September 21, 2022
Minting Stress Test Giveaway
[9.26.2022 UPDATE]
One more Stress Test! We want to make sure our systems are running as smoothly as possible before our first-ever Texas opening! As a result, we’ll have another stress test tomorrow, Tuesday, September 27th at 8:00 AM PT which will end at 8:20 AM PT on the same day.
The stress test will be in the same neighborhoods as the first stress test (see below for details).
In this new stress test, we'll be holding a new Stress Test Giveaway! Prizes include two more ultra-rare Fire Station properties in Fresno, CA. We’ll also be giving out 50,000 UPX to another 10 lucky winners.
All the rules to gain entries for the giveaway are the same as the first Stress Test Giveaway, so read the original post below for details.
The two Ultra Rare Properties will be:
10512 N MAPLE AVE
2571 S CHERRY AVE
Come join us and help us stress our systems and improve Upland!
[9.22.2022 UPDATE]
The Stress Test has been extended! The next stress test will be on Friday, September 23 at 8:00 AM PT and end at 8:20 AM PT on the same day.
The stress test will be in the same neighborhoods as the first stress test (see below for details).
In this new stress test, we'll be holding a new Stress Test Giveaway! Prizes include two ultra rare Fire Station properties in Fresno, CA. Also, we'll be giving out 50,000 UPX to another 10 lucky winners. All the rules to gain entries for the giveaway are the same as the first Stress Test Giveaway, so read the original post below for details.
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It’s an Upland Fire Drill! As we prepare to implement a new ten-second cooldown for property mints, we’re putting on a stress test to make this improvement as effective as possible and we can use your help! To reward players for taking part in the stress test, we’re putting on a Stress Test Giveaway on Thursday, September 22 starting at 8:00 AM PT in five neighborhoods.
We have some great prizes, and even though our goal is to test rapid minting activity, you can enter the giveaway without minting a property if you want. We will hold the drawing shortly after the stress test ends. Check out the details below to learn more.
Stress Test Details
Stress test start: Thursday, September 22 starting at 8:00 AM PT
Stress test end: Thursday, September 22 starting at 8:20 AM PT
As with any stress test, the goal is to have a lot of players in the same place at the same time. Here is a schedule to help with your planning:
The locations will be in neighborhoods across five cities:
- QUEENS: FLUSHING
- LOS ANGELES: WEST HILLS
- NASHVILLE: MIDTOWN
- LAS VEGAS: PARADISE
- KANSAS CITY: RAYTOWN
There are two parts of the stress test: Sends in specific neighborhoods (with corresponding treasure drops) and property minting in the neighborhoods listed above. By doing Sends, claiming treasures, and minting properties within the required timeframe, you’ll gain entries for the giveaway.
Giveaway Entry Summary
Combining all of the ways to gain entries, players can amass up to 150 entries! Here is a quick summary of all the ways you gain entries to the giveaway. But be sure to read on to learn more about how the Stress Test Giveaway works.
- Each Send to a property within one of the listed neighborhoods earns 1 entry (5 entry maximum)
- Each treasure claimed in a listed neighborhood earns 4 entries (20 entry maximum)
- Each property minted in a listed neighborhood earns 5 entries (125 entry maximum)
Sends and Claiming Treasure
Sends will be dropped in various neighborhoods to bring you to a stress test location. About 50 Send drops will come shortly after the stress test begins. Treasures will also spawn randomly in those neighborhoods with new waves coming every five minutes.
The treasures will have low-value rewards that will cover Send fees for each respective city. However, you never know when you might get lucky as there is a small chance to win a 10,000 UPX reward for these treasures.
For Sends and treasure claims to qualify for the giveaway, they must occur between 8:05 AM PT and 8:20 AM PT on Thursday, September 22. Activating a Send drop and traveling to a neighborhood included in the stress test grants players one entry per Send. There is a maximum of five entries for the giveaway through Sends. Each treasure claimed in these areas earns players four entries for the giveaway. There is a maximum of 20 entries through treasures; so five treasure total per player.
Property Mints
Players can mint properties in the required neighborhoods as soon as the stress test begins at 8:00 AM PT. Each property minted in one of the targeted neighborhoods earns players five entries into the giveaway. In order to encourage a high volume of mints in a short period of time, we are allowing players to earn a maximum of 125 entries, which equals 25 property mints.
Stress Test Giveaway Details
There will be 12 total winners in this Stress Test Giveaway. The grand prizes include two ultra-rare properties in New Orleans! Then there will be 10 players rewarded with 50,000 UPX! The drawing will take place shortly after the stress test, so stay tuned to see who won!
Here are the addresses for the ultra-rare properties if you want to check them out:
- 616 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA.
- 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
These properties are part of the New Orleans “haunted places,” and will be great additions for two lucky winners. During the drawing, we’ll start by announcing the winners of the ultra-rare properties. The first winner will receive the property with the highest value. This is the property on 616 Pere Antoine Alley. Then, we’ll draw a winner for the second ultra rare property. Last, we’ll draw 10 more winners who will receive 50,000 UPX each!
Making Upland a Better Place
We thank all players who participate in this stress test. Please help us push the limits and even break them! This only helps make Upland stronger as we implement infrastructure improvements before the next city opening. The stress test is not only a great way to win fun prizes – you’re actively making Upland a better place with every action you take. Enjoy the giveaway!