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jstkdn
jstkdn
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May-26-2005 07:35

I notice still a lot of unsubbed people go through time and effort to find an agency to join on the recruitment thread.

Perhaps maybe it is a better idea to give them read only rights, and when they try to post that they are directed to a new page with a disclaimer (or FAQ) on only being able to join agencies when they are subbed. Then a list of reasons to sub. If there are more questions to go to the newbies thread.

I'd be willing to write it, with some help of other experienced Sleuths.

The disclaimer/FAQ may become a good comprehensive guide for people who are not aware of the additional benefits subscribing would bring.

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-26-2005 15:32

Ooooh good one yes.

So:
5. Tips on asking questions, to find out if the agency is a good fit for you.

Llolly
Llolly
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May-27-2005 15:17

I remember when I first started I had no idea what a hunt (or indeed an agency) was about. I joined an agency run by a newbie who also didn't really know what hunts were about. This may be because of my general blondness - It did take me a few days to discover the Featured Mystery FAQ, d'oh - but maybe a quick rundown of a hunt would be useful?
And maybe a screenshot or something so you can see the scope of an agency - like an agency tutorial, where all the links work from HQ but obviously it's just a tour. There's not a lot apart from comments on the message boards to show unsubs how much of a difference an agency makes.
Then maybe newbies would realise how much work goes into a high ranking agency and we'd get fewer agencies with people that don't have the know how running them...

The bigger writing idea won't work... I have had people post right under the post in giant capitals telling the last one to post thay MUST BE SUBSCRIBED... *starts pulling hair out...*

Ooh, and a read only idea would stop time wasters posting that they just want to be friends four times in a row on an out of date post and bumping it.....*manic grin*


Llolly
Llolly
Well-Connected

May-27-2005 15:44

OK, the Reaper's link under community links does the agency tour thing really well. So maybe just a link to that?

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-28-2005 01:54

The reapers link gives great info. But I do think there are a lot more reasons for subbing then just that. You bring up a good idea. I think in the explanation as to being able to join an agency, it is good to refer to the reapers site.

Also if you follow a link away from Sleuth, you'll leave this site. I think if someone is considering subbing, we need to keep them on this site as long as possible...in order to not loose them...while surfing.

jstkdn
jstkdn
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May-28-2005 03:58

Who can help with providing more ideas, editing help, or anything else on the below first draft?


jstkdn
jstkdn
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May-28-2005 04:00

I will post in pieces. I first wanted to give a LOT more info, be very detailed and specific.....but that makes it too long and too big. I doubt that anyone will already read this overview, as it is so long already,

jstkdn
jstkdn
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May-28-2005 04:01

WHY SHOULD YOU SUBSCRIBE?

You are tired of hearing you can not join an agency, because you are not subscribed? You would like to play more games each day? Play as part of a team? Have a lot more additional skills, equipment, features? Gain experience faster? Need help from others solving your game? Would like to play different special feature games? Need more cash? Getting annoyed by the banner ads? Tired of just spending time in a single city?

Then subscribing is the thing for you to do.

This community is always happy to welcome new members. Subscribers, keep our agencies and communities alive. More importantly, subscribers are the only reason why this game can exist. No subcribers, no Sleuth!!!! Keep this game alive!!!


jstkdn
jstkdn
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May-28-2005 04:02

Though the site is run by volunteers, hardware and software licenses need to be purchased. Note: no one is making money, or running a profit off this site. This means that the Sleuth administrator, is the biggest volunteer in this community!

Many people have asked on the newbies and recruitment message boards what the benefits to subscribing are. This provided enough reason, for several members in this community to come together in order to write this. This means, this isn't a shameless plug from the Sleuth administrator. Many of us subscribed members enjoy this game and the community immensely, and hope by convincing you to subscribe, you will too.

Most important reasons to subscribe:
1. Additional features;
2. Being able to join agencies agencies, work as part of a team and play treasure hunts;
3. Additional social activity, become part of our big sleuth family.

How to subscribe will be explained as well.


jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-28-2005 04:02

Additional features overview:
1. Instead of 3 cases a day as an unsubscribed Sleuth, you will get 10. Including favours, 13 cases a day.
More experience, more money, increasing points with factions faster....more fun.

2. Play Sleuth in 4 cities, instead of just one.
Each city has a different additional features, for instance in one of the cities you can place bets on the horse track, and win money.

3. The ability to play special feature games, different ones are located in each city. The special features are different from the normal games, and are more fun to play.

4. The ability to become a member of 6 political factions, instead of just 3. Different factions are located in each city.

5. Different equipment and skills, can be obtained at each political faction that can not be purchased elsewhere.

6. The ability to get 8 contacts (2 in each city), instead of just 2 as an unsubscribed detective.

7. Earning additional money, by running special errands in the different cities.

8. Joining or starting an agency.

9. No more banners, as a subscriber there are no ads displayed.

Additional agency features overview:
1. Playing treasure hunts as part of a team.
There are hunts that take place in single cities, but also multiple cities. Hunts earn special trophies, a lot of money, and fame points for your agency. Treasure hunts, provide a big additional game element.

2. Have other people help you with their contacts, money, equipment, knowledge about the game.

3. Make use of a crime lab, and let others assist you.

4. Storing equipment and exchanging equipment with other agency members.
You can also let other agency members purchase equipment for you with factions at a cheaper price.

5. The ability to transfer or receive money from other agency members.
This could come in handy to pay off false accusations, or purchase better equipment.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-28-2005 04:03

6. Being able to store cases, and let an experienced detective help you out.
With this you can not only benefit from other peoples contacts, but also they can help solve your case with their additional skills and equipment. This means you can play cases at a higher level (more experience, more money), without quitting or getting too many false accusations. Also, you can save cases for the next day.

7. Climb the agency corporate ladder from rookie, to agent, to officer, to director. Each level will give you special priviliges and features.

8. Each agency has a private message board, that can only be viewed by agency members.


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