Now, I know a lot of you probably read the title of this suggestion and thought, "This idiot! A 6th builder would be completely unfair to everyone who build their base up with 5 builders yada yada yada..." so I'd like to start by saying that my idea is for a TEMPORARY 6th builder hut that can be EARNED on special occasions (holidays, clash anniversary, etc) and would have a maximum duration of around a week. Yes, this may still seem unfair to those who have been trudging along with 5 builders for a long time, but I think the effort required to obtain a temporary 6th builder and the fact that it is temporary makes sure that this builder does not provide a huge advantage.
I will not list holidays or other days I think should be used (as that will be up to the supercell communty), but I do have a few ideas for challenges. Challenges that could earn you a 6th builder if you complete them include but are not limited to:
1. Donations-5000 before the end of an event.
2. Stars-100 before the end of an event.
3. War Stars-15 before end of event.
4. Challenge Bases-Supercell designed expansions of the goblin map that appear on special occasions. Must get 3 stars before end of event. Challenge strength varies with townhall level.
5. Clan War Challenge-Similar to 4, but with your whole clan put up in a war against challenge bases. Goblins only defend. Minimum star requirement must be met.
If you have other ideas for challenges feel free to comment them.
As far as the temporary aspect goes, 6th builders would disappear after an event ends. If, for example, a week long event occurs, the 6th builder would disappear once the week ends. However, since most higher level players have many upgrades over a week long, I think that there should be an option to use your 6th builder for 1 upgrade no matter how long it is. So, if you earn a 6th builder, your options would be to use it for 1 single upgrade that has a duration that exceeds the remaining time in the event or to use it for any upgrades you want that fit within the event time. Once you use the 6th builder for a short upgrade, you no longer have the option to use it for one long upgrade.
Finally, I would like to add that this suggestion actually makes the game more fair to those of us who cannot or do not buy gems. Those who do buy gems essentially buy builders all the time when they speed through their upgrades with gems and can use their builders again. If implemented, my suggestion would provide a small building advantage to players who earn it through actual work and gameplay, giving them a better way to compete with those who gem their bases.
Please do not comment without reading the post, and please comment thoroughly if you have read the post and have any comments, concerns, or suggestions.
Thanks.
Herobrine.
