~** Official GE 2019 Incentives Topic **~

[blupeX]

I'm resurrecting this tradition as I thought it would be good to get some new year untied hype going.
If anyone wants to have a bounty of their own own added to the list please post below, msg me privately or msg me on discord blupeX#9734

It's the same as previous years. Unless otherwise stated, the bounties all expire on January 1st 2020, 00:00 in the timezone of the person who claims the bounty.

RULES
- If the incentive has been achieved, you must pay up within 7 days (168 hours) of the incentive being fulfilled. Failure to do so results in a forum account & forum IP ban until payment has been fulfilled. (I'll need a mod to enforce this)
- All money is in USD for convenience.
- All world records or untieds must be recorded in watchable quality (non-webcam) as per the proof policy.
- OP will be updated with posted incentives

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NON-PLAYER SPECIFIC BOUNTIES:
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MISC BOUNTIES:
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** First 3 Players to get Top 10 who are not currently. Excluded members are Top 10 as of 17th December 2018 (Luke S, Rayan I, Daniel C, David C, Mark R, Bryan B, Karl J, Dan P, Ryan W, Jim B)
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice]

*** Aztec A ?:?? .
This is a race for the lowest time using the crouch strat. Whoever has the lowest time OR the first to achieve the lowest time with the new strat by the end of February 2019 will achieve the bounty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1O_oQ7Najg
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by dsx

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FIRST TO TIE BOUNTIES:
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** Each Untied Slayer.
Main incentive - 10% of the time in USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice]

*** Caverns 00A 1:30.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice] Claimed by Ace

*** Control SA 4:03.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice] Claimed by David Clemens (Payment Rejection Issues)

*** Control 00A 4:04.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice] Claimed by David Clemens (Payment Rejection Issues)

*** Silo SA 1:07.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice]

*** Bunker 1 SA 0:20.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice] Claimed by Ace

*** Aztec 00A 1:35.
Main Incentive - $50 USD - [Smit]

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UNTIED BOUNTIES:
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*** Each Untied Record.
Main incentive - $10 USD - [Jhyn / Jhynlevice]

*** Dam 00A 1:54.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $25 USD - [xzc]

*** Facility SA 0:51.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Ace

*** Bunker 1 00A 1:01.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by David Clemens

*** Caverns SA 1:12.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Daniel Coelho

*** Caverns 00A 1:29.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Ace

*** Surface 1 00A 1:47.
Main incentive  - $40 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $20  USD - [Jorsett / Thomas Jorsett]


*** Silo A 0:59.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Mark Rützou
                      - $25 USD - [xzc]

*** Jungle A 0:49.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Karl Jobst

*** Bunker 2 SA 0:43.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Ace

*** Bunker 2 00A 0:53.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]

*** Frigate A 0:22.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $30  USD - [Jorsett / Thomas Jorsett] Claimed by Karl Jobst

*** Statue 00A 2:17.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $20  USD - [Jorsett / Thomas Jorsett]

*** Silo 00A 1:20.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]

*** Frigate 00A 1:04.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Swiss


*** Train A 0:56.
Main incentive  - $75 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $30  USD - [Jorsett / Thomas Jorsett]

*** Control 00A 4:03.
Main incentive  - $75 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by David Clemens

*** Facility A 0:42.
Main incentive  - $75 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley] Claimed by Ace

*** Train SA 1:22.
Main incentive  - $75 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]

*** Streets SA 1:53.
Main incentive  - $75 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]


***Caverns Agent 1:00
Main incentive - $100 USD - [KevinDDR / Kevin Birrell]
BONUS #1 - Awarded an additional $100 USD if livestreamed on any gaming platform - [KevinDDR / Kevin Birrell]

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PLAYER SPECIFIC BOUNTIES:
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Renewing the $5 bet between Walton Mattei (Hotshott) and Alec M. (TroubleClef92); whoever gets an Egypt 47 sweep (or better) first wins - [TroubleClef92 / Alec M. , hotshott / Walton Mattei ]

$20 to Marc R for each world record he makes from 2nd Jan 2019 - [P0NGISTE]


Past Incentives
2017: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=21705.0
2016: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=20766.0
2015: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19979.0
2014 Part 2: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19487.0
2014 Part 1: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19287.0
2012: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=17853.0
2009-2012: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=15043.0

[DYM]

New account but this dude is an active chatter in Karl's Discord + has donated at least $200 to him. These are legit incentives.

