Official Faction Quarterly Check Overhaul Proposal
( My idea and suggestion on how the quarterly checks can be changed to have it not entirely based on log-time )
'Sup, everyone.
I have had a chat with a few people about Official Factions and what the ins and outs are of what you actually get once you become official. We have all seen the quarterly checks at one point or another, this post is essentially serving as my suggestion on how this system can be overhauled and changed into more of a "weighted" system. Let's get started:
BASIC IDEA
This "weighted" system comes from the ID checks you would have gone through when applying for something IRL. This big thing gives you more credit and these smaller ones give you smaller credit or points, all culminating into a total score you work on that passes a threshold. An adjusted system from this idea is effectively what I'm trying to put together here.
DEEPER DETAILS
My idea here is to list different ways we interact with the game and the forums and give each one a point score of sorts. And with all the interactions added up, you hope you pass the point check for the quarter. With this idea, getting the 3 days of log time would be enough, though if you struggle to get the time, the other interactions should be considered to fill in the gaps to pass the check.
(weighted strongly)
Log Time
Official Event Participation
(weighted fairly)
Message Dumps
Faction Specific Projects
Mission Boards
Player Base Related Activity
(weighted lightly)
Communication Channel
(weighted less)
Credits Earned(?)
That's all I have for now.
LEFT OPEN TO REPLIES
Essentially, I would like a system where official faction checks aren't 100% based on log time. Forum activity should very much be considered on top of in-game activity. I understand that this may lead into more work for the admin team and any 1IC / 2ICs of the OFs. With the inclusion of these added elements to pass the quarterly check, also opens more avenues for players to exploit and cheese the checks. There are upsides and downsides of this particular idea - of which I am aware. Hoping to spark conversation with the community on what other ideas come up regarding how the checks should work.
