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Feedback Development (Fall 2020)
FEEDBACK DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to Feedback Development! Note, you do not give feedback on this post, just help design the process. Here, players can watch and participate as China develops player feedback questions and answers. You can also offer suggestions. China will also be determining how to establish player consensus (percentages agree/disagree, abstinence or indifference), while also protecting minorities (who might be outvoted but still need consideration).
Preliminary statistics
- As of October 6, we have 93 individual players.
- 23 of those appeared to actively engage in feedback on the latest OOC post (let us know if the estimate is wrong), which leaves ~75.3% who have not spoken. Anything less than a comprehensive effort won't be representative.
Big picture
- As a general statement: almost every game mechanic or setting detail we change
- make the game easier and less time-consuming to run (by general mod consensus),
- clean up old setting elements that have no consistent underlying lore to make space for new ones supported by fresh underlying lore. This way, characters will be able to dig into small details of the world, investigate, ask 'Why?' and plot to affect change,
- improve accessibility and welcome for new players, based on previous feedback that the existing structures were overwhelming, burdensome, and/or confusing
- make the game easier and less time-consuming to run (by general mod consensus),
- That being said, we realize that elements can be fun and worth keeping even if they are completely disconnected from lore and investigation, and some people may use them. We will include spaces for that in feedback.
- Current ROUGH proposal: polls will be used (in some format or other, most likely DW, possibly Surveymonkey), followed by open discussion and a second round of polls if necessary.
- For now, the default assumption is 'Don't care/mind' and neutral responses will be counted as accepting to mod-proposed changes, unless there are concerns with ableism, accessibility, or similar minority experiences; however exceptions can be made! "Abstains" won't be counted at all.
Commenting guide
- To keep this page readable, do not reply to other's comments, just make a top-level; the page should be totally readable via Flatview (see also: new Rule about representing the opinions of others). If anyone replies to another person's comment, China will notify them this is unhelpful and ask them to delete/move to a top-level within 48 hours, or it will be deleted for them.
- Use subject headers to indicate which stage of planning you're referring to (e.g., Akita, Beagle)! If you forget to, China will remind you via reply then delete her comment so you can edit it.
Previous development phase: Akita
COMPLETED 10/15/2020
- Defunct instructions: Look at the current slate of questions then use this form to make suggestions (side-by-side view recommended). Post the form as a top-level, edit your comment as often as you like until Phase Beagle closes in ~1 week (October 13). At that point, China may reply to your completed form requesting clarifications, preparing for Phase Beagle.
EXPAND 'AKITA' DRAFT QUESTIONS
FW1: How did you feel about the Fractured World plot (multiple choice)?- Enjoyed overall
Did not like the focus and themes
Had a fun time overall
Had some fun, but significant improvements needed
Liked the focus on plotting/intrigue/action
Opt-out was fine for me, but should be changed for others
Opt-out was problematic for me
OOC or log posts were very confusing
OOC or log posts were somewhat confusing
Object to triggering/offensive content (especially in absence of inadequate opt-out)
Strongly/disliked overall
FW2: How did you feel about the FW event frequency (choose one)?- Good
Too few events
Too many events
Don't mind/care
Unsure
Abstain
FW3: Overall, how satisfied were you with the Fractured World plot (Likert)?- 10 Extremely liked it, 6 Satisfactory, 5 Unsatisfactory, 1 Extremely disliked
GEN1: Which October 1 setting updates did you like OR not mind/care about (multiple choice)?- Arrival ceremony/mingle
Nanite tattoos disappeared
Simultaneous (instead of staggered) Port-in arrival
None (abstain)
GEN2: Which of the October 1 setting updates did you NOT like (multiple choice)?- [same options as above]
GEN3: Do you want Mask or Menace to have an in-depth, internally consistent cosmology and metaplot that can be investigated and affected by individuals (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN4: How much time before the transition would you want detailed information on the new setting (choose one)?- 1 week
2 weeks
1 month
Do not want changes
Other
GEN5: Do you want the refusal of Registration to have IC consequences (choose one)?- Yes, such as not having government housing
Yes, but less 'severe' than removal of government housing
No OR want it to stay the same as now
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN6: In broad 'genres,' what do you want to see in mod-run plot logs (multiple choice)?- Action
Alternate timelines
Comedic features
Good vs bad (fairly clear-cut)
Investigation, puzzles
Law vs crime (with 'good/bad' on each side)
Light-hearted fare
Moral ambiguity (with opt-outs for triggers)
Politics (some)
Politics (FW level or more intense)
'Slice of life' and personal storylines
Teamwork challenges with skills/powers
Abstain
APP1: Which sections of the new application do you like [basic character/player info not included] (multiple choice)?- Synopsis
Adaptation
Presentation
Psychology
Powers
Power weaknesses
Skills
In-Game Development
Samples (Thread)
Samples (Voice)
None
APP2: What application sections do you not like (multiple choice)?- [same options as above]
FB1: Do you want public post feedback POLLS (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB2: Do you want players to be able to give FREEFORM public post feedback to other players (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB3: If players give freeform public feedback to mods (e.g., on game mechanics but also conduct), do you want mods to be able to return feedback to players (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
NEW1: Would you enjoy a public, searchable, cross-indexed database of ImPort powers to facilitate plotting and CR (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
NEW2: Would you enjoy a 'Powers Workshop' OOC thread where interested players help each other come up with superpowers ideas, weaknesses, and other writeup details (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain - Enjoyed overall
Previous development phase: Beagle
COMPLETED 11/22/2020
- Defunct instructions: Look at the current slate of questions then use this form to make suggestions (side-by-side view recommended). Post the form as a top-level, edit your comment as often as you like until Phase Akita closes in ~1 week (October 22). At that point, China may reply to your completed form requesting clarifications, preparing for Phase Chowchow.
