Post by Ryan - Loki on Sept 4, 2009 10:38:35 GMT
Good morning SoN members! That’s right; it’s time for another update.
Profile Layout
The new profile layout has finally been completed. It hasn’t changed an extreme amount from the original but me and Vahn have gone through it and stripped a lot of information that we didn’t think was relevant or used very often, if at all. Of course, the layout is still quite lengthy and does take a while to fill in properly; this is a double edged sword, we understand, as though the longer it takes the fill the better quality it’s likely to be we can also understand that it could be a put off to potential new members.
This will more than likely be an ongoing project, with changes likely being constantly made to improve the site application form. However, like I mentioned in the previous update, no one needs to worry about editing their profiles to fit the new layout. Vahn and I will go through all the current profiles and make the necessary changes. Most changes will be slight, some profiles won’t need any changes I imagine, but those who need major changes we will consult the owner of said character before any changes are made.
Here is the layout of the new profile, in case anyone is interested:
New Members
The foundation of any successful RPG is its members. We have been blessed over the years for the great, friendly and talented members that have joined our ranks and it’s always a shame to see good people leave the site, though it’s unavoidable. All sites need a healthy flow of new members to keep a site alive and flowing with different styles of writing, creativity and imagination. The problem we have at the moment is we’re not bringing in any new members, and haven’t for a while. We’ve had promises from old members that they’d come back, but no new members.
There are several ways we can resolve this issue:
There’s a project currently in the works for a video advertisement for SoN. Sophronia has been heading it with my input and it’s coming along brilliantly. As soon as it’s finished you will be able to post it up on other sites as a different form of advertisement, not to mention it’ll open a whole new area of advertising on sites like youtube.
I once again have to stress the importance of activity. I know people are busy and that real life does kick our arses at times, but we really do need to focus, even if it’s one or two posts a week from each of us. The more active we all are the more appealing our site will appear to potential new member who are viewing it. Only we can turn this site around.
RPG Directory
I’ve recently joined this forum as a means to improve our own. It’s not an RPG but rather a wealth of knowledge and help for owners of RPG’s, from other owners of RPG’s. I’m currently in talks with other members of the site over SoN issues, how to improve the site, the creation of a skin and affiliation button for SoN, not to mention a drive of new members. I’m sure with the help I’m gaining from this site that SoN will soon reach its former glory, before surpassing it!
But don’t forget, what’s more important is the opinions, feelings and ideas from all of you, the current members of SoN. The workforce thread in the OOC section is going great, and the majority of the ideas are being worked into the site as we speak, so please do keep them coming! Remember, this site is for all of us so help me to shape it as you want it to be shaped! Any ideas or problems then make sure that they’re voiced.
That’s all for now, but expect another update within the next two weeks when I get some more site content finished and posted up! Until then,
~ Your friendly neighbourhood Admins, Ryan and Vahn
Implemented on 04th September, 2009 at 10:40am GMT
Profile Layout
The new profile layout has finally been completed. It hasn’t changed an extreme amount from the original but me and Vahn have gone through it and stripped a lot of information that we didn’t think was relevant or used very often, if at all. Of course, the layout is still quite lengthy and does take a while to fill in properly; this is a double edged sword, we understand, as though the longer it takes the fill the better quality it’s likely to be we can also understand that it could be a put off to potential new members.
This will more than likely be an ongoing project, with changes likely being constantly made to improve the site application form. However, like I mentioned in the previous update, no one needs to worry about editing their profiles to fit the new layout. Vahn and I will go through all the current profiles and make the necessary changes. Most changes will be slight, some profiles won’t need any changes I imagine, but those who need major changes we will consult the owner of said character before any changes are made.
Here is the layout of the new profile, in case anyone is interested:
Please copy and paste this document into a separate text-editing program (such as Microsoft Word, or Notepad). Fill out the information accordingly, and when you are finished, post it in the “Character Submissions, New Character” with the subject as "Character Submission: (Character's Name)”. Otherwise, it may be missed as spam, and deleted as such.
