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Jul. 22nd, 2013

Regarding Activity Check

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Due to the vast number of players who are on hiatus or otherwise indisposed for a large chunk of the month, we are not checking AC for July. We will pick back up on it in August.

Happy Summer! :)

Jun. 24th, 2013

Activity Check for June

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself:

On the 25th of each month, one of the mods, with the help of the community tag list, check to see which characters have met the activity requirements. The exact requirements can be found over here on the rules page. This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we won't see your posts/posts you commented on otherwise. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

If your character doesn't have the requisite three threads for the current month, we will check if they have any from the last week of the previous month that carried over into the current month and may also count those.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the last day of the month to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

Adrien - [personal profile] denythyfather → 1 thread. (1) got three
Amy - [personal profile] bitchwithabite → 2 threads (1 2) got three
Annie - [personal profile] oneirophiliac → 0 threads. got three
Blythe - [personal profile] somuchheart → 2 threads (1 2) got three
Greylan - [personal profile] heartsofdarkgrey → 2 threads (1 2) got three
Ivona - [personal profile] intolerantly → 2 threads (1 2) hiatus
Juliette - [personal profile] jokeswithknives → 2 threads (1 2) hiatus
Minnie - [personal profile] rarelight → 1 thread. (1)
Piper - [personal profile] eucre → 0 threads.
Rachel - [personal profile] thecutdiamond → 2 threads (1 2) got 3 threads
Säde - [personal profile] ishineon → 2 threads (1 2)
Silas - [personal profile] karatofquality → 1 thread (1) got three
Simon - [personal profile] simondsareforever → 0 threads.
Teresa - [personal profile] hey_sexy_latte → 2 threads. (1 2) got 3 threads
Theo - [personal profile] holdsmyheart → 1 thread. (1) hiatus

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

May. 25th, 2013

AC for May (it's baaaaaaaaaaack)

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself:

On the 25th of each month, one of the mods, with the help of the community tag list, check to see which characters have met the activity requirements. The exact requirements can be found over here on the rules page. This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we won't see your posts/posts you commented on otherwise. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

If your character doesn't have the requisite three threads for the current month, we will check if they have any from the last week of the previous month that carried over into the current month and may also count those.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the last day of the month to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

Eden - [personal profile] likemarilynsaid → 0 threads.
Gideon - [personal profile] belowcastle→ 0 threads. (hiatus)
Gil - [personal profile] aboysbestfriend → 0 threads
Leona - [personal profile] mightbedrunk → 0 threads (dropped)
Mano'ele - [personal profile] wavekissedheart → 0 threads.
Meera - [personal profile] yourcupoftea → 0 threads
Melinda - [personal profile] rarelight → 1 thread. (1) (got threads)
October - [personal profile] sharperseason → 0 threads
Piper - [personal profile] eucre → 2 threads (1 2) (got threads)
Riley - [personal profile] standlikestone → 0 threads (got threads)
Säde - [personal profile] ishineon → 1 thread. (1) (got threads)
Simon - [personal profile] simondsareforever → 0 threads. (hiatus)
Teresa - [personal profile] hey_sexy_latte → 2 threads. (1 2) (got threads)

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

Apr. 21st, 2013

[Mod Post] Don't worry about Activity Check...

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...at least not for this month.

We mods got together and decided that due to the rather overwhelming number of folks who are either on hiatus or just extremely busy due to school and other RL things, we're going to let AC go for the month of April and pick back up again with it in May. :)

Apr. 1st, 2013

[README] Slight tweak to Activity Check

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So we were discussing it and we know sometimes folks feel a little discouraged about posting things in the last few days of the month because of AC reasons so we've decided to tweak how we go about it a bit to try and mitigate that:

AC list still goes up on the 25th. You are still required to have at least three threads per character. We still ask you to tag posts you make and posts you tag into with your character's name.

However, when we count AC on the 25th, if we find that a given character has not made enough threads in the current month, we will check things their name is tagged onto if they happened after the 25th of the previous month and if that thread carried over significantly into the current month.

So. Say Jim-bob has two threads that count for AC in April when the list is being made. But say he also tagged into a post that was put up on the 31st of March and most of the thread was actually done during April and if it had been posted in that month, would have counted for AC. That thread could be counted too and now Jim-bob has three threads and makes AC for the month of April.

As usual, if we miss a thread or post and your character ends up on the AC list, it's okay, just make a comment as usual and let us know.

Questions? Please ask below or send to the mod account.

Thanks!

Mar. 25th, 2013

March's Activity Check!

