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[havenmods]

It's time for the HMD, Havenites.

For feedback on the characters you play, just post a comment here and other players will respond. Useful things to include in your comment are: character name, canon and how long they've been in Haven, as well as any specific notes you might want feedback on. Although the HMD is not mandatory for this game, it is highly encouraged.

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Comments

[madamemoiselle]

1. I don't think we should have a save option, and here's my general spiel about why it's something with good intentions, but is very rarely ever used in the way it was intended.

A save system is something of a free pass for an "off" month in intention, which is a great idea! There are some months where AC just sneaks up on you. However, it very rarely ever seems to be used that way. A save system seems to be used more as an excuse to be inactive one month, make AC the next, then inactive the next. So the system is abused where players that do this really only have to make half AC to stay in the game, coast along and not technically be breaking any rules. A save system lets people squat, and I'd also be willing to bet that most people that end up on a save list will get ejected the next month anyways if they aren't in the "half AC" group.

Essentially, I think there's a system already in place that accounts for inactive months. I think that if you know a month will be busy, or even if it kind of is a surprise but is busy enough that you're not able to tag, take a hiatus. That's what the system is there for. I'm in the minority on this, but I think if making AC on a consistent basis every month is too difficult for a player, they should probably reevaluate whether the game is a good fit for their schedule.

Also, I know that it doesn't account for things like your computer suddenly dying, but I also feel like Blue is reasonable enough that if approached with a reason like that, it's not going to be a problem, haha.

2. No opinion, honestly. It seems like the test drive community isn't followed or watched much, but I generally don't check out those memes anyways since I get really easily enabled, so.

+1

[bluntforce]

100% seconding this on both points, since you've worded it better than I possibly could uvu

+1

[expiatrice]

On both points also, and adding my two cents that implementing a new system is more work for the mods too. If there's leeway, there's potential for abuse. Nothing stops people who've failed AC from re-apping in a month, and even if it's unfortunate, it's not the end of the world. My stance may be a bit harsh, but echoing the sentiment that I've seen it abused way too often, so my general opinion is that it's easier to not have one in place at all.