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by rearrow
Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
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Re: returning players

another option could be adding the date of last rule change (or pentalty change) to the line on the login screen. ie. "I accept the game rules (last update 12 may 2018)" Now its clear sonwthing important changed before you log in. It may not be possible with the system used to develop ft w...
by rearrow
Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:15 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

Arashiko wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:04 pm Martek's and Ashdown system messages are daily events. The messages aren't repeated constantly.
I have never seen these.. what is this daily event? Anything good?
Is it at a fixed ft time?
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

just realised that it could be just the following system.msg when anything is changed in the rules:
"Important change in (implementation) of rules!
Please check rules (link on login screen) so you are aware"

if its a future change it could refer to forum and topic
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

+50. with the adition that in my opinion if there are other major changes this method is used if they have inreversable consequences (ie permanent jail or lots of lvl losses on first offense without warning) because i do agree that probably 99% of regular ft players are aware of the penalty of shari...
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

how about you making a new topic in suggestions proposing to use system msg to communicate changes in punishment or rules for 2weeks? It might have more impact comming froman ex gm lol. Although i beleave that my relationship with individual gms, admins and creator is still very good. i might get he...
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

one aditton. i have no idea how difficult it is tho create a system msg. can a gm do it or is it a day of programming for creator?

The reason we got a lot more in the past may just be that creator had the spare time.
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

@blitz, actually my focus has changed. you might notice im not protesting the punishmant anymore. thats a lost case. im advocating better communication of any changes in rules or punishment which will instantly and permanently desyroy a lot of player value. If instant perm jail would be the punishme...
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

sigh 2
the punishment changed from no punishment to instant removal from valuable account.



THAT IS A MAJOR CHANGE.

if speeding 10m/hr would now be punished with loosing your car that would be similar and t sjure as hell would need to be published and communicated.
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

if you click on the rules from the login screen the forst thing you see is information about the privacy policy, which is good. However, the only way to instantly loose your valuable account is sharing it,and information about this is somedwhat hidden beneath lots of other text. if you would rely on...
by rearrow
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: returning players and communication of changes
Replies: 71
Views: 28125

Re: returning players

@arashiko so WHY ARE WE GETTING THIS SYSYEM MESSAGE ABOUT THE PRIVACY POLICY CONSTANTLY? I answer that myself. because gm/creator knows its a legal requirement to inform the users about it and in game is the only way to be sure all users can see it. And just having it on forum will not make sure all...