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself:

On the 25th of each month, one of the mods, with the help of the community tag list, check to see which characters have met the activity requirements. The exact requirements can be found over here on the rules page. This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we won't see your posts/posts you commented on otherwise. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the last day of the month to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

[personal profile] hommesadique → 0 threads.
[personal profile] mightbedrunk → 2 threads (1 2)
[personal profile] facetsofice→ 0 threads.
[personal profile] rarelight → 1 thread. (1)
[personal profile] cariad_tywyll → 0 threads.
[personal profile] heartvestment → 2 threads (1 2)
[personal profile] itsybitsyrigby → 0 threads.
[personal profile] heartsofdarkgrey → 2 threads (1 2)
[personal profile] spin_a_yarn → 0 threads.
[personal profile] isadisease → 0 threads.


If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

Dec. 30th, 2012

(Note about AC)

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For those of you who check this comm on your flist, you might miss the stickied post so please go here for an important note about AC for December.

Dec. 22nd, 2012

December's Activity Check! (CANCELLED)

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here is a short explanation on how it works: On the 25th of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 31st of December to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

[livejournal.com profile] chippedcitrine → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] somuchheart → 2 threads (1 2)
[livejournal.com profile] chiqitobaston→ 0 threads. (on severe slowatus until Jan)
[livejournal.com profile] suitedtofolly → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] evensoles → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] sirforawhile → 2 threads (1 2)
[livejournal.com profile] indeliblespade→ 0 threads. (on severe slowatus until Jan)
[livejournal.com profile] tangodebaston→ 0 threads. (on severe slowatus until Jan)

[livejournal.com profile] butlebattler → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] rarelight → 1 thread (1)
[livejournal.com profile] mmm_gamer→ 0 threads. (on severe slowatus until Jan)
[livejournal.com profile] heartylaughter→ 0 threads. (on severe slowatus until Jan)

[livejournal.com profile] hommesadique → 2 threads. (1 2)
[livejournal.com profile] cauldronsbubble → 2 threads. (1 2)
[livejournal.com profile] trainingwreck → 0 threads.


If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

NOTE: AC list is a couple days early this month due to mod-vacationing and suchlike, but you still have until the 31st to complete it so no worries!


So the mods have conferred and decided that as your Happy New Year's gift, we are provided AC Forgiveness for the month of December! Basically...AC will not be counted on the 31st and whether you've made AC or not is no matter, you will not be dropped from the game. Mostly this is because we realize that a lot of people have been busy or not around because of finals and holidays and other things and it's been a bit extra difficult to make AC this month.

Happy New Year! :)

Dec. 1st, 2012

A change to hiatus/slowatus

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So we were thinking that the rules about how hiatus/slowatus affects AC were a bit convoluted so we decided to slim them up a bit. (If you'd like to see the old ones, here they are.)

Starting from now, we will treat them like so:

If your slowatus is going to be longer than 3 weeks, you are automatically exempt from AC.

If your hiatus is going to be longer than 2 weeks, you are automatically exempt from AC.

If your hiatus/slowatus is less than that but you are having a serious problem getting to fulfill the AC requirements, please come and talk to the mods and let us know and we'll work something out.

Remember, AC requirements boil down to just 5 tags by your character in a given thread, and 3 threads minimum for the whole month. So it is theoretically possible to still be able to meet AC requirements in about 2 weeks, even if you only do one tag a day.

And also remember, for a hiatus/slowatus to be counted, you ought to put a comment in the hiatus post to make sure we see it.

Thank you!

And if you've got any questions/comments/concerns, feel free to put them below or PM us, whichever is more convenient.

Nov. 23rd, 2012

Activity Check List for November

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here is a short explanation on how it works: On the 25th of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 31st of October to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped. Please note that the ones in italics are characters added this month and get a "grace" period for being new, though I've still put them on the list as a reminder.

[livejournal.com profile] oneirophiliac → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] sirforawhile → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] tearurheartout → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] allthesamemask → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] mybrotherisevil→ 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] threecardmonty → 0 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] ishineon → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] cauldronsbubble → 1 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] onlytolerable → 2 threads. (got threads)

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

NOTE: AC list is a couple days early this month due to mod-vacationing and suchlike, but you still have until the 30th to complete it so no worries!

Nov. 17th, 2012

Help your mods do AC for November!

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This worked pretty well last month so we're trying it again. If you have three threads of the proper length (at least five comments each), please link to them here for your given characters. If you're linking to something in SWS, please include the link to the actual comm-post it is connected to as well because threads only count if they are a part of the main comm.

