Once you have attained Skill level 10 in a Skill your Tribe (not Elements) may conduct research into further application(s) of that skill from the Research List which is publicly available. From time to time, you may be asked by the GM to suggest topics for inclusion on the list, however, you should limit your suggestions to what is reasonable within the parameters of the game. An updated list will appear periodically.
This document is used in the current iteration of TribeNet. Expect ongoing additions.
GM update concerning research topics submission:
We have seen some excellent engagement from players submitting research topics, which is great for the depth and progression of the game. To keep the process manageable and ensure all submissions receive proper consideration, I will be introducing a cap of one proposal per player per game year.
However, if a Clan reaches level 10 in a skill and there are no active research topics available, the Clan will be permitted to submit an additional research proposal for that skill, in addition to the standard limit of one proposal per game year.
If multiple Clans reach this point at the same time (or in close succession), they should collaborate to submit a single shared proposal for that skill. Alternatively, the additional proposal will be allocated to the Clan that has submitted the fewest research proposals over a defined recent period (e.g. the last 3–5 game years), ensuring a fairer distribution of opportunities.
This isn’t intended to limit creativity, but rather to encourage well-considered, practical submissions over a high volume of speculative ideas. Timing submissions around when you genuinely feel there is a practical need for a topic will help keep things moving smoothly.
To improve transparency, a master Excel sheet will now be maintained showing all submitted proposals, their current status, and any comments from the GM and the coding team regarding suitability. This will allow players to track progress, better understand how submissions are being assessed, and see what topics have already been submitted to help prevent duplication.
This approach should maintain a steady flow of quality ideas while keeping the review process efficient for everyone involved.
Please copy scowen793@yahoo.com on all proposals sent to TribeNet, as Schecter is maintaining the tracking sheet on my behalf to help reduce administrative workload. Thank you to Raven for hosting.
The Proposal Submission Master Excel Sheet can be accessed here.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19LXj436MQPDcQgWOVoFpNucDM05k47w0i7OJWfpPyEk/edit?usp=sharing