Feature Proposal Discussion: Public Character Repository
Public Character Repository
I've seen a few posts over the years, where members have lamented the inability to browse public characters, or to share PCs, NPCs, concepts, builds, or interesting villains.
Myth-Weavers encourages its members to build and share their game worlds and adventures. As characters are a part of that, it's about time we supported it through the character sheet system.
Here's the current proposal:
New Sheet Action - Publish to Public Character Repository
This action creates a clone of the character sheet, and assigns ownership of this new clone to the Public Character Repository.
The original creator retains the right to remove the clone of the sheet from the Public Character Repository. However, any subsequent edits to the creator's original sheet will not be reflected in the clone.
The original creator retains the right to manage a description of the sheet, and (should we implement them) tags that describe the sheet.
If the original creator wishes to publish a new version of the sheet to the Public Character Repository, he can, meaning there can be multiple versions of the same character.
Browse Public Character Repository
There will be a new page where users can browse sheets in the Public Character Repository. They can be filtered based on system and possibly even setting. We might also be able to support grabbing and filtering based on fields from within the sheet, such as class, race, level, etc.
Should public sheets that haven't necessarily been added to the Public Character Repository be shown here?
Rate Sheet
I'm considering a rating system of some kind, either in 1-4 stars or a simple up/down, that can be used to filter sheets based on their public rating.
Comment on Sheet
I'm considering allowing members to comment on sheets in the Public Character Repository to share their feedback or to share how they've used the character.
Star/Favorite Sheet
Members should be able to mark the character for later use or review.
Clone Sheet from Public Character Repository
Once a sheet has been cloned into the Public Character Repository, any member of Myth-Weavers can clone that sheet into their own sheets.
Change Default Permissions - Clone Any Public Sheet?
I'm considering changing the default permissions for sheet actions, so that anyone can clone any public sheet, regardless of whether or not it's been published to the Public Character Repository. Please share your thoughts on whether or not you think this is a good or bad idea!
Looking for Group
This ties into another feature proposal, the Player Registry. What to do with characters you'd like to put in a game, but haven't gotten the chance to yet? Should those also be shown here or should that be kept separate?
Got feedback or more ideas related to this proposed feature? Please share them!
I've seen a few posts over the years, where members have lamented the inability to browse public characters, or to share PCs, NPCs, concepts, builds, or interesting villains.
Myth-Weavers encourages its members to build and share their game worlds and adventures. As characters are a part of that, it's about time we supported it through the character sheet system.
Here's the current proposal:
New Sheet Action - Publish to Public Character Repository
This action creates a clone of the character sheet, and assigns ownership of this new clone to the Public Character Repository.
The original creator retains the right to remove the clone of the sheet from the Public Character Repository. However, any subsequent edits to the creator's original sheet will not be reflected in the clone.
The original creator retains the right to manage a description of the sheet, and (should we implement them) tags that describe the sheet.
If the original creator wishes to publish a new version of the sheet to the Public Character Repository, he can, meaning there can be multiple versions of the same character.
Browse Public Character Repository
There will be a new page where users can browse sheets in the Public Character Repository. They can be filtered based on system and possibly even setting. We might also be able to support grabbing and filtering based on fields from within the sheet, such as class, race, level, etc.
Should public sheets that haven't necessarily been added to the Public Character Repository be shown here?
Rate Sheet
I'm considering a rating system of some kind, either in 1-4 stars or a simple up/down, that can be used to filter sheets based on their public rating.
Comment on Sheet
I'm considering allowing members to comment on sheets in the Public Character Repository to share their feedback or to share how they've used the character.
Star/Favorite Sheet
Members should be able to mark the character for later use or review.
Clone Sheet from Public Character Repository
Once a sheet has been cloned into the Public Character Repository, any member of Myth-Weavers can clone that sheet into their own sheets.
Change Default Permissions - Clone Any Public Sheet?
I'm considering changing the default permissions for sheet actions, so that anyone can clone any public sheet, regardless of whether or not it's been published to the Public Character Repository. Please share your thoughts on whether or not you think this is a good or bad idea!
Looking for Group
This ties into another feature proposal, the Player Registry. What to do with characters you'd like to put in a game, but haven't gotten the chance to yet? Should those also be shown here or should that be kept separate?
Got feedback or more ideas related to this proposed feature? Please share them!