Interesting idea ... one downside I see is that then authors could restrict games/access based on player reader. Not sure I like that idea.
One thing that we *will* be doing down the road is giving points for doing well on certain games: Wal*Mart, JFP, Finals Week, Venegence, etc. Haven't quite figured it out the details yet ... but we all felt that you should get a reward for beating a game like that!
I'm sure you could think of some way to lose your points. You know, since us admins can give penalties ...
I'm still *very* skeptical on the idea mainly because I don't like the idea of restricting parts of stories to people not interested in scoring points. Points are more for members of the site, and most of the people who visit are not members.
As far as loosing points, doesn't really work like that -- only way to gain or loose points is with a Transaction (on your MAG Points screen) -- kindalike a bank account. If your points changed, you could easily see how.
It would be cool to have for Admins at the end of the game, at the best end link, they could give out an Admin Bonus to members for beating the game. None for Wal*Mart though CUZ theres a walkthrough.