----Before posting, please look over all spelling/punctuation/grammatical errors, and delete any and all notes beginning with "----".
---Also, if you have an image, please provide a link to it within the post, rather than the image itself; it will be put up at the beginning of the character's information.
[b][i]Personal Information:[/i][/b]
Owner's Name:
----Your own name. If you would like to keep that a secret, please put the name of your account.
[b]E-Mail Address:[/b]
----Your E-Mail address. If you would like to not disclose it to the public, just enter "N/A".
[b]Contact Names:[/b]
AIM:
Yahoo:
MSN:
Other (Please Specify):
----Include all names you can be contacted at. If you would prefer to not disclose them, or you do not have one of the above, just fill in the empty spaces with "N/A".
[b][i]Character Information:[/i][/b]
Character's Name:
----The name your character will go by. Nicknames are not necessary, but encouraged if your character prefers them.
[b]Character Race:[/b]
----Your character's race. You must select one of the races native to Noria, except the Meklorean and Paendrema. Original races may be permitted sometime in the future.
Gender:
Hair Color/Style:
Eye Color:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Aura Color:
----This is the color of your character’s “spirit.” Sometimes manifests, depending on skill sets.
Attire:
----We realize your character will change clothes, but what is their general style or taste?
Other Physical Features:
----Fill out all of the information above pertaining your character; the more information you provide, the more we will be able to understand your character. If you have provided an image, we tend to allow less meat in this section.
[b][i]Abilities:[/i][/b]
----When you begin, you are given 20 credits to spend on your character's abilities as you see fit.
----Any credits that you do not spend when you make your profile will be saved for later use.
[b]Race Abilities:[/b]
----These are picked from a list that is provided with each Race Bio. You may pick 3 from that list, free of charge.
[b]Class I:[/b]
----These will be your Character’s core fighting abilities and techniques for the most part of their start on Legends of Noria.
----There are two kinds of Class I powers: Standard and Original. Standard Class I’s are picked from the list provided below and cost 2 credits. Any character may have them, regardless of Race. Original Class I’s often tie into a character’s Racial Abilities, and cost 3.
-Enhanced Senses
-Enhanced Speed
-Enhanced Strength
-Enhanced Stamina
-Weapon Specialization: (Choose Weapon/s)
[ul][li]-Sword (Double, Single, or w/ Shield)
[/li][li]-Mace/Hammer/Axe
[/li][li]-Spear/Pike
[/li][li]-Other[/li][/ul]
-Magical Talent (Choose Branch)
----Possible levels for each Branch include Potentials, Apprentice Student, Novice Students, Students and “Lords”. Each cost 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 credits, respectively.
----Alleviators use healing magic, Elementalists can manipulate up to two elements (one major and one minor, and they [b]cannot[/b] conflict), Alchemists can manipulate molecular structures, Knights have increase physical prowess, and Summoners can summon Familiars, which have their own unique abilities.
----Summoner uses a Familiar because they lack their own potent techniques. A Familiar's abilities require their own Class II descriptions.
[ul][li]-Branch Magic: Alleviator, Level -
[/li][li]-Branch Magic: Elementalist, Level -
[/li][li]-Branch Magic: Alchemist, Level -
[/li][li]-Branch Magic: Knight, Level -
[/li][li]-Branch Magic: Summoner, Level -
[/li][/ul]
[b]Class II:[/b]
----Class II techniques are your character's specific fighting abilities and their most unique techniques. This category includes Power-Ups, Transformations, Character Enhancements, Unique Attacks, and Other Skills. All Class II techniques cost 5 credits per technique.
----To start, you are allowed no more than [b]2[/b] Class II’s.
----Pariahim are allowed [b]1[/b] Class II free of charge and energy restrictions.
