SLCS Levels (rank) Survey

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Hello, cheer sisters! There's been discussion and suggestions from a number of cheerleaders on the way forward for an updated SLCS Level System ("rank controller"). To get an even better picture of squad feelings, we thought we'd ask you to answer a few survey questions.

• The feedback so far is here: https://katenova.uk/cheerometer-comments-survey/

• The original proposal is here: https://katenova.uk/meet-the-cheerometer/

If you commented to one of us, or by notecard, group notice, etc., and we didn't include your comment on the feedback page, apologies! Please share it again and we'll add it to the feedback page. Or if you haven't commented yet, but want to share thoughts, please let us know and we'll add it to the feedback page.

Thank you!!

Kyar, Jenna, Angel, Alexa, Gwyn & Aero

1. Putting the details aside for a moment, do you think the SLCS Level System ("rank controller") should be updated in some way?

It needs to be updated

It could be updated, but it's not a pressing issue

What we have now is great. It "ain't broke" so please don't try to fix it.

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2. Should we have a Level System ("rank controller") at all?

No. It doesn't mean much and promotes wrong values. Let participation, performance, and sisterhood be their own rewards.

It's not essential, but I think many cheerleaders enjoy it.

Yes! It's a great part of SLCS! It rewards participation and displays achievement.

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3. Should the SLCS Level System ("rank controller") display Hovertext?

Yes! We should proudly display the levels we've earned.

Hovertext is OK for practice and being around the stadium, but should be off for performances.

Let each cheerleader turn hovertext on and off as they choose

Hovertext is so 2005 and tends to cover our faces. Let's not do that anymore.

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4. Should the SLCS Level System ("rank controller") award points for using Apparatus in the stadium?

Yes! Spending time on apparatus shows dedication to the squad and should continue to be rewarded. Plus more trampoline jumps = higher search results for Cheertopia.

Some points for Apparatus is good. But not unlimited as it is now.

No. Using apparatus like trampolines is no longer how SLCS performs and we don't need cheerleaders to train on equipment we no longer use. Also, Cheertopia is now a major SL destination and we don't need to continue to game the SL search algorithm by encouraging new cheerleaders to camp at apparatus.

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5. With or without Apparatus Points, our Level System would award Interaction Points for being near other cheerleaders both at Cheertopia and around the SL Grid.

Should there be an interaction point "multiplier" (higher rate of points) for activities like: Being in a Formation, Driving, Training, Panels, and so on?

Too complicated, don't need it.

I could go either way.

Yes! Doing work of more service to the squad should be rewarded at a higher rate.

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6. If you live in a North America-friendly time zone it's probably easier to attend more events and level up faster. Should there be a points multiplier for participation during "Metrics" time zones? (like late-night North America but Day-Afternoon for some Metrics time zones)

Yes

Maybe

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7. The current SLCS Rank Controller uses Military Terms like "Lieutenant" and "Captain" for our Cheerleader Levels. Should SLCS continue to follow a military model or change to something more community oriented?

I like the current (military) names. RL Cheer Squads have positions like "Co-Captain" and so should SLCS.

I could go either way.

SLCS is about performance and community. The terms of war are inappropriate for us. A different set of level names would be better.

The Level System ("Rank Controller") could have a blue menu option allowing cheerleaders to choose the labels they prefer - military, pom pom colors, fruits, or other things.

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8. The current SLCS Level System ("rank controller") has 6 Levels (Jr Cheerleader to Sr Co-Captain) with 6 Degrees (0-5 stars) for each Level, for a total of 36 possible degrees (bells)

Should we add new, even higher levels?

No, the levels we have now are good. After that we have "Years of Service" awards and "Ring of Honor".

It would be nice to add a couple more levels

We could have a lot more levels. Keep participating? Keep leveling up!

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9. Some cheerleaders have argued that the many thousands of vault jumps to level up represent real achievement & commitment and should be celebrated & respected. Other cheerleaders say that "rank has no meaning" or that "rank should mean something".

Could the confusion be that we use the terms "Levels" and "Rank" interchangeably? Should we separate LEVEL in the "SLCS Game" from Rank/Role/Job_Title in the "SLCS Organization"?

Someone whose LEVEL is "Cheerleader IX **" has earned many more Spirit Points than one who is "Cheerleader IV ****". However, they are not necessarily a better Driver, a more sensitive Panelist, a more experienced Event Organizer, and so on.

By contrast, someone whose ROLE (Rank/Job Title) is "Co-Captain of External Events" or "Co-Captain of Stadium Operations" would have that Role because of certain qualifications, not because of how many Spirit Points they have earned.

Just because someone's LEVEL is "Cheerleader IX **" doesn't necessarily mean they can answer your technical question about Driving. However, if their ROLE is "Co-Captain Training" it would be reasonable to assume that they can answer your technical question about Driving.

Should we separate Level in the "SLCS game" and Role in the "SLCS Organization"?

Yes, Spirit Points are fun and Level Up all you like. But that doesn't necessarily mean that you have experience or expertise in any particular cheer function. Your Role should mean that you do have experience and expertise and isn't based on Spirit Points.

I could go either way

No, "Level" and "Role" (or Rank or Job Title) should just be different terms for the same thing.

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10. We've said that any changes to the Level System (Rank Controller) would not effect anyone's current Points or Level (Rank). If, for example, we reduced, limited, or eliminated Apparatus Points, no one's current apparatus points would be reduced or removed. And that remains true.

Here's a different thought. Something like 80% of the squad is currently maxed out at "Sr. Co-Captain *****" Is that good? Is that fun? If we did separate LEVEL in the "SLCS Game" from ROLE in the "SLCS Organization", what would you think of starting everyone out as "Cheerleader I, 0 Stars, 0 Points"?

No way! I worked hard to earn my status and I don't want it taken away.

Why not? Leveling Up in a Game is supposed to be fun. Everyone maxed out isn't that fun. Why not "start a new game" and see how it goes. And ROLES like "Co-Captain of Training" wouldn't be effected at all by this.

I could go either way.

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11. What do you think about creating a "Fork" of the SLCS Level System? That is, keep the current Rank Controller as is, but also create a new, alternative, optional Level System? Let cheerleaders choose to wear the one they prefer?

No, that would be chaos!

Why not! Levels are a gamification technique to motivate participation. If some cheerleaders are more motivated by one system or the other, why not let them choose the one that speaks best to them?

We could try it for a few months and then choose 1 to be permanent.

That would be OK if 1 system were chosen for performances so we would have consistency across the squad.

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12. We know that Points/Levels/Ranks mean different things to different cheerleaders. Can you say a few words about what they do or don't mean to you? Are they important? Why?

13. Any other thoughts, ideas, preferences you'd like to share?

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