I've purchased a bunch of tokens, and the credits have been deducted ... but I did not receive the tickets. An even worse experience overall.

Still SMH over this one.

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Edit:

Luckily, I restarted the app and the tickets I thought I'd lost were available - so there was that.

I *finally* unlocked the Special Event Card, but it took around 2000 credits gambled. In fairness, I got most of them back with credit wins, but it definitely didn't feel "enjoyable" for a collector like me - more like "annoying".

Something that felt wrong to me too is that I never one a "1 card" promotion ... because I have them all ... so I'm guessing the algorithm isn't entirely random, which is maddening.

I really think Totem should put an end to the "gambling" aspects of iStripper. Just let people buy what they want, for crissakes. Collectors like myself with THOUSANDS of dollars invested don't care for these gimmicks.

I'm all for "lucky promotions" where you get a bonus if you purchase in bulk (like the Feb promotion), and even for "surprise" bonuses. But straight up gambling with credits is frustrating.

C'mon Totem - you're much better than that. You've been doing this for 20 years, so surely by now you've figured out what customers want?

A lot of negative posts..........guess I'll add my 2 cents.........

Full disclosure......I have not participated in this "Game" and don't intend to as I value my credits a whole lot.
I have lost total confidence in @Totem. As an owner of the first 2 Advent Calendars, in the first post in each thread, the "exclusive" card was never to be offered outside of the calendar. Since @Totem has gone back on it's word to Calendar owners, who's to believe they "will make "the exclusive cards available" in other promotions" in the future....not me.....can not take their word for it. Alyssia Kent's exclusive card, received from getting 10 stars from the "Black Friday" event last Thanksgiving weekend, had No restrictions put on it, so that card Can be offered in other promotions. Which I don't have any problem with. So I will not "gamble" my credits to have a "chance" at Ginebra's card or get cards that I Do Not Want. I am not a collector, I am a selector, with about 85-90% of cards in my collection. The other 10-15% I am not interested in getting, another reason I will not play this "Game"

Having "Exclusive Cards" in the Girls Store makes No Sense. To me, exclusive cards are Exactly like the cards removed from the store........they DO NOT belong there. In a future version of the software, hopefully @Totem will realize it's mistake and Remove the "Special Event" cards from the store as this has caused anger from a lot of members.

No response from @Totem, don't expect one, they are getting the desired results, lots of members gambling away their credits trying to get a "Exclusive" card. And don't be surprised if this happens in the future.

@Totem is concentrating on it's new members as they are bringing a higher profit level than it's long time members, which I understand. By coincidence, this weekend marked my 10th anniversity with VirtuaGirl/iStripper 😎 But if this trend continues, which sadly I do believe, I would have to think long & hard about my future with iStripper...........as other longtime members should. We have been with you a long time @Totem....don't ignore us 😕

To those of you that got Ginebra's card, congratulations on getting the card, hope it was worth it. Looks like I won't be joining you as @Totem doesn't want me to have the card 😭 But i'll do without it.

I'll stop here, as adding any more will cause me to get more upset than I already am 😠👎👎

Again, just my 2 cents, for what it's worth.................

I came here hoping to find out what makes the special event cards "special", and what causes cards such as the new Kay J card to cost more than a usual card.

My impression is that a card will cost more if it features a more expensive, specialized outfit that doesn't have much potential for re-use, such as:

• Kay J's "Victorian Secret" (f0431)
• Nancy A's "Wicked Witch" (e0618)
• Paulin'a "Shape Shifter" (e1078) - (The mask was nice and might have been pricey.)

A card's cost can also be increased if it features multiple models, such as Lucy Heart's "Sex on the Beach" (f0097). It's not surprising that in these cases Totem passes on the increased production costs to the buyers of those cards.

The exclusive cards seem to be chosen based on the promotion they are incentivizing. Totem has conducted a bikini-themed promotion during the early months of the last two years (Jan. 2017 and March 2018), so it's not surprising they would do one this year as well. From the previews, Ginebra's Flash Flood seems to be a very nice card that's perfect for this promotion. It make's me wonder whether they will hold her genie card to be an exclusive for Halloween this year.

