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route_292011-10-11 04:15 pm
these_balls) wrote in route_292011-10-11 04:15 pm
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A NEW RULE APPEARS
Hey, Route!
Yes, more new stuff. Everything chaaanges, chaaaanges, it's evolutionary~
1) New apps rule!:
In the interest of clarity and app processing speed, we now ask that potential applicants post their application in comments rather than linking. If the app contains explicit references to 'hard' spoilers (think big reveals, like 'Dumbledore dies', I SEE DEAD PEOPLE, I am your father etc), players should put the application in their own journal or their character's journal and link it, making sure to mention the presence of spoilers within.
We've always gotten linked apps (goodness knows I'm guilty of linking an app or five that was spoiler-free!), but having them all on the page means the mods don't have to open a million tabs while processing, and spoiler links keep fellow players from stumbling onto things that might ruin a canon for them.
This is a rule; as of today (the 11th of October), if your app is linked but not marked for spoilers, it will not be processed that week. We trust all our players will read and abide by the rules list, which has not changed besides this.
2) Polling about the passwords:
RELAX, we're not changing anything concerning passwords...yet. But we're thinking it's about time this thing got an overhaul, don't you think?
Our proposed fix: What we'd like to do is remove the passwords altogether and replace them with something of a task system: on the rules and FAQ pages, tasks such as 'explain in one sentence how your character feels about strawberries in their personality section' or 'include a link to your favorite youtube video in the canon links section'.
The goal here is to make sure people have at least given a cursory visit to both pages. These tasks would change arbitrarily and be located arbitrarily within the FAQ and rules. Yes, these would be more work for you, and for us, but the current password system feels outdated and obvious.
Your turn: How do you feel, Route? Hate this idea? Love passwords? Have a better idea? Let us know!
[Poll #1785767]
If you have grievances, comments, suggestions or ideas concerning either the new app rule or the password system, you can: PM the mod account, PM any of us individually, catch us on AIM, or post (anonymously or not) to our (screened) Suggestions post.
Looking forward to hear from you!
Yes, more new stuff. Everything chaaanges, chaaaanges, it's evolutionary~
1) New apps rule!:
In the interest of clarity and app processing speed, we now ask that potential applicants post their application in comments rather than linking. If the app contains explicit references to 'hard' spoilers (think big reveals, like 'Dumbledore dies', I SEE DEAD PEOPLE, I am your father etc), players should put the application in their own journal or their character's journal and link it, making sure to mention the presence of spoilers within.
We've always gotten linked apps (goodness knows I'm guilty of linking an app or five that was spoiler-free!), but having them all on the page means the mods don't have to open a million tabs while processing, and spoiler links keep fellow players from stumbling onto things that might ruin a canon for them.
This is a rule; as of today (the 11th of October), if your app is linked but not marked for spoilers, it will not be processed that week. We trust all our players will read and abide by the rules list, which has not changed besides this.
2) Polling about the passwords:
RELAX, we're not changing anything concerning passwords...yet. But we're thinking it's about time this thing got an overhaul, don't you think?
Our proposed fix: What we'd like to do is remove the passwords altogether and replace them with something of a task system: on the rules and FAQ pages, tasks such as 'explain in one sentence how your character feels about strawberries in their personality section' or 'include a link to your favorite youtube video in the canon links section'.
The goal here is to make sure people have at least given a cursory visit to both pages. These tasks would change arbitrarily and be located arbitrarily within the FAQ and rules. Yes, these would be more work for you, and for us, but the current password system feels outdated and obvious.
Your turn: How do you feel, Route? Hate this idea? Love passwords? Have a better idea? Let us know!
[Poll #1785767]
If you have grievances, comments, suggestions or ideas concerning either the new app rule or the password system, you can: PM the mod account, PM any of us individually, catch us on AIM, or post (anonymously or not) to our (screened) Suggestions post.
Looking forward to hear from you!
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I personally feel that the password system or even the new proposed replacement for them doesn't really help when it comes to terms of reading the FAQs and Rules.
The passwords can be extremely easy for people to find by simply going ctrl+f with them or looking at other people's applications for the password they have used. The same thing can be done with the task system, but if we have to choose one, I will say that the task system is much more better though make it a task more relevant to the FAQS/Rules? Something like answer the question with the information in those two sections or the question itself being about them. It at least assures that people have read a little of it.
However, I think if you guys are going to keep this password/task system in, maybe you should exempt it from people already playing in the game. Those who are already in Route will probably already know all the rules and basic FAQ stuff, so this seems just like extra work to them. It's mainly the new players that need to know this so perhaps this system should only be applied to them.
As for the apps part, my opinion has been echoed already in terms of that I prefer linking because of character limit, editing, app-stealing, etc etc. The decision has already been made, but this is just my own opinion on it. I personally like linking because of typos or html code failure. When I post it in my journal, I can easily fix it but in comments, either edit it a million times or delete the whole thing in general. If there are custom pages that you're concerned about, then I suggest that maybe putting a note in the apps saying "if you're linking, please make sure to keep custom comment off".
This has gotten longer than I have thought it will, but yeah, just my thoughts on this. Sorry in advance if any of this sounds confusing or rude! I really appreciate everything you guys are doing right now and gathering our opinions like this, so keep it up!
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Yep, we're definitely going to work on making the task system (if we implement, nothing's set in stone, here) more FAQ- and Rules- related, like a quiz. And we'll also absolutely consider exempting veteran players if we do, as many of you have asked.
As for the apps--without repeating what I said to Aly up there, it's the app-stealing I'd like to address. I don't understand how linking deters app thieves...isn't the app public for the few days it's awaiting a verdict, anyway? If what worries you is the app staying up after acceptance, then of course, you can always PM the mods and ask us to screen it! We've done it in the past and we'll be happy to do it again in the future with any posted apps we receive, and we feel that would be safest and most convenient for everyone. We have the apps organized and on-file, other applicants can see what we look for, and applicants who don't want their app public can request to have it hidden from prying eyes.
Also, posting doesn't mean you can't put it in your journal, for your own convenience and that of castmates, as well as to fix any HTML mistakes you might find before you put it up for inspection. And as for typos...don't worry, we're a pretty forgiving bunch. We use computers, too! we know how finicky they can get.
I hope this cleared up some things and eased your mind concerning the new app rule! Thanks for taking the time to let us know your opinion. It's great to see everyone giving us feedback!
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Glad to hear about the FAQs/Rules thing and concerning about the linking deterring app thieves, I think it's more on how some people screen their apps in their journal/musebox after. I personally don't feel this way when it comes to app stealing since I'm not very concerned about it, but I do know a few that are and they normally just feel better in knowing it's only in their journals/museboxes. They post it right on the day that apps get checked then quickly private it to themselves after acceptance. I guess they just feel best with that way and like I've said, I don't do this personally, but if I know at least two people that do, then I'm sure that there are more that do so.
However, hearing that comments can be screened does make it more reassuring and ease up my mind on this! My opinion is still preferring links due to looking neater and taking up less comment space, but seeing that the mods are understanding about it is a good sign.
So, thanks for replying and clearing a few things up!