I honestly thought the vault was a way to submit things for Canon, so others could see a summary of what happened while the wiki was being updated...I was sorely disappointed. But it COULD be that, and that could help make it more useful.
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I honestly thought the vault was a way to submit things for Canon, so others could see a summary of what happened while the wiki was being updated...I was sorely disappointed. But it COULD be that, and that could help make it more useful.
my comment was lost in the sea of posts after it, so I'll go ahead and re mention it
We need the monthly Chronicle back. it had a lot of information regarding the site such as events, updates in content, new staff, and even a highlight of a thread. It was a great way to get news as well as see what threads are out there that are a good read.
Also, about Archon's Vault, it would be very difficult for anything to get into the fault with the AP system (as it had to score above a certain score and whatever else) and need of full judgements. But with updates It could easily be a feature that is well utilized. Maybe make it a goal to have at least one thread per say 3 months? So there's constant new additions to the vault
For those who are confused, Archon's Vault was supposed to be an archive of all the completed threads on Althanas. Users would post summaries in exchange for rewards to encourage others to read threads (essentially book reports). There was nothing canon about it. It was simply a way to permanently highlight your writing and encouarge others to read your work. It wasn't very popular, so I axed it. Given Workshop feedback is so rare (which frankly should be our focus), I have no intention of bringing this back at our current activity levels.
I'll make sure someone gets on it monthly.
Archon's Vault was a player run resource so there was never any AP cost for submissions. The author/submitter picked the best summary after two weeks and that's what was listed.Quote:
Also, about Archon's Vault, it would be very difficult for anything to get into the fault with the AP system (as it had to score above a certain score and whatever else) and need of full judgements. But with updates It could easily be a feature that is well utilized. Maybe make it a goal to have at least one thread per say 3 months? So there's constant new additions to the vault
Getting the canon submission forms back up to working seems a popular idea. It would be good to see it coming back onto effect for 4.0 in the next few months. Obviously when you have time.
Having the wiki up and almost back is great :) thank you
I got all my AP and Mari's AP from mostly workshops
Sorry to use this as a place just to complain about stuff, but it appears that tables currently don't work on Althanas.
Hmm. Seems like they're working for me. TD/TR code appears to have been replaced with |'s and -'s.
....Any time table on when PGs will return?
That's a Lye question. He started a thread somewhere.
Then what about the Auction House?
Auction house yes please yes!
Ohhh good idea! *Raises hand to help run it*
I'm not opposed, but a moderator run auction house would be a bit more complicated this go around. While you were gone, we loosened restrictions on items influencing power level in the ROG to make it the preferred manner of "level breaking." You can still technically buy level breaks, but we wanted to make it easier and less cost prohibitive to engage in end game activities. As such, any special items sold (or rewarded in tournaments) require much more scrutiny for balancing than they once did. I have other priorities at the moment, but won't let this slide to the backburner.
I take small issue with Auction house. There were some great deals out of there. Too great. It almost became the bargain channel where you call now and get a bonus enchanted sword free. Maybe if the Auction house was private run? Players want to sell gear and test their luck on getting more than the bazaar? Something like that?
I agree with Lye on the Auction House deal. I'm left to wonder if 4.0 isn't visually attractive, and the absence of the awards badges may be hurting us. I know these things take time and cash, but the potential new and current writers of Althanas may feel Althanas is lacking in this somehow? Achievements reached to show off is a motivator, as is visual stimulation .
*Points to profile color and font customization options*
Just saying. That exists. And it's beautiful. :D
That aside, it would be kinda neat to see badges back. Additionally, the different site skins were also great.
Of course, those do take time, resources and energy. Please remember not to run yourselves out over the site, admins!
