#content updates

[idonthatemaiko]

Mai and Kiyi in Ashes of the Academy (2025)

[askagamedev]

Following up on the survey question, is it possible the feedback or suggestions received from the players contradicts the data that are collected? For example, if players feel the matchmaking in a PvP mode is off, not matching players with another of a similar level, yet the data shows it is working as intended. How do you communicate that disconnect to the players? Or do you simply stay silent in these cases?

Player feedback contradicts data all the time. Players love using hyperbole because it often either feels real to them or makes them think they're more persuasive. Players will happily lie to us in an attempt to get their agenda carried out. Thus, feedback should never be the only thing we consider when we decide to act. We do several things with our feedback - we consider it and we validate it against our other means of gathering information like our internal data, surveys, playtester feedback, and so on. Once we have a clearer picture of the actual situation, we have more context to decide what we will do.

One thing to note is that the process typically does not involve having a big discussion about our findings and our process with the players. Not all players read our posts - only around 20% will read patch notes. Instead, our best bet to reach players is to push the changes live (once they do so). Silence (or very controlled posting) is actually very normal for most live services because it takes time for changes to be effected.

Another important thing to remember is that developers and players have very different perspectives on the game. Players typically only see what is currently live and care more about their own experiences and less about the overall health of the game. Their complaints are about what's so awful about playing a Sentinel right now. They are not considering what playing a Sentinel will be like in six months after we introduce a new skill advancement system and the new Dreadnaught class. We can't reveal that kind of information to the complaining players ahead of time for obvious reasons, so it's just another reason things play out the way they do.

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New The Sims 4 Content Updates to Expand on Diversity!

EA has announced two new Sims 4 Content Updates set to release in the coming months! Expect better representation in your CAS very soon!

[theoreticslut]

✨ U P D A T E S ✨

Hi loves! Just a few things I wanted to let you all know of / remind you of!

1. 1.1k sleepover - Thank you for everyone who participated!! I had so much interaction & it went so well! So just thank you! I still can’t believe there’s that many of you!

2. Requests - I’m still working through requests for my 1.1k sleepover, not to mention I still have requests from the New Years celebration I did, & I’ve got a bunch of various requests I’ve received. Basically, I’m swamped with requests at the moment. I am trying to get them out asap, but I’m also trying to keep my sanity.

Therefore, I have decided that I WILL be working through them but I have no idea when they’ll all be done bc I would like to start working on (& posting) my own original ideas again.

3. Content Schedule - Following the previous point, I have decided to try to create some sort of schedule for myself for posting bc I feel like I’m just not active enough on here lately.

So below is my IDEAL schedule for getting stuff out;

• Love letters & ships from 1.1k sleepover

- I’ve been having to type them out on my phone bc my laptop is being a lil bitch and typing on my phone procures enough issues of its own (not to mention is 10x slower)

• Headcanons/Blurbs from 1.1k sleepover

- I’ve been slowly getting these out, but I still have a BUNCH to do so they’re on their way I promise

• Fic & Misc. Requests from New Years event

- Pretty sure I have everything that isn’t a fic request done, but as I’m not 100% sure I’ll add it in just in case. With these, some of them are winter/holiday themed so hopefully that won’t bother any of you, I just really would like to get them out

• Various requests & original content

- This one is a little hazy, but once I get the shorter misc. requests from previous events done, I’ll be working on getting fic requests and my own original ideas out at the same time. I might get a few requests out before I get my own work out or vice versa. There’s no specific order for them.

4. WIPs & Content Ideas - some upcoming content you can expect from me, all original ideas.

-Plaything // pt 2 (at least)

-Enemies to Lovers series pt 5 (?)

-Roadtrip w/ your friends

-roommates au w/ George (for @/15-dogs writing challenge - this is so late I’m so sorry)

-study partners w/ Fred (for @/teawiththeweasleys 500 writing challenge - also so late 😓 I’m so sorry ellie my love. I hope you’re not disappointed)

-French reader x George (based on this post I made)

-dancing on my own by Calum Scott insp Oliver fic

-Draco angst/fluff short series?!

Not sure when all of these will be out exactly, as most of them are just barely started if they’re started at all but hopefully these ideas interest you & you’ll keep an eye on my blog for them!

5. Posting Schedule - As I’ve said before, I am a college student and I work part time so I don’t have a ton of time. With that said, I am hoping to be able to get stuff out every weekend (whether that be on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or all three days)! Ideally I’d love to get at least 2 fics out along with a few headcanons/blurbs each weekend, but we’ll see what happens!

I’ve even thought about trying to get fics out on the weekends and try to spread headcanons/blurbs out over the week, but again we’ll see!

6. Upcoming Events! - I’m super excited about this bc I love doing event for all of you, so here’s what I’m thinking for the next month of two;

-A writing challenge (either for my birthday or follower milestone, haven’t yet decided)

-A small birthday celebration (similar to the game night I did for 800 followers)

-Easter event (haven’t yet figured out all the details, but I think I’d like to do something)

-follower milestone (potentially 1.5k or maybe even 2k. I’m super close to 1.5k, but I’m overwhelmed with previous events so I might hold off until I get some of the other events finished off)

Okay, I think that’s everything!

I just want to thank all of you for sticking with me and still reading and reblogging/commenting on my content. You have no idea how much all of that means to me!!

I just love all of you so much!! Xx

taglist;

general: @justmesadgirl @xuckduck @yikesyikesyikes95 @filipi-yes @aestheticwh0r3 @siredkai @matsuno-nadeshiko @msmarklee1213 @immajustreadwritereblog @msmimimerton @perfectlysane24 @mischievous-queen @bunnyboo7 @grandeoptimist @daddystevee @slytherinxhunter @streetfighterrichie @softlyqoos @sarcasticallywitty15 @isthereanymorejello @karushinekomiya @p0gue420 @hogwartslut @sebby-staan @darthwheezley @slytherin-7 @callmelilone @teenagesublimefan @hufflrpuffforfred @hopefullhearts @fredshmeasley @youralternantpersonality @stoopidwithtwohoes @sightiff @captaincactusjuice @concepcion @hufflepuffflowers @impulse-anchor @loverslane99 @fleurho @eternallyvenus @lemongrasshoney @watermelonsugar2810 @hpotterwhore @harrypotterwifey @onyourgoddamnleft @littlemisswitt @princessofmice @harleigh110 @accioalix @teenwolfbitches2 @sammy-the-gay @angeletarte

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I know that I reblogged the no content november thing, but I will probably talk about and just not post the actual content.

Also, I am going to cut down to just two things that I’m writing at the moment and nothing else, then work on two other things and nothing else next month but post the stuff I worked on this month.

So,

November: No fan fics will be posted, no original works will be posted, no art will be posted (No Content November). I will work on: The Sanders Sides Cursed, Outcast, and Lost AU (Everything is posted on @cursed-outcast-and-lost and reblogged to main), and The Den (Part 1 of Life Long Justice)

December: Everything that was written/drawn relating to Cursed, Outcast, and Lost and The Den will be posted throughout the month. Thirteen and the Sanders Sides Powered AU

Each month will be updated with what will be posted and worked on the next month.

I am doing this to make it easier for myself, while trying to get as much content out for you all.

[idonthatemaiko]

Mai and Zuko on the cover of Fire and Family Treasury (2025)

[idonthatemaiko]

does kiyi know something we don't? is mai hiding something from us? more at 11

page 38 of ashes of the academy