I have been a customer for many years and have not posted often, but I have to in this case. I came here hoping to find out what makes the special event cards "special", and what causes cards such as the new Kay J card to cost more than a usual card. What is so great about that outfit, really? That's beside the point. After I saw the snarky comment from that mod, I was pretty irritated. This customer had a legit question and the person was a jerk to that customer. A lot of people have poured money into the product and simply wish there were a way to purchase the cards they want, in a program that boasts how interactive and customizable it is. Gee whiz...

It won't matter, but I can't just sit here and read all this without saying something. I may be even more selective about my purchases than I have been as of late..

I won 230 credits but spent 230 credits and ALMOST won the special card twice.

I'm not angry. Disappointed fits better. My collection is nearly complete. I'm only missng the VG classic cards. I don't have any interest in cards that are that low of a resolution. So gambling to get quality video (special event) cards, with the odds against me, and then ending up with nothing or a low quality card isn't going to happen. I have loyally supported this product. I will continue to do so. But I am disappointed.

Either they increased the odds or i am just lucky.. can't say which one.

if they did that I would be pissed. REALLY BAD. I was down 800 credits when I finally got the card

@Starryk

Either they increased the odds or I am just lucky.. can't say which one.

Neither - I was one of those that played this game quite soon after its appearance. I played about 10 times (not sure if it was 9, 10 or 11 times) so I spent about 100 credits - but I won 130 credits, and got the new special event card. If I had not had a full collection I would also have won another card as well. From what I have seen reported here the odds of winning do not seem far off 50-50 (though I doubt its quite that good) which is consistant with some having quite long losing streaks and others being lucky enough to get what they want quite quickly.

If anyone is interested

http://www.istripper.com/forum/thread/41540/1?post=612368

The new cosplay tag in this beta appears to work in fullscreen scenes.

Not sure exactly how much use it is for scene creators but I'll leave that to your imagination😊

@Starryk

Exactly the way that I feel.
I will just be using up my current credit balance and not purchasing anymore.

So I tried the game and it gave a crazy winning series for me. Thanks !

@gatroll - moderators here have proven many times they act in an unprofessional manner throughout the years, and although there has been some improvement as of late (at least IMO) it's still a ***** to read their comments sometimes.

I don't think anything can be done about that at this point, so it's best not to engage in any kind of conversation about that, as it's a waste of everyone's time.

@Alkasyn I can see what you mean. I will take your advice. Thank you.

They can't have the full collection anymore unless they spend tons of credits on a game they can't really win from. That might be the straw that breaks the camels back for these users.

@Starryk Indeed.

No guarantee but i did in the end get the special event card basically for free. from 20 scratches only 5 without 3 S icons and 1 time 50 credits and 1 time 100 credits were in there also with many 10 credits wins and a few cards. In the end my credit counter is the same as before i bought the scratch tickets. Either they increased the odds or i am just lucky.. can't say which one.

@haruchai Phew, thanks, you have me worried for a minute there 👍

Personally i think that those users with a full collection have every right to be angry. (and i am NOT one of these users)
They have supported Totem for over 10 years in many cases and would probably continue to buy everything that Totem releases for the next 10 years.
Obviously these users are very keen on having a full collection, because you can be pretty sure that they haven't watched all the shows in their collection.
So what would be the cost to either make such a game without a new special event card, or give that new special event card to these users who have been the backbone support of the company for free?
Now we have a situation that some of these users so pissed that they are seriously considering to stop buying new shows because they feel ripped off. They can't have the full collection anymore unless they spend tons of credits on a game they can't really win from. That might be the straw that breaks the camels back for these users.

Whatever you do Totem, please do not end this promotion until after tomorrow - Tuesday. I have two people from the Massachusetts Gaming Comission who will be checking out your Scratch Game tomorrow. They thought they had only Scratch Card concession in the State! At minimum, there will likely be some kind of hearing, and maybe I will get a chance to listen to the Totem lawyers up close and personal! Only bad news is I will probably have to spend a few credits to show the Commission the scheme, but a small price!