Breeding Newbies
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Alcemistnv [567 candy corns] (#3906)
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Ha, the title threw me off too XD
Okay, I've noticed that throughout my time on ala, that it seems like a lot of new members want to focus on breeding immediately. This is fine, and I have no problem with this. However, a lot of them, I've seen, tend to buy dogs/breed because the female is in heat and feel like they need to breed immediately. Most of the time, these dogs aren't trained and the pups end up with low TP. Are these pups sold? Possibly, but at the same time, how many people retire dogs dogs? I know that as a newbie, I wouldn't want people retiring the pups that I spent my cash to get. This may not seem like it would greatly affect someone, but how many newbies might have quit because of this?
My proposal, is to have a quick quiz for when a newbie wants to breed for the first time. They can look in the FAQ's, especially if they don't know, but that is what we want them to do. The video is there, and yes, there is a tutorial, but how many people actually read/watch it? I still see in chat people asking how to breed.
The breeding video and FAQ can still be there to look back on, but the quiz should be something to show that they DID read it :)
Examples of simple questions:
When does a female first go into heat?
At what age does a dog go in a puppy slot?
What can increase if both parents are "maxed?"
So, if you agree, good. If you don't, say why :)
I want some feedback on this ^^
Doom's Add-on
"an alert saying something like "this dog is not maxed out and the pups might be of low quality. Are you sure you want to breed?""
Ev's Add-on
add on the alert, Please contact a newbie helper for more information regarding breeding your dogs.
Okay, I've noticed that throughout my time on ala, that it seems like a lot of new members want to focus on breeding immediately. This is fine, and I have no problem with this. However, a lot of them, I've seen, tend to buy dogs/breed because the female is in heat and feel like they need to breed immediately. Most of the time, these dogs aren't trained and the pups end up with low TP. Are these pups sold? Possibly, but at the same time, how many people retire dogs dogs? I know that as a newbie, I wouldn't want people retiring the pups that I spent my cash to get. This may not seem like it would greatly affect someone, but how many newbies might have quit because of this?
My proposal, is to have a quick quiz for when a newbie wants to breed for the first time. They can look in the FAQ's, especially if they don't know, but that is what we want them to do. The video is there, and yes, there is a tutorial, but how many people actually read/watch it? I still see in chat people asking how to breed.
The breeding video and FAQ can still be there to look back on, but the quiz should be something to show that they DID read it :)
Examples of simple questions:
When does a female first go into heat?
At what age does a dog go in a puppy slot?
What can increase if both parents are "maxed?"
So, if you agree, good. If you don't, say why :)
I want some feedback on this ^^
Doom's Add-on
"an alert saying something like "this dog is not maxed out and the pups might be of low quality. Are you sure you want to breed?""
Ev's Add-on
add on the alert, Please contact a newbie helper for more information regarding breeding your dogs.
spacedaisies (#9933)
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10-4-2011 at 4:56 PM
Support.
Warriorcat09 (#8702)
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09-10-2011 at 1:46 PM
I agree.... I like doom's idea too.
Alcemistnv [567 candy corns] (#3906)
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09-7-2011 at 9:35 AM
Hmmmm that sounds good too ev<br /> <br /> I'm gonna post the add-ons on top :3<br /> <br /> TEST:<br /> <br /> your welcome, tis your birthday :)<br /> <br /> Sorry I missed the party, I waas at a playground xD<br /> <br /> Anyways...<br /> <a href="http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/images//csphoto/1107/00/00/13/21/38/185166_enlrg.jpg">here is one<br /> annnddd<br /> <br /> < <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQM5xBaRXI">this one :D
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2011-10-08 06:23:01 by #3906
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~♥~Mrs-K~♥~ (#33)
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09-7-2011 at 9:30 AM
I really like Doom's idea of the alert. <br /> <br /> I don't know if the quiz will prevent people from leaving because of breeding. If you make it harder like that, then it will also make newbie go away. I think just the alert should be sufficient. <br /> <br /> Maybe add on the alert, Please contact a newbie helper for more information regarding breeding your dogs.
Aussie (#8632)
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09-7-2011 at 7:51 AM
Until they really get into the game people will breed to breed - the low TP dogs give them something easy to play and learn with. In the long run they will learn more by doing than by quizzes and warnings.
Alcemistnv [567 candy corns] (#3906)
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09-7-2011 at 6:46 AM
Agreed, I like doom's as well :3
Roo (#8507)
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09-7-2011 at 5:34 AM
oo I like both ideas, yours and Doom's.
Steaks (#5484)
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09-7-2011 at 2:50 AM
I support your idea and Doom Shroom's additional idea
Doom Shroom (#7039)
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09-7-2011 at 1:10 AM
I don't think it would help much. People want to get offspring immediately in most games. That's fine. I think what would be more helpful was an alert saying something like "this dog is not maxed out and the pups might be of low quality. Are you sure you want to breed?"<br /> <br />