Revamp the Character Application!
Aug 25, 2015 9:31:48 GMT -5
Post by JeY k on Aug 25, 2015 9:31:48 GMT -5
Hey there er'ybody!
So, while I think the current application for requesting characters is pretty solid and mostly straightforward, it could be even better and more accessible. There had always been things I wanted to change way back when I was just an ordinary member, and now that I'm pretty much the driving force here... well, we can make that happen! I'm not a fascist though, so I'd like to involve you guys here.
Now, when I say 'Revamp', perhaps I don't adequately explain what's possible here. Think of it this way: how would you write a character application if we threw the current one out completely and started from scratch?
We don't have to do anything that dramatic, but it's the mindset I'd prefer here. What could we do about it to make things more interesting? To allow more creative characters? To open up possibilities?
So, many of you know we have a lot of little rules and nuances in place to prevent people from taking advantage of or breaking the system in order to create untouchable gods with 'flick-of-a-finger' instant kills. Well, being a little dramatic here, but you get what I'm saying - Kingdom Hearts is a world full of wonderful stories and equally as many decisive battles. Combat should be... part of the equation, but we shouldn't have to sacrifice creative freedom for it. At least, not too much. I'm more willing to give the benefit of a doubt that people will use their privilege responsibly, but the moment someone abuses it we have to restrict them and everyone else to prevent it. That's how KHRPF became so restrictive; so many abused privileges.
My idea is to wipe the slate clean. Let's pretend everyone is and will be responsible. I'm not an idiot, I can tell who is here just to mary sue themselves to instant unstoppable victory and who is here to write a good story within a quick glance at their first character. Usually. Sometimes people both really good at being creative and arrogant (coughmecough) but I digress.
With all of that in mind... What do you guys want to see about the character profile change? Ability limits, restrictions, cooldowns, semantics, certain sections that should be removed or added... That kinda stuff.
TL;DR
KHRPF is a little restrictive due to abused privileges but I'm willing to wipe the slate clean, starting with a new character template; whadda'ya guys want?
So, while I think the current application for requesting characters is pretty solid and mostly straightforward, it could be even better and more accessible. There had always been things I wanted to change way back when I was just an ordinary member, and now that I'm pretty much the driving force here... well, we can make that happen! I'm not a fascist though, so I'd like to involve you guys here.
Now, when I say 'Revamp', perhaps I don't adequately explain what's possible here. Think of it this way: how would you write a character application if we threw the current one out completely and started from scratch?
We don't have to do anything that dramatic, but it's the mindset I'd prefer here. What could we do about it to make things more interesting? To allow more creative characters? To open up possibilities?
So, many of you know we have a lot of little rules and nuances in place to prevent people from taking advantage of or breaking the system in order to create untouchable gods with 'flick-of-a-finger' instant kills. Well, being a little dramatic here, but you get what I'm saying - Kingdom Hearts is a world full of wonderful stories and equally as many decisive battles. Combat should be... part of the equation, but we shouldn't have to sacrifice creative freedom for it. At least, not too much. I'm more willing to give the benefit of a doubt that people will use their privilege responsibly, but the moment someone abuses it we have to restrict them and everyone else to prevent it. That's how KHRPF became so restrictive; so many abused privileges.
My idea is to wipe the slate clean. Let's pretend everyone is and will be responsible. I'm not an idiot, I can tell who is here just to mary sue themselves to instant unstoppable victory and who is here to write a good story within a quick glance at their first character. Usually. Sometimes people both really good at being creative and arrogant (coughmecough) but I digress.
With all of that in mind... What do you guys want to see about the character profile change? Ability limits, restrictions, cooldowns, semantics, certain sections that should be removed or added... That kinda stuff.
TL;DR
KHRPF is a little restrictive due to abused privileges but I'm willing to wipe the slate clean, starting with a new character template; whadda'ya guys want?