[Ethanael]

Hmm. Something, different...

Vanguard Spheres. Crafting, Adventuring, Diplomacy.

How about a contest that involves all 3 of the Vanguard spheres? Run a contest that the contestants can fill their three spheres; the people that fills them up are randomly chosen as a winner.

Example:
The Crafting sphere could involve semi-easy riddles that basically results into a recipe. 3 - 5 riddles, each an ingredient to one specific fantasy item. Get the item, earn the sphere. You can provide the riddles; let the people go out to figure them out, and then PM the result to the website.

The Adventuring sphere could involve 5 or so Hard Questions revolving around Vanguards lore. Answering all of the questions right, will earn the user their Adventure Sphere. Same thing, the contestants PM their answers to Vanguard Spheres.

The Diplomacy sphere could involve each contestant to write in a brief paragraph telling Vanguard Spheres why they think they deserve a spot in the Beta. 3 judges could then judge each entry, giving point values. If the person gets above a specific point value (say above 5/10 from the judges), then they receive their adventure sphere!

Earn 3 spheres; you earned your chance to become a winner!

That’s my two cents, something unique and exciting!