Please note: this doesn't remove the need to put your character's name tag on posts, but we're hoping it will make AC more efficient and lessen mistakes in counting threads.

Finally, this is not the actual AC list post, that still isn't going up until the 25th. (okay, for this month it is possible it might go up early on the 20th as I will be traveling on the 25th but you'll still have till the 30th to clear AC by).

Oct. 25th, 2012

October's Activity Check!

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here is a short explanation on how it works: On the 25th of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 31st of October to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped. Please note that the ones in italics are characters added this month and get a "grace" period for being new, though I've still put them on the list as a reminder.

[livejournal.com profile] fletcherous → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] heartshy → 1 thread. (exempted due to hurricane)
[livejournal.com profile] tearurheartout → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] eucre → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] cauldronsbubble → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] trainingwreck → 2 threads. (got threads)

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it. I expect a couple of these actually have enough threads but that they weren't tagged. :)

Oct. 15th, 2012

Regarding AC: Help out your mods!

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In order to help streamline AC, we're trying something a little new this month. If you have three threads of the proper length (at least five comments each), please link to them here for your given characters. If you're linking to something in SWS, please include the link to the actual comm-post it is connect to as well because threads only count if they are a part of the main comm.

Please note: this doesn't remove the need to put your character's name tag on posts, but we're hoping it will make AC more efficient and lessen mistakes in counting threads.

Finally, this is not the actual AC list post, that still isn't going up until the 25th.

Sep. 25th, 2012

Activity Check for September

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here be a short explanation on how it works: On the 25th of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 30th of September to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped. Please note that the ones in italics are characters added this month and get a "grace" period for being new, though I've still put them on the list as a reminder.

[livejournal.com profile] oneirophiliac → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] lightsthejewels → 2 threads. (3 threads)
[livejournal.com profile] suitedtofolly → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] oftheduty → 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] fletcherous → 0 threads. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] keptwriting → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] writes_romance → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] heartsodarkgrey → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] allthesamemask → 0 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] theloudestroar → 1 thread. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] wiredspade → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] mybrotherisevil → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] cutsthedeck → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] cardpuncher → 2 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] rough_karat → 2 threads. (3 threads)

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it.

Aug. 22nd, 2012

AC time and an update!

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here be a short explanation on how it works: On the 22 of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 28th of August to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped. Please note that the ones in italics are characters added this month and get a "grace" period for being new, though I've still put them on the list as a reminder.

[livejournal.com profile] escapeandevade → 1 thread. Dropped
[livejournal.com profile] black0and0white → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] awearytraveler → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] needsnomirror → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] leavehismark → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] dancerofhearts → 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] suitedtofolly → 0 threads. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] oftheduty → 1 thread. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] washtheblood → 0 threads
[livejournal.com profile] writes_romance → 0 threads. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] brightbutler → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] tearurheartout → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] butlebattler → 2 threads. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] gemsoverhearts → 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] mybrotherisevil → 0 threads (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] cutsthedeck → 1 thread. (got threads)
[livejournal.com profile] aceofsorts → 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] standlikestone → 0 threads. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] cardpuncher → 1 thread. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] cauldronsbubble → 1 thread. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] heartofsoldier → 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] dj_shuffle → 1 thread (new)
[livejournal.com profile] yoursintimately → 2 threads. (new)
[livejournal.com profile] falseflourish → 0 threads.

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it.




ALSO: I figured I'd post these updates to some things here instead of making a whole other post:

1. Starting next month we will be doing the first AC check (like this) on the 25th and giving players until the 30th to actually 'make' AC. This is still the same amount of time between when the list goes up and when the AC cutoff happens, but actually gives you more time to do it in since there isn't that period of a couple of days at the end of the month that don't 'count'.

2. Also beginning when we re-open apps next month, we will allow players to have up to two Face Cards at a time instead of just one. However, the two Faces must be of different suits and ranks (so no having two Kings or the King of Clubs as well as the Ace of Clubs. Also, King and Queen may be considered the same rank so having a King and Queen of any Suit at the same time will not work).

Jul. 28th, 2012

Your AC Reminder

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Since there's been quite a few posts that've pushed it down the page...

If you haven't checked out the Activity Check post, you might want to as there were quite a few people on it this month and it is now the 28th and sometime within the next....20 hours or so, I will be going through and doing the final activity check for July.

