Congratulations to new mods! + A survey on additional levels
A very warm welcome to our new mods, danybel and hanakoanime! Abyss will be our mod for Modpay, Pawn Shop, Player Suggestions and Kiku's Memory Challenge, and Dany will take over Redemption Center, Higher or Lower, Ryuichi's Doodles and Restoration. Congratulations again, and looking forward to working with you! o/
On that note, I'm still looking for backup mods and deckmakers. I'd feel more at ease if we can hire 2 more backup mods to join us in particular, so that if anything happens, there're still people who can step in and help cover games and services. Simply submit your application at the application post to be considered. Even though I put a deadline of 31 March, the post is really going to be open indefinitely until I'm happy that we have a comfortable balance of mods and duties. I'll post a reminder when we get enough applications and when I have a more definite idea on when the post will be closed, so do consider applying!
More importantly, I received a suggestion concerning levels and I would like your feedback on the suggestion.
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks
Currently, our level system only goes up to Track 10. Although you can keep applying for level rewards after Track 10, officially there is no Tracks 11+.
I got a suggestion about adding additional levels after Track 10, specifically Bonus Tracks 11~20 and Exclusive Tracks 21~30. Don't be thrown off by the bonus/exclusive naming though, these are really just levels. Besides different rewards and requirements, there's no big difference between the Bonus and Exclusive Tracks and the current Tracks.
There're no plans for additional levels after Exclusive Track 30, yet, (though I did receive another suggestion to name those levels Silver/Gold/Platinum Tracks). For now, if this suggestion goes through, Exclusive Tracks 31+ will function just like our current Tracks 11+. For every 300 cards you get, you can apply for level up rewards.
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks - Card Count
These are the card counts I have in mind for the new Bonus and Exclusive Tracks
Bonus Tracks
Card Count
Bonus Track 11
1501-1700
Bonus Track 12
1701-1900
Bonus Track 13
1901-2100
Bonus Track 14
2101-2300
Bonus Track 15
2301-2500
Bonus Track 16
2501-2700
Bonus Track 17
2701-2900
Bonus Track 18
2901-3100
Bonus Track 19
3101-3300
Bonus Track 20
3301-3500
Exclusive Tracks
Card Count
Exclusive Track 21
3501-3800
Exclusive Track 22
3801-4100
Exclusive Track 23
4101-4400
Exclusive Track 24
4401-4700
Exclusive Track 25
4701-5000
Exclusive Track 26
5001-5300
Exclusive Track 27
5301-5600
Exclusive Track 28
5601-5900
Exclusive Track 29
5901-6200
Exclusive Track 30
6201-6500
Exclusive Tracks 31+ - 6501++
Oh dang, those are some terrifying card counts...
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks - Rewards
For Bonus Tracks 11~20, you get 4 random cards, 1 choice card, 1 ticket and 2 stars unlike Tracks 6~10, the choice card can be of any type you want 5 random cards, 1 regular choice card, 1 ticket and 2 stars.
For Exclusive Tracks 21~30, you get 5 random cards, 1 choice card of any type, 1 ticket and 3 stars. Exclusive Tracks 31+ have the same rewards as well.
Bonus&Exclusive Tracks level banners
Rewards-wise, these are no problem as you will get 3 cards per set.
But the issue is, do you want them to count towards maxing of graphics donation limit? Or do you prefer them to remain as optional donations?
Currently, in order to max your graphics donation limit and get a stamp, you have to donate 1 level banner set, 8 sketchpads and 8 link buttons. My first idea was to make both Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners count towards maxing of graphics donation limit. The problem is, when?
There are 3 options:
1. Make both sets of level banners count towards maxing donation limit in the same month after adding the Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks in the game. My plan is to add them in March, which would make the level banners count towards donation limit in April.
2. Make Bonus Tracks level banners count towards maxing of donation limit first (in April), and keep Exclusive Tracks level banners optional until we have more people reaching those levels.
3. Keep both sets of level banners optional forever, and not have them count towards donation limit.
I'm personally a bit wary of keeping them optional forever since we might not get as many Bonus and Exclusive Tracks level banners then, but compared to 1 and 2, it is less work for everyone... but I'd like to know what you feel we should do.
In short:
Would you like Bonus Tracks 11~20 and Exclusive Tracks levels to be added after Track 10?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
For Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Track level banners, should they count towards the maxing of graphics donation limit?
[ ] Make Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners count towards the maxing of graphics donation limit in the same month (ie April) since we'll have to do Exclusive Tracks level banners sooner or later anyway
[ ] Make Bonus Tracks level banners count towards the maxing of the donation limit, and keep Exclusive Tracks level banners optional until we have more people reaching the Exclusive Tracks
[ ] Keep Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners optional forever from maxing graphics donation limit
[ ] Others: Please comment if you have other suggestions for handling donation of Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners!
Additional Question: Are the card counts reasonable or should we adjust it lower?
[ ] Yes, those card counts are crazy. (Please suggest a card count in your comment)
[ ] No, I like the challenge.
I know it's quite a lot to read, but I wanted to be very clear so that there isn't any confusion, especially with the graphics donation part. If there's anything that seems strange or unclear, please ask to clarify.
