Game Pace How is the pace of the game feeling? How does the structure of event + mini-event mid-month impact your play?
In general, I think it’s perfect! I appreciate that I’m confident that my threads will keep moving and people will stay active, but also things aren’t moving so fast that I feel like I’m left behind or slowing anyone down. I also think the monthly events and mini-events are great.
The one thought I’ve had recently (and I realize it might be a silly thought) is that it might be nice to periodically have a sort of…catch-up month where there is no monthly plot? Because people tag at a slower pace (which I love!) I sometimes feel like I’m starting to get a little over my skis, so to speak—trying to guess how an older thread is going to shake out while still keeping Pal on top of whatever new horror a month brings. It might be nice to have a month once in a while where there aren’t new metaplot things happening for both catching up on older threads and giving characters space to explore in a more freeform way.
Horror & Comedy It’s perfect! I’m not super into grimdark, but I’m also not into slapstick. In particular, I think you do a good job of creating a tone and setting where there are stakes *for the characters* even if something is hilarious *for the players*
Metaplot Have you had enough opportunity to engage in the metaplot? Do you find yourself wishing for more or less information?
Again, A++. In particular, I have really appreciated my interactions with the mods where I’ve asked metaplot-related questions. It may sound basic, but it’s really helpful that you ask follow-up questions or say “if Pal wants to do x, he might get more info, so let us know.” I feel like my character has to do the work of discovery, but I, as a player, don’t have to sit here guessing the secret password.
Anything else? What are we doing right? What could we do to make the game work better for everyone? Don't hold back! We covet your thoughts!
I love the suggestion of having a “here’s what characters have discovered”! Especially as the game goes on and lore adds up (and new people join who haven’t been here from the beginning) having some kind of ooc mechanic for saving this info would be super useful. fwiw, I think I’d prefer it be separate from the cr meme, maybe a different sort of regularly-occurring post altogether. That way, if someone (ie me) wants to look something up six months from now because I’ve forgotten when Pal discovered x thing and want to reference it, I know right where to look.
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How is the pace of the game feeling? How does the structure of event + mini-event mid-month impact your play?
In general, I think it’s perfect! I appreciate that I’m confident that my threads will keep moving and people will stay active, but also things aren’t moving so fast that I feel like I’m left behind or slowing anyone down. I also think the monthly events and mini-events are great.
The one thought I’ve had recently (and I realize it might be a silly thought) is that it might be nice to periodically have a sort of…catch-up month where there is no monthly plot? Because people tag at a slower pace (which I love!) I sometimes feel like I’m starting to get a little over my skis, so to speak—trying to guess how an older thread is going to shake out while still keeping Pal on top of whatever new horror a month brings. It might be nice to have a month once in a while where there aren’t new metaplot things happening for both catching up on older threads and giving characters space to explore in a more freeform way.
Horror & Comedy
It’s perfect! I’m not super into grimdark, but I’m also not into slapstick. In particular, I think you do a good job of creating a tone and setting where there are stakes *for the characters* even if something is hilarious *for the players*
Metaplot
Have you had enough opportunity to engage in the metaplot? Do you find yourself wishing for more or less information?
Again, A++. In particular, I have really appreciated my interactions with the mods where I’ve asked metaplot-related questions. It may sound basic, but it’s really helpful that you ask follow-up questions or say “if Pal wants to do x, he might get more info, so let us know.” I feel like my character has to do the work of discovery, but I, as a player, don’t have to sit here guessing the secret password.
Anything else?
What are we doing right? What could we do to make the game work better for everyone? Don't hold back! We covet your thoughts!
I love the suggestion of having a “here’s what characters have discovered”! Especially as the game goes on and lore adds up (and new people join who haven’t been here from the beginning) having some kind of ooc mechanic for saving this info would be super useful. fwiw, I think I’d prefer it be separate from the cr meme, maybe a different sort of regularly-occurring post altogether. That way, if someone (ie me) wants to look something up six months from now because I’ve forgotten when Pal discovered x thing and want to reference it, I know right where to look.