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Consultants

Consultants are responsible for ensuring theorycrafting accuracy in KQM guide projects.

Welcome to the KQM Genshin Impact team! This onboarding document outlines the responsibilities of the Consultant role, supplies you with a list of resources, and provides a checklist to make sure you are prepared to take on the responsibilities of the role.

Onboarding Checklist​

Follow this check-list and complete each task carefully:

  1. Introduce yourself in the Discord channels called #guides-staff-general and #introductions (if you want).
  2. Add your email and other information to the Guide Staff Contact Sheet in the TCT Queue.
  3. Ask @irokei to add you to the KQM GI Guide Staff ClickUp.
  4. Follow a very basic ClickUp tutorial here.
  5. Complete the ClickUp Onboarding Task with your name on it.
  6. Complete the Guide Guide Staff Onboarding Task on ClickUp (which includes the checklist items below).
  7. Read the KQM Staff Guidelines.
  8. Read the Strike System and Hiatus System.
  9. Learn about the responsibilities of a Consultant.
  10. Read through the KQM GI Guide Standards.
  11. Skim through the KQM GI House Style Guide.
  12. Bookmark resources or keep them accessible.
  13. Ask any questions you have in #tc-consultants or #guides-staff-general.
    1. #tc-consultants is devoted to topics related to Consultant duties and guide-related TC matters.
    2. #guides-staff-general is devoted to topics pertaining to guides as a whole.
    3. #edating-lab is devoted to off-topic discussions.
  14. Contact a Consultant lead or @irokei for one task you can do to get started with helping your team.
  15. Complete Project #1
  16. Complete Project #2
  17. Complete Project #3

Responsibilities​

KQM's Wangsheng Consultant team focuses on the analysis and understanding of character evaluations, game mechanics, and meta considerations. This extends beyond calculations to playtesting, analyzing teams and their rotations, compiling sims, and using this knowledge in tandem to ensure that the information in our guides is accurate.

Wangsheng Consultants are responsible for:

  • Verifying guides (see TC Verification).
    • Quick Guide TC Verification
    • Extended Guide TC Verification
    • Guide Calc Verification
    • KQM Bulletin Article TC Verification (see KQMB)
    • Infographic Creation and Content QC (see Infographic Requests)
  • Creating and evaluating combos for characters.
  • Evaluating and playtesting team archetypes and comps for their viability.
  • Analyzing reaction ownership trends in teams based on recordings or sims.
  • Checking the accuracy of information about game and character mechanics.
  • Aiding in the collection or evaluation of any other TC information needed for the completion of a guide.

You are free to contribute as much as you like. While we do expect some consistency in regards to project contribution, we respect your life outside of KQM. However, if you take on a time-sensitive project (like guide writing or verification), please make sure you allot enough time to finish it by the goal date. If you need help, please ask. Active communication helps everything go smoothly.

Initial Trial Period for Assistant Consultants​

All Assistant Consultants undergo a trial period of at least 3 weeks where their contributions and team participation are assessed. After completing 3 projects, successful Assistant Consultants are promoted to the Wangsheng Consultant role. Here are the different kinds of projects you can focus on:

  • Infographic Requests: Write or QC 3 Infographic Requests to count as 1 project.
  • Quick Guides: Write or extensively update 1 Quick Guide. Verify or medium-update 2 Quick Guides to count as 1 project.
  • Extended Guides: Write or update a major section of 1 Extended Guide. Verify 1 Extended Guide (may count as 2 projects if word count is at least 15,000).
  • Other Projects: We sometimes have miscellaneous projects that can count towards your promotion.

You can take as long as you want to finish your projects (within reason and by goal dates) and choose any kind you like. We expect that if you're willing to be a team player and pitch in, then you will complete the trial period successfully! If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please contact @vladutsu, @kolvii, or @irokei.

Captain and Crew System​

We have a lot of staff and it's become difficult for leadership to keep track of everyone. To make things easier, @irokei, @chasing_haze, @nikatosaurus, and @caramielle. will be the "Captain" of a "Crew" of staff members. This is a very informal supervisory system to make sure you have a clearly designated point-of-contact if you need help with anything. We'll be checking in every couple weeks to see how you're doing!

Role of Captains​

Captains provide support and direction for their designated crew.

Expectations of Captains​

  • Check in with their crew every couple of weeks.
  • Keep track of trial periods and hiatuses.
  • Provide support, direction, or help with tasks.
  • Be the go-to for questions, concerns, or requests.

*irokei will handle cara's crew until they return from hiatus.

What We Need From You​

Custodian System​

With all the characters out now and our future plans for the website redesign, we will need Consultants and Editors to become "Custodians" and formally "adopt" a character or topic. We want to make sure every character and topic gets the care and attention they deserve. :love:

Role of the Custodian​

Custodians are the go-to person to update content and coordinate work for a specific character or topic.

Expectations of the Custodian​

  • Point-of-Contact: Be the public staff point-of-contact for a character or topic.
    • If anyone has a question or concern pertaining to the content on our website, you are the go-to person for that. You are not expected to answer TC questions.
  • Quick Guides: Update the quick guide (or misc guide) every patch.
    • If you are incapable of transcribing or doing necessary calcs, you need to find someone to help you with that.
    • If nothing has changed, you can just update the version number!
  • Infographics: Update the infographics as necessary via a request to Designers in the Media Server.
  • Extended Guides: Communicate with Extended Guide Authors for updates.
  • Relationship with TC Experts: Communicate with the TC Expert if you need TC help.
  • Relationship with Supervisors: Custodians and Extended Guide Supervisors do not have to be the same person, but they should be actively communicating!

