Hi there! I'm WolfBane (or WolfBaneW on the Minecraft server). I've been playing with EdgeGamers since March, invited by CrossCheck.
I wasn't as involved with the Minecraft server events until the new server was started this summer.
I loved the horse race, I heard wool wars was a blast, and I'm excited to be a part of the ongoing server build contest.
However, the way the nether mining event was executed tonight was rough in my opinion.
I feel that there wasn't enough organization, planning, and it was overall very chaotic.
I left the event feeling frustrated, annoyed, and as if I had not participated in a fun server event--rather, a stressful experience, a lonely one.
It could aid users in "planning" a way to get a leg-up in the event, but it also prevents users who may have audio disabilities from hearing the rules (since TeamSpeak is required.)
Additionally, should someone forget something, popping on the forums to check the rule thread rather than scrambling to find out what needed saying in a noisy chat or from a busy manager/admin could be very helpful.
Compared to other events, this one was an anomaly in terms of the chaos and disorganization that ensued, at no fault of one specific person.
I think that these suggestions could be implemented all around, especially the issues regarding TeamSpeak and the issues with the rules not being posted, which were the most glaring issues imo.
My sister and her bf (PixelatedHorse and TEAGYTOMATO respectively) were both members of this event as well and felt similarly, so please consider this suggestion posted on behalf of all of us.
I wasn't as involved with the Minecraft server events until the new server was started this summer.
I loved the horse race, I heard wool wars was a blast, and I'm excited to be a part of the ongoing server build contest.
However, the way the nether mining event was executed tonight was rough in my opinion.
I feel that there wasn't enough organization, planning, and it was overall very chaotic.
I left the event feeling frustrated, annoyed, and as if I had not participated in a fun server event--rather, a stressful experience, a lonely one.
- During the explanation of the rules, there was a lot of talking over those speaking, making it hard to understand what was being said.
I believe that muting others while the rules are explained would be immensely helpful, and then offer an opportunity for others to speak afterwards with any questions or concerns.* (see end of list for additional info)
- Throughout the mining itself there was little issues, it seemed everyone was just talking and enjoying themselves.
- At the end, when you were asked to deposit your items, there was a large amount of trash items that ended up clogging up the system and making it difficult for others to effectively place their items in/caused it to be very time-consuming and once again, noisy with everyone being confused.
I feel that for the next nether mining event, there needs to be separate "stalls" while you deposit your items (to ensure others don't interfere) as well as two hoppers to facilitate a faster acceptance of items.
This could be negated if there was a way for players to dispose of their "trash" items before placing their gear and ancient debris.
- Finally, there wasn't a proper posting of the list of winners until everyone was speaking over one another in chat asking what was going on and who got what place.
This could easily be remedied by supplying the list of winners and their placings when the winners are announced, explaining that the winners can look at the TeamSpeak chat for more information.
It could aid users in "planning" a way to get a leg-up in the event, but it also prevents users who may have audio disabilities from hearing the rules (since TeamSpeak is required.)
Additionally, should someone forget something, popping on the forums to check the rule thread rather than scrambling to find out what needed saying in a noisy chat or from a busy manager/admin could be very helpful.
Compared to other events, this one was an anomaly in terms of the chaos and disorganization that ensued, at no fault of one specific person.
I think that these suggestions could be implemented all around, especially the issues regarding TeamSpeak and the issues with the rules not being posted, which were the most glaring issues imo.
My sister and her bf (PixelatedHorse and TEAGYTOMATO respectively) were both members of this event as well and felt similarly, so please consider this suggestion posted on behalf of all of us.
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