Newbies

Q.1

If you wish to fill out this survey anonymously, you may of course do so. If you would like to claim 50$ and +5 points for 1 character, please enter your OOC name and character name below.

OOC Name

Character Name

Q.2

How new do you feel you are to Shaman? *

Starting to get established and got a feel for the site.
Fully established on the site and confident with most/all features.
Golden oldie.
Total newbie.
Other:

Q.3

How challenging is it to attain each of these things? *

	Too hard	Appropriate	Too easy
Attaining doubloons.
Attaining level 3 explorer/pirate.
Attaining points.
Customising my character's appearance.
Attaining level mastery.
Attaining a mythical familiar.
Attaining a rank within the castle.
Attaining an extinct familiar.
Obtaining a territory.
Attaining powers.
Attaining coins.
Attaining level 7 character.
Attaining a diploma.
Attaining an ordinary familiar.

Attaining a diploma.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining an ordinary familiar.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining level mastery.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining points.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining a mythical familiar.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining a rank within the castle.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining level 7 character.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining powers.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining coins.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining an extinct familiar.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Obtaining a territory.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Customising my character's appearance.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining doubloons.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Attaining level 3 explorer/pirate.

Too hard Appropriate Too easy

Q.4

If you wish to leave a comment or suggestion about question 3, please do so here.

Q.5

How do you feel about the 'free coin to all first time players' rule? *

New players get 1 free coin to spend as they wish.

I would prefer for new players to receive a different freebie and I will suggest it below.
I think this rule should be abolished.
I think all new characters should have 1 free coin.
I like it as it is.
I have another suggestion/comment.

Please leave other suggestions/comments here.

Q.6

How do you feel about the '200$' rule for newbies? *

The rule: "After you have made two in character posts on the game, you may claim 200$ on the updates board."

I think the part about 2 posts should change and have a suggestion for a different challenge newbies should complete.
I have another suggestion/comment.
I think the amount should be less.
I like it as it is.
I think the amount should be more.

Please leave other suggestions/comments here.

Q.7

Would you like to see any of these new features put in place to help newbies out?

Check the ones you would like to see.

A system/board where oldies can gift/donate things to newbies.
A "grace period" in which earning points, doubloons etc is easier.
Video tutorials.
An IC opt-in "buddy system" where new characters can learn from old characters.
An OOC opt-in "buddy system" where newbies can learn from oldies.
A quick & easy to use FAQ/wiki page.
A "grace period" for adapting character details without having to pay (e.g. name, sex).
Free items for first-time explorers.

Q.8

How do you feel about a "newbie challenge tutorial/walkthrough" like sim sites have? *

Instead of giving the free coin/200$, newbies would be issued a series of optional challenges when they join which would help to teach them how various aspects of the site work. An example of a challenge would be to go on an exploration or fight a marsh monster. Usual costs would be waived, and after completing each challenge newbies would receive a little prize in terms of points, doubloons etc to help get them established. Completion of challenges would be completely optional.

I think this is a great idea!
I prefer our current system.
I have another suggestion/comment.

Please leave other suggestions/comments here.

Q.9

Please leave any additional comments/suggestions here.