Hi mods! There was some brief discussion earlier re: the app issue on Discord and then we were like "hmm we should probably move this to the entry" so here I am!
Speaking for myself, I wondered at first if it wouldn't be a good idea to keep app rounds but skip months where we don't have that many slots open. The primary reason for this coming to my mind first and foremost is that I really loved the last TDM and how it basically functioned as a game event. New Aions gives the two factions a reason to rush out in opposition to each other, even allowing for threads that don't involve new characters. I imagine that this context allows for a lot of really interesting ways for new characters to find themselves introduced to the setting and their future comrades and enemies alike.
Of course, it's possible to have similar event-like TDMs even with small app rounds, but I guess I like it when they feel like big events, if that makes sense.
I am probably in the minority on this though, from what people said in the Discord, because the logistics of applications and app rounds themselves might make this impossible. I'll let others chime in with their thoughts when it comes to that. It does seem like a waiting list is probably the best idea from a moderation & game health standpoint, but I wanted to say that I really hope we don't lose out on TDMs where current characters are rushing to "claim" more Aions for their side, because I super loved that last time and I want more of them!!
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Speaking for myself, I wondered at first if it wouldn't be a good idea to keep app rounds but skip months where we don't have that many slots open. The primary reason for this coming to my mind first and foremost is that I really loved the last TDM and how it basically functioned as a game event. New Aions gives the two factions a reason to rush out in opposition to each other, even allowing for threads that don't involve new characters. I imagine that this context allows for a lot of really interesting ways for new characters to find themselves introduced to the setting and their future comrades and enemies alike.
Of course, it's possible to have similar event-like TDMs even with small app rounds, but I guess I like it when they feel like big events, if that makes sense.
I am probably in the minority on this though, from what people said in the Discord, because the logistics of applications and app rounds themselves might make this impossible. I'll let others chime in with their thoughts when it comes to that. It does seem like a waiting list is probably the best idea from a moderation & game health standpoint, but I wanted to say that I really hope we don't lose out on TDMs where current characters are rushing to "claim" more Aions for their side, because I super loved that last time and I want more of them!!