Post by Avalena on Feb 10, 2013 2:34:56 GMT -5
Hello Aquarius,I have some concerns that I want to bring up with the forum. Don't worry! This is mostly to help the site succeed. Kitten and I discussed some things last night on what we could see improved. Here they are:
- Information, Information, Information. The easiest thing to do right now is to add more information. Why were these school's split? Right now, it is very vague besides a war causing the schools be created. Maybe you can make some lore to WHY this war(s) were started and how it affects the present day. The more lore, the better. Also, how did the water and air signs get stuck in a place were water is lacking? And how did the fire and earth signs get a place with plenty of it?
Suggestion: Give Kitten some power to write lore. Just give him key points that need to be written about. I have seen this on many different sights and it woks out very well. Plus, as an admin, he should have a little power over that. I know you have school and this would be perfect to take some pressure off yourself.
Well alright, I'll give Kitten some power to write lore as long as he asks me exactly what he wants to do. Tell him to send me a PM and we'll plan stuff there.- Also, where are the headmasters? They are important to the storyline – and I would not keep them out for too long. (I would start on the Headmasters as soon as possible if I were you. It'll help make the site feel more complete.)
Suggestion: Kitten suggested that they can be NPCs so that the tournaments can commence. Just having them here will improve the site's plot a good deal.
Actually, I had planned on making the headmasters NPCs to begin with ^^ But NPCs that have accounts but no apps. I'm going to make accounts for the headmasters but I won't make an App for them. What do you think about that? Considering they are the strongest people in the Academy I doubt making an application is really beneficial since they would have an infinite amount of Jewels, high level etc... So NPC was my original intention.- According to Kitten, the class scaling is somewhat skewed. Normal class rankings would be F > E > D > C > B > A > S (Optional: > SS > SSS). Cl ass A seems far too high for most characters, and should only be reserved for more experienced characters. (A teacher should be at Class B or A; Headmasters Class S, SS, or SSS)
I originally was going to make the class rankings smaller but actually it makes sense the way you layed it out. Should I make a thread about the rankings?
I agree with this and using the normal system.
Suggestion: Students start at F and work their way up. Teachers start at B and can work their way up from there. Loners would be something you need to decide on. Higher Class Ranked Loners would be more around the B and A range. (S would be rare on occasion, but it would be possible) Kitten suggested that the admin (you or him) would delegate what the class is depending on how well the application is filled out – the higher class one receives.
You have a good point there, people would probably be more motivated to write a bit more in their Apps. Also a great way to start off on a good foot instead of completely from the beginning. Mkay we'll do that.- Somewhat working along with the last suggestion.... Leveling.... how the heck do you level here? I was just thinking about it while I looked at my new character. It is confusing to say the least and you need to give your members some way of how they are leveling? Is it by posts made or just the quality of posts? Can you only earn experience through quests?
Suggestion: Give a small guide on how one can get levels. I think it'll be much easier in the long run for new members.
Mkay, I'll make a thread for that. At first I only considered the Quests to be a way to level up along with certain "special" threads. Ones that correspond directly to the Plot itself. Events was going to be another great way to get experience. But I kinda reached a writer's block at that point, I mean, what else is there that can potentially act as a way to level up?
Now after all that being said, here are my praises for you:
The Concept
The Plot (even more so when I get more information, I like more information)
The Design of the site
How sweet you are
Awww thank you ^^
Remember, this is all to improve the site. That way we get more members and keep the members for many months/years/decades to come.
Yours truly,
Avalena and Kitten