07-30-2020, 08:13 AM
i wouldn't consider a commendation anything different than a hidden spell (though likely less game changing)
ultimately the goal of those reading the rp logs/watching the world is to uplift players that are story focused, and just like a spell, this is an element of influence. i wouldn't even compare it to the rpp modifiers of spires because the process for rewarding is completely different and so are the stat layouts; it's not 2x rpp gain or anything like that. it's "you're 205rpl when you would've been 200rpl, and you have +10 sp. cool"
it also fits nicely into the journal system. it's something small to reward someone with when a hidden feels like too much where you like what they have but they're early in, which imo the game was lacking somewhat, and this helps to bridge that a little
as for journals in general, i think the main benefit will be a lack of pressure on both the player and the admin side. as a player, you aren't submitting 14 logs for review, then potentially resubmitting it in a carrot-stick method for a particular thing, but you're just writing out the story that will be archived for all to see when your character passes. it moves the direction away from a want to obtain x spells to become the strongest and rather more of an organic process where the purpose is simply writing and showcasing your character in a cool thread to look back on in the future (and maybe you get some bonuses along the way, maybe not)
ultimately the goal of those reading the rp logs/watching the world is to uplift players that are story focused, and just like a spell, this is an element of influence. i wouldn't even compare it to the rpp modifiers of spires because the process for rewarding is completely different and so are the stat layouts; it's not 2x rpp gain or anything like that. it's "you're 205rpl when you would've been 200rpl, and you have +10 sp. cool"
it also fits nicely into the journal system. it's something small to reward someone with when a hidden feels like too much where you like what they have but they're early in, which imo the game was lacking somewhat, and this helps to bridge that a little
as for journals in general, i think the main benefit will be a lack of pressure on both the player and the admin side. as a player, you aren't submitting 14 logs for review, then potentially resubmitting it in a carrot-stick method for a particular thing, but you're just writing out the story that will be archived for all to see when your character passes. it moves the direction away from a want to obtain x spells to become the strongest and rather more of an organic process where the purpose is simply writing and showcasing your character in a cool thread to look back on in the future (and maybe you get some bonuses along the way, maybe not)