New Feature Incoming

[Soeht]

Merry Christmas, Star Wars RP Chaos!

Keep a look out for a new feature coming to the site early January. Staff is looking to implement Achievements for those looking to get recognition for their activity on the site. Achievements will be awarded for participation in Invasions and Galactic Events among other things.

The Achievements will be retroactively awarded and bound to the Writer rather than Character accounts. Yet, a few are going to require a ton of work on the Writer's part.

Let us know what you think of this upcoming feature in this thread!

 

[Matsu Ike]

This sounds fun. Looking forward to it

 

[Lucien Cordel]

I like the sound of this

 

[Jsc]

Anyone who clicks on the link "The Fate of Darth Apparatus", in Daella's Signature gets an Achievement!

 

[Matsu Ike]

Wonderful I shall look forward to getting it

 

[Kei Amadis]

More seriously: It's nice that rank isn't the only indicator if a character has been developing for a time. Like a bartender who has been around for a year, might have a lot of rp, not only history now but a few awards.

And less serious: Shiney badges are always nice

Will there be a page in the profile or some such?

 

[Iris Harper]

Another reason to say "I"m better then you."

 

[Kei Amadis]

@[member="Iris Harper"]

More a way of someone saying, that was a well roleplayed plot/arc whatever.

 

[Soeht]

Will there be a page in the profile or some such?

There will be a tab available on profiles to view. Achievements will be awarded to the primary account of a Writer.

 

[Iris Harper]

So I'm assuming you will get an automated message if you get an achievement. If not, how will you know?

Secondly, will there be a thread showing the list of possible achievements along with the things that need to be done in order to obtain said achievement?

 

[Suhr]

I like this, but it seems awfully vague. Could we get some examples of achievements, and the ways in which they're achieved?

 

[Darth Carnifex]

Very nice.

I hope there's a veteran achievement

 

[Soeht]

So I'm assuming you will get an automated message if you get an achievement. If not, how will you know?

Secondly, will there be a thread showing the list of possible achievements along with the things that need to be done in order to obtain said achievement?

You will be adequately notified when you receive an achievement. There will be a thread showing the entire list of possible achievements and their requirements.

Could we get some examples of achievements, and the ways in which they're achieved?

As stated in the lead, some Achievements will require participation in Invasions and Galactic Events up to a certain number. I know it's vague, but I shouldn't give a way all the surprise.

 

[Adenn Gra'tua]

Yes. Me likes.

 

[Matreya]

Sounds interesting to me.

 

[Akio Kahoshi]

I never really liked achievements that can only be achieved if you were there at the time. Blizzard recognized the problems with this, which is what limited availability achievements are separated from the rest. It feels a lot more rewarding as a new person if you know you can "earn them all" eventually.

Will there be rewards for certain ones, such as limited titles, the ability to get a custom title, or other similar things?

 

[Nyxie]

I hate to be a meanieface but I really have to say this blunt and clear;

Please fix the issues already present with the site before adding anymore future workloads on the site.
I am quite tired of the random internal server errors we get random times throughout the day now.
Acheivements are no good if you can't access the site or lose your post half the time.

 

[Dyllaefi Cridu]

I personally have never had trouble with the site, though admittedly I've not been here very long. I'm sorry to hear that others have, but I don't think the admin team will be putting any of their efforts to fix such problems aside in expanding available content. I commend the admins for working to keep things fresh; I love the idea of achievements. As a non-Force character, I agree strongly with Kei Amadis; it'll be nice to have another way to demonstrate progress. As for limited titles, like those for veterans and past events, I personally think it's only fair that those exist. Not being able to earn everything upsets my OCD, but it's a fitting reward for long-time players.

In short, this is a great idea, and I wholeheartedly support it.

 

[Iris Harper]

I guess this could work. I just think players should be rewarded for participated rather then get achievements. Example: Every single Dominion, Invasion, Faction RP or anything in the likes, will have certain rewards. Players who exceed expectations and participate more then others (or did something that helped their cause/faction greatly) will get a reward at the end of the event.

 

[Onrai]

Achievements will only cause people to get jealous towards those who have more. I like the concept, but don't think it's a wise idea to implement it.