State of the Game #1

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STATE OF THE GAME

Hooray, we survived the first month of running a game!

Thanks to everyone for their feedback and bearing with our growing pains as we tweak, adjust, and update some things as necessary. This post will serve to outline all that as well as bring up some topics to discuss that have been floated by us.

So, without further ado...

UPDATES

Some of these were already mentioned on our mod plurk but we're repeating them here for folks who don't have one.

Also, you can check for the tag on pages to see what we've added or clarified on!

⁂ We have a profile navigation code now for the mod journal and comms! It was one of the things overlooked initially, but then frustrated Chai when they were trying to click around to do moderator things.

⁂ Character tags have been added to the comms! We also tagged the relevant characters in the mod log and posts we saw up so far! They'll be added regularly going forward with claims that come in/are processed, but we needed a minute to catch up from the initial game opening wave. If we're missing any or need to correct them, please let us know!

⁂ After some discussion about the quest board, we decided to add rolls to clear each quest! We'll still process & acknowledge people who submit for them but wanted people to be able to determine how successful - or not - they were on open quests without having to wait on us.

⁂ Another update to the quest board mechanics is clarification on the time frame. For open quests, we do still ask that people only officially submit for them every seven (7) days. We're happy that people are enjoying them but also want to make sure no one is trying speed run reputation as we want the world to open up in a more gradual, organic process.

However: This is only for officially submitting for a quest on the page. If you want to start a log or thread before you're allowed to submit for an open quest, that's totally fine! The point of them is mostly to be an extra way for players to engage in the setting if an event isn't to their fancy, they want to focus on reputation, etc. Once you're allowed to, you can submit for the quest and link the started thread with your rolls to receive rewards.

⁂ The locations page has been updated! The town of Ich and the Talahee Forest are - as of the event going up - free for players to now travel to and from. While reputation will eventually unlock other areas, this one was planned to be a 'freebie' from the start! We're still discussing the next location to open up to players and will update the quest page accordingly once we do decide.

⁂ The calendar has been updated for November! Previous months will be in headers on the page as a 'timeline' of sorts for players to look back on or refresh themselves about happenings in-game. Make sure to utilize this to know what the weather is like or any mini-events that might be coming up!

⁂ After seeing some people do both a check-in and bond submission, we wanted to clarify you only need to do one or the other. If you turned in activity/bonds, then you don't need to check-in! Alternatively, if you have no bonds to submit you only need to check-in. We provided examples of both simply to show the differences, not indicate that you needed to do both types. We apologize for any confusion!

REMINDERS

Just a few quick reminders from us:

⁂ The test drive memes will be once a quarter so the next one isn't until January! After some feedback, we'll also be adding a top-level directory thread going forward since it was something brought to our attention that would be helpful.

⁂ For people wanting to party up, James made a helpful quest plotting post for people to utilize!

⁂ Character claims are always open until we hit the player cap! So, please keep checking back on this post for new players or characters that might be added to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome!

⁂ We do also ask that people make sure they have an invitation extended to them for the game by a current player or moderator if using the mod contact page for an invitation request. While we're glad to have you, we just want to avoid any awkward misunderstandings that might arise from people using invitations without being given explicit permission to.

⁂ Exclusive Quest submissions are limited and will be RNGed with preference given to people who haven't completed any yet!

POLLING

After having been asked a few times and seeing discussion around it, we've decided to open a poll to the playerbase about if the game should have a dedicated Discord server.

Originally, we opted not to have one to start simply due to preference for players utilizing the OOC comms and other channels for communicating/plotting. It feels like, from our previous experiences, a lot of the plotting or discussions that happens in them is very fast and more often ends up with folks feeling left out rather than more involved.

However, we understand that some people prefer the ease and convenience of having an immediate way to contact others in the game and also feel left out without one so... Let us know! We'll watch the results and update about if one is being made ASAP.

CLAIMS, DROPS, INVITES

Since we have many, many claims for the first month due to the game opening they're being condensed in this post. Going forward, they'll likely be listed openly! Just click the header though to see the full list if you'd like!

OCTOBER CLAIMS

⁂ Ravus Nox Fleuret » FFXV » errant_knight
⁂ Genesis Rhapsodos » FFVII: Crisis Core » rhapscdos (CRAU)
⁂ Avan de Zinuar III » Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai »avanture_time
⁂ Obsidian Blackheart » FFXIV » vulnstacked (CRAU)
⁂ Vincent Valentine » FFVII: Rebirth » depressionnap
⁂ Nephenee » Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance » relentless_sentinel
⁂ Sephiroth » FFVII » silver_soldier (CRAU)
⁂ Gladiolus Amicitia » FFXV » swordlily (CRAU)
⁂ Ardyn Izunia » FFXV » fatedfinality
⁂ Rosie » Original » hasitsthorns
⁂ Emet-Selch » FFXIV » recreator
⁂ Noctis Lucis Caelum » FFXV » berriedmemories
⁂ Cor Leonis » FFXV » flawed_immortality
⁂ Death » Puss In Boots » whitewolfsbane
⁂ Bucky Barnes » MCU » worthallthis
⁂ Hythlodaeus » FFXIV » nomoresharks
⁂ Popp » Canon » snapp_crackle
⁂ Ignis Scientia » FFXV » parer (CRAU)
⁂ Angeal Hewley » FFVII: Crisis Core » firsteditionbfs (CRAU)
⁂ Mithrun » Dungeon Meshi » orbicularis (CRAU)
⁂ Gaia » FFXIV » hammerbearer
⁂ Prompto Argentum » FFXV » heliographic (CRAU)
⁂ Cloud Strife » FFVII: Rebirth » relativefugue
⁂ Vash the Stampede » Trigun: Stampede » ecad (CRAU)
⁂ Sheliak Saarela » Original » sleepinglyra
⁂ Byleth Eisner » Fire Emblem: Three Houses » perfectteatime
⁂ Erichthonios » FFXIV » awesomegaolgreatjob (CRAU)
⁂ Kurama » Yu Yu Hakusho » sinningtree (CRAU)
⁂ Sephiroth » FFVII: Ever Crisis » miniroth
⁂ Lahabrea » FFXIV » abyssalflames
⁂ Nikkolaus Solan » Original » badsunrising
⁂ Elidibus » FFXIV » zodiheart (CRAU)
⁂ Absinthe » Original » amaratha
⁂ Gethen Daybreak » Guild Wars 2 » giftoffamily
⁂ A2 » NieR: Automata » refracta

OCTOBER DROPS/SWEEPS

These are the characters that either dropped during the month of October or did not check-in. Characters claimed within the last few days of the month are exempt and we will let them check-in next month as usual.

You have forty-eight (48) hours, barring extenuating circumstances, to contact a moderator or complete your check-in before being removed from the communities.

⁂ Regis Lucis Caelum » FFXV » lucere
⁂ Ko Tenjin » Handead Anthem » exaltruistic
⁂ Gara Ukai » Handead Anthem » shurajodo
⁂ Atsuhide Eburi » Handead Anthem » this_heart

INVITATIONS

Our current invitation list stands at:

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