OmniLottery Poll

[Monkey D. Luffy]

I'm presuming the way it would work is the same as purchasing powers, proficiencies and such. If someone wanted to participate, they would post in the lottery thread and then update their purchase log and roster accordingly. In other words, they would be using their free OM to buy the ticket; so if they didn't have any, they would have to roleplay to get the OM needed.

Normally, I'm not a fan of gambling, but since the price of entry is low, I'm not opposed to the idea. That said, doesn't this kind of initiative technically conflict with the fact that gifting OM isn't permitted? I mean, you're not really giving it to anyone specifically, but it does still qualify as giving OM away.

It's as you stated. Participants would log that they are purchasing the raffle ticket(s). Also, it's OOC just like the Book Club and Voting. I won't force players to purchase communication devices to play. If they wish to involve it IC somehow, they're free to do so, but it's not mandatory.

In regards to "giving away OM," what would you call the Book Club, Voting, and Fortnightly Bonuses? All of that is free OM earned outside of actually roleplaying. Also, Participation Bonuses fall under the umbrella of Gifted OM.