VIP membership

Yeah, I have to echo other's sentiment. I pay money on the game, but have always loved that it's FTP friendly and there is no content available that I could not get if I choose to not spend any longer. I think the idea of having some sort of out of game "VIP reward" is an interesting one (I'd love a hoodie!!), but there are a number of factors to consider. Especially given the amount of money some people spend on the game, you don't want create a VIP status that is so high that it generates ridicule from the fan base, but at the same time you want to create something high enough that those extra kraken's feel appreciated in the reward structure. I mean, even having a VIP status at $1,000 spent would seem outlandish to most, but is a mere drop in the bucket for what some have spent. It's a tough one to tackle, but still, I want that hoodie!