Ero shared some feedback from Rebo on our new welcome letter. He brings up some good points:
- Quote :
- This looks good. It is much shorter than the last one, which is probably a good thing. But since it is shorter, there is less info- the info for level 1 players seems to have been cut. Again, I think this is a good thing since most of the mails will be going out to new players.
But there is one thing missing that I think is very important: a rundown of some of the basic laws. Speculation, manipulation and slavery (even if they are not hiring workers yet) are easy to explain and important to know. And this will make the police's job easier.
I pondered some on this and have a couple of possibilites to toss out.
Option 1: Rewrite the current letter to address these issues.
advantages:
- one fell swoop, no additonal mailings
- simplifies keeping track of who has been sent what
disadvantages:
-May seem less "welcoming"
- longer, more complicated, risk of info overload
Option B [hehe]: Send a second letter out to new level ones
advantages:
- target info for specific audience
- provide a "follow up" contact to the player
Disadvantages:
- may be hard to track
- some Level 0's might get into trouble before getting this info
Ero, does the mentor menu show you who has just leveled up also? Or just the new arrivals? If not, then I have another idea.
Not everyone will reach level one at the same pace, and most will have 5RP long before they save up 90P. So going by dates alone isn't really practical. BUT, we could keep an eye on the town roster and see who has 6RP. Chances are that a person with 6RP has just leveled up [or worked in the church an extra day, I suppose].
If it didn't overwhelm us with work, we
could send out a letter congratulating them on reachcing level one and offering further tips. The info Rebo mentioned is more likely to benefit a new lev 1 than a 0. A 0 can only get into so much trouble, right? lol.
There are no doubt other options the rest of you have, and I am by no means that fond of either of mine. Option 3, i suppose is to leave it just as it is. My concern is that we might be trying to make these letters take the place of the how-to guides. A player has to do some of his own leg work. I dont mind helping them find the loo, but I'm not gonna wipe it for them when theyre done.
At any rate, here is a mock up rough draft of a follow up letter that might work for Option 2 . [Most of it came from Poli's lev 1 letter] Please cut this up and re-write it or twindle with it all you want. Its just a rough draft.
PROPOSED LETTER FOR ALL PLAYERS REACHING 6RP:
Congratulations on reaching Level 1!
You are now a full citizen of Chard, and we are proud to have you.
By now, you have probably found your way around to the various places and institutions in town. Now, as you begin your new and prosperous future, let me offer some tips that may help you along the way.
I hope you have taken time to browse the forums, especially the helpful guides in the library. [link]
Now that you are level 1, you can hire workers, raise crops or livestock, travel, and vote in our elections.
Hiring workers:
You can work your own fields, of course, but there are advantages to hiring out the work. You earn 1 Rep Point for each person you employ, and many fields will produce higher yields if they are worked by players with higher stats. This frees you to take a job with someone else, or work elsewhere.
Access your field by going My Home>your home. And clicking on the picture of your field. You can hire from the menu there. Be sure to set your wage at 15 Pounds or more! [See “Laws,” below]
Woodchopping:
A good alternative to earn a decent income once you acquire enough stats( intelligence and strength). Be careful in the forest, once you click on a tree, you WILL cut wood that day whether you intended to or not. Please check the Mayor's message or the forums for details.
Travel:
The roads of Sommerset are usually pretty safe, but occasionally there are bandits that may rob or kill you. Talk with someone with some experience before you venture out of town.
Laws:
The Duchy of Somerset, to which Chard belongs, has one of the most elaborate [but also strict] set of laws in England. You can read the Law by going to Duchy>>Castle>>Laws and Decrees. Some things that might not seem illegal could actually be a crime here.
Here are a couple of the most commonly misunderstood laws.
Slavery:
The minimum wage for all of Sommerset, including Chard, is 15 Pounds. Do NOT post any job offers for less than 15P! The game defaults to 12, so it easy to make a mistake. If you do, go My Home>My Job Offers> cancel. If it’s too late and you’ve already hired someone at 12, mail the Chief of Police [Barerose] at once, and he will tell you how to resolve the issue.
Speculation:
Buying up goods from the market and re-selling them at a higher price in the same town is illegal. NEVER do this! Selling to other towns is more complicated, and you should consult our Town Merchant [Rebo] for some tips on becoming a merchant before setting out to peddle wares in other places.
If you have any questions contact the Mayor, the town Priest, or a mentor, and they will tell you who to ask about specific legal questions.
Politcs:
Elections in Somerset are sometimes quite lively. As a citizen, you can vote for the leadership of both your town and the Duchy. Again, you may want to talk with other players for some insight on how the process works, and some of the pitfalls to avoid. The taverns are a great place to do this.
For a mayoral election, you vote from the town hall. For a Duchy election, go to Duchy>>Castle>>Election of the Council and check the various lists running in the upcoming election.
The SAS.
Many people from Chard have joined the official army of Somerset (Somerset Armed Services). A good way to have fun, build stats, and help defend your Duchy. You can join the SAS here:
https://somerset.rpg-board.net/Enter-Hall-c7/SAS-recruitement-office-f34.htmWant to contribute to Chard’s community? Chard has many programs that involve wheat growers, millers, bakers, butchers and others which benefit its citizens. Contact the Mayor [Mikeblack] for more info if you’re interested.
Reaching Level 2:
To reach the next level you will need 35 RP, and 20 in all Stat categories [STR, INT, CHR] and save up 500 Pounds.
Again, welcome to Chard, and feel free to mail any of the Mentor team if you need help.
And, if you haven’t done so, please drop by the taverns and chat with us sometime!
Sincerely,
Your fellow Chardian,______
Subject: Mentor Office 
Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:04 am