[BK]

By "new strat" on aztec, do you mean the crouch strat?

[deletedprofile.u]

Takes the responsibility off of me to bring back the incentives topic then, haha.

Arbitrarily should add the me vs. hotshott egypt 47 sweep incentive. $5 to the winner. Gotta keep it going lol

Also, you should clarify what specific strategies are involved in ANY incentive you place, because these can be misinterpreted. "New strategy" is much too broad. In this casr it could mean the crouch at glass strat OR the late upload strat.

Otherwise, cheers! Thanks for taking the reigns on this.

[DYM]

By "new strat" on aztec, do you mean the crouch strat?

Yes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1O_oQ7Najg

[Happens]

Hard calling that none of these will happen

[deletedprofile.u]

Hard calling that none of these will happen

Hey man, I could get the Egypt 47 sweep if I tried... So could hotshott...wherever he is. 😁

What's your reasoning, though?
(Assuming you're talking about OP's incentives lol)

[blupeX]

I'll give a bit of background on how these times and levels were chosen.

I sent out messages to people in the community that would know which levels and times would be most appropriate to have bounties put on them as I wanted to do something positive for the community. Clemens and Ace responded but Clemens got busy with Christmas stuff and Karl has been busy streaming so this is mostly Ace's list.

I'm serious about what the OP states though. I'm very open to adding more levels and times if people suggest them or more bounties for thing such as races or anything that could be inviting to newer/less experienced players. If you have any suggestions please send them to me

[deletedprofile.u]

I enjoy your positive enthusiasm for betterment of the community, blupeX.

Thank you again!

[Happens]

Hard calling that none of these will happen

Hey man, I could get the Egypt 47 sweep if I tried... So could hotshott...wherever he is. 😁

What's your reasoning, though?
(Assuming you're talking about OP's incentives lol)

I missed that one, so I take back what I said. I meant the rest of the untieds that were listed.

Anyway, I just wanted to hit a hot take and a lot of those records are pretty strong already. Like I really don't see Dam 00 1:54 happening, but hey, I could be wrong.

[TheFlash]

This is probably the best incentives topic we've ever had, and the year isn't even started.

Still waiting on Marc's mailing address so I can send him a greeting card congratulating him on his record from a few years back. Also still willing to change it to an e-card if he's game.

[flukey lukey]

lol control 00a 403

[blupeX]

Sometimes people need that little extra incentive to get a CRT TV that works ....

[deletedprofile.u]

Sometimes people need that little extra incentive to get a CRT TV that works ....

Hahaha. Indeed!
Also, Dam 154 is PROVEN to be possible. Not theoretically either. Definitely.

[TheFlash]

If anyone has all the links to the past incentives topics it is kind of traditional to list them all in the OP so the list can be carried forward year after year.

[Happens]

If anyone has all the links to the past incentives topics it is kind of traditional to list them all in the OP so the list can be carried forward year after year.

Couldn't find the 2018, but here's the 2017:

https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=21705.0

[TheFlash]

If anyone has all the links to the past incentives topics it is kind of traditional to list them all in the OP so the list can be carried forward year after year.

Couldn't find the 2018, but here's the 2017:

https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=21705.0

Awesome, here are some more, maybe the OP can put these at the bottom of the first post.