4.0 looks pretty nice to me, ^_^
Those are just some things I wonder about. It's easy for us that have been around for years to love Althanas, but what about those just stumbling upon Althanas, or those that joined due to how Althanas 3.1 was? I was just trying to step outside my own love for Althanas and try to see things from other perspectives. What hooks a newcomer to Althanas just newly stumbling upon the site and drive them to further explore? What does Althanas offer their, or those whom joined 3.1 and reluctant to return, their desires? Not everyone out there is automatically hooked for the lore, people and writing improvement aspects right off. Those things normally come with further exploration. I dunno. Just wonder spitballing on ways to get ass's in, or back in, the seats, so to speak.
The profile changing colour thing was an amazing addition to 4.0, I will definitely agree with you there Ashla.
Everyone, I'll be doing a GDADS sometime soon to make good on some of my promises made in here. Namely, a completion of some coding issues and Darkthanas. I'll also try to work badges back in. While doing this, I'll be in the voice Discord making silly noises and being generally entertaining. What day/time works best for everyone? I'll try to be available across multiple timezones for our froggie friends (across the pond, lol, get it?).
I'm a night owl, I have erratic hours;
Help me what is a decent schedule
II should pop into it more often then
GDADS will be Thursday! Hope to see everyone there!
Amazing work on the skins bro.
The skins are awesome! Thank you, Dirks!!!
Darkthanas is back, thus so am I!
Actually, can we change the banner to 'Morbid Dirks?'
I have A few banners I’ll add eventually. Winter theme spacing has been my Bain.
Now that I've had some time to simmer down a little I think we can continue to toss ideas around.
I think, going forward a lot of my own things that I have been working on is interaction with other players. Namely I want to write with other people I have not written with before. Some of us prefer to write our own lore, our own stories and that's fine. But in my honest opinion it does not reflect what Althanas should be about. To whom it may concern, (Tony or Jack) I have a proposition for you guys. Keep experience rates normal for solo stuff, etc, but I propose that we add an exp modifier when a thread involves two+ writers. A bonus of some sort for threads that include newer partners.
I think the Stonevale exp bonus is brilliant and I'd like to see waaay more of that sort of stuff going on.
Maybe not on a region per region basis, but at least for Moderated Quests for example (Already a thing as I understand it) have an extra exp modifier when writers write together and create an amazing work. But yes I'm getting a little pumped up here. I'm thinking that the Stonevale exp modifier could even be increased for applicable writers who complete threads there. I for one, intend to use Stonevale a lot more in my own stories.
But basically where I'm coming from is I'd like to see waaaay more exp multipliers. As I mentioned before I'm aware that this is already in play on site policy. I just wanna see it occur more often. I think it would most def help bolster site activity.
I'll chime in once I have more ideas to contribute.
~Pav
Maybe a modifier for when an experienced player takes a new player under their wing would be good Pav, which encourages growth, diversity and retention of new people. ;)
The mentor/mentee system has some idea to be brought back in with the new ideas for Stonevale.
Yeah I think bringing back the mentor system would be brilliant.
But what I was also suggesting was a reward system in place (Some sort of small incentive doesn't have to even be a HUGE thing lol) for when writers work with new writers for the first time. (I know we have a thing in place for when writers complete a series of threads that are continuing off one another) That's what I was trying to get at. Sorry if I was not clear enough in my post.
But what I am suggesting is more rewards for people who do group/team threads. (For example) I often make it a point to write with many people I've never written with before. I just think it is a fun practice especially on a community site like ours. My idea is simply to provide more incentives for people to work together and complete long and interesting stories together. (Keep in mind I'm not even saying JC quality saga's but just saga's in general) But yeah that's my thoughts on the matter so far.
Keep up the great work everyone so far!!!
Yeah, I can definitely see where you're coming from Pav. I'm really interested in story arcs, the big overall picture and writing threads as though they were chapters in a book. These ideas might encourage some others to think along similar lines, helping them develop their characters in greater detail and giving them more direction and goals.
There's also a probability people write for longer and enjoy their time more if they have writing partners or a group to interact with, especially if they're travelling the unfolding road of a grand epic.