I would like to discuss this specific Factory rule we have in place.
5. Submissions & development threads should adhere to the established standards of development.
How can we trim this down to a simple explanation on what may require development?
What I have so far is down below. Thoughts? Suggestions? Concerns?
I'm trying to go for simple.
What is considered Development?
The Factory typically only asks for development threads if a submission is a set standard as with Starships, is not properly balanced, or an item located within the submission is found on the
Restricted Items List.
One very easy method to follow is that if there is canon precedence and it is balanced with a solid set of weaknesses, then it typically doesn't require development. However, if a submission is particularly ambitious, a Judge reserves the right to ask for additional development for balance and fair play.
At the very minimum, a typical development thread for a Factory submission is ten posts in length. Additional posts may be asked by a Factory Judge in a broad range. ( I.E. A Factory Judge may ask for an additional 10 to 20 quality posts. ).
We recommend that the more iconic and the more powerful the characteristics are in a Factory Submission, then more development you put in it. Solid weaknesses are a definite plus. It doesn't hurt to do 20 to 50 quality posts for something ambitious.
You also get that 'feel good feeling' that you worked hard for it.