EXPAND 'BEAGLE' DRAFT QUESTIONS
FW1: How did you feel about the Fractured World plot (multiple choice)?- Enjoyed overall
Did not like the focus and themes
Had a fun time overall
Had some fun, but significant improvements needed
Liked the focus on plotting/intrigue/action
Opt-out was fine for me, but should be changed for others
Opt-out was problematic for me
OOC or log posts were very confusing
OOC or log posts were somewhat confusing
Object to triggering/offensive content (especially in absence of inadequate opt-out)
Strongly/disliked overall
Abstain
FW2: How did you feel about the FW event frequency (choose one)?- Good
Too few events
Too many events
Don't mind/care
Unsure
Abstain
FW3: Overall, how satisfied were you with the Fractured World plot (10 - extremely enjoyed, 6 - satisfied, 5 - unsatisfied, 1 - extremely disliked, leave blank if did not participate) (Likert)?- 10 Extremely enjoyed it, 6 Satisfactory, 5 Unsatisfactory, 1 Extremely disliked
FW4: How did you feel about the FW plot as a Test Drive Meme (multiple choice)?- Gave inaccurate expectations of the game
Overwhelming/confusing
Good opportunity to get involved
Helped develop ideas for my character
Don't care
Abstain
FW5: Additional thoughts on feedback (freeform)?
GEN1: Which October 1 setting updates did you like OR not mind/care about (multiple choice)?- Arrival ceremony/mingle
Nanite tattoos disappeared
Simultaneous (instead of staggered) Port-in arrival
None (abstain)
GEN2: Which of the October 1 setting updates did you NOT like (multiple choice)?- [same options as above]
GEN3: Do you want Mask or Menace to have an in-depth, internally consistent cosmology and metaplot that can be investigated and affected by individuals (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN4: How much time before the transition would you want detailed information on the new setting (choose one)?- 1 week
2 weeks
1 month
Do not want changes
Other
GEN5: Do you want the refusal of Registration to have IC consequences (choose one)?- Yes, such as not having government housing
Yes, but less 'severe' than removal of government housing
No OR want it to stay the same as now
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN6: In broad 'genres,' what do you want to see in mod-run plot logs (multiple choice)?- Action
Alternate timelines
Comedic features
Faction-based
Good vs bad (fairly clear-cut)
Investigation, puzzles
Law vs crime (with 'good/bad' on each side)
Light-hearted fare
Moral ambiguity (with opt-outs for triggers)
Politics (some)
Politics (FW level or more intense)
'Slice of life' and personal storylines
Teamwork challenges with skills/powers
Abstain
GEN7: What broad 'genres' do you actively avoid in roleplay in general (multiple choice)?- [same options as above]
GEN8: Would you like more [optional] PC conflict opportunities (pick one)?- Yes
No
Not for me but for others, sure
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN9: Would you want to have more collaborative/player input plots in the future, similar to the Fractured World (multiple choice?- Yes, with the same amount of flexibility as FW
Yes, but with more restrictions than FW
No
Don't care
Abstain
GEN10: Additional thoughts on general topics (freeform)?
APP1: Have you completed the new character application (pick one)?- Yes, and submitted
Yes, but not submitted
No
APP2: Which sections of the new application do you like [basic character/player info not included] (multiple choice)?- Synopsis
Adaptation
Presentation
Psychology
Powers
Power weaknesses
Skills
In-Game Development
Samples (Thread)
Samples (Voice)
Word Count
None
APP3: What application sections do you not like (multiple choice)?- [same options as above]
APP4: How can the application be improved for OCs, if we can increase the manpower to accommodate it (multiple choice)?- History section
Setting section
Higher word count
Acceptable
Don't care/mind
Abstain
APP5: Any specific suggestions for tweaks to the application not covered by the above (e.g., adding another question, renaming an existing section)? (freeform)
APP6: Additional thoughts on applications (freeform)?