Past Incentives
2019: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=22831
2017: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=21705.0
2016: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=20766.0
2015: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19979.0
2014 Part 2: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19487.0
2014 Part 1: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=19287.0
2013: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=18529.0
2012: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=17853.0
2009-2012: https://forums.the-elite.net/index.php?topic=15043.0

Maybe someone else remembers whether or not there was a 2018 incentives topic with a non-obvious name.

[KevinDDR]

I'd like to renew the Caverns A 1:00 $100 bounty with $100 stream incentive as well. Offer is good for the duration of 2019 (and from now until then, of course).

[blupeX]

I've added your bounty to the OP

[DYM]

lol control 00a 403

?

Do you believe 4:03 is 'untouchable'?

I'd be happy to talk on the phone/VC for a bit sometime soon about the viability of further untieds on Control SA/00A.

[blupeX]

Large update to the bounties from me.
All $25 bounties have been increased to $40 to reduce the discrepancy that was seen by community members between "low" bounties and "mid"  bounties. This should keep the incentive to run all levels equal.

Added the following levels to the bounty list based on further input from Luke and Ace :

- Caverns 00A 1:29
- Surface 1 00A 1:47
- Statue 00A 2:17
- Silo 00A 1:20
- Frig 00A 1:04
- Train SA 1:22
- Streets SA 1:53

This now brings the number of GE levels with non player specific bounties on them to 21/60. Happy bounty hunting in 2019.

[flukey lukey]

lol control 00a 403

?

Do you believe 4:03 is 'untouchable'?

I'd be happy to talk on the phone/VC for a bit sometime soon about the viability of further untieds on Control SA/00A.

oh no i don't think 403 is untouchable, just that it would be lolworthy with where the other best times are at if you got it.

[Jhyn]

Hi,

Some of you may know me as a twitch chat lurker (Jhynlevice). I'd like to contribute to the incentives.
I guess you'll have to take my word for it. I already gave out a few small donations to streamers if it helps.

I'd like to offer 10 EUR for any of the following:

• Achieving any GE untied;
• First player to tie Caverns 00A 130, Control SA 403, Control 00A 404, Silo SA 107 or Bunker 1 SA 20 (five different incentives);
• First three players to get top 10 (not currently in the top 10).

I know the rule in USD only, so I suggest you put me down for 10 USD, but you'll receive more if the UE doesn't collapse.

Please send me an email (not a pm) if you have a prize to claim.

PS: obviously if you untie one of the five levels you'll get 20 EUR.

[blupeX]

I've added your bounties Jhyn. Please let me know if any of the information is incorrect and I will change it asap

[Jhyn]

Thanks. In case it wasn't clear, any untied in 2019 will get 10 EUR, not just the first (just please dont untie them all).

[xzc]

I will add 25$ for silo 59 and $25 for Dam 1:54

[blupeX]

Added your incentives xzc

[Jorsett]

You can add $ 20 from me on these:
- S1 00A 1:47
- Statue 00A 2:17

And $ 30 on these:
- Train A 0:56
- Frig A 0:22

 

[blupeX]

Added your incentives Jorsett

[P0NGISTE]

$20 to Marc R for each wr he makes:)

[Jhyn]

Congrats to Karl for Jungle A 49, I owe you 10 EUR = 11,5 USD.
I can make a donation next time I catch your stream, or wait for a lump payment if you target other untied (less paypal fees).

[blupeX]

Congrats to Karl for Jungle A 49, I owe you 10 EUR = 11,5 USD.
I can make a donation next time I catch your stream, or wait for a lump payment if you target other untied (less paypal fees).

I asked Karl in his discord and hes happy for the incentives to be paid through stream dono's (thats how I'm paying mine).
To keep with the rules of the thread it should be paid within 7 days of the record being set. This could be rearranged with the record setter due to other circumstances (no paypal or bank info atm) but in general the idea behind the incentives is a nice reward and recognition upon getting a record rather than a optimum money making stream and hence I wouldn't be too worried about paypal fees.