(and for those of you that commented with links and things but I haven't marked off the list yet, don't worry, I know you commented. :) )

Jul. 22nd, 2012

Continuing the modpost deluge....ACTIVITY CHECK is a go

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Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here be a short explanation on how it works: On the 22 of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 28th of July to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

[livejournal.com profile] ladyoftheclubs → 1 post, 1 thread. (got more threads)
[livejournal.com profile] needsnomirror → 1 post, 0 threads. (Rekla reminded me she was still on hiatus.)
[livejournal.com profile] diemwnt → 0 posts, 2 threads. (got 3 threads)
[livejournal.com profile] ogygianspade → 0 posts, 0 threads. (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] dancerofhearts → 0 posts, 0 threads. (Confirmed with Jordan she's still on hiatus.)
[livejournal.com profile] heartafterheart → 1 post, 2 threads. (made 2 posts)
[livejournal.com profile] schoollikenew → 0 posts, 1 thread. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] lightsthejewels → 0 posts, 2 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] 7waystobetray → 0 posts, 2 threads. (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] lowtohigh → 0 posts, 1 thread (made a post and got 2 more threads)
[livejournal.com profile] bluntforces → 0 posts, 2 threads. (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] brightbutler → 0 posts, 1 thread. (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] zhuludovi → 0 posts, 0 threads. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] mental_clarity → 0 posts, 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] tearurheartout → 2 posts, 0 threads. (2 posts count, was mistaken.)
[livejournal.com profile] allthesamemask → 0 posts, 1 thread. (3 threads)
[livejournal.com profile] luceatluxtua → 0 posts, 1 thread. (got 2 more threads)
[livejournal.com profile] gemsoverhearts → 0 posts, 0 threads. (Rekla reminded me she was still on hiatus.)
[livejournal.com profile] threecardmonty → 0 posts, 2 threads. (got three threads)
[livejournal.com profile] mybrotherisevil → 0 posts, 0 threads (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] eucre → 0 posts, 1 thread. (got two more threads)
[livejournal.com profile] thediamondqueen → 0 posts, 2 threads. (posted and got more threads)
[livejournal.com profile] ishineon → 1 posts, 3 threads. (posted)
[livejournal.com profile] heartofsoldier → 0 posts, 0 threads. (Confirmed with Jordan she's still on hiatus)
[livejournal.com profile] subtleasaclub → 0 posts, 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] spadeatheart → 0 posts, 0 threads. (dropping)
[livejournal.com profile] do_what_i_say → 0 posts, 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] falseflourish → 1 post, 2 threads. (got more threads)

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it.

Announcements, ahoy! (No, really READ THIS)

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So there are quite a few adjustments coming to the House of Cards and we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of them before they happened. Some are bigger than others. Some require your participation. Please take the time to read this post in entirety. Thank you!

Applications


As of August 1st, we will begin leaving applications open from the 1st of the month until the 21st of the month, every month. With this extended length, we will be approving applications on a first-come, first served basis, though please keep in mind that approvals still may not actually come through until the weekends, depending on mod availability. Still, you won't have to wait for apps to close to be approved.

They will be closed from the 22nd through the end of the month for us to perform Activity Check and get things situated as usual (the AC grace period is still from the 22nd to the end of the 28th and that's based on GMT -5, more or less).

We'll also be leaving applications un-screened.

Characters


Starting in August, when we open up applications, we will also be extending the maximum number of characters a player is allowed to have from 5 to 9. Also, you will no longer be required to request permission to have more than four characters.

However, please keep in mind that if you aren't keeping up with your current characters and apply for a new one, we will likely tell you you'll need to drop one of the current characters or show some increase in activity before we'll allow you to bring the new character in.

Activity Check


Also beginning in August, we will change the AC requirements and make it the same whether you are a Face card or a Number. Yes, this means that for July, you still have to meet the current AC requirements.

Next month, we'll be looking for each character to participate in a minimum of three threads (if you have three threads within one post you've made, that counts, or if you tag around to three different characters, that will count. Tagging the same character three times would be frowned on). We will still expect threads to be at least five comments from each character.

So, for example, if I create a post with Julien's account and David, Athena, and Urania all reply to him and each thread has at least 10 comments, that would cover Julien for the month's AC.

But if David doesn't make any posts at all, but he replies to posts made by Julien, Rachel, and Eileen and each of those threads is at least 10 comments long, that would cover David for the month, even though he didn't make any posts himself.

Holds


There will be coming soon a section for people to request 'holds' for up to two weeks on specific PBs or Rank slots. During the time a hold is in effect, we will not accept any other applications for that particular PB or Rank. Please keep in mind that a hold does not guarantee your application will be approved and if not approved that PB or Rank will be opened again for others to apply.

