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Post by Professor Oak on Feb 13, 2015 22:43:58 GMT 11
Your feedback is important to us! Please take time to complete this short survey about what you like and don't like here in ZapdosZulu so that we may improve your roleplaying experience. Thank you! 1. How long have you been a member of this site?a) less than 1 month b) 1-6 months c) 6-12 months d) 1-2 years e) 2-5 years f) 5+ years 2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site?a) very low, I feel that my threads are being ignored and find it difficult to progress b) low, while I receive a few replies every week, this is not enough to sustain my interest long term b) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better c) high, I feel there are plenty of people to talk to and my threads receive replies straight away Comments: 3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community?a) there are too few active members! More recruitment is needed. b) the amount of active members is just right, I like smaller, tight-knit communities c) there are too many people around to make a name for myself Comments: 4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy?a) more advertising on other forums b) site affiliations c) more active social media presence d) other more creative methods, please provide your ideas below Comments: 5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available?a) I feel the site has enough content to sustain my interest long term b) The roleplay feels incomplete, more quests need to be added and the remaining towns need to be finished c) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc d) There needs to be a focus on more events on the site such as holiday celebrations, anniversaries, etc Comments: 6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available?a) Yes b) No Comments: Please provide examples of Pokemon that you would like available and through what ways (events, quests, etc). 7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events?a) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through events b) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through roleplaying including quests c) I think the rarity of Pokemon on offer is about right d) There are too many rare Pokemon being made available, I feel it is devaluing the Pokemon on my team Comments: 8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on?a) growing the number of active members b) availability of Pokemon c) completing new quests and roleplaying content d) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding e) more events and festivals f) other, please provide details below Comments:
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Post by Alex on Feb 14, 2015 9:44:00 GMT 11
If this was supposed to be sent in a PM sorry. 1. How long have you been a member of this site?E) 2-5 years 2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site?B) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better Comments: I do think there are plenty of people to talk to and that the Mods do a great job keeping up with everything, but activity could always be better regardless. 3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community?A) there are too few active members! More recruitment is needed. Comments: Like before, personally I'm fine with how many people are here right now, but it is back to being a very small community again and it feels better withna larger one. 4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy?C) more active social media presence Comments: Social media is a great advertising tool if used properly, it allows a greater number of people to be reached and allows the message to get across much easier than simply advertising on another site. Advertising on another site has the inherent issue that the title needs to attract the attention of people before they actually look at the ad itself, and I'm sure 90% members never look at more than one or two ads in their advertisement section. 5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available?C) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc Comments: The modding seems fine from what I've seen, and while the later sections could stand to be finished, I feel that these types of features should get more focus, even back in the day these didn't get the attention they deserved from the people supposed to be handling them (I'll admit the tournament and IPF were my fault, and I should have had both done a long time ago.). Modding is important of course, but it also feels like Modding was focused on so much to the point that everything else was neglected. Part of this might even be from the fact that rewards are only given for Modding, excluding SOTM, so right from there most people would prefer Modding over a project like one of those because they can actually earn something for it. There's just more of a drive for Modding than something that doesn't actually get you something, even if it's subconscious. 6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available?A) Yes Comments: For the most part I'm fine with the amount of Pokémon, the main thing I'd like to see is more non-native Pokémon given out in events. Granted this would be basically limited to Unova Pokémon and Kalos Pokémon if they're eventually added, as Pokémon from gen 1 through 4 are already encountered to some degree. I don't think they should enter "normal circulation" in the wild, but using them for events or gifts or anything like that seems perfect for them. 7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events?A) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through events Comments: For the most part it seems fine, but honestly several events have given away normal and obtainable Pokémon, to me it feels like event Pokémon deserve to be special in some way, like a custom sprite, being a shiny, having an egg move, or on rare occasion even a hidden ability. If it's something like Absol and isn't normally obtainable that's fine, but if the Pokémon can already be caught, it should have something to make it stand out from the "normal" ones that anyone can catch. 8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on?D) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding Comments: More than anything else, this is what I feel needs the most improvement, these features are often original content that make ZZ a much more unique experience, rather than simply going around and earning the badges.
