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Hey peoples. Here are some new additions to the Information Finding Championship and how it works.. Thanks to a previous contest where we asked the players how to make the game work more like an RPG, we have figured out some ways!
From now on.. Every win you get is worth 3 XP, every vote from a judge is worth 1 XP and there are other ways to obtain XP as well. Like from relics for example or side quests.
Also here's a few ways you can get XP outside of the contest itself.
Referring a new member to IFC who plays at least 3 rounds - 5 XP
Getting a sponsor for the IFC (MIN 10 Steem) - 10 XP
Here's what I have in regards to the leveling system so far. If you want to offer suggestions feel free.. Though for the time being I can't plan that far past level 5 right now. I imagine by the time anyone gets to that level we will be able to figure out more artifacts or some other way to keep the levels going, but this is it for now!
First level up at 40 XP
Second level up at 100 XP
Third level up at 200 XP
Fourth level up at 350 XP
Fifth level up at 600 XP
Here is what the current line up of players looks like right now.
XP-Level-wins
kryptocek 33-0-4
bashadow 24-0-3
sandrina.life 14-0-1
auminda 09-0-1
swolesome 08-0-1
xomegax 08-0-1
noisyboy 05-0-1
deliberator 04-0-0 now a judge
grizzman 02-0-0
sophiabydesign 02-0-0
lynncoyle1 01-0-0
nxtblg 01-0-0
yura81 01-0-0
mnallica 01-0-0
Now here's what I have so far in regards to relics and artifacts..
Artifacts are given during quests and usually only last 5 rounds until they go up for contention.
One relic can be chosen each time you level up and you get to keep this item and carry it into future seasons of the game.
Relics have "charges" and can be used a certain number of times depending on the amount of charges. Also your charged items will be charged again each time you level up or for other reasons like completing special quests as well.
Relics/artifacts not allowed during sweet 16 championship.
Rare legendary artifact.
Hidden Ladder. (This one given out numerous times for the best comments that we find that are left on any blog post associated with the IFC and can only be used once per person each season)
A challenge will be given. If you solve it you will level up, if you fail you will lose as much exp as you would have gained.
Rare legendary relic.
Unidentified Object. 1 charge (This one will be given to the winner of a future quest)
Allows you to mimic any other relic.
Relic.
Occult Book + The Eye of Experience. 2 charges
Allows you to enter a round twice with two different entries.
And each time you use the book you also gain 2 XP points.
Relic.
Sacred Crystal. 1 charge.
A new bonus round is started in your honor and you get to choose the subject of the bonus round.
You also gain 3 XP for adding your additional creativity to the contest.
Relic.
Anonymous hand. 1 charge.
Grants the player a vote from anonymous. (Must be used before a round ends and the judges vote)
Relic.
Elixer of Influence. 1 charge
Allows you to give another player a vote and you gain 10 XP for helping them.(Must be used before judges vote)
Relic. 1 charge.
KryptoCheck Shield.
With the shield the bearer is granted in the event of any tie a victory instead.
The name of the shield may seem somewhat familiar to some of the long tie (time) players.
It is indeed named after our own intrepid 
If two competitors each have the shield and tie they cancel each other out.
Artifact.
Sortiarius Chest.
Provides full upvote to your entry for 5 rounds from Apolymask
Artifact.
Magic Dancing Shoes.
Gives you advance information about upcoming challenges for 5 rounds but only if you're on the discord channel.
I have one artifact idea that 
Additionally we're still looking for more ideas for artifacts and relics and such, if you have any ideas please feel free to share! :)
I will also be awarding a rare legendary artifact (the ladder) to people who leave the best comments on any IFC related post.
I want to figure out more ways to encourage people to comment and interact with the community more, so there will probably be additional side quests about that or something like that in the future as well.
Okey doke.. I think that's enough for now!
