Post by darwin on Nov 12, 2018 18:05:11 GMT
Preface: The biggest factor into how your logchecks are done is the logcheckers themselves. Different admins have different standards, sometimes disagreeing immensely on what is pivotal/meaningful/etc. Thus, this guide is moreso an explanation of what I look for when I do logchecks rather than a complete guide on how to always hit top rewards. Also, there is an unspoken trickle system in place- the more 7's and 8's that exist, the harsher the standard becomes for subsequent 7's and 8's. Therefore, if you happen to not be on during the weekend or otherwise just don't get checked until the very end, your logs are going to be scrutinized harder than someone who is checked first. That's the nature of the beast and I personally try to not do that, but I can't speak for every logchecker.
With that said, there are a couple of different factors that go into weighing someone's check for the week. Let's hash those out real quick:
- Involvement in village affairs (are you a background character or are you making moves that affect your village?)
- Acting upon the outside world (missions, events, making your own mercenary/rogue group, etc)
- Interpersonal relationships (rivalries, friendships, romance, mentor-student relationships, etc)
Too much of any of these will not get you a top check. If you're heavily involved in the politics of your own village but don't leave your village or talk to other people too much, you'll be seen as someone who is all talk but no action. If you go on a lot of missions and events but no one really knows who you are, then it's going to be assumed that you're just fishing for top rewards without actually being a meaningful character. If you do a lot of social RP but don't create rp otherwise for other people, then the conclusion is going to be that all you're doing is playing house and you don't actually matter to the rest of the server.
How do you get a good check, then? You try to have a mix of everything.
Be involved in the politics of your village. This can be as simple as disagreeing with the choice of Chuunins and being vocal to your village leader about this or wanting to improve your clan's status in your village and trying to make a fortune to make that happen, which can spark RP for those around you. It can also be as complex as arranging assassinations, rescuing people from prison, standing up to defend someone being executed, or any number of situational actions that are born from village affairs. In short: Pay attention to the state of your village and try to actively change it instead of simply existing and being reactive. That is the difference between a foreground character and a background character. It is the difference between Naruto and Choji.
Go out and experience the world. The easiest way to do this is to request missions through your Chuunin, the forums, or from an eventmin directly in DMs. Take what you hear from others, what you see yourself, and what you read about in The News topics... and then leave the walls of your village behind to make your mark. This can range from simply beating down local bandits to turning the tide of an entire war by yourself. This can and has been done already this wipe--- twice, by ordinary players not even really meaning to until the decision fell into their lap because they were being proactive. Do you want to make a name for yourself in the world? Do you want to defeat your village's enemies? Do you have to save the innocent? Go and make it real.
Flesh out your character. Once you've done the work of giving your character a base persona and history, you must compare and contrast them to other characters by interacting with them. A character is only interesting and thought provoking when put beside another character who is less interesting and thought provoking. On top of this, characters generally develop their motivations, goals, and the meaning of life from their interactions with other player characters and not from ECs or starters. This sort of development is key to proving that your character is not flat and surface-level and enjoying your time on the game. No one wants to see a Sakura get 8's in a logcheck!
Alright, you have a mix of all three of these things but you're still only getting 5s or 6s. What gives?
Maybe it's the way you're writing your logchecks! Let me explain: Admins do not read your actual logs when logchecking. The only time we ever really do is if you fabricate/exaggerate a pivotal moment. 9/10 times, what you write in your progress sheet is taken at face value--- which means that if you write poorly in your progress sheet, then you will get a poor check.
What are examples of poor progress sheet writing?
- Bloated entries, especially about social RP (no admin wants to sift through one paragraph, let alone multiple, about a single non-combat event that didn't really change your character at all or make a difference)
- Not mentioning everything pivotal you do (an admin may have seen you save someone's life, which could be the difference between a 7 and 8, but if you forget or don't think it's important enough to put down, then it will not be considered when grading you)
- Trying to make a moment pivotal with expressive, flowery writing rather than persuasive essay writing (no one cares to read you describing how scary Brutal of the Kaguya seemed, we want to know how his actions affected your character and what your character did because of his actions)
- Putting memes, flaming, etc in your entires (an easy way to have your check put off until the end before being slapped with -1/-2 points less than what you would have deserved for that check normally)
What are examples of great progress sheet writing?
- First person perspective (creates an authentic feeling in your entries and makes it easier to write about what's important in a convincing way)
- Concise without trimming important details (get to the point. if an admin can get through your entire week in less than 2 minutes and still feel that you did important shit, you're not getting less than a 6)
- Highlighting character interactions (how did someone else's major actions/words affect your character and prompt your own major actions/words? this goes a long way toward solidifying your character as foreground rather than background)
- Be clear about who your character is (your character's goals, motivations, and meaning in life should not be unknown to us. the more we understand about your character, the deeper they seem; your actions have more impact if you seem more developed/important)
That's about it for me. I could probably add a few more things and this definitely isn't a complete guide for logchecks in general. Take this as a stepping stone toward writing S-tier entries and having fun on this 2D ninja rp game. If you have questions, just DM me on discord.
