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Okay, I think maybe we should talk about the voting process after all. The clock is ticking and I want to make sure this goes smoothly. Let's wrap up this discussion with the final major details.
We can do the voting in basically two ways. The first is simply via a poll in the Assembly Room. User registration will be set to admin approval only so we don't get floods of fake newcomers trying to rig the vote in their favor. In addition, alternative accounts will be deleted.
The second method is a more public vote. By that I mean, there would be no "poll." Instead, every RPC member who wishes to vote would have to actually post the name of their preferred server. Using this method would make it easier to keep track of any who are trying to sabotage the vote. The rule of the thread would be to simply post your preferred server name with NO commentary. The votes would be tallied after the voting officially concludes.
I also want to propose the following question: What if the beta server names don't change in final release? Will we just automatically stick with Jecht or should we have a revote? What if there's not enough time for an actual vote? SE has stated that open beta testers would be able to transfer their names (though not character data) to the final version. Thus, if all the RPers are on Jecht and they keep with the naming scheme, that's the server the names would be transferred to.
Finally, please go to the Headlines section and look over the sticky Eva posted. In that is a proposal I made quite some time ago regarding server selection procedures if we don't get server names before the game's launch. Please provide feedback on that now or forever hold your peace.
We can do the voting in basically two ways. The first is simply via a poll in the Assembly Room. User registration will be set to admin approval only so we don't get floods of fake newcomers trying to rig the vote in their favor. In addition, alternative accounts will be deleted.
The second method is a more public vote. By that I mean, there would be no "poll." Instead, every RPC member who wishes to vote would have to actually post the name of their preferred server. Using this method would make it easier to keep track of any who are trying to sabotage the vote. The rule of the thread would be to simply post your preferred server name with NO commentary. The votes would be tallied after the voting officially concludes.
I also want to propose the following question: What if the beta server names don't change in final release? Will we just automatically stick with Jecht or should we have a revote? What if there's not enough time for an actual vote? SE has stated that open beta testers would be able to transfer their names (though not character data) to the final version. Thus, if all the RPers are on Jecht and they keep with the naming scheme, that's the server the names would be transferred to.
Finally, please go to the Headlines section and look over the sticky Eva posted. In that is a proposal I made quite some time ago regarding server selection procedures if we don't get server names before the game's launch. Please provide feedback on that now or forever hold your peace.