#review:first

[bbaeekhyun]

Hi there! If you aren't too busy would it be possible for Hourglassrp to get a first look review? Thank you so much and I hope you have a great day!

Sure, right under the cut! It’s my own opinion though and in no way do I mean to offend you guys.

Starting with the URL, I actually had no idea what it would be about, but it’s short and really draws my attention. I don’t really like the icon, I prefer real pictures more I guess and it still really doesn’t give me an idea what the roleplay is about, but let’s see.

First of all lets start with the theme which I like, it isn’t one I see around a lot and I always like those! The graphics look like you have put a lot of effort in them and give me some sort idea what the roleplay will be about. However, I don’t like the color scheme you’ve used but I guess that after reading the plot it fits? Still not sure what the term ‘hourglass’ has to do with this all though. Also, it would be nice if you had some headers, fills everything up a little more, especially with all the dark colours of the text posts.

Navigating is easy, you don’t have any special page for that or some sorts. The plot isn’t one of a kind, have seen such things around before a few months ago but not one which was settled in Asia, so I like that, kind of a twist. With all the pages and text I can see you really put some time in figuring all of this out which I really dig, good job!

Over to the characters, I really like the character graphics, totally fit with the plot and would never ever change those. The bios however confuse me a lot and I really don’t like how for example the bio of Rosaline is way longer than the one for Arden. Might be me but I can’t find the FC for the character anywhere? You should definitely write that down somewhere I suppose. You could really improve with the bios because they aren’t very appealing for me.

Overall: I think that if you would promo more and maybe set up a promo blog and a queue you would definitely get more attention, because from what I see you don’t promo a lot on the main, neither do you use mascots but I don’t really see a problem in that, although I do know it draws attention, but if you don’t feel like using those, your choice. As for improvements you should definitely consider taking a look at the bios of your characters and maybe add some headers. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll get there!

[bbaeekhyun]

Hi there Emily, could we please get a first look review from you babe? Your thoughts would be amazing, thank you in advance. xox

Sure, it’s under the cut, please keep in mind that this is my opinion and I don’t mean to offend you in any kind of way.

Alright, so from the URL only I could already guess what this roleplay was about. It’s short and simple and easy to remember, so that’s definitely a plus. The icon kinda fits with the roleplay, although I’m sure there are better ones out there that you could use, but whatever, it fits and I’m sure it attracts enough people because goddess Cara. The theme is pretty basic, seen it around loads lately and isn’t very original, doesn’t really draw my attention. The graphics however are amazing and fit the roleplay perfectly, I really, really like them and the background is HQ material. I’m not really a fan of the brown posts, but that’s just my preference, no need for a change. 

The navigation page really bugs me although it fits perfectly with the roleplay main page. It doesn’t have all the links on it and although I know that you had those on the main, I’m a very lazy person and to go back to the main all the time kinda bugs me. 

The plot is simple, have seen it around before a couple of times, but I don’t think that should matter — I mean, in the end you just make your own thing out of it and will be different.

I like your choice of FCs, they are pretty diverse and personally I really love that you put Leigh-Anne in it, she’s one of my faves and people really should use her more! Very simple bios, from what I can see a skeleton roleplay which gives you as a roleplayer loads of options for your character of choice. 

The admins seem pretty fucking dedicated and bless the choice of mascots, seriously, I love both Anna and Phoebe and it sucks to see that they aren’t used more. 

Overall: I really like this roleplay actually and if I didn’t have my own roleplay I would have definitely considered to join it, so this is gonna be a rec! As improvement you guys should make the app count in alphabetical order, I think that looks way nicer and maybe you could do something with the navigation page, but that’s really from how I see it. Good job and I hope that you can open up soon!

[bbaeekhyun]

First look is good.

Alrighty lovely, it’s right under the cut!

First of all, the url itself is great I think, it says a lot about the roleplay and although it is a bit long, it doesn’t bother me at all. The color scheme is nice, haven’t seen that one before but I love it. You got a nice theme, I’m not really a fan of the headers you’ve used, same goes for the PNGs, but I do really like the gradients on the gifs, although I’m not really sure what the one above has to do with the plot, at all, maybe search for something that fits the roleplay more?

The navigation is a bit plain, I don’t see any headers or anything over there which makes it a bit boring and doesn’t stand out to me at all. The same goes for the plot, it’s poor written and very, very short, maybe add a twist to it, since there are so many runaway roleplays? 

Overall I think this roleplay definitely needs to be worked on, try to promo it a lot and I hope it’ll work out for you!

[bbaeekhyun]

Hey there, would you mind giving us a first look review? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks so much!

Of course dearie, it’s under the cut, please don’t take it personal!

Looking at the url I already know it’s going to be an asylum roleplay, the URL is a bit long, which I really do not like, but it explains a lot about the roleplay already, which can be a good thing. I’m not a huge fan of the theme and the graphics, they’re simple, plain and easy - I don’t even think they’re edited or anything and they don’t really catch my eye. Try to make something special or ask a RPH maybe! 

I think the plot is nice, it explains enough about what’s going to happen and all but to be honest, I’m just really, really a big fan of asylum roleplays, so four for you! The navigation is a bit messy with only the numbers to be honest and I miss some banners, also besides posting the bios I don’t see a lot of promoing so maybe you should do some of that to catch the viewers eye? I wish you guys the best of luck and hope it’ll turn in something big!

[bbaeekhyun]

first look, please?

Sure, sure, it’s under the cut!

oMYGOD? First of all, this theme is so lovely, I don’t know where you got it but Jesus Christ, I am in love with it, it’s so neat and pretty and unf. Same goes for the really lovely color scheme, it’s not something I’ve seen that much before and although the font of the banner links are pretty overused, I still really like them. The plot is absolutely amazing, same goes for the navigation page and I’m in love with this roleplay basically, yep. If I wasn’t in so many roleplays at the moment, I’d definitely join.

[bbaeekhyun]

Hey! I was wondering if we could get a first look review? Thank you in advance!

Of course, love, it’s under the cut!

First of all and I’m really not trying to be rude, but wow, please take another theme, it’s really messy and I can’t get a hold of it, it really confuses me and I think I’m definitely not the only one. The big graphic caught my eye though and I must say that I am absolutely in love with it, it is absolutely gORGEOUS? So pretty, really, a big applause for the person who made that. Plotline is basically some shows mixed with each other, sounds pretty great if you ask me and I hope that it will work out for you all.

[bbaeekhyun]

Hey love! Can we get a first-look review, please? Thank you (:

Sure love, it’s under the cut!

Here we go, when I saw the url I thought it was a love based roleplay, but it was a university roleplay, hah - this might only be me who thought this though, so I can’t blame you for that. I love the colorscheme, really, it looks great and really cute, I’m not that much of a fan of the graphics, I do not like them and suggest you for example, make the gifs pink too. Further I really hope this will work out for you guys and really suggest you should promo some more to get some apps!

[bbaeekhyun]

I think a First Look to start with and maybe a full review once we're open. I'll message you about the full review later on. Thank you so much, love!

Here you go love, review is under the cut!

You have a bit of a plain theme, but I like the colorscheme, it’s neat and fits the sidebar picture. I must say I really do not like the character graphics and would suggest you get some new ones. The url is a bit long, but explains the plot great and I loove teen wolf, so I can’t really say that much of your plot! Keep up the work and you will surely get there!