Langenia wrote:Is it better to have applications on a storefront or no?
Having applications can minimize actual thought out RP, depending on how you word the questions on the app. If some of your questions are open ended, it can encourage some RP, but not as much as requiring an IC letter. Some storefront OPs require both a completed app and an IC cover letter. The theory behind not providing an application is to avoid rote basic apps that in turn avoid thought out responses.
It's a fine line. Personally I have storefronts of both varieties. My defense supplier storefront does not provide an app and I'm completely fine with losing out on customers that only want to fill out an application there. I think that Allanea feels that way, as well.
Many of my restaurant and beverage storefronts include applications because it's just easier to get the required information through a clear application, although even then I see certain parts of an app skipped over if it makes the poster think too much, putting the onus on me to think for them. It would be better if we could move GE&T back towards more roleplay, but the trend seems to be the opposite way with minimal company and product information in the OP of the storefront, and basic applications that require very little player response.