FB1: Do you want public post feedback POLLS (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB2: Do you want players to be able to give FREEFORM public post feedback to other players (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB3: If players give freeform public feedback to mods (e.g., on game mechanics but also conduct), do you want mods to be able to respond directly to those players and the feedback provided (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB4: Additional thoughts on feedback (freeform)?
NEW1: Would you enjoy a public, searchable, cross-indexed database of ImPort powers to facilitate plotting and CR (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
NEW2: Would you enjoy a 'Powers Workshop' OOC thread where interested players help each other come up with superpowers ideas, weaknesses, and other writeup details (choose one)?- Yes
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
NEW3: Additional thoughts on new mechanics (freeform)? - Enjoyed overall
Current/FINAL development phase: Chowchow
- SEEKING 3 PLAYER VOLUNTEERS: Welcome to our final phase of feedback development! We need players to beta test the survey code. These folks need to be detail-oriented and generally available for about 72 hours, possibly checking multiple iterations of the survey, because once the survey is published, it cannot be changed.
If you'd like to volunteer, please contact China on the Mod Contact page with subject header 'ATTN CHINA: Survey Test Volunteer' or comment below. Your identity will not be disclosed to the other players unless you choose to do so!
We apologize for the significant delay. In addition to the impact of RL (including global events), we had to make significant changes to reduce significant misinterpretation of the questions. Items were added and reworded, hopefully preserving the spirit of the concerns. When the post is launched on Wednesday, November 25 (assuming we get enough volunteers), players will also be able to comment freeform as long as they do not reply each to each other and follow the rules. - See this question thread on the balance between mod needs/objectives and player feedback.
- At this point, it is very unlikely we can make major structural changes, additions, or deletions to the survey. All previously suggested questions should be included, though some may have been reworded. If you have concerns about phrasing/structure/etc., please inform us on Mod Contact using the subject header 'ATTN: CHINA, FEEDBACK DEVELOPMENT.'
However, notes on typos and minor errors are welcome!
EXPAND 'CHOWCHOW' FINAL QUESTIONS
FW1: Did you play in the Fractured World? (choose one)
Yes
No (please still try answering the FW questions with what you know about the AU)
Abstain (please still try answering the FW questions with what you know about the AU)
FW2: In the Fractured World AU, how enjoyable did you find the THEMES OF POLITICAL/ACTION PLOTTING? (Likert)
Not at all enjoyable, somewhat enjoyable, moderately enjoyable, very enjoyable, extremely enjoyable
FW3: In the Fractured World AU, what content TRIGGERED you (e.g., race issues, gender issues, violence) and how? If you did not feel particularly triggered, please respond N/A (Free response)
FW4: For the Fractured World AU, what kind of OPT-OUT would be sufficient? If you have an idea not listed here, please tell us in Mod Contact. (choose one)
Original opt-out: PCs go to the "alternate" version of Jeopardy, where life is typical, but are aware of FW events and can come/go
Player-driven upgrade: PCs go to "alternate" Jeopardy, where life is typical, and MAY BE unable to leave and cut off from the network due to temporospatial distortions
Not offered: PCs were 'left behind'/did not apparently have to leave the home universe whatsoever
Not offered: PCs did not apparently have to leave the home universe and did not notice anything happened to FW participating PCs
Not offered: Other (to be elaborated in Mod Contact)
FW5: In the Fractured World AU experience, how CONFUSING WAS THE WRITING IN OOC AND LOG POSTS for you? (Likert)
Not at all confusing, somewhat confusing, moderately confusing, very confusing, extremely confusing
FW6: In the Fractured World AU experience, how did you feel about the FREQUENCY OF EVENT LOGS? (Likert)
Too infrequent, somewhat infrequent, adequate frequency, somewhat too frequent, too frequent
FW7: In the Fractured World AU experience, how would you have felt about A MORE CONVENTIONAL, NON-AU TEST DRIVE MEME? (skip if inapplicable, and please note this is unlikely to occur again) (Likert)
Not at all preferable, somewhat preferable, moderately preferable, very much preferable, extremely preferable
FW8: Based on your Fractured World AU experience, how much did you enjoy the CREATIVE FREEDOM AND PLAYER COLLABORATION/CUSTOMIZATION in writing the type of plot you wanted? (Likert)
Not at all enjoyable, somewhat enjoyable, moderately enjoyable, very enjoyable, extremely enjoyable
FW9: Based on your Fractured World AU experience, how restrictive did you feel the RESTRICTIONS/LIMITS TO CREATIVE FREEDOM were in writing the type of plot you wanted? (Likert)
Too relaxed, somewhat too relaxed, adequately restrictive, somewhat overly restrictive, extremely overly restrictive
FW10: How interested would you be in trying a FUTURE MOD PLOT that is VERY SIMILAR to the Fractured World AU? (Likert)
Not at all interested, somewhat interested, moderately interested, very interested, extremely interested
FW11: Additional thoughts on Fractured World AU applying to FUTURE MOD PLOTS? (freeform)
GEN1: Which October 1 setting updates did you dislike? Anything left unchecked will be considered ‘liked’ or ‘indifferent.’ (multiple choice)
Nanite tattoos disappeared
Simultaneous (instead of staggered) Port-in arrival
None (abstain)
GEN2: We will implement an in-depth, internally consistent cosmology and metaplot that can be investigated and affected by individuals. How much do you want the metaplot to impact day-to-day play/game mechanics?
