HMD | September 2014

[these_balls]

EVALUATE MY BATTLING!

Trainer Tip: play nice and keep it civil.


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Comments

[islandshore]

Riku | Kingdom Hearts | islandshore

Tags are still kinda sporadic and for that I apologize. With that out of the way, I'm open to feedback, and if you don't feel comfortable here, I do have a private HMD on his journal.

One thing I'm interested in is whether or not I've fixed probably the biggest problem I've had: the whole powergaming angle. I'm well aware that this was a big issue, between getting over invested, constantly making threads revolve around Riku's team, never seeming to accept consequences. All of this came up well over a year ago and I've really tried to address it. I just don't know if it's made a difference.

If there's still a problem, please don't hesitate to give suggestions. I find that's the best way for me to really put your feedback to good use. I'm also curious if anyone has suggestions for making the PGC more accessible/functional. Like I said on the CR meme, I'd like it to be one of those things that multiple players can weigh into and contribute to. I just don't know the best way to go about it. Monthly OOC posts? A PGC-specific comm?

[rarestcandy]

Nah dude I think you do a good job of having Riku be ambitious enough while not sinking into the power train, which is a tough line to walk with a character like him so YEAHHH go you go you

I just woke up which is why the stupid but srsly

[islandshore]

Man, you have no idea how relieved I am to hear that. So thanks! :D It definitely is a tough act to balance, especially for someone who's been around as long as he is.

[(Anonymous)]

Actually, just the other day I was thinking of you as somebody who's done a good job at taking crit to heart and fixing the issue. Just wanted to say I think you've done really well at handling it, and I enjoy threading with Riku a lot.

[islandshore]

Thanks a bunch, anon! It really pleases me to hear that I've done well, especially since the problems were so big in the first place. I'll certainly do my best to continue what I'm doing. :D Here's to future threads.