Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

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Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Dreams » Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:21 am

What is the stance on descriptions that are intentionally left blank with a huge amount of space to push down the Ability/Racial/Extras feedback so that people aren't able to see them at a glance?





































































































































































































...for example.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Skarain » Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:36 am

I mean, you just have to click the scroll bar on right side and pull it to the very bottom. It's not truly hidden, and i have seen only a single character do that.

But I do agree in asking: "What is the point they do try to achieve? Other than causing a minor inconvenience and annoyance towards other players who might be geniunely interested of their characters and want to read what more there is to it."

Come to think of it, does it count towards "Being Nice" towards other players?

But these are just some errant thoughts. I do not really mind. It's just a minor inconvenience. I just see no point in doing it.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Ork » Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:50 am

I believe I recall DMs will take reports on these and ask people to edit their descriptions.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Dreams » Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:04 am

Good to know. I've been seeing it become more common, so I thought to find out.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Aren » Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:57 am

Just report it. It's OOC circumvention of the inspection mechanic.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Shadowy Reality » Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:16 pm

A really terrible way to tackle the game.
It is reminiscent of old PvP servers where you needed to examine people to figure out some magical effects they were under, and some people did this so it took you a bit longer.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Queen Titania » Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:26 pm

Yep, report and we will handle.

Why did you have to make us suffer an example though Dreams? So cruel.
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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Dreams » Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:10 am

Haha, I wanted to put people into the state of mind they'd be in when they experience it in game. My devious plan worked!

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Ork » Sat Sep 21, 2019 12:04 pm

It was ..very effective.

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Re: Descriptions with a whole lot of nothing.

Post by Vrass » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:24 pm

Sometimes suffering is the only way one learns... harsh but true.

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