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Hi-sign evasion: taking out the chat/notification text re: time evaded

Was kind of dismayed to see there's achievements for evasion of hi-signs as it seems very counter intuitive to the purpose that I assumed the hi-signs were for.  But I understand that achievements aren't usually going to be taken away once implemented.  What I *am* asking for, though, is to remove the chat/notification text that says I've evaded it for X seconds.

When I'm not *trying* to evade it in the first place it seems kind of unhappy to have the notification there.  I got a badge for it accidently, and that isn't a problem for me, but to have it say, each time in the chat.. it kinda feels discouraging to me on a friendliness level.

And as far as "well I need to know how long I evaded for so I can work on the achievements and have some idea of how long I need to do it for" - badges don't traditionally have counters or anything like that, either in-game or out.  (Edit: and this isn't even really a helpful "counter" per se.)  I'm not sure why the chat/notification text was addded but I don't feel like this would be a compelling reason for keeping it.

Posted 41 days ago by diaveborn ♥ Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Having its removal as a preference option would be reasonable enough, but I'm in the opposite camp -- I wish more counters were visible!  I like the satisfaction of knowing that I will be able to complete X achievement on Y day, and the uncertainties of cluelessness are vexatious.

    To me, the evasion badges seem like a great way to enjoy the spirit of playing tag with another player, not of avoiding friendliness.  I've had a wonderful time cheering others on when impromptu evasion parties start on streets.
    Posted 41 days ago by Moirologist #702 Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yeah, I think you're misinterpreting the intention of the Hi-sign evasion. It's just good fun and it's not meant to discourage friendliness at all. 
    Posted 41 days ago by Juniparr Subscriber! | Permalink
  • M: I agree that counters would be helpful! But this isn't really a counter, more a this is sort of what it feels like to do it for that long so you maybe have a vague idea.

    J: I dunno.  I mean, someone invited me to a party in Toxic Moon, and I think the up and down thingie was helpful in evading.  That's where I accidently got my badge and I know a lot of people there were talking about the evading.  And everybody seemed to be having fun!  I know that I'm a little bit stick-in-the-mud when it comes to the idea of evading and from what I can tell it hasn't been harmful to community spirit or anything like that.  But, since I'm not talking about removing the evading badges or anything... I mean, is it really that much *more* fun to have the notifications?  Maybe it is (I grant that I wouldn't know as so far the mechanic itself hasn't appealed to me so I wouldn't be having additional fun with the notifications, and maybe people who do have fun with it would really like them).
    Posted 41 days ago by diaveborn ♥ Subscriber! | Permalink