Some impact (PCs directly affected 1-2x annually by prewarned changes but can otherwise ignore/opt out of serious upheaval)
Moderate impact (PCs directly affected by prewarned events 3+x/year and usually CANNOT IGNORE them, but can opt out of serious upheaval)
A great deal of impact (PCs face frequent prewarned upheaval, only serious injury and major triggers are opt-outs)
Abstain
GEN3: How much time before the transition would you want detailed information on the new setting (choose one)?
2 weeks
More than 2 weeks
Abstain
GEN4: Do you want the refusal of Registration to have IC consequences (choose one)?
Yes, but less 'severe' than removal of government housing
No OR want it to stay the same as now
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN5: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing ACTION/ADVENTURE events, including war/combat, monster-fighting, dangerous ImPort power effects, and rescue operations? (Likert)
GEN6: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing ALTERNATE TIMELINE events, such as the Fractured World AND CNC 2020? (Likert)
GEN7: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing COMEDIC/SILLY events, such as light-hearted animal transformations, 'stuck in an elevator' (with a friend), and other humorous tropes? (Likert)
GEN8: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing FACTION DRIVEN events, such as the Fractured World OR game canon PC organizations coming into conflict? (Likert)
GEN9: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing MORALLY UNAMBIGUOUS LAW VS CRIME or SUPERHERO VS SUPERVILLAIN events, such as Registered heroes going against organized crime/PC villains? (Likert)
GEN10: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing MORALLY AMBIGUOUS CONFLICT (with opt-outs for triggers), where PC mistakes, differences in understanding heroism and Registration cause substantial grey areas? (Likert)
GEN11: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing SOCIAL/PARTY events, such as FanPort and other PC-hosted parties? (Likert)
GEN12: In broad 'genres,' how interested are you in playing HEAVILY POLITICAL events, such as the Fractured World or previous ImPort 'elections?' (Likert)
GEN13: Would you like more [optional] PC conflict opportunities (pick one)?
No
Don't care/mind
Abstain
GEN14: Additional thoughts on general topics, e.g., you like Ambassador elections BUT NOT Fractured World politics, or prefer to avoid specific comedy tropes (freeform)?
APP1: Have you completed the new character application (pick one)?
Yes, but not submitted
No
APP2: Which sections of the new application do you like [basic character/player info not included] (multiple choice)?
Adaptation
Presentation
Psychology
Powers
Power weaknesses
Skills
In-Game Development
Samples (Thread)
Samples (Voice)
Word Count
None
APP3: What application sections do you not like (multiple choice)?
APP4: How can the application be improved for OCs, if we can increase the manpower to accommodate it (multiple choice)?
Setting section
Higher word count
Acceptable
Don't care/mind
Abstain
APP5: Any specific suggestions for tweaks to the application not covered by the above (e.g., adding another question, renaming an existing section)? (freeform)
APP6: Especially if there are sections you disliked, where can the instructions on the CURRENT APPLICATION FORM be improved or clarified? (freeform)
APP7: Additional thoughts on applications, e.g., not covered by or clarifying your previous answers (freeform)?
FB1: Do you want public post feedback SURVEYS? (choose one)
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB2: Do you want players to be able to give FREEFORM public post feedback to other players? (choose one)
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB3: If players give freeform public feedback to mods (e.g., on game mechanics but also conduct), do you want mods to be able to respond directly to those players and the feedback provided? (choose one)
No
Maybe
Don't care/mind
Abstain
FB4: Additional thoughts on feedback, e.g., specific concerns or suggestions not covered by or further clarifying your previous answers? (freeform)
NEW1: How likely are you to use a public, searchable, cross-indexed database of ImPort powers to facilitate plotting and CR? (Likert)
NEW2: How likely are you to use a 'Powers Workshop' OOC thread where interested players help each other come up with superpowers ideas, weaknesses, and other writeup details? (Likert)
NEW3: Additional thoughts on new mechanics, e.g., suggestions or concerns not covered by or clarifying your previous answers (freeform)?
no subject
China.