[1 hour boost - 5 gems] vs. [2 hour boost - 10 gems]

Many of us have seen people asking for the barracks/spell/maybe heroes boost to decrease to 1 hour for 5 minutes. This is a minor change, but many people would appreciate it, and it's easier to work with than 2 hours for 19 gems simply because not everyone has the time to sit and clash 2 hours without interruption. I do, but I like this idea.

Sometimes loot is bad and halfway through the boost I quit (Supercell makes money because of this reason; people quit halfway between raids, have to go, etc.). Maybe if the boosts were decreases to 1 hour - 5 gems more people would boost because they can quit, and it's not as big a deal to loose 10-20 gems as it is 20-40 (considering you boost either 2 or 4 barracks, spells and heroes not included).

Pros of boosting barracks in general:
-Quicker raids
-Efficient if raiding properly
-Etc. (I'm not gonna list all I can think of)

Cons of 2 hour boosts:
-Player may lose out on gems due to some reason they can or can't control (bad loot, going out, etc.)
-Not everyone is able to play 2 hours straight

Pros of 1 hour - 5 gems boosts:
-Average clasher (I assume) is able to play at least 45-60 minutes non-stop once a day
-Not as big a loss on gems if you quit halfway through
-Same as 2 or 4 hour boosts- just cut in half or a fourth
-More people will boost (again, I assume due to more flexible boost options)

Cons for 1 hour boost:
-Your boost may be over while nexting if you are clashing > 1hr
-People may be more willing to spend the gems to use half the time, thereby wasting money. (Pro for SC )
-Your wife will not want to wait to go to dinner, just because you can have a 1 hour boost now.

What do you guys think? It's a small change, but it would definitely be helpful. Be sure to vote!

I vote 2hrs or optional. Do not want 1hr boosts unless I have an option for 2 still.

1 hour, five gems. more changeable

This is remedial. It's not broken, don't fix it.

I just want a message or sound to be played when a boost finishes.

I keep forgetting to restart my spell factory straight away.

Not fussed on either of those options to be honest.

SC should really sell boost by the minute, that way everyone is happy and no one feels robbed :D.

Seriously though, if you're worried about spending 10 gems (worth 10 cents at the most) and not getting your moneys worth you've probably got bigger problems in life (not directed at OP specifically).

I think 2 hours is fair, I suppose 1 hour would be better but I cringe at the thought of SC spending time on this instead of more pressing matters.

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Originally Posted by agr1014

Cons of 2 hour boosts:
-Player may lose out on gems due to some reason they can or can't control (bad loot, going out, etc.)
-Not everyone is able to play 2 hours straight

Pros of 1 hour - 5 gems boosts:
-Average clasher (I assume) is able to play at least 45-60 minutes non-stop once a day
-Not as big a loss on gems if you quit halfway through
-Same as 2 or 4 hour boosts- just cut in half or a fourth
-More people will boost (again, I assume due to more flexible boost options)

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I voted for the 1 hour boost, but when you post pros and cons, it is not supposed to show the same point of view.

Pros for 1 hour boost:
the ones you stated

Cons for 1 hour boost:
Your boost may be over while nexting if you are clashing > 1hr
People may be more willing to spend the gems to use half the time, thereby wasting money. (Pro for SC :D)
Edit: Oops, I see you listed this one as a pro.
Your wife will not want to wait to go to dinner, just because you can have a 1 hour boost now.
Edit: Another con is if SC has a 1 gem special, it will be for 1 hour instead of 2.

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Originally Posted by DidIDoThat

SC should really sell boost by the minute, that way everyone is happy and no one feels robbed :D.

Seriously though, if you're worried about spending 10 gems (worth 10 cents at the most) and not getting your moneys worth you've probably got bigger problems in life (not directed at OP specifically).

I think 2 hours is fair, I suppose 1 hour would be better but I cringe at the thought of SC spending time on this instead of more pressing matters.

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I have 600 gems at the moment and a $50 iTunes from December, so it's not that big a issue for me. :)

They should sell boosts by the second for people who can't play more than two seconds:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by brainbounce

I voted for the 1 hour boost, but when you post pros and cons, it is not supposed to show the same point of view.

Pros for 1 hour boost:
the ones you stated

Cons for 1 hour boost:
Your boost may be over while nexting if you are clashing > 1hr
People may be more willing to spend the gems to use half the time, thereby wasting money. (Pro for SC :D)
Your wife will not want to wait to go to dinner, just because you can have a 1 hour boost now.
Edit: Another con is if SC has a 1 gem special, it will be for 1 hour instead of 2.

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Added, thanks :)