----Please list you Class II techniques in the following format:
TECHNIQUE/WEAPON/ITEM NAME - DESCRIPTION
[b]Class III:[/b]
----Class III techniques are your fighter's ultimate techniques and/or finishing moves. These abilities can be quite destructive in nature, or they can be something that gives your character a great advantage against their opponent. All Class III techniques cost [b]10[/b] credits per technique.
----To start, you will have [b]no[/b] Class III’s.
----Please list you Class III techniques in the same format that you would a Class II ability:
TECHNIQUE/WEAPON/ITEM NAME - DESCRIPTION
[i][b]Other Information:[/b][/i]
[b]Personality:[/b]
----What is your character's personality like? What are their strong points; what are their weaknesses? Explain your character's mannerisms here, their hopes, their dreams, their fears; this is a REQUIRED section; without it, you will not be accepted.
[b]Origins:[/b]
----Please explain the history of your character here. We need at least one good paragraph to be accepted. What was their life like before they bumped into trouble?
[b]Alliance:[/b]
----Either Good, Evil, or Neutral...how simple is that?
[b]Poll Question:[/b]
----This is just something to help us administrators out a little bit. The question is: Where/How did you find Legends of Noria? New Members
The foundation of any successful RPG is its members. We have been blessed over the years for the great, friendly and talented members that have joined our ranks and it’s always a shame to see good people leave the site, though it’s unavoidable. All sites need a healthy flow of new members to keep a site alive and flowing with different styles of writing, creativity and imagination. The problem we have at the moment is we’re not bringing in any new members, and haven’t for a while. We’ve had promises from old members that they’d come back, but no new members.
There are several ways we can resolve this issue:
- Top-sites - I have added a scroll-bar to the bottom of the forum now (though I know there’s a problem with the coding currently). This scroll-bar is specifically for top-sites only, so any buttons that are scrolling along are top-sites that SoN is registered on, so the more you vote on them the higher our site will go up the lists and the more people will check out the site.
- Advertisements – we have a thread with out advert posted up in it, so feel free to advertise our site on any other sites that you may be a member of, or sites you’re not a member of for that matter! If you do advertise our site on another site then please don’t forget to post the name and link of said site in our advertisement section (or PM it to me) just so we don’t go there again by accident.
- Affiliation – if you happen to be on another RPG then perhaps they’d like to affiliate with us? Ask around, affiliation works just as well as advertising.
There’s a project currently in the works for a video advertisement for SoN. Sophronia has been heading it with my input and it’s coming along brilliantly. As soon as it’s finished you will be able to post it up on other sites as a different form of advertisement, not to mention it’ll open a whole new area of advertising on sites like youtube.
I once again have to stress the importance of activity. I know people are busy and that real life does kick our arses at times, but we really do need to focus, even if it’s one or two posts a week from each of us. The more active we all are the more appealing our site will appear to potential new member who are viewing it. Only we can turn this site around.
RPG Directory
I’ve recently joined this forum as a means to improve our own. It’s not an RPG but rather a wealth of knowledge and help for owners of RPG’s, from other owners of RPG’s. I’m currently in talks with other members of the site over SoN issues, how to improve the site, the creation of a skin and affiliation button for SoN, not to mention a drive of new members. I’m sure with the help I’m gaining from this site that SoN will soon reach its former glory, before surpassing it!
But don’t forget, what’s more important is the opinions, feelings and ideas from all of you, the current members of SoN. The workforce thread in the OOC section is going great, and the majority of the ideas are being worked into the site as we speak, so please do keep them coming! Remember, this site is for all of us so help me to shape it as you want it to be shaped! Any ideas or problems then make sure that they’re voiced.
That’s all for now, but expect another update within the next two weeks when I get some more site content finished and posted up! Until then,
~ Your friendly neighbourhood Admins, Ryan and Vahn
Implemented on 04th September, 2009 at 10:40am GMT
