I know that a lot of people feel left out because they did not get to loot the chest at the end of the one time event (Ancient Karka). And while everyone copes in their own way (QQ threads) none really give a solution to the problem. So here is my suggestion:
Add a Slot Machine event.
Everyone can participate even those that have already completed the event. I am aware that they might be logs of who looted the chest and who did not, so in essence this is possible to create 2 types of “Jackpots”.
My idea is basically a “Slot machine event” for that those who really did not loot the chest will get to participating in without having to gamble anything. They will just get a wheel of some sorts with gear icons (visual animation). You then get to click a button or w/e and then spin the wheel (Slot machine). The rewards at the end shuold include 2 Exotics and 3 Rares (which is what I believe the standard is according to players in several servers).
Also the 2 exotics should have a random chance (just like the chest) to “proc” a Legendary precursor. You can make it interesting to have the last 2 Slots on the slot machine to have some visual effect where it’s an all or nothing situation. (Make it fun, like a boom/glow effect if a Legendary precursor has been obtained).
As for the other set of people who did loot their chest, and are still unhappy because “QQ I did not get my precursor QQ” They are also allowed to play the Slot machine. But they have to gamble their items to get it. They have to add 2 exotics lvl 80 and 3 Rares lvl 80 in order to “Spin the wheel”. The exotics/rares are not allowed to be crafted, but any other named exotic can be used. Now I realize some may have sold them or no longer have those items, but there’s always a way to get an exotic.
This Slot machine is a one time deal, and just to be clear you can only do it once. Win or lose, no complaints no qq just a fair risk/reward event.
Now this might not be the perfect solution, but I just randomly thought of a fun way of rewarding players who got left out during the event. Anyway, have fun out there in Tyria