This idea is for making a "turbo" character creation process that would allow new members to create a new character as rapidly as possible so they can hop in an RP. The way we'd do this is to eliminate most of the optional extras for character pages from the form (like skill lists, etc) and focus on the most important things only. Where ever possible the player would be presented with lists of options and brief tips for making an immediately-usable starter character in any of the the major factions (at least the top 3 like Yamatai, NDC, and Nepleslia). It MIGHT require having a separate character form per faction to avoid confusion. The process would automate things as much as reasonable and try to avoid making the new person do much wiki editing.
The existing character creation process could be rebranded as the detailed character creation process. It would be the one with the full range of options.
When I was working on the character form I decided this is is definitely something I want to do to make SARP easier to join and to encourage characters who first especially for people who are jumping in for the first time, but for me the real question isn't "if" we should do this but "how" can we do it in the best way possible and I'd love your suggestions.
The existing character creation process could be rebranded as the detailed character creation process. It would be the one with the full range of options.
When I was working on the character form I decided this is is definitely something I want to do to make SARP easier to join and to encourage characters who first especially for people who are jumping in for the first time, but for me the real question isn't "if" we should do this but "how" can we do it in the best way possible and I'd love your suggestions.