Also I've added PONGISTE's incentives to the OP

[Jhyn]

The incentive for Jungle 49 was PAID. Proof: https://streamlabs.com/karljobst (see leaderboard)

To keep with the rules of the thread it should be paid within 7 days of the record being set. This could be rearranged with the record setter due to other circumstances (no paypal or bank info atm) but in general the idea behind the incentives is a nice reward and recognition upon getting a record rather than a optimum money making stream and hence I wouldn't be too worried about paypal fees.

Sure, I get the rules, I was just waiting for Karl to say how he wanted to be paid (and we should go with what the player wants if that contradicts the rule, I guess)
I've learnt he's no longer coming here, so thanks for the communication.

[debrebeuf]

What is the current lowest time for the aztec crouch strat? I think it is dsx aztec 125.
We should make the person do a reset in case they use the hacked rom on the everdrive.  However, I am not the one with the money.  I implore this on the basis of fair game.  Not that I am trying to get 124 oof
 

[P0NGISTE]

Marc got the wr any%.
Do I have to pay him the $20 directly?
Or through someone else?

really sorry for my bad English

[JDBlack21]

Marc got the wr any%.
Do I have to pay him the $20 directly?
Or through someone else?

really sorry for my bad English

You could probably pay him by donating through twitch when he is streaming.

[Jhyn]

Frigate 22 achieved, I owe Karl 11,5 USD (I'm the only one, I believe). I'll try to catch him streaming.

Edit : caught him and the incentive is paid. Proof: https://streamlabs.com/karljobst

[blupeX]

The following 2 bounties are also owed. I'll catch him streaming as well

*** Frigate A 0:22.
Main incentive  - $50 USD - [blupeX / George Hadley]
                      - $30  USD - [Jorsett / Thomas Jorsett]

[Irie]

Dang where's the s1 1:01 untied bounty, 12 shot locks ain't free! 

[SGT RAGEQUIT]

It's been an entire year since I got cavs 101 and nobody else has grabbed it since, so I thought i'd offer up $101 USD for the next person that gets it (that doesn't already have it, marc can still get it tho since his isn't ranked)

[debrebeuf]

It's been an entire year since I got cavs 101 and nobody else has grabbed it since, so I thought i'd offer up $101 USD for the next person that gets it (that doesn't already have it, marc can still get it tho since his isn't ranked)

big bucks.  dang.

[SGT RAGEQUIT]

One thing - if more than one person gets 101 on the same day, i'll pay out the original bounty to each of them.
If the next 101 tie is a different day, i'll pay out $50.50 USD.

[Smit]

20 USD for Irie Butler to get 1:34 Aztec SA with shooting wall strat.

Deadline is Feb 13th, 2019 00:00 EST

50 USD for anyone to either tie or untie Aztec 00

Exires 31st of December, 2019

[Yendis]

25USD for Dusky to learn 2.4 Archives and get 15

[SGT RAGEQUIT]

Offering 2x the time for all untieds this year - that means if you get Runway 21, you get $42, etc
*1x on Control, please don't bankrupt me 
**max of $150 for one time (3/3)

[DYM]

[SGT RAGEQUIT]

Rutzou duped 101 (with a back!) for $101 on 2/15/18, anybody else that gets cavs 101 on the 15th (in their timezone) is also entitled to $101, otherwise, the next 101 gets half that.

[Irie]

Where's the jungle 00 52 bounty at? These untieds don't come for free!

[Jhyn]

I'll throw in an additional incentive. Any untied slayer will receive 10% of the time in EUR (for example, 5,20 EUR for Jungle 52). Capped at 10 EUR, minimum of 5 EUR. Exceptions are the original 5 untieds where I already pledged 10 EUR.

If you untie an untied you get both incentives (for tying & untying).

As before, put me down for USD but I'll pay in euro if it's more.

[Jhyn]

Congrats to David Clemens for slaying Jungle 52, I owe you 5,20 EUR. If you don't tell me otherwise, I'll pay you during the week on your Paypal:

https://streamlabs.com/davidclemensn