[Suggestion] First Time Bio Section

[Deviation]

Hiya everyone,

I have a suggestion and I am unsure if it was brought up before. If it was I apologize.

I wanted to suggest a first time bio section. Only first time bios from new members can be posted in there lest you be infracted for posting in the wrong section and having it decline. Once the bio is approved then it is moved to the same section all approved bios go to. If it is declined then it is moved to where all declined bios go to. This way bios that are an easy read and quick to review can be out of the way, thus lessening the RP Bio Mod's work IMO. Sometimes there are bios that are easily approvable but they get pushed into a pile of other bios that do require more time and research to approve. Perhaps the responsibility could be shared with another rp moderator just to review that section. This could help Caliburn with his workload and give him less stress. I know that either way it still requires somebody's time so this is just a suggestion not an order. Please feel free to comment or provide constructive criticism. I appreciate your guys attention and time reading this.

 

[Cursed Prince]

I dont agree U_U Because your bio's would be top priority, increasing the waiting time for us other rp'ers

 

[Deviation]

I dont agree U_U Because your bio's would be top priority, increasing the waiting time for us other rp'ers

Actually those don't take any time at all. At max like 5 mins. ( I assume) I also did suggest that another moderator can share the task of approving these first time bios. Maybe they can go through these new bios during the week and when Cali has free time to spare he can just focus on the lengthy ones.

 

[Vegeta]

Of course I agree ^_^

 

[Shinta]

I dont agree U_U Because your bio's would be top priority, increasing the waiting time for us other rp'ers

But you'd already have an approved bio to RP with, so there is nothing stopping you from RP'ing, whereas a first bio would rather be checked first to get new people into the RP.

 

[Delta]

I dont agree U_U Because your bio's would be top priority, increasing the waiting time for us other rp'ers

Well so they should, a new rper cant rp at all without a bio, you still can when your updating it, i think it'd be a good idea myself

 

[Drāgy]

I agree with you, I think it'd be a good idea.

 

[Luther]

Its A good idea but it would never be implemented.

 

[Deviation]

But you'd already have an approved bio to RP with, so there is nothing stopping you from RP'ing, whereas a first bio would rather be checked first to get new people into the RP.

Its A good idea but it would never be implemented.

Thanks

I just hope it won't create problems. It would only be for first time rpers and after that they would fall into the regular rpers like everyone else. For most starter-ups a bio is their ticket into the rp. However it should be noted that despite having a bio that will not increase the chances of finding a teacher. They still have to go through the whole process like everyone else (unless something changes as discussed in LoK and Blizzards Thread). So its not like they will have an unfair advantage over everyone else. Also bios in this section aren't "auto-approved". Like any bio, they still have to be reviewed and checked to follow our RP Rules and Regulations.

 

[Vegeta]

But you'd already have an approved bio to RP with, so there is nothing stopping you from RP'ing, whereas a first bio would rather be checked first to get new people into the RP.

Well so they should, a new rper cant rp at all without a bio, you still can when your updating it, i think it'd be a good idea myself

I agree with these, I've been RPing sorta in the DBZ thread, but I can't actually spar/fight anyone in any legit manner other than thru the power of the imagination because I have no bio yet. I think it would not only allow new people to get into RP before the wait makes them lose interest (im sure thats happened) but also, it would allow bio's that will not be approved to be not approved faster so the person can try and create a bio that's approvable. It's gotta suck waiting months on end only to have your bio not be approved

Its A good idea but it would never be implemented.

I hope your wrong, it seems like it would usher in a lot of new RPers

 

[Luther]

It,s a good idea and one that if implemented properly has the power to increase the efficiency of the approval of biographies thus speeding up the role playing process, questions like how many new biographies can a new rper post is he only limited to his first or can he create a second and both post it there will the other bios in the other sections keep on waiting . Meh> >> its a lot to consider. Nevertheless i think its a viable and doable action.

 

[Deviation]

It,s a good idea and one that if implemented properly has the power to increase the efficiency of the approval of biographies thus speeding up the role playing process, questions like how many new biographies can a new rper post is he only limited to his first or can he create a second and both post it there will the other bios in the other sections keep on waiting . Meh> >> its a lot to consider. Nevertheless i think its a viable and doable action.