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Post by Professor Oak on Feb 14, 2015 12:25:55 GMT 11
Thanks Alex and to those that have PMed me. You can all post responses here but if you wish to remain anonymous, please shoot me a Private Message! Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 13:24:03 GMT 11
As Prof Oak asked on the staff boards for the staff to fill this out too I figured I would and post it as I do not mind others seeing my opinion but I still wish to thank anyone that completes this survey.
1. How long have you been a member of this site? a) less than 1 month b) 1-6 months c) 6-12 months d) 1-2 years e) 2-5 years f) 5+ years
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2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site? a) very low, I feel that my threads are being ignored and find it difficult to progress b) low, while I receive a few replies every week, this is not enough to sustain my interest long term c) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better d) high, I feel there are plenty of people to talk to and my threads receive replies straight away
2.C Comments: I do not think the activity at the moment is too bad and it is a lot better than it was even if it has gone down quite a bit since a few years ago.
3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community? a) there are too few active members! More recruitment is needed. b) the amount of active members is just right, I like smaller, tight-knit communities c) there are too many people around to make a name for myself
3.A Comments:I fully admit the amount of current members is nice but I do think we can get a little higher.
4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy? a) more advertising on other forums b) site affiliations c) more active social media presence d) other more creative methods, please provide your ideas below
4.All of the above Comments: I honestly think that anything we can do to reach out to more people the better. I have linked to here on my new blog and plan to find other places to advertise on as well.
5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available? a) I feel the site has enough content to sustain my interest long term b) The roleplay feels incomplete, more quests need to be added and the remaining towns need to be finished c) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc d) There needs to be a focus on more events on the site such as holiday celebrations, anniversaries, etc
5.B,C,and D anything we can do to add options to what members can do I am willing to try. Comments:
6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available? a) Yes b) No
6.B Comments: Please provide examples of Pokemon that you would like available and through what ways (events, quests, etc).
Even though there are quite a few Pokemon I would love to see all the non legendary Pokemon obtainable in some way even if they are saved for later quests or areas or events for those who have made it far enough into the rp.
7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events? a) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through events b) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through roleplaying including quests c) I think the rarity of Pokemon on offer is about right d) There are too many rare Pokemon being made available, I feel it is devaluing the Pokemon on my team
7.D Comments: Overall most of the event Pokemon are not too rare. I am not totally against rare ones being given out either so long as there is restrictions on how far you must be to get them or if they are given away in Sotm/Motm as anyone that wins that truly deserves something on the special side regardless of progress.
8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on? a) growing the number of active members b) availability of Pokemon c) completing new quests and roleplaying content d) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding e) more events and festivals f) other, please provide details below
8.C+D Comments: As much as I would love to see anything I have wanted the Nursery to be opened for years as well as see the police force finally opened as it would give more options and I love doing quests as well.
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Post by Thirdie on Feb 18, 2015 6:51:36 GMT 11
1. How long have you been a member of this site?
d) 1-2 years Though my actual active time at most feels like a year
2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site?
b) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better c) high, I feel there are plenty of people to talk to and my threads receive replies straight away
Comments: It goes up and down. Two-three active moderators are on the low side, and could turn out a problem in low times, if there were more members. Yet, somehow it does seem to even out; the more active moderators, the more ordinary members too. At least that's how it looks like to me.
3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community?
b) the amount of active members is just right, I like smaller, tight-knit communities
Comments: I do best in the smaller communities, I'll admit. Bigger ones makes me feel kind of not-belonging. I usually don't mind minding my own business and being 'invisible', that's all fine with me, but I do mind, when the moderators don't even seem to care much for reading the posts they are modding or just don't put in the effort in their answering post. Especially, when it's obvious from work they do for older members/other mods that they have the expertise to do it right. This I felt particular in the beginning here, and that's sad, because it makes one feel like an intruder who's only wasting people's time. So to contradict myself: a group can be too tight-knit, when it has trouble letting new members into its circle. If you can't get new members to stay, what's the point of recruiting?
