END OF BETA ANNOUNCEMENT

[utopiamods]

Dear Everyone,

Thank you for sticking with us through the first three rounds! It was tough, and there were a few bumpy spots, but thanks to you we've gotten through it and we have a pretty good idea of how best to run the game from here on out. So, thank you. We couldn't have done it without you.

Round 1 starts next Saturday. Until then, go ahead and backtag on old threads, enjoy some memes on crackuen, and come hang out in our AIM chat, exaclan! We're just as impatient for the new round as all of you are, but this week will pass quicker than we expect.

For now, we have a few more things to say...


1) The Post-Beta Award Show!

We couldn't have made it this far without all of you. To show our appreciation, we are handing out the following awards to all of you. (Non-refundable, non-transferrable. Awards cannot be exchanged for cash.)

Aki: Chainsaw Good Award for Most Horrific Non-Shadow

Cel: Sappho Award for Best Unintentional Yuri

Cesia: Boogeyman Award for Most Horrific Shadow

Char: Baka Hentai Award for Most Anime Moment

Chibi: Undercover Spy Award for Fastest Integration Into a Cast

Elle: Popped Bubble Award for Most Invasions of Personal Space

Grey: Falling Portcullis Award for Latest Entry Into Beta

Hya: Goat Eyes Award for Most Yandere Character

Kari: Waving Handkerchief Award for Please Come Back to Us

Kashmir: Most Foppery Award for Best AIM Handle

Katy: Iron Woobie Award for Most Trauma Inflicted on a Character

Ketsu: David and Goliath Award for Most Courageous Child Character

Kururu: Sir Robin Award for Most Cowardly Character

LA: Tiny Damn Hero Award for Attempted Shanking of an Immortal NPC

Lance: Oscar-Bait Award for Most Milked Death Scene

Nala: Hired Professional Award for Most Efficient Death Scene

Pepsi: Wasting No Time Award for Fastest Non-Canon Ship

Pyth: Stradivarius Is Crying Award for Highest Number of Violin-Related Posts

Rift: Uncle Ben Award for Saddest Yet Most Useful Death

Ru: Grand Admiral of the Fleet for Most Ships in Two Weeks

Ruri: Hydrogen Explodes Award for Contributions to Science and Alchemy

Sam: Starlet Award for Best Use of a Song in Keywords

Seki: I Live for the Present! Award for Steadfast Use of a Single Tense

Sele: God Knows Best Award for Most Cunning Deployment of Apple Bunnies

Squeak: Blowing Up The Dam Award for First In-Game Battle

Terra: Little Owl Award for Most Perches On Modly Heads

We seriously love all of you. Keep up the awesome work! ♥


2) As we mentioned previously, all characters will initially see the events of Round 0 as a horrible, vivid dream. You are free to have them remember as much or as little of it as you like, but memories from that round will be out-of-sequence and jumbled.

And then you woke up and it was all a dream.

Or... was it?

You don't know. The details are fading. Some of it seems as clear as if if had happened minutes ago, whilst the rest is as hazy and vague as a long-lost memory. You remember blood and screams; a girl with a bright smile. Need to get rid of you, someone said. For a little while. Sometimes you were running, fighting, facing dark shadows with red eyes and mocking smiles. Sometimes you were hunting yourself, hurting people, feeling the power of your weapon coursing through you as you headed towards your prey. Sometimes you were watching your friends die, or your family, or your enemies.

Your shadow is you, and you are your shadow, and its voice is all around you.

Free us. Free them.

Static. More images, some you will remember and some you will not.

...But, your shadow whispers, the Demon King always returned... Didn't he?

You are outside, and the sky is blood. The towers glow, humming atonally as a star lights up the sky. The campus blazes with its light; the lines of the symbol span the horizon, and a tiger smiles.

Once, the knight sought a sage...

The tiger smiles, and the world is consumed in fire. You're falling, falling, and the shadow's voice falls with you.

There is a story everybody knows.

3) We're pretty sure we have a good idea of what works and what doesn't after the beta, but we still want your feedback. Those of you who are interested: Could you fill out this little questionnaire to let us know what you liked, what you didn't like, and what you think could be improved? You don't have to, of course, but if you'd like to let us know your opinion, here's your chance!

<i>On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!</i> <b>Availability and accessibility of game information?</b> <b>Application processing?</b> <b>Handling of player questions and concerns?</b> <b>Mod availability?</b> <b>Battles?</b> <b>Round Zero?</b>

Here is another kitty, because you've all been so good:

Comments

[forthward]

/is the Boogeyman now?

[greennotgold]

Hurrayyyy

[trollofthree]

[queenscheckmate]

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 9. The intro of the wiki was a good idea!

Application processing? 10. You guys are quick.

