🌟 [The Future of C&C] Part 3 - New Rules [Rough Draft]
Good day to you, fellow summoners and conceptors!
Based on some of the feedback we've gotten from the previous thread, along with our own personal musings and observations of common patterns, we've gone and whipped up a rough draft of a new set of rules. Ideally, they should be able to replace the rather vague culture blurb under Guidelines at the bottom-left of the screen. We're showing you this draft to give you an idea of what's on our minds and get an idea of what's on your minds regarding acceptable RULES OF NATURE guidelines for this board.
#1. Follow the Universal Rules. Read them. Abide by them. Accept no substitutes.
#2. Be polite and respectful. Critique constructively. We’re a community first and foremost. Treat each other with respect. If you dislike someone’s content, be polite in voicing that opinion, and consider providing a friendly and constructive critique. If you disagree with someone’s opinion of your work be respectful in how you respond. #3. Foster creativity, learning, and discussion. No one likes getting their work torn apart. Creativity has value, and everyone starts somewhere. Be aware of opportunities to encourage creativity, to suggest avenues of exploration and improvement, to engage in meaningful discussion, to teach, and – perhaps most importantly – to have your views challenged and learn from those challenges. Remember that no one is ever beyond improvement. #4. Post content with value. Threads should either showcase a full or partial creative work, or invite discussion on creative works or creative processes. Concept threads that merely name an idea without at least some exploration of how idea could be designed or implemented may be subject to removal.
For example, “We should have a new Master Yi skin!” doesn’t really contribute much value. "We should have Power Ranger Master Yi!" with a picture of a power ranger for reference is better, but we’d encourage still more. Expand upon it! Maybe his sword should glow red! Maybe his ultimate transforms his outfit! Maybe his recall animation is a digital-themed teleport! Does he have any unique particles? These little things help make your post better, help to sell your concept when you pitch an idea to the community, and offer more starting points for interesting discussion.
Alternatively, “Let’s brainstorm ideas for a new Master Yi” skin followed by a few descriptive examples of your thoughts is a fantastic thread. It sets the direction of the discussion, gives some concepts to discuss as a starting point, and opens the door to community involvement and interaction.
#5. Reach out. Participate. This is less of a rule and more of a request. Expand your horizons. View and discuss content you aren’t normally familiar with. Be an active part of the community and explore beyond your own creations.
We actively encourage trading critique and sharing your own content – with one criterion. If you’re posting links to your own work on someone else’s thread, make sure your post contains some meaningful feedback or contribution. No one likes seeing something as simple as “Looks good. Please look at my creation.”
Remember, this is a rough draft! We're eager to hear your thoughts! The Archivists are here to help you enjoy yourselves and facilitate creativity, and we need your support and feedback to make that work.
