Hello! I am a spectator of the past 2 rounds, but someone who's really looking forward to joining r3. That being said, if I am off base here because I don't have SCP experience I apologize.
1.) I have concerns about the penalty mechanic with truths given the time constraints. I understand why it's there (so people don't just solve by process of elimination) but with having to solve for the entire timeline also as a requirement (if I'm not mistaken) it seems a bit harsh. I think it also feeds into the "I better not speak up unless I'm sure I'm right!" aspect of trials. I could be completely off base here because I'm not sure how long the penalties were not being in the discord.
I also think that having the entire timeline of a case isn't necessary. Sometimes you may wind up at the answer for any number of reasons and I think that's OK. Additionally, I've found that sometimes killers do things that fall less on the logic side and more of the quirks for the individual characters, which can be hard to suss out on the timeline.
2.) Powers off unless there is a profile system in place. Characters can and will lie about their powers (I'm only capable of wind magic, when they in fact have access to all elemental magic), and not every character will showboat their powers in public view. It also puts more pressure on those with more cr with that character to solve, as naturally they would know more about their powers than someone who hasn't interacted with them.
3.) No preference, but it might be worth polling after reserves have been finalized.
4.) Nope! Working with new mechanics is an exciting thing to see, and I hope to be able to join you in r3 to play with them!
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1.) I have concerns about the penalty mechanic with truths given the time constraints. I understand why it's there (so people don't just solve by process of elimination) but with having to solve for the entire timeline also as a requirement (if I'm not mistaken) it seems a bit harsh. I think it also feeds into the "I better not speak up unless I'm sure I'm right!" aspect of trials. I could be completely off base here because I'm not sure how long the penalties were not being in the discord.
I also think that having the entire timeline of a case isn't necessary. Sometimes you may wind up at the answer for any number of reasons and I think that's OK. Additionally, I've found that sometimes killers do things that fall less on the logic side and more of the quirks for the individual characters, which can be hard to suss out on the timeline.
2.) Powers off unless there is a profile system in place. Characters can and will lie about their powers (I'm only capable of wind magic, when they in fact have access to all elemental magic), and not every character will showboat their powers in public view. It also puts more pressure on those with more cr with that character to solve, as naturally they would know more about their powers than someone who hasn't interacted with them.
3.) No preference, but it might be worth polling after reserves have been finalized.
4.) Nope! Working with new mechanics is an exciting thing to see, and I hope to be able to join you in r3 to play with them!