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10

Mod availability? 9. Time zones aside, I can always get in contact with someone.

Battles? 7. I guess I would like to see more of them completed (or it's something I missed), but that's on the players/time constrictions/tl;dr

Round Zero? oh gosh I have no words for that. It was amazing.

[queenscheckmate]

+ everything, I loved it. Thanks for letting me be a part of something so awesome.

[idkmybffxiao]

Availability and accessibility of game information? 10

Application processing? 10!

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10 \o/

Mod availability? 9, but lol, timezone gap cannot be helped and there was almost always one mod around anyway~

Battles? 8? Unfinished or not enough fights, but I think that'll pick up once more people get used to it. It's really something the players need to show initiative on, not the mods.

Round Zero? BEST. ROUND. EVER. ♥

Here, have some dogs up in dis thread.

[myblueskies]

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 10 :D

Application processing? 10 :D:D

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10

Mod availability? 10 (But I'm spoilt, I live with a mod...)

Battles? 9 (I'm not sure what we're rating here, I think the battle system is working, and I think there will be more once people get used to it if that helps :D)

Round Zero? 10(000000000000000000000000000000000000)

It is all awesome and amazing

[drivesahonda]

omg the awards ahahahaha ♥
FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO THANK GOD FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A GOOD AIM HANDLE


Availability and accessibility of game information? 10! game info is easy to navigate, concise, and organized well.

Application processing? 10, you guys really are fast.

Handling of player questions and concerns? 9! though i don't regularly attend chat, from what i've seen, the mods are approachable and great with handling concerns.

Mod availability? 9! timezones happen, but it does seem like someone is always on sooner or later.

Battles? 10. i love the battle system and the incentive it creates for everyone involved (and i love that we're allowed to handwave if need be, because i can't write fight scenes to save my life l-lol)

Round Zero? ten trillion because i actually jaw-dropped and "WHAT"'d out loud more than once ♥

[themerryway]

These awards are incredible HAHAHA

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 10! Everything is generally right there in the FAQs etc.

Application processing? 10! Very reasonable time taken to get to apps.

Handling of player questions and concerns? 9! There's sometimes a bit of uncoordinated stuff going on (asking one mod a question and being told to ask the other mod for example) but otherwise it's great.

Mod availability? 10! Mods are always there and they're also all super friendly!

Battles? 8! We need more of them but I'm sure as we get more players in the game that'll smooth itself out. The current system seems to be working.

Round Zero? 10/10 omfg.

[zaluzianskya]

There's sometimes a bit of uncoordinated stuff going on (asking one mod a question and being told to ask the other mod for example) but otherwise it's great

I'm sorryyyy

We really do need to get more coordinated in that area.

[allurprincess]

I think if we included a blurb on Contacts that summarised what the roles of the three mods were, so everyone knew who to grab for any question or concern? The 'referring to other mods' problem generally crops up with me when I'm asked something from your area of expertise.

[themerryway]

Don't worry about apologizing! I've modded before and I know what it's like to have mods assigned different areas and the confusion that can pop up.

Elle has a good suggestion though! I know it'd help me.

[firstlady]

Wow, even someone like me has an award?

ITT Grey sucks at scoring. ._.

Availability and accessibility of game information? 8

I like how the wiki is formatted. I like how there are battle stats and everything. But I think more things could be done to make this game more accessible to people who are not familiar with Shitsurakuen's canon.

Application processing? ... too early for me to comment. I just got here.

Handling of player questions and concerns?/Mod availability?

9. I can still approach you guys despite how I'm not in chat a lot and being in a different timezone.

Battles? ... too early for me to comment. I just got here.

Round Zero? lol El died.

[allurprincess]

But I think more things could be done to make this game more accessible to people who are not familiar with Shitsurakuen's canon.

Do you have any sections or areas that we could improve specifically? Otherwise we'll generally review it this week.

[dominates]

lmfao bunny apples. el is crying inside that he can't make bunny apples anymore.

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 9 - info is complete and very well-organized. i've just had a few confused moments here and there orz [that just might be me not reading it properly] because some of them feel kinda sorta worded in a complicated manner? like i said, that just might be me.

Application processing? 9 - i like that applications are processed quickly since i'm one of those people who fret a lot when my apps take a long time to be processed orz /)_(\ but hm, just a question. is it difficult for characters/players who enter the game in the middle of a round? that-- might be the only thing i'm curious about regarding the app process. other than that, it's a-okay! o/

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10 - ;A; THE MODS ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS AND HAVE BEEN PATIENT WITH ME NO MATTER HOW INANE MY QUESTIONS ARE

Mod availability? 10 - they're always around lmfao [considering i'm from the twilight zone] so yes!

