Quote:1) I think moving and simplifying the site is an excellent idea. RoW's complex systems serve as a barrier to entry for new members and I know many people, myself included, who have joined multiple times and never stayed because advancing past bottom ranks in the game was too complex and feels impossible for a new member even if they are very active. The LP and fight systems do make longer term characters almost untouchable... and while many members here like that, I'll be honest that for a new member, it makes opportunities look very scarce unless you put in months or even years of time, regardless how active you are, even just to be a middle ranking member of a pack and that is uninspiring for many roleplayers.

2) I think RoW should go the way of other RPGs and allow people to write as much or as little as they like. The word count requirement is unattractive for the more freeform writers of today and I know of many players who refuse to join a site with a post count requirement, because even if they easily meet it regularly, it adds a pressure that turns many modern roleplayers off the site. I've known many players who have talked of RoW and said they'd love to join but having even a tiny word count restriction feels unnecessary.

Favorite Things

• Real Time.
  I appreciate RoW operating on a real-time schedule such as 1 day = 1 day. I can't keep up with places where the season changes every three weeks or whatever, too much hassle. Plus there's little-to-no guilt if I have to be away for a week, I don't end up missing like 2 months in character.
• Sub-territory Article and Mini-Maps.
  The big map is nice for seeing where everything is in the grand scheme of things but the small maps in the sub-territory article are just nicer, in my opinion, for really seeing the closeness of things per territory. Plus the way the paws are set up on the image is super helpful in understanding just how big pack areas are compared to sub-territories nearby.
• Pack Rank Chart.
  It's just a nice chart to see where everyone stands, what roles are present and have important links/quick info. I will say that despite my love for it, it could probably use a little facelift but it's useable and understandable all the same.
• OTMs.
  I know they haven't been a thing for a bit now but OTMs are such a great way to inspire and admire our member base. People work hard and characters are always up to something. We should be showing that off!
• Profile Customization.
  I really enjoy being able to tweak things to look how I want and being able to apply my own skins to my profiles to give it a more personal feel.
  

Lesser Enjoyed Things

• Apparence Guidelines.
  I just want to see it clarified what markings are classified as realistic or not realistic. I've seen things that I wouldn't consider realistic but maybe other people think they are. Also possible guidelines on the rarer appearance traits (piebald, albino, etc.)?
• Slack.
  I love to be in contact with you guys whenever, wherever but Slack just isn't the platform to do it on.
• Ribbons.
  They don't need to go entirely but maybe they should be limited to more of the OOC/BWP side of things. April Fools, Halloween, BWP Events, Voting, etc.
• AC Checks.
  Becuffin made a pretty good point about us all pretty much growing up with RoW and that we shouldn't be afraid to adjust it to grow with us. I'm sure some number switching would need to happen to make it a reasonable thing, especially on the leadership end, but I'm all for adjusting the ACs.
• Layout.
  I think the OOC side of things is fine but there should be a clear or easier way to get to the IC side of the board. New people have definitely stumbled around and asked where to find the section before. Considering that our game takes place on that side of the board, it should be more guest/lurker/newbie friendly.
  

(Feb 14, 2019, 11:47 PM)Alvar Wrote:  I feel that this whole situation is a difficult choice for the members of this site, it is hard to make a choice about what your character is going to do in-game (stay or go) without having a reason why the wolves are leaving in the first place, @Alvar might leave, but would need a good reason, @Emmaline would leave to go search for her brother but not without someone else to help her and keep her safe.

(Feb 14, 2019, 11:52 PM)Sahalie Wrote:  Hi! I just wanted to say that we will not be coming up with a staff manager plot or reason for wolves to move. We would rather not spend our energy doing that right now. However you are welcome to come up with your own reasons as a group as long as they are not catastrophic to the setting. We want to retire Relic Lore whole and undamaged.

If you want to say the herds disappeared or the main den flooded or come up with some pack plot then go ahead! One of the best things about row over the years is that it’s needed very little staff involvement for people to come up with their own stories.