Website feedback

Adrian · 07-24-2013, 08:46 AM

Hi everyone!

I've seen a lot of feedback about the game, tons of useful threads. I also see that you're always saying to give up (I don't blame you) but I'm sure that in a near future they will be very useful. But let's go to what I need you to help me with now:

There are some changes coming to the website about registration (minor, but they will make it easier to sign up). But, leaving aside some known bugs, there is almost no information in the forum about in which ways the website is faulty or lacks of needed functionality. If you're willing to help me, I'd be grateful!

Basically, mention what the site lacks and would be useful and what is not working as it should.

Thank you again!

Checkit · 07-24-2013, 09:07 AM

Old rankings don't show.

Groark · 07-24-2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian

Hi everyone!

I've seen a lot of feedback about the game, tons of useful threads. I also see that you're always saying to give up (I don't blame you) but I'm sure that in a near future they will be very useful. But let's go to what I need you to help me with now:

There are some changes coming to the website about registration (minor, but they will make it easier to sign up). But, leaving aside some known bugs, there is almost no information in the forum about in which ways the website is faulty or lacks of needed functionality. If you're willing to help me, I'd be grateful!

Basically, mention what the site lacks and would be useful and what is not working as it should.

Thank you again!

I would like to know what minor changes is NGD planning. As it is now it's rather customer unfriendly. You see, each time you want to play the game from a new computer you have to go through all that tedious and annoying e-mail password thing (which btw doesnt work very properly). As far as I have seen that new registration system has caused many ppl to leave because they couldnt access their account for several reasons. Also the fact that ppl have to send in some cases their personal data to get their account back is not a good thing.
I have not seen another game with such annoying registration system as this one has now.
The only advice I can give you -as a layman- is to look closely to the registration systems of other games and find one who suits you best.
I am sure other players will give you more and better advices.

Greetings

Adrian · 07-24-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Checkit

Old rankings don't show.

Old rankings are exactly that: old. They are not shown because they prescribed due to the enormous amount of time it took to process them and only for the first 30 places. New rankings allow to process them quickly for all the playerbase. Please be more specific about what you would like to see. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groark

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It will be similar to a lot of websites, a few less steps and the obligation of having a confirmed email. This last thing will solve most of the problems you say about losing the account. About policies with the information we ask about, please make a different topic for that, let's not derail the thread as it would make it useless for the feedback I need.

badassmaster · 07-24-2013, 09:54 AM

Be nice if changing ranking options used Ajax instead of a slow page reload every time.

The site in general looks very dated..

XML syndication on forums and a basic API on rankings would be appreciated. It would definitely help fans create phone apps and/or fan-based websites improving CoRs online visibility.

Tamui · 07-24-2013, 11:56 AM

Well for starters, update it regularly.

This is one of what it's missing.
http://www.championsofregnum.com/for...ad.php?t=43965

Not to mention the whole screenshots should be changed as the UI is around...what? 1year old?

Make an official rule list. It has been mentioned a lot of times like here:

http://www.championsofregnum.com/for...ighlight=Rules

Here: ( Even though it's old, the main point remains the same)
http://www.championsofregnum.com/for...ighlight=Rules

Quote:

Originally Posted by badabongue

But, now I looked and searched here in the forums and didn´t find a posting with ingame rules. I really want to know all rules and play like the rules are, but how should I do that, when I even didn´t know that there is a catalogue of rules.

And you might want to re-new this:
http://www.championsofregnum.com/for...90&postcount=1

I'll update my post when other ideas hit me.

Slartibartfast · 07-24-2013, 12:35 PM

It's difficult to find installer download link! It took me 10 minutes to find it. I'm registered user and when I click the big red button PLAY NOW, registration form is shown, even I'm logged in.

I saw Download link in Media menu, but I haven't clicked it because I don't want to download media but game installer.

The best solution is to use PLAY NOW button:

For unregistered / not logged in users -> show register / login form
For logged users -> click on button loads Download page

Checkit · 07-24-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian

Old rankings are exactly that: old. They are not shown because they prescribed due to the enormous amount of time it took to process them and only for the first 30 places. New rankings allow to process them quickly for all the playerbase. Please be more specific about what you would like to see. Thanks!

I would like to see clan rankings come back, specifically. RP all time, weekly, and monthly.

Masterkick · 07-24-2013, 01:05 PM

A link to the changelog should be available under either the "About" section or the "Media" section.

The game guide located under "About" needs a revamp. Some brief description of what this is all about must be the first thing anyone sees there. Make it interactive then, and go step-by-step.

E.G.: Are you ready to jump into the never-ending war of Champions Of Regnum? [Continue link/button; another text (always accompanied by some images) shows up when clicked]. So, what will you choose? Syrtis (background story / races), Ignis (background / races), or Alsius (background / races). [Let user pick realm by clicking on its name/shield/image; moves on to another section]. So... you have chosen X, now it's time to shape your future. (Classes and Subclasses explanation) [When user chooses one; he's taken to a congratulations page]. It will have links to, as the drop-down menu "About"; this same guide again "Interactive Walk-through", a basic UI guide "UI Guide", advanced game mechanics info (invasions, etc...) "RvR guide"... of course feel free to add more guides if needed.