4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy? a) more advertising on other forums b) site affiliations c) more active social media presence d) other more creative methods, please provide your ideas below
Comments: No idea
5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available? a) I feel the site has enough content to sustain my interest long term b) The roleplay feels incomplete, more quests need to be added and the remaining towns need to be finished c) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc
Comments: Well, my interest is sustained for now, but every town has to be finished at some point, and some breeding could be fun. I personally could also use, that all those 'broken' images got fixed.
6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available? a) Yes b) No
Comments: I don't care about the legendaries in a roleplay-setting, so it's fine with me, they are unavailable. What annoys me in the games, is I have to buy more than one to have all pokemon available(or have a friend that bought the other), though I do understand the reason behind it. You do have a great deal of pokemon available here, and as a roleplay, I really don't intend to have one of each. However, I would like the opportunity to get the ones I aim for, so I think it would be great if all the 'normal' ones were available through one way or another. It's fine too, that some isn't easy to come by, and take more work and effort, either by quests or event, or just pure rarity on routes. It's a high goal, but it would be wonderful, if all 'normal' Pokemon were somewhere around.
7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events?
c) I think the rarity of Pokemon on offer is about right
Comments: I think I have explained my opinion on the topic above
8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on?
c) completing new quests and roleplaying content d) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding
Comments: Those two together would make the zapdos world seem more complete. If I understand their meaning correctly.
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Post by Avy on Feb 18, 2015 15:43:58 GMT 11
1. How long have you been a member of this site? b) 1-6 months
2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site? b) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better
Comments:I'm one of those that strives for a reply, but can deal with waiting. I understand that people have lives outside of this place.
3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community? a) there are too few active members! More recruitment is needed.
Comments:Just as it says. I can advertise on another site, but I don't know how many people would join.
4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy? a) more advertising on other forums b) site affiliations c) more active social media presence
Comments:I actually think all of these would fit in to make this better. Get in with other sites that more active.
5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available? c) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc
Comments: I agree with most others think. I know that another site I decided to venture on had a very successful breeding and adoption service.
6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available? a) Yes b) No
Comments: Its a mix, I like some of the new pokemon, but then I don't like others. However, one Pokemon I would like to see would be Honedge, I would love to see it in any event. Whether it be Halloween or Renaissance.
7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events? c) I think the rarity of Pokemon on offer is about right
Comments: No comment
8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on? a) growing the number of active members c) completing new quests and roleplaying content d) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding
Comments:I think all of these things come into play. For one thing I would like to see is maybe a Ranger Base and Pokemon Breeding. Ranger HQ for sure, it doesn't have to be huge, it could be a small cottage out in the woods somewhere. Having it could help make more quests, they can be about anything and would surely be exciting to some.
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Post by Lamont on Jan 30, 2016 5:12:23 GMT 11
Overall I'd give this place a fantastic 9/10! Lovin' it! Keep up the amazing job! Q: How long have you been a member of this site?
B) 1 - 6 Months (2 Mo.)
Q: How would you describe the level of activity of the site?
2B-C) Moderate -> High
Comments: The mod response time is fantastic, even at its lowest points. The work is definitely put in and reflects in their posts. I haven't seen a lack luster reply so far: good job guys! On the regular ol' member side it gets a little lonely though. But that's likely only for someone like me who sits there all day XD I realize not many others have that luxury. There are plenty of forum games and OOC stuff to partake in, just have to scrounge around for supplementary IC stuff to interact with.
Q: How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community?
A - B) Low -> Just Right
Comments: A place could always use some new members ;D Advertising is a bit difficult with the lack of tracking of our own ads. It's a slow process of searching other sites to ensure I'm not double posting ZZ's ad and most times I find one is already there (posted in like 2014). But, this also means we have a ton of ads out there already which is good! Now if only we had a way to keep track of them so we could bump existing ads (or repost with link & request to delete the older ad on sites that don't allow guest bumping) instead of letting them fall off into the black holes that are the 5+ page numbers of other sites and rarely seen.
Q: If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy?