Please get your comments in by 16 March. This feedback post is now closed and the new levels have been added. Thank you!
On that note, I'm still looking for backup mods and deckmakers. I'd feel more at ease if we can hire 2 more backup mods to join us in particular, so that if anything happens, there're still people who can step in and help cover games and services. Simply submit your application at the application post to be considered. Even though I put a deadline of 31 March, the post is really going to be open indefinitely until I'm happy that we have a comfortable balance of mods and duties. I'll post a reminder when we get enough applications and when I have a more definite idea on when the post will be closed, so do consider applying!
More importantly, I received a suggestion concerning levels and I would like your feedback on the suggestion.
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks
Currently, our level system only goes up to Track 10. Although you can keep applying for level rewards after Track 10, officially there is no Tracks 11+.
I got a suggestion about adding additional levels after Track 10, specifically Bonus Tracks 11~20 and Exclusive Tracks 21~30. Don't be thrown off by the bonus/exclusive naming though, these are really just levels. Besides different rewards and requirements, there's no big difference between the Bonus and Exclusive Tracks and the current Tracks.
There're no plans for additional levels after Exclusive Track 30, yet, (though I did receive another suggestion to name those levels Silver/Gold/Platinum Tracks). For now, if this suggestion goes through, Exclusive Tracks 31+ will function just like our current Tracks 11+. For every 300 cards you get, you can apply for level up rewards.
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks - Card Count
These are the card counts I have in mind for the new Bonus and Exclusive Tracks
Bonus Tracks
Card Count
Bonus Track 11
1501-1700
Bonus Track 12
1701-1900
Bonus Track 13
1901-2100
Bonus Track 14
2101-2300
Bonus Track 15
2301-2500
Bonus Track 16
2501-2700
Bonus Track 17
2701-2900
Bonus Track 18
2901-3100
Bonus Track 19
3101-3300
Bonus Track 20
3301-3500
Exclusive Tracks
Card Count
Exclusive Track 21
3501-3800
Exclusive Track 22
3801-4100
Exclusive Track 23
4101-4400
Exclusive Track 24
4401-4700
Exclusive Track 25
4701-5000
Exclusive Track 26
5001-5300
Exclusive Track 27
5301-5600
Exclusive Track 28
5601-5900
Exclusive Track 29
5901-6200
Exclusive Track 30
6201-6500
Exclusive Tracks 31+ - 6501++
Oh dang, those are some terrifying card counts...
Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks - Rewards
For Bonus Tracks 11~20, you get 4 random cards, 1 choice card, 1 ticket and 2 stars unlike Tracks 6~10, the choice card can be of any type you want 5 random cards, 1 regular choice card, 1 ticket and 2 stars.
For Exclusive Tracks 21~30, you get 5 random cards, 1 choice card of any type, 1 ticket and 3 stars. Exclusive Tracks 31+ have the same rewards as well.
Bonus&Exclusive Tracks level banners
Rewards-wise, these are no problem as you will get 3 cards per set.
But the issue is, do you want them to count towards maxing of graphics donation limit? Or do you prefer them to remain as optional donations?
Currently, in order to max your graphics donation limit and get a stamp, you have to donate 1 level banner set, 8 sketchpads and 8 link buttons. My first idea was to make both Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners count towards maxing of graphics donation limit. The problem is, when?
There are 3 options:
1. Make both sets of level banners count towards maxing donation limit in the same month after adding the Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks in the game. My plan is to add them in March, which would make the level banners count towards donation limit in April.
2. Make Bonus Tracks level banners count towards maxing of donation limit first (in April), and keep Exclusive Tracks level banners optional until we have more people reaching those levels.
3. Keep both sets of level banners optional forever, and not have them count towards donation limit.
I'm personally a bit wary of keeping them optional forever since we might not get as many Bonus and Exclusive Tracks level banners then, but compared to 1 and 2, it is less work for everyone... but I'd like to know what you feel we should do.
In short:
Would you like Bonus Tracks 11~20 and Exclusive Tracks levels to be added after Track 10?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
For Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Track level banners, should they count towards the maxing of graphics donation limit?
[ ] Make Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners count towards the maxing of graphics donation limit in the same month (ie April) since we'll have to do Exclusive Tracks level banners sooner or later anyway
[ ] Make Bonus Tracks level banners count towards the maxing of the donation limit, and keep Exclusive Tracks level banners optional until we have more people reaching the Exclusive Tracks
[ ] Keep Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners optional forever from maxing graphics donation limit
[ ] Others: Please comment if you have other suggestions for handling donation of Bonus Tracks and Exclusive Tracks level banners!
Additional Question: Are the card counts reasonable or should we adjust it lower?
[ ] Yes, those card counts are crazy. (Please suggest a card count in your comment)
[ ] No, I like the challenge.
I know it's quite a lot to read, but I wanted to be very clear so that there isn't any confusion, especially with the graphics donation part. If there's anything that seems strange or unclear, please ask to clarify.
Please get your comments in by 16 March. This feedback post is now closed and the new levels have been added. Thank you!