The videos section under "Media" needs to have a main frame for an intro video as it is now, and a column to the left (much like youtube suggestions) to watch more RO videos, preferably user-made, gameplay videos, handpicked by the staff.

There will of course be some things I'm missing. I don't think the overall style of the website should be changed... I like its kinda classy look & feel, but that's my personal opinion; it might seem dated to other users.

Cheers!

Checkit · 07-24-2013, 01:08 PM

Also, as masterkick said, you need to make it so user-gameplay videos are present in the video section. How to do this? Coding it to link to youtube+search of "regnum videos" or whatever would be easiest way. But a lot of those videos suck. Handpicking would take too much time. Maybe have several people from each server find videos to vote on, then the forum/community votes on them each week or something. I would suggest each server's videos in a different frame or something of the sort. Then having the most upvoted/liked or w.e in the main frame.

Actually, linking it to youtube videos and having people being able to like them to the top would be a good idea. Then it refreshes the count ever week. However, I feel as if people would severely abuse this.

07-24-2013, 08:46 AM	#1
Adrian NGD·Studios Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wien, Österreich Posts: 2,859	Website feedback Hi everyone! I've seen a lot of feedback about the game, tons of useful threads. I also see that you're always saying to give up (I don't blame you) but I'm sure that in a near future they will be very useful. But let's go to what I need you to help me with now: There are some changes coming to the website about registration (minor, but they will make it easier to sign up). But, leaving aside some known bugs, there is almost no information in the forum about in which ways the website is faulty or lacks of needed functionality. If you're willing to help me, I'd be grateful! Basically, mention what the site lacks and would be useful and what is not working as it should. Thank you again!

07-24-2013, 09:54 AM	#5
badassmaster Apprentice Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 88	Be nice if changing ranking options used Ajax instead of a slow page reload every time. The site in general looks very dated.. XML syndication on forums and a basic API on rankings would be appreciated. It would definitely help fans create phone apps and/or fan-based websites improving CoRs online visibility. __________________ Warjuice

07-24-2013, 12:35 PM	#7
Slartibartfast Master Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Zagreb / Croatia Posts: 578	It's difficult to find installer download link! It took me 10 minutes to find it. I'm registered user and when I click the big red button PLAY NOW, registration form is shown, even I'm logged in. I saw Download link in Media menu, but I haven't clicked it because I don't want to download media but game installer. The best solution is to use PLAY NOW button: For unregistered / not logged in users -> show register / login form For logged users -> click on button loads Download page __________________ Slartibartfast / Slartibartflask / Phartiphukborlz / Slartibarbfast / Blart Versenwald :: The true Goat of Alsius CoR Sentinel

07-24-2013, 01:05 PM	#9
Masterkick Baron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 718	A link to the changelog should be available under either the "About" section or the "Media" section. The game guide located under "About" needs a revamp. Some brief description of what this is all about must be the first thing anyone sees there. Make it interactive then, and go step-by-step. E.G.: Are you ready to jump into the never-ending war of Champions Of Regnum? [Continue link/button; another text (always accompanied by some images) shows up when clicked]. So, what will you choose? Syrtis (background story / races), Ignis (background / races), or Alsius (background / races). [Let user pick realm by clicking on its name/shield/image; moves on to another section]. So... you have chosen X, now it's time to shape your future. (Classes and Subclasses explanation) [When user chooses one; he's taken to a congratulations page]. It will have links to, as the drop-down menu "About"; this same guide again "Interactive Walk-through", a basic UI guide "UI Guide", advanced game mechanics info (invasions, etc...) "RvR guide"... of course feel free to add more guides if needed. The videos section under "Media" needs to have a main frame for an intro video as it is now, and a column to the left (much like youtube suggestions) to watch more RO videos, preferably user-made, gameplay videos, handpicked by the staff. There will of course be some things I'm missing. I don't think the overall style of the website should be changed... I like its kinda classy look & feel, but that's my personal opinion; it might seem dated to other users. Cheers! __________________ Runi

07-24-2013, 09:07 AM	#2
Checkit Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 83	Old rankings don't show.

07-24-2013, 01:08 PM	#10
Checkit Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 83	Also, as masterkick said, you need to make it so user-gameplay videos are present in the video section. How to do this? Coding it to link to youtube+search of "regnum videos" or whatever would be easiest way. But a lot of those videos suck. Handpicking would take too much time. Maybe have several people from each server find videos to vote on, then the forum/community votes on them each week or something. I would suggest each server's videos in a different frame or something of the sort. Then having the most upvoted/liked or w.e in the main frame. Actually, linking it to youtube videos and having people being able to like them to the top would be a good idea. Then it refreshes the count ever week. However, I feel as if people would severely abuse this.