[Jannik]

Originally Posted by Beacon

Your survey presupposes the use of a point-n-click interface.

Yes, but that's because a point and click system suits our game well

[Jannik]

The problems are now solved, and I can access the survey.

Thanks to everybody who participated by taking the survey and/or making comments. It's much appreciated.

The results are based on the 66 responses. I'm not sure if I should post the "Other" comments, so I'll leave them out for now.

And the "winners" are...


1) What kind of verb system do you prefere?

Verb coin - 5
Context sensitive cursor only (one mouse button system) - 8
Context sensitive cursor + 'look/investigate' (two mouse buttons system) - 40
SCUMM style - 5
Left-click or right-click opens up a menu - 3
Don't know - 4
Other - 4

2) Few or many verbs?

One is fine (a context sensitive one) - 4
Two is the deal ('look/investigate' and a context sensitive one) - 37
Three to five should do it - 16
More than five would be nice - 2
Don't know - 3
Other - 4

3) How should hotspots behave when touched by the cursor?

The cursor should change shape or colour - 16
A text message should pop up and explain what the cursor is touching (e.g. 'old picture') - 16
The cursor should change shape or colour, futhermore a text message should pop up and explain what the cursor is touching - 29
Nothing should happen - 1
Don't know - 0
Other - 4

4) About feedback - What should happen when you click on an object/a hotspot?

A description of the object/hotspot should pop up, as told from a third person narrators point of view - 8
The protagonist should make a comment by speaking out loud - 24
The protagonist should make a comment via his/her thoughts - 26
Don't know - 1
Other - 7

5) Should the protagonist/support cast give out subtle hints about how to solve some of the puzzles?
- A simple example: You click on a door, and the protagonist comments that the door is locked, but looks a bit old and fragile.

Yes - 53
No - 3
Don't know - 1
Other - 9

[TheTwelve]

Thanks, Jannik! You've just reassured me that I'm on the right track with my WiP on all accounts! Good luck!