Keeping Parties Motivated

Parties are one of the social features of the game where players can cooperate on quests to earn rewards. They can be a fun way of interacting with the game, can help with accountability, and can provide support and encouragement.

After time, though, party members may lose interest or experience burnout. In addition to challenges, these are some ways to keep your party members interested, involved, and motivated.

=Questions=

Ask general questions that everyone can answer. This gives a starting discussion topic and lets party member share ideas. Avoid asking questions that are too personal. Some players do not feel comfortable giving details about their life. Some examples are:


 * In what country do you live?
 * What is your favorite color?
 * Do you have any pets?
 * What is your favorite food?


 * What books are you reading?

=Scavenger Hunt= Organize scavenger hunts to find pictures around the site. You can give clues to help find them.

=Party Page on the Keep= In the Keep:Armory, each party can design a page where they can describe and give more information about their party. This would be useful for congratulating the winners of any games or challenges the party has finished. Completed quests can also be listed as well as future questing plans and goals. A good example is the page created by the STAG Guild.

=Screen Shots= Screen shots of your party in different costumes and special gear celebrate events throughout the year. You could share these on your party page in the Armory or on user blogs.

=Challenges= While there is an official challenge system associated with parties where Dailies are added to your task list, less formal challenges might offer more interaction. Since your party members may be different ages and different life stages, it is helpful to start with general challenges. Some examples include:
 * Post a motivational quote in the Chat every day


 * Say "Good morning" in the Chat when you login for the day


 * Tell a joke in the Chat

=Trivia Game= You can ask questions where the players have to search to find the answers. Your party can decide if they should be about HabitRPG or real-life events. Some examples include:
 * Who was the King of England during 1732?
 * How much XP do you earn with the Vice Awakens quest?
 * What is the highest cost weapon earned by a Rogue?


 * In what country is the Pyramid of Giza?

=Compliments= Paying compliments, giving congratulations, and cheering accomplishments is a good way to keep party members motivated. Everyone enjoys encouragement and recognition, so thanking a helpful party member is always appreciated.

=Virtual Prizes= On your party page in the Armory, you could keep a leaderboard of winners with a screen shot of the party members to post on the page. Another suggestion is monthly superlative awards such as:
 * Most Encouraging
 * Most Damage to Bosses
 * Most Creative


 * Most Levels Earned

To be inclusive, try to find superlatives where each party member would be recognized.
 * Most Pets Found