Post#7 Key Changes to the Co-Op Reward System:

Shared Investment System:
When starting a map, Ultimatum, or any similar content, all players can contribute to the investment. This means that each player can slot their map or Ultimatum into a shared "co-op device" (similar to the Map Device or the Inscription Slot).

All maps, Ultimatums, or challenge items contributed will be consumed at the start, ensuring that no player is left out of the loop for investing in the content.
This system applies to any co-op content where maps or items are required to participate.
Co-Op Rewards Pool:
After completing the challenge, all players will receive a portion of the rewards based on their participation and the contributions made by the group.

Shared Loot Pool: All maps or items put in the device are pooled together, and at the end of the map, everyone gets a reward from the loot that was collectively earned. This could include things like currency, map drops, or unique items, ensuring all players are rewarded for their participation.

Individual Performance Bonuses: To keep the system fair, each player can receive bonuses or personal rewards based on their performance during the map. For example, players who contribute more to damage, completion objectives, or other activities could earn additional loot or currency, but everyone will receive a reward from the pool.
Increased Reward Synergy:
If players choose to invest higher-tier maps or tougher challenges, the group rewards will scale accordingly, providing better loot the more difficult the challenge. This encourages players to contribute to the shared pool, knowing the rewards will be proportional to the challenge.

The difficulty will adjust to the combined contributions of the players, so the challenge will always feel appropriately scaled to the group.
Risk-Reward Balance:

If the group fails to complete the challenge, the rewards are diminished or lost entirely, but everyone will still have contributed to the map, meaning no player feels like they wasted their resources or time.
The shared nature of the investment means that players can pool their resources together, making it feel like a true collaborative effort where everyone gets something for their time and contributions.

Benefits of the System:
Fair Reward Distribution: All players feel rewarded for their effort, rather than one player carrying the weight and getting all the loot.
Encourages Teamwork: By allowing everyone to invest, the group feels more united and strategic in choosing maps or Ultimatums. It becomes about collective decision-making for the best rewards.
Higher Stakes: Because the group is pooling resources together, the success or failure of the challenge impacts everyone, making victories feel more rewarding and failures more impactful.
Flexibility: It allows players to experience the loot scaling as a team, where everyone can benefit from the higher-tier maps or tougher challenges the group invests in, rather than feeling like they’re missing out on loot.

Conclusion:
This system would fix the major issue of players feeling left out in co-op play. By giving everyone a chance to contribute and receive rewards based on the group’s collective efforts, it makes the co-op experience much more satisfying. No more “I didn’t get anything” moments at the end of a challenging map or Ultimatum—this is about rewarding the whole team for the effort!

What do you think? Would this kind of shared investment and reward distribution make co-op play feel more rewarding for you and your team?