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Heightened Merit Standards

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 2:21pm

Carlie

Carlie

4,972 posts

Gold - Queen

Administrator

We have been getting a lot of complaints lately about people not getting merits for their comments. This is not necessarily because we have not seen them, but because we have heightened our standards of what constitutes a merit worthy comment. We have put our standards into some guidelines, so that you guys can see what we look for in a merit:

1) Perfect or near perfect grammar. Remember to use capitalization and proper spelling.
2) Structured - try to give some flow and structure to what you are writing. Don't just around from topic to topic.
3) Comprehensive, and with unique insight into the game that we somehow deem to be valuable.
4) Coherent. A lot of reviews that follow the recommended template become an exercise unto itself i.e. they don't really make sense when you actually read them. They sometimes even contradict themselves. These sort of comments don't get merits. Just because it is long, does not mean it will get a merit. It has to make sense too.
5) Contains constructive criticism of the game. Tell us the changes that you would make to the game, and why. What do you approve of? What don't you like?
6) Do not ask for a merit. Chances are, if you have to ask for a merit, you will not get one. It highly reduces your chances of receiving one, and makes us sad every time you ask :(

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For further hints and tips, check out the N&N and Greg Merit Guide. But remember to always follow the guidelines listed above.

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 2:19pm

BubbleBlade

BubbleBlade

130 posts

Gold - Serf

Thanks! Now I know why there are less merits given out. Thanks for the info, I'll try to follow the guidelines.

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 2:41pm

Eyes

Eyes

144 posts

Gold - Squire

1) Perfect or near perfect grammar. Remember to use capitalization and proper spelling.

Thank you.

It can not be stressed enough that merits aren't like candy being thrown from a float. This really helps reinforce that point.

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 2:46pm

Carlie

Carlie

4,972 posts

Gold - Queen

Administrator

It can not be stressed enough that merits aren't like candy being thrown from a float.

I like the metaphor choice Eyes :)

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 3:14pm

eddie13

eddie13

2,355 posts

Wood - King

alright i see know,ive made 3 comments so far,alright know i know what you guys are looking for thanks,
http://www.virgame.com/pic/game/cabal-na.jpg
eddie13

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 4:18pm

julesia95

julesia95

38 posts

Iron - Knight

Interesting write-up Carlie.

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 4:24pm

Jikek

Jikek

869 posts

Iron - Lord

hmm, good thing i dont try to write up merits or i would be very mad...
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http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1724/jikekcopyve3.pngJoin the Sig Strikers!

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 4:45pm

plokkey

plokkey

3,438 posts

Gold - King

1) Perfect or near perfect grammar. Remember to use capitalization and proper spelling

Aww now i have to read my comment before i post it : (

Looks like ill be stuck with 9 for awhile

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 5:05pm

Carlie

Carlie

4,972 posts

Gold - Queen

Administrator

Aww now i have to read my comment before i post it : (

Lol... I should have hoped you were doing that before!

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 5:10pm

The_Big_Dude

The_Big_Dude

14 posts

Wood - Squire

ok that will help out alot now that i no wat to do!

 

Posted Jul 10, '08 at 5:14pm

Asherlee

Asherlee

3,246 posts

Iron - Princess

I find that writing them in Microsoft Word helps me out a lot when I am writing merits. Just a suggestion. :)

 
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