08-17-2009, 02:35 AM
Hi Sherry and all,
I agree, Sherry, that the forum has had a number of 'negative' comments in the last year or so about some mansion's particular beta tester not feeling appreciated, and/or mansions being 'too hard'.
I would also like to put forth, that having been a member, mansion designer, and beta tester for a long while, that these comments have been incited from what I can see as being mainly one member, and are not really necessarily reflective of the whole forum, and that they not wholly altogether constructive.
It is true, however, what you say about newcomers potentially being turned off of beta testing and designing new mansions by this person's comments and complaints. I for one, am hoping that this will be a reminder to all to give positive feedback as well as constructive criticism. When a new member offers a mansion, and it is beta tested, it is normal to find glitches, and JS's, so this should be expected, and from what I have read (if you don't include this one person's thoughts) this has been the case, with the designer expecting and modifying changes as needed.
We have always had 'easy' to 'very hard mansions' (think of Freddy's MM & M's), yet we have all pursued the goal of Jack finding his way! The forum "family' has posted comments for help, hints and suggestions, and all have been forthcoming ! We have also felt free to post about how hard a mansion is, yet not gang up on the creator to make it easier for us.
It may be best to get back to business as usual where mansion designers feel free to let loose their creativity, and beta testers are appreciated for doing their best. I for one will be available in the months of Oct. and Nov. to beta test, since up to this point, have been simply swamped with my work as lead horse adoptions / intake and trainer at Circle F Horse Rescue. Hopefully by then, things will be a bit calmer. Perhaps others are also busy with work/life/events, so that the number of recent beta testers seems to be few? :-?
I do want to say however, that no matter how proficient or how numerous our beta testers, there will always be what I fondly call 'our suicidal Jacks', that are driven to find a death where no other Jack has dared to go. (my Jack is best known for his capabilities to 'vault into certain death' habit ! )
Again, I salute our beta testers, and most certainly our new creators of CM's, and no one is laying any blame on them or the designers, it's just the fate of any new, undiscovered mansion, that some of our Jacks will find an odd place to die!
As always, just my thoughts, and feel free to pipe in everyone as you see fit.
Take care all, and the best for a great week ahead 8-)
SandyBean [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
PS {} Also hoping Grayson is doing better, and that you and he are 'wooping' that darn whooping cough !
I agree, Sherry, that the forum has had a number of 'negative' comments in the last year or so about some mansion's particular beta tester not feeling appreciated, and/or mansions being 'too hard'.
I would also like to put forth, that having been a member, mansion designer, and beta tester for a long while, that these comments have been incited from what I can see as being mainly one member, and are not really necessarily reflective of the whole forum, and that they not wholly altogether constructive.
It is true, however, what you say about newcomers potentially being turned off of beta testing and designing new mansions by this person's comments and complaints. I for one, am hoping that this will be a reminder to all to give positive feedback as well as constructive criticism. When a new member offers a mansion, and it is beta tested, it is normal to find glitches, and JS's, so this should be expected, and from what I have read (if you don't include this one person's thoughts) this has been the case, with the designer expecting and modifying changes as needed.
We have always had 'easy' to 'very hard mansions' (think of Freddy's MM & M's), yet we have all pursued the goal of Jack finding his way! The forum "family' has posted comments for help, hints and suggestions, and all have been forthcoming ! We have also felt free to post about how hard a mansion is, yet not gang up on the creator to make it easier for us.
It may be best to get back to business as usual where mansion designers feel free to let loose their creativity, and beta testers are appreciated for doing their best. I for one will be available in the months of Oct. and Nov. to beta test, since up to this point, have been simply swamped with my work as lead horse adoptions / intake and trainer at Circle F Horse Rescue. Hopefully by then, things will be a bit calmer. Perhaps others are also busy with work/life/events, so that the number of recent beta testers seems to be few? :-?
I do want to say however, that no matter how proficient or how numerous our beta testers, there will always be what I fondly call 'our suicidal Jacks', that are driven to find a death where no other Jack has dared to go. (my Jack is best known for his capabilities to 'vault into certain death' habit ! )
Again, I salute our beta testers, and most certainly our new creators of CM's, and no one is laying any blame on them or the designers, it's just the fate of any new, undiscovered mansion, that some of our Jacks will find an odd place to die!
As always, just my thoughts, and feel free to pipe in everyone as you see fit.
Take care all, and the best for a great week ahead 8-)
SandyBean [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
PS {} Also hoping Grayson is doing better, and that you and he are 'wooping' that darn whooping cough !