Battles? 8 - i think we need more? i think one of the things that made me feel like the game is kinda slow is because there's a lack of battles. then again, the number of Players is small so yeah, understandable. i hope there'll be more!

Round Zero? EL DIED. it just means it's that awesome. because god died. also, can i keep him dead until-- the end of this week? i'm currently dying from all my acads.

[allurprincess]

Which were worded in a complicated way? We'll be sure to review them. <3

In the game proper, all characters arrive at the day before round start.

Don't worry, everyone's dead until Saturday. If you're still dying of acads then, he can be transferred to the infirmary for a few days beyond that. o/

[dominates]

the exaclan part mostly? OKAY EVERYTHING WAS MOVED TO THE WIKI I ONLY NOTICED THIS TODAY but yes, that's the one i got most confusion from before.

aaah so even if those who like-- arrived a few days before the end of a round then?

o/ i'll try to get back on my feet again by the end of this week orz. but i'll take that offer to go to infirmary if i don't /)_= shoujou can fret a little more ahahaha~

[allurprincess]

That's right, all characters accepted during that round will arrive ICly on the tram on the round change day. That is to say, characters will arrive every two irl weeks. We were a little more slapdash about it during the beta, but the actual game will be fairly organised in that respect.

[bitofafiction]

♥_♥

I LOVE MY NEW RUMPLED HEAD OBJECT AWARD AND I LOVE YOU

/fills out survey

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 7 or 8! You guys are great with answering my bizarre questions, and it is only once in a while that I desperately want to know some obscure fact and cannot find it through vigorous searching.

Application processing? 9! No complaints! :D

Handling of player questions and concerns? See above re: my bizarre questions. 9!

Mod availability? 9! You guys are around a lot. :D

Battles? 8ish? They seem to go pretty slow, but I recognize that is kind of not anyone's fault in particular.

Round Zero? ELEVEN. ♡_♡ /HEART EYES FOREVER

[brbdocumenting]

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 8~ There's a lot of information and it's all stated pretty clearly, sometimes I just get lost in how much there is, but you guys always answer my questions, as stated below

Application processing? 10! You guys are really fast at it

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10! All the silly questions that I ask that are clearly stated on the wiki but I feel the need to ask anyway always get answered 8Db?

Mod availability? 10! Even with different timezones you guys are always around~

Battles? 7- I wish there were more of them, and they seem to take a long time to log out and get through but I can't think of a way to speed it up

Round Zero? AWESOME.


yup.

[hairwag]

If I knew you guys would notice my keywords I wouldn't have I AM SO HUMILIATED ITS NOT LIKE I LISTEN TO THAT SONG WHILE TAGGING OR ANYTHING *TSUNTSUN*

On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate the following aspects of the game? Feel free to include any comments you have, too!

Availability and accessibility of game information? 9 I only gave it a 9 because I am the girl wonder and spent like a day staring at the comm profile page before I figured out what navigation meant.

Application processing? 10!

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10! All of my questions were answered even if they were dumb ones I should have known the answer to.

Mod availability? 10 they are e v e r y w h e r e

Battles? I'd say an 8 but only because I haven't actually battled yet hsdjfs

Round Zero? 1000000000

[defender]

lmfao them awards. ♥ also oh God you people I disappear for two days and suddenly I AM LATE TO SO MANY MEMES

Availability and accessibility of game information? Solid 9! The Wiki is excellent and answers pretty much every question I can imagine.

Application processing? 9 again, quickly and efficiently done. The oooooonly thing that really bothers me (and this is the stupidest thing ever, I know) is that there aren't enough guidelines in the application as to go about choosing Weapon stats and abilities, and so we don't have much uniformity between Weapons... like, some people have their weapons have a chance of giving a status effect while other people have the status effect listed as an Ability.

BUT THAT'S PROBABLY JUST... ME BEING STUPID /sob especially since it doesn't really affect gameplay much

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10! I can't say I've ever asked a question without receiving an answer or seen a question go unanswered.

Mod availability? 9. There's always someone on -- occasionally takes a while to get a response, but I've never seen the chat without a mod online.

Battles? 8 -- as far as I can see from, uh, creepily lurking, we don't have enough going onnnnnn, and they usually take a while to get rolling, but the system works.

Round Zero? My only regret is that I didn't tag enough. GOD DIED SHOUJOU CRIED

[leftthesafetyon]

Availability and accessibility of game information? Previously 7, now 10 with the new update.

Application processing? 10

Handling of player questions and concerns? 10

Mod availability? 10

Battles? 7. It may just be me, but it feels a bit hard to organize getting weapons/ being someone's weapon. This will probably improve when the game grows though.

Round Zero? 8. It was a little hard to understand, but it was still executed excellently.