I think the recent discussions have proved that the current descriptions for the small awards to modders are confusing and not satisfying. I propose a rework to the requirements of getting these awards.
I think there is actually no point in trying to list a bunch of modding sections in order to cover all of them.
I think it'd be reasonable to add a note to the higher levels as z3n suggested that the Curia may evaluate different sections of a mod separately.
Updating a mod with new features is no longer neglected.
I have added creating tools and resources to the list.
I think the beta-testing part is iffy. In the current wording when someone plays a mod in beta-testing for 6 hours they should be awarded by the Curia no matter if the mod team got any useful feedback from it. And the Curia can't see what's happening in closed testing groups. I think it'd be better if a new small award was created for beta-testers that would be assigned by Hex at the request of modding teams to those that they think deserve the extra recognition for their efforts.
I have settled on the following:
- Legio 501st Modder Award (Gold) - Awarded by the Curia for three or more actions matching a criteria from the following list:
- releasing (including as part of a modding team) a mod or an update to one involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- creating or updating with new features a functional modding tool with instructions how to make it work;
- creating a detailed and original tutorial containing relevant media (screenshots, video, code snippets);
- creating resources for modding involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- performing a remarkable act which benefits the modding community.
Note, the Curia may count different remarkable modding sections of a mod independently.
- Legio 501st Modder Award (Silver) - Awarded by the Curia for two actions matching a criteria from the following list:
- releasing (including as part of a modding team) a mod or an update to one involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- creating or updating with new features a functional modding tool with instructions how to make it work;
- creating a detailed and original tutorial containing relevant media (screenshots, video, code snippets);
- creating resources for modding involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- performing a remarkable act which benefits the modding community.
Note, the Curia may count different remarkable modding sections of a mod independently.
- Legio 501st Modder Award (Bronze) - Awarded by the Curia for one action matching a criteria from the following list:
- releasing (including as part of a modding team) a mod or an update to one involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- creating or updating with new features a functional modding tool with instructions how to make it work;
- creating a detailed and original tutorial containing relevant media (screenshots, video, code snippets);
- creating resources for modding involving work estimated to have taken more than 6 hours;
- performing a remarkable act which benefits the modding community.
I think this would be a reasonable way for the Legio awards to make practical sense as small awards intended to promote modding activity and I hope it's not confusing.