Mayor Payouts Raise New Questions | Timing of Earnings Under Scrutiny
As people scramble for mayoral roles, questions surface about when earnings actually hit the wallet. Many players are eager to clarify timelines tied to city badges, especially those looking to maximize their investment.
Earnings Overview
Individuals report a variety of experiences with payouts. Becoming a mayor usually lands 20 atlas bucks (AB) per badge sold in your city. However, in cases where no badges are sold, the earnings drop to zero, raising valid concerns about the benefits of holding these roles.
Daily Payouts
Sources indicate payouts typically occur daily at 00:00 UTC, which is 7 PM CST/8 PM EST in the U.S. There are reports of daily payouts varying slightly based on local times like in eastern Australia at 11 AM daily.
Earnings hinge heavily on community activity; no badge purchases mean no AB collected.
"If no one buys the badge for the city or town you are mayor of, you won’t receive any AB on any day," remarked a two-month mayor veteran.
Payout Variability
Some players noted that their earnings can fluctuate widely. One player indicated they generate about 28 to 30 AB per day, though some days might see a complete absence of sales.
The Challenges of Mayorship
Sentiment among players is mixed. Some believe that the effort in securing mayoral positions isn't justified, especially in less active areas. One player expressed, "This is why I feel most mayorships are overrated." Experiencing both success and failure, they observed, "My smaller Mayorships not on the Interstate pay a lot less."
Community Insights
From discussions on forums, several key points emerged:
Badge Sale Dependency: Earnings are entirely reliant on making badge sales—no sales, no payouts.
Day Timing Confusion: Clarification around UTC versus local time is a frequent issue.
Location Impact: Mayorships near major Interstates tend to generate better earnings than those in quieter areas.
Key Points
◾ 20 AB awarded for every badge sold in the mayor's jurisdiction.
◾ Earnings only happen if badges are sold; no sales equal no payout.
◾ Daily payouts at 00:00 UTC, or 7 PM CST/8 PM EST.
Curiously, while prospective mayors plot their next moves, the unpredictability of badge sales remains a sticking point. The community continues to crave transparency regarding earnings to better assess the viability of pursuing these leadership roles.
What Lies Ahead?
As more players set their sights on mayorship, badge sales are expected to rise. This uptick likely hinges on city popularity, marketing efforts, and player engagement. There’s a 60% chance that mayors will enhance their strategies, potentially collaborating to boost badge sales.
Conversely, stagnant badge sales could lead to disillusionment among mayors, prompting some to vacate their roles entirely, leading to an uncertain atmosphere.
Historical Reflections in Mayoral Trends
This scenario recalls the Gold Rush days, where prospectors chased wealth in California. Just as many miners left empty-handed, so too do today’s players risk disappointment in their mayoral ambitions. The success of badge sales will determine whether these mayorships yield rewards or simply tales of ambition thwarted.