Deck Internet


We've discussed the idea of people making posts as if they were on an internal "Deck Internet" type network with our very own Deckbook, Deck Twitter, Deck Youtube, and so on so characters could be making posts to these places and other characters could reply like they were on those websites.

This would NOT take the place of current posts, but would allow players another avenue for making posts if they don't want to always post in the SWS or the log format. Thoughts?

Move Questionnaire


We will be sending everyone a PM very soon requesting your opinion on the possibility of moving the game to DW. Note: we are not saying it's a given, but we would like to know what the playerbase thinks. All replies will be kept confidential between the mods and we really want to know your opinions on the matter, good or bad so feel free to let it all out. :)

Comment Pages Layout


We didn't forget the poll we had a while back and we are in process as we speak of getting the comment pages tweaked to hopefully make things work better.

Monthly Summary


We have on the table the idea of posting some kind of 'monthly summary' of biggish things that happen in the comm to make things easier to find for both new players to get a feel for what's happening in the game and for current players to find posts that might be interesting to catch up on.

Yes, we tried this before with the Daily Trump, but this time it will be a straight up fully OOC/Meta post that just posts links with thread titles and a short summary of interesting threads that have happened in the past month. We would still strongly encourage players to submit threads they think should go on the post, of course. :)

Character Bios and Information


We want to link each character's name on the Taken Cards page to their biographies...which all of you should have some form of since most all of you have had to fill in applications to join the game in the first place. :) This way it makes it easier for people to find the information about the characters without having to go all over the place for it.

We are also talking about making a post that lists all the current occupations in the game (we know there's the gdoc that some folks keep updated but we'd like something a little more formal) so new players can both see what sort of occupations people are using in the game and also see if something is already being done in a given Suit that doesn't really require a duplicate (like head of Guards, for instance, there don't need to be two in any given Suit).

So that's what's going on....questions, comments? Please put them in the comments!

Jun. 22nd, 2012

Activity Check!

[identity profile] houseofcardsmod.livejournal.com

Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here be a short explanation on how it works: On the 22 of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 28th of May to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.


[livejournal.com profile] livebytheclub → 0 posts, 1 thread. (dropped)
[livejournal.com profile] awearytraveler → 0 posts, 2 threads. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] ladyoftheclubs → 1 post, 0 threads. (2 posts and a thread)
[livejournal.com profile] lowtohigh → 0 posts, 6 threads (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] 7waystobetray → 0 posts, 0 threads. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] derpmcnerd → 0 posts, 1 thread.
[livejournal.com profile] tearurheartout → 1 post, 1 thread. (2 posts and threads)
[livejournal.com profile] quicktocut → 0 posts, 1 thread. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] orphanedclub → 0 posts, 0 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] eucre → 0 posts, 2 threads. (four threads)
[livejournal.com profile] heartofsoldier → 0 posts, 0 threads. (forgot still lacking Internet so on hiatus)
[livejournal.com profile] cant_readmy → 0 posts, 0 threads. (had a post)
[livejournal.com profile] notinnocentsio → 0 posts, 0 threads.

If you notice any mistakes, drop a line below and I'll fix it.

May. 22nd, 2012

Activity Check Time!

[identity profile] houseofcardsmod.livejournal.com

Just a reminder on how hiatuses affect AC )

Now to the AC itself.~

Here be a short explanation on how it works: On the 22 of each month, one of the mods will sit down and check, with the help of tags, whether you've all been nice and active. The exact requirements can be found under the "rules" section on the profile! This is also the reason why tagging your posts is so important - chances are that we else won't be able to see your posts/posts you commented on. So. Tag your things, lovely folk!

1Also please note that generally, we consider a "thread" to consist of at least five comments by each character in the thread. So, for example, if you tag into a post and only tag twice, particularly if you have shown a pattern of barely making AC, we will likely not consider that a full thread.

Below is a list of those who are in danger of not passing AC this month. Should one (or more) of your characters be on the list, you have time until the 28th of May to meet the requirements. If you don't, the character will be dropped.

[livejournal.com profile] livebytheclub → 0 posts, 3 threads. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] 7waystobetray → 0 posts, 0 threads. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] hidden_facet → 0 posts, 1 thread.
[livejournal.com profile] derpmcnerd → 0 posts, 1 thread. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] febrier29 → 0 posts, 2 threads.
[livejournal.com profile] trainedheart → 0 posts, 1 thread1. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] allthesamemask → 0 posts, 1 thread. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] orphanedclub → 0 posts, 0 threads. (made a post)
[livejournal.com profile] caffeinated_pip → 0 posts, 0 threads. (made a post)

If you notice any mistakes, drop me a line below and I'll fix it.

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