Only your first bio since that is basically your ticket inside the rp. If they want to create a second bio or drop the one that got approved and make a new one they will have to wait like everyone else. It would defeat the purpose if it was for new people and they could submit as many bios and have them approved to their hearts content. NO.

For every new person that decides to participate in the RP, your first bio isn't that chock full of stuff which makes it easy to skim through and approve (assuming they followed the template rules like everyone else). After their first bio becomes approved then they are just like everyone else in the sense they have to wait patiently. I think that the faster you can get those out of the way then the faster the approval process can progress for everyone.

I would still like to see more opinions especially if they think it is unfeasible.

 

[Vexion]

I agree. because it would bring in new people and keep them instead of a member getting to like 13 posts then never signing back in. It would give them a little hope.

 

[Frozenstein]

I disagree... why would they need special attention and priority? just think about it. new people keep showing up in the RP day after day. if they get priority with their first bio, when will the others' be checked? it's not 5 minutes to check a bio. Cali reads the whole bio from A to Z... also if these new RPers suddenly being let into the RP who would teach them? it is already very hard to find a teacher, not to mention if suddenly x new people show up and start raiding the senseis/senpais.

 

[Alternative]

I totally thought about suggesting this a few days ago. >_<

I disagree... why would they need special attention and priority? just think about it. new people keep showing up in the RP day after day. if they get priority with their first bio, when will the others' be checked? it's not 5 minutes to check a bio. Cali reads the whole bio from A to Z... also if these new RPers suddenly being let into the RP who would teach them? it is already very hard to find a teacher, not to mention if suddenly x new people show up and start raiding the senseis/senpais.

The idea is that newer people who want to come into the RP get priority to get their bio approved first. Who says it has to be Caliburn who has to approve all the bios? If, and that's a big if something like this were to be implemented, we have other moderators who can go over a basic biography, check to see if it's okay and then approve it themselves, leaving Caliburn to the "seasoned" biographies. It's not really showing more attention to newer people, but giving them the chance to start roleplaying which by our rules can't be done until one posesses a biography.

As for the second point, I'll take them all on. U_U

 

[Deviation]

I disagree... why would they need special attention and priority? just think about it. new people keep showing up in the RP day after day. if they get priority with their first bio, when will the others' be checked? it's not 5 minutes to check a bio. Cali reads the whole bio from A to Z... also if these new RPers suddenly being let into the RP who would teach them? it is already very hard to find a teacher, not to mention if suddenly x new people show up and start raiding the senseis/senpais.

I totally thought about suggesting this a few days ago. >_<



The idea is that newer people who want to come into the RP get priority to get their bio approved first. Who says it has to be Caliburn who has to approve all the bios? If, and that's a big if something like this were to be implemented, we have other moderators who can go over a basic biography, check to see if it's okay and then approve it themselves, leaving Caliburn to the "seasoned" biographies. It's not really showing more attention to newer people, but giving them the chance to start roleplaying which by our rules can't be done until one posesses a biography.

As for the second point, I'll take them all on. U_U

I wasn't intending for Caliburn to do it all. If it can be possible, other RP moderators can go over a basic biography and approve it themselves like Alternative mentioned. If anything I want to lessen the load on Caliburn. The less he has to check over or be responsible for would be of benefit to him and to us as well. The more time that we can give to Caliburn the more time he has to do other things (even non nb things xD).

However, Frozenstein brings up a good point. Who is going to teach these newborns with the already crippled sensei pool? This brings into question the current teaching system but of course that is for another thread and another discussion.

I admire you alternative for volunteering but one man can't do it alone (unless you are Scorps & Caliburn >_>). It has to be a joint effort between the senseis, senpais, staff and the rp community.

 

[BazzBee]

I agree........ U_U

 

[Omega]

You are a genious

 

[Deviation]

You are a genious

Not really. According to my sources this idea has been floating around for a while now. I am worried though if this will overload caliburns workload instead of decrease it.