
Originally Posted by
TheMourningKing
Alright, just a couple of quick update on my end, since I was promoted I owe explanations for any "extended" absence and to let you all know what I am working on. First things first, I am currently moving very close to the end of my fall semester so my finals will begin on December 13th and will terminate on the 19th, expect a drop in activity and availability in that range of dates, as I will be spending most of my days in the library. Also I have a few projects that will have me pretty much unavailable both for the remainder of today and into tomorrow afternoon.
However, all my outside work aside I decided to keep everyone posted on what I am working on behind the scenes. First things first I am working on some prototypes of alternatives to and replacements for the currently unused credit system (this is the first thing BGP asked me to work on). I have a few plans that are very far removed from the current model and plan to test them with members in the Dragonite group. Once I have the rules and outline posted I will be open to having select members from other groups assist in testing should you find it interesting. If it all goes as planned I would like to have something up for testing around the start of winter break, and if I am really lucky we could even see testing begin prior to the start of my exams, but that may be a long shot. Once testing begins, all Dragonite Group Members will be part of the test, and others can PM me if they want to have "Honorary status" for the length of the test. This way I can see which of the ideas have the most merit and we can design a system that works for the clan, but more on that later.
Secondly I am going to be revamping the front page of the Dragonite group and changing the style of the group to reflect the change in leadership. If my new userbar [thank you again Shadow] is any indication I am leaning for an "Classic Pokemon" theme, so once we get the new user title situation taken care of (translation: fix the system) expect a change in the user rank titles as well as some aesthetic . Of course as I mull these things over suggestions are welcome, since you the users will be the ones using them, so I see no reason why I cannot at least entertain your suggestions. Just know that because a suggestion is made does not mean I have to take it. So also consider this an open call to any of the clan artists who would be wiling to lend a hand, because at least for now I would like to put up a Dragonite group banner to start the process of making it a bit cleaner and more visually appealing.
So for now I'll end the update here, just know that I even though I may disappear for a while in the next few days I will be still be doing some work behind the scenes. Once again I apologize for the scheduling conflicts and will be as active as possible in the coming days, but will be here for certain once my finals come to an end.