E) All of the above
Comments: Wide spread advertising on other RP forums is invaluable. Yes you may put out 1000 and only get maybe half a dozen members from it, but those ads last. As long as you're upkeeping them those things will continue to bring in people over time. Affiliation helps put a visual key out on other websites and keeps ZZ on the front page of other active forums instead of buried in with the other 400 ads of a website. Aff buttons are seen by guests & members of other forums alike, get them on a bunch of reputable or interesting places and that visual key will be remembered even if the future member doesn't join for months later.
I haven't done too much with the social media so can't reliably vouch for it. So far I haven't seen it yield anything in the very few experiences I've witnessed by my fellows; but it can't hurt either.
As for alternatives, has anyone considered putting ZZ on any Top Site lists? Top RP Forums, Top Pokémon Forum Lists, etc. They are daily votes reset about every month. Get everyone who's active on ZZ to submit their vote every once and a while and we'd be up near the top of those things pretty consistently me thinks. Bonus to these things, if you get a well done list, is they allow you to manage your entry & see what sort of yield it's bringing in. How many in & out links, comparisons from month to month, and all that good stuff.
Q: What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available?
C) More Breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc.
Comments: Perhaps not so much a focus on them, but I notice there is a lack of polish on the areas. The breeding not as much as the other two named things. I'm not sure what to suggest in the way of bettering this area, just that I long for more RP things to do while waiting for my single thread to move along. Pokémon contests just on the side as something IC to occupy my time is more interesting then posting # increments in the forum games. Something that doesn't affect the main RP at all but still allows me to RP with my character would be cool.
Q: Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available?
A) Yes. Not much else to say since the place offers pretty much all the pokémon.
Q: What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events?
C) Just Right. You guys have done a great job!
Q: Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on?
E) More Events/Festivals
Comments: Something to keep us bouncing members engaged with the actual world while waiting around for our thread. There's plenty of 'waiting room' OOC games but they take 5 seconds to do and aren't very fulfilling. Still fun though!
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Post by Blazey on Feb 18, 2016 5:21:13 GMT 11
1. How long have you been a member of this site? b) 1-6 months (1 month and 11 days)
2. How would you describe the level of activity of the site? b) moderate, I think the level of activity is okay but could be even better
Comments: it's ok but it can be improved. Because i do get confused on whether i am waiting 1-2 days,2-3 or 3+. All though the 3+ hasn' happend to me to i know it has happended on some threads.
3. How do you feel about the size of the roleplaying community? a) there are too few active members! More recruitment is needed. b) the amount of active members is just right, I like smaller, tight-knit communities
Comments:There are a good amount of members on here but i don't mind if there was more. Cause sometimes i am the only one on the chat.
4. If you think growing the size of the community is important, what do you think would be the most effective strategy? b) site affiliations c) more active social media presence
Comments:I know we hav been putting ads on quite a few forums so i would say Social Media and Afficates cause as far as i know peole tend to llok at the afficates when they look at new sites to join.
5. What do you think about the content and the amount of quests available? a) I feel the site has enough content to sustain my interest long term b) The roleplay feels incomplete, more quests need to be added and the remaining towns need to be finished c) There needs to be a focus on other site features such as Pokemon breeding, Team Rocket, IPF updates, etc d) There needs to be a focus on more events on the site such as holiday celebrations, anniversaries, etc
Comments: I kinda can't make my mind up so.......
6. Do you think there are enough types of Pokemon currently available? a) Yes
Comments: ...... 7. What do you think about the rarity of Pokemon available throughout the roleplay and from events? a) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through events b) I'd like rarer Pokemon to be made available through roleplaying including quests c) I think the rarity of Pokemon on offer is about right
Comments: I wouldn't mind if rarer pokemon were made available through events or roleplay like quests. But i'm fine with how it is at the moment.
8. Finally, having reflected on the questions above, what do you think is the number one area we need to improve on? a) growing the number of active members b) availability of Pokemon c) completing new quests and roleplaying content d) implementing new features such as Pokemon breeding e) more events and festivals
Comments: I think every bit can be improved. After all we are only human so we arn't going to get things perfect.
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