Hi Ocaasi.
Been a while, sorry I didn't help out that much with the Wikipedia Adventure. I personally think you've done a great job and should be really proud of the work you've done. What's more, the interface is extraordinary, I had no idea something like that could be integrated into the encyclopedia.
Looking at the MfD, the biggest issue people seem to be coming up with is the MMORPG issues (something I mentioned when we were thinking about names). Similarly, the character and the "space" theme are very cartoony, and seem to appeal primarily to demographics that we already have. I know I preferred the owl back when that was suggested, because it was "cute enough" but still looked professional.
I was just wondering how hard a rebrand would be at this point in time? Looking at some non-MMOPRG names (dropping things like "adventure" or "quest" and most importantly "play")? WormTT(talk) 10:07, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
Oh... and I really don't like the fictional character's name. User:WillKomen. I read it instantly as a spoonerism for KillWomen. WormTT(talk) 10:16, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
WTT, hey, been a while! Thanks for your feedback, it's really heartwarming.
As for the MMORPG issue and the theme, I have a few thoughts. First off is that this approach is not going to work for everyone. Second, we don't know who it will work for or won't because no one has tested it and we have no data.
It's entirely possible that the owl would be a better guide than the astronaut , or that a library different theme would be more conducive to the editors we want to attract than a space theme. I do want to say that the design is not space as in star trek, but space as in the vast cosmos, reflective of our inspiringly ambitious mission. I do hope the design will appeal to non-gamer types because it's friendly and inviting; my hunch is also that it will not turn off serious thinkers because the content in the game is very much consistent with our other help/introductory/onboarding materials. So it's a tone issue, and tone issues are going to be subjective, at least until we have some data and can test variations.
At this point the design is set for round 1. A good amount of work went into the them and it wouldn't be possible to change course. However that's not to say that there couldn't be many iterations on tour content and design. Indeed, that's one of the great aspects of Guided Tours--it's completely rebrandable and recyclable.
User:WillKomen is just a play on wilkomen, the german word for Welcome. I see your point that people could switch letters and read something dark into it, and will see if this is a concern others have. It'd be a very easy fix.
Please keep sharing your feedback, it's great to hear. Ocaasi t | c 10:20, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments. I'll keep watching with interest! WormTT(talk) 10:23, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
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