the contest seemed pretty good, i stopped early with the test contest due to running out of energy. the already adjusted experiance for the real contest will be more incentive to heal up. i think it would also be a good idea to give something to the "losers" of the contest, either offer a participation medal for the first attack on the boss, for each person, (possibly with small bonuses such as +1-5 in a skill) or have small items drop after attacking the boss. the item would be like getting money for a regular boss, you wouldnt have to kill the boss to get it and more people would be able to walk away with something