Hosted Tab Requirements

Malinko · #1 04-26-2006, 05:11 PM

Hi.

I think I created a thread like this not too long ago, but no one responded, I guess. Though, once upon a time, long long long ago, Spark911 created the requirements to be on the Hosted tab, which can be found here.

In the recent weeks, I've heard complaints that the requirements are too vague and there should be detailed, specific things for requirements, rather than the current requirements which are listed within the thread I linked.

So, since none of the members of the Playerworld Administration care to help with requirements, I'm going to ask the GraalOnline community.

What do you think is fair to be on the Hosted tab? Even if you don't own your own world, what would you expect to see from the Hosted tab? Keep in mind, the Hosted tab can only be seen by Gold/VIP members and it's a benefit, so it should have a lot of active, nice worlds wanting to release to the Classic tab.

The reason I am posting this thread, because, a lot of people who attempt to have an inspection end up with two results:
1) Failed without an explaination on why the world failed, but in general, with the document of listings, the rules state a lot of worlds can go to the Hosted tab (even though they are failed for some odd reason?)
2) Don't even get inspected.

So like I said, what do you expect from the Hosted tab? What are fair requirements?

Thallen · #2 04-26-2006, 05:18 PM

This is Graal. If people are expecting something brand new and unique on each server, they should play another game. Servers are defined by very simple things, for instance, N-Pulse for sparring, UN for PKing and events, and Maloria for RPG-style play. All I ask of a hosted world is that it have clean levels, scripts, and graphics, and have a decent organization toward staff. I think people are trying too damn hard anymore. Look at Shaded Legend, it's beautiful and has a unique concept, while still servers like UN, N-Pulse, and Classic thrive.

Malinko · #3 04-26-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Thallen

Look at Shaded Legend, it's beautiful and has a unique concept, while still servers like UN, N-Pulse, and Classic thrive.

Shaded Legend is quite nice, I know the world is re-developing too. I don't see the reason people aren't there as well, but I'm guessing the Shaded Legend staff should be able to advertise their world because it's nice. A lot of people would be on the game if there were more players. So grab some friends and play there, maybe it'll grow.

Darlene159 · #4 04-26-2006, 06:05 PM

Wow, I thought the hosted tab requirements would be more strict then that, beings there has been next to nothing added to hosted, but the requirements are quite tame.
There are alot of people working on PW's, why aren't there more on hosted?
I am curious, is it that people are not asking for inspections? Or is it because they are being denied?
Based on the requirements, it just seems like there should be more added to hosted.

Anyway, I don't think the requirements should be too strict. I think they are fine the way they are, simple.
I just think the inspections need to not be so harsh (going by complaints I have heard)

xXziroXx · #5 04-26-2006, 07:11 PM

The lack of Hosted servers are unbeliveable.

And I think as soon as you logon a server, you get your mind set on if its good or bad.. even though the server chanegs alot, you might never return since you got a bad impression the last time.

Warcaptain · #6 04-26-2006, 08:16 PM

Why would anyone care about being hosted? All it means is that you show up on the server list.. but you still have to pay..

What are the requirements for CLASSIC list.

Tom · #7 04-26-2006, 08:16 PM

I suppose the requirements on sparks list are a little vague, but how much more detail can you actually go into?

Malinko · #8 04-26-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene159

Wow, I thought the hosted tab requirements would be more strict then that, beings there has been next to nothing added to hosted, but the requirements are quite tame.
There are alot of people working on PW's, why aren't there more on hosted?
I am curious, is it that people are not asking for inspections? Or is it because they are being denied?
Based on the requirements, it just seems like there should be more added to hosted.

Anyway, I don't think the requirements should be too strict. I think they are fine the way they are, simple.
I just think the inspections need to not be so harsh (going by complaints I have heard)

There are a lot of inspection requests, wish someone would do them.

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Originally Posted by Warcaptain

Why would anyone care about being hosted? All it means is that you show up on the server list.. but you still have to pay..

What are the requirements for CLASSIC list.

It's listed in the Playerworld Related Information.

excaliber7388 · #9 04-26-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xXziroXx

The lack of Hosted servers are unbeliveable.

And I think as soon as you logon a server, you get your mind set on if its good or bad.. even though the server chanegs alot, you might never return since you got a bad impression the last time.

Thats because some people judge them like a food critic judges dinner, or they simply don't do the inspection.
I've also been getting some strange resopnces from one of the PWAs...
There should be a lot more servers on hosted.

Malinko · #10 04-26-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by excaliber7388

Thats because some people judge them like a food critic judges dinner, or they simply don't do the inspection.
I've also been getting some strange resopnces from one of the PWAs...
There should be a lot more servers on hosted.

No one knows until it is experienced.

Darlene159 · #11 04-26-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Malinko

There are a lot of inspection requests, wish someone would do them.

Hmm, maybe it isn't the requirements to become hosted that needs to be changed.

Thallen · #12 04-27-2006, 03:46 AM

You're the only active PWA, express your power and vote Babylon online or something. Didn't you say it would be Classic in March, anyway?

Prozac · #13 04-27-2006, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Malinko

It's listed in the Playerworld Related Information.

link please, to classic tab requirement list? hosted gets the most popular server, zodiac, what - 10 or maybe 15 players at most? classic is what any serious pw developer should aim for.

Andy0687 · #14 04-27-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thallen

You're the only active PWA, express your power and vote Babylon online or something. Didn't you say it would be Classic in March, anyway?

lol first quote i had to use, this is gold.

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Originally Posted by Darlene159

Hmm, maybe it isn't the requirements to become hosted that needs to be changed.

I agree with your super hidden message here.
Only problem is that graal isnt really losing money from the current PWA Team, people have to re-reg servers to wait for reviews still (Wow, thats at least 6 months to a year waiting for a review).

PWA Was always chosen in some odd ways anyways.
Wasnt the requirement in the big major hiring having like, the most classic list playerworld managers backing your submission?

Graal needs to be far less of a popularity contest, and far more a buisness.
I have checked out so many of the servers on the Hosted and UC list, and I tell them they are doing a great job.

You probably would not be suprised by some of the responces I have gotten.

Lots of peoples motivation is crumbling because no one else will go check out these worlds.

protagonist · #15 04-27-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Malinko

There are a lot of inspection requests, wish someone would do them.

*shrug*

I'm always around. I don't especially need a global RC to inspect a playerworld.