Later, wonners!!!@##@@!
With that said, there are a couple of different factors that go into weighing someone's check for the week. Let's hash those out real quick:
- Involvement in village affairs (are you a background character or are you making moves that affect your village?)
- Acting upon the outside world (missions, events, making your own mercenary/rogue group, etc)
- Interpersonal relationships (rivalries, friendships, romance, mentor-student relationships, etc)
Too much of any of these will not get you a top check. If you're heavily involved in the politics of your own village but don't leave your village or talk to other people too much, you'll be seen as someone who is all talk but no action. If you go on a lot of missions and events but no one really knows who you are, then it's going to be assumed that you're just fishing for top rewards without actually being a meaningful character. If you do a lot of social RP but don't create rp otherwise for other people, then the conclusion is going to be that all you're doing is playing house and you don't actually matter to the rest of the server.
How do you get a good check, then? You try to have a mix of everything.
Be involved in the politics of your village. This can be as simple as disagreeing with the choice of Chuunins and being vocal to your village leader about this or wanting to improve your clan's status in your village and trying to make a fortune to make that happen, which can spark RP for those around you. It can also be as complex as arranging assassinations, rescuing people from prison, standing up to defend someone being executed, or any number of situational actions that are born from village affairs. In short: Pay attention to the state of your village and try to actively change it instead of simply existing and being reactive. That is the difference between a foreground character and a background character. It is the difference between Naruto and Choji.
Go out and experience the world. The easiest way to do this is to request missions through your Chuunin, the forums, or from an eventmin directly in DMs. Take what you hear from others, what you see yourself, and what you read about in The News topics... and then leave the walls of your village behind to make your mark. This can range from simply beating down local bandits to turning the tide of an entire war by yourself. This can and has been done already this wipe--- twice, by ordinary players not even really meaning to until the decision fell into their lap because they were being proactive. Do you want to make a name for yourself in the world? Do you want to defeat your village's enemies? Do you have to save the innocent? Go and make it real.
Flesh out your character. Once you've done the work of giving your character a base persona and history, you must compare and contrast them to other characters by interacting with them. A character is only interesting and thought provoking when put beside another character who is less interesting and thought provoking. On top of this, characters generally develop their motivations, goals, and the meaning of life from their interactions with other player characters and not from ECs or starters. This sort of development is key to proving that your character is not flat and surface-level and enjoying your time on the game. No one wants to see a Sakura get 8's in a logcheck!
Alright, you have a mix of all three of these things but you're still only getting 5s or 6s. What gives?
Maybe it's the way you're writing your logchecks! Let me explain: Admins do not read your actual logs when logchecking. The only time we ever really do is if you fabricate/exaggerate a pivotal moment. 9/10 times, what you write in your progress sheet is taken at face value--- which means that if you write poorly in your progress sheet, then you will get a poor check.
What are examples of poor progress sheet writing?
- Bloated entries, especially about social RP (no admin wants to sift through one paragraph, let alone multiple, about a single non-combat event that didn't really change your character at all or make a difference)
- Not mentioning everything pivotal you do (an admin may have seen you save someone's life, which could be the difference between a 7 and 8, but if you forget or don't think it's important enough to put down, then it will not be considered when grading you)
- Trying to make a moment pivotal with expressive, flowery writing rather than persuasive essay writing (no one cares to read you describing how scary Brutal of the Kaguya seemed, we want to know how his actions affected your character and what your character did because of his actions)
- Putting memes, flaming, etc in your entires (an easy way to have your check put off until the end before being slapped with -1/-2 points less than what you would have deserved for that check normally)
What are examples of great progress sheet writing?
- First person perspective (creates an authentic feeling in your entries and makes it easier to write about what's important in a convincing way)
- Concise without trimming important details (get to the point. if an admin can get through your entire week in less than 2 minutes and still feel that you did important shit, you're not getting less than a 6)
- Highlighting character interactions (how did someone else's major actions/words affect your character and prompt your own major actions/words? this goes a long way toward solidifying your character as foreground rather than background)
- Be clear about who your character is (your character's goals, motivations, and meaning in life should not be unknown to us. the more we understand about your character, the deeper they seem; your actions have more impact if you seem more developed/important)
That's about it for me. I could probably add a few more things and this definitely isn't a complete guide for logchecks in general. Take this as a stepping stone toward writing S-tier entries and having fun on this 2D ninja rp game. If you have questions, just DM me on discord.
Later, wonners!!!@##@@!