What We Need From You​

  • If you are interested in being a Custodian for a character or topic, please add yourself to the "Staff Custodian" column of the "Character Contacts" sheet in the TCT Queue.
  • Green cells need a Custodian.
  • Orange cells have a de facto Custodian who needs to be replaced. (Just let them know you can take over).
  • We need at least 1 Custodian for each character or topic.
  • There can be 2 Custodians for each character or topic, but you must communicate with each other.
  • If a character or topic still needs a Custodian by 24 May, the Managing Editors will start asking specific staff to help.

Ticket System Overview​

The ticket system is public project management bot used to help keep track of ticket statuses. Guide tickets are created in the Guide Submissions category for each full guide creation, rewrite, or update project. Extended Guides automatically have a system created while Quick Guides need to have their forum post converted. TiBot (developed by @tibowl) is the KQM bot that helps manage guide tickets. Extended Guide tickets can be opened by anyone via the button in #library-submissions.

The status of all guide tickets can be seen in the Guide Tickets Status Tracker.

  • The listed “Owner” of the ticket should be the Guide Supervisor who facilitates the guide process and assists the co-authors.
  • If the ticket type is OPEN, that means it has not yet been closed in order to initiate the verification process.
  • If the ticket type is CLOSED but the ticket has not yet been deleted, that usually means the ticket requires verifications.
  • You can use /ticketinfo in a guide channel to see the status of the ticket and any existing verifications.
  • You should use /convertticket in a Quick Guide forum post to create a ticket for it.

Extended Guide Production​

See KQM GI Guide Standards.

Quick Guide Production​

KQM Consultants are heavily involved in writing Quick Guides (commonly shortened as “Quides” or “QGs”).

In general, the Quick Guide Production process is similar to Extended Guides, except that you:

  • Use the KQM GI Quick Guide Template instead
  • Make a forum post in #quick-guides instead of creating a guide channel ticket
  • Author the guide yourself or with other guide staff
  • Skip some steps of the Extended Guide process (Calcs (unless needed), Pre-Verification, and Art Perms)
  • Need only 1 TC Verification and 1 Readability Verification but more are welcome

The Quick Guide process is covered in detail here: KQM Quick Guide Guidelines

Unreleased Characters​

The preparation of Quick Guides for new characters prior to their release cannot be done in public KQM channels, and must be done within WFP staff channels and nowhere else. Additionally, the content of such Quick Guides must not be shared with anyone outside of KQM or WFP staff, unless you obtain explicit permission from the KQM Guide Co-Heads (currently @irokei and @kolvii) to share that content in some modified form.

KQM enforces strict policies against leaks and pre-TC everywhere, including in KQM staff channels. KQM staff must be mindful not to publicly associate themselves or KQM itself with leaks. Staff who participate in activities that may violate these rules should contact @irokei, @kolvii, or @synity via DM.

Note that Quick Guides for new characters should begin by closely referencing the pre-TC WFP FAQ for that character to minimize the amount of TC verification needed. Post-release testing of quick guide content and further TC research should be done to confirm and correct or expand on the WFP FAQ information prior to publication.

Cross-Guide Consistency​

Quick Guides that are based on the content of existing Extended Guides should closely follow the full guide information, unless the full guide content needs to be updated or shortened. Directly copying the full guide word-for-word is accepted and encouraged where applicable. Content may be abridged.

TC Verification​

See the KQM Guide Standards document for more information about the Verification process.

Reference the KQM GI House Style Guide during the Verification process.

  • Consultants automatically get the @Guide Verification role and are pinged whenever a guide is ready for verification.
  • Guides which need verification have the status VERIFY ME in the ClickUp.
  • Consultants can provide verifications for guide tickets using the /verify command in the guide channel.

Theorycrafting verification encompasses the factual information within a guide. It covers what information is included, how that information is explained, and if that information is indeed correct. TC verification for a character guide usually involves the following steps: read through the guide, correct errors, and ask questions. You must check that your concerns have been appropriately addressed before verification. Leaving comments unattended and then verifying is not okay.

1. Read the Guide​

As a TC verifier, read through the entire guide to get a sense of the breadth of information discussed. It is important that anything relevant about the character be included, so a thorough read-through is crucial to identifying any gaps.

  • Ask the following questions:
    • Did I learn enough about the character to play them effectively? Do I understand their kit and viable playstyles? Do I have the knowledge to build the character optimally given different circumstances (investment level, available equipment, team composition)? Are the strengths and weaknesses of the character clear? Can I recommend this guide to my friends as it is?

2. Correct Errors​

KQM prides itself on the accuracy and thoroughness of its theorycrafting content. As a TC verifier, it is your duty to make sure everything in the guide is factually correct and explained properly. If there is an error and you know how to fix it, simply leave a comment and explain what was incorrect.

If there are repeated and widespread issues with certain TC information, it may be a good idea to have a conversation with the Author to inform them on areas they could improve. Theorycrafting is a collaborative learning process at the end of the day.

Make sure you address the following aspects of TC:

  • Foundation
    • Please check and verify any basic information regarding what something does or how something works. Do not gloss over even the simplest information and assume the Author wrote it correctly. Make sure to check the following info:
      • Talents
      • Constellations
      • Mechanics
      • Artifact set effects
      • Weapon passives
      • Teammate info (their kit, their role, and anything else specifically mentioned)
      • Team interactions (reactions, rotations, buffs, uptime, etc.)
  • Specificity
    • Authors need to avoid making vague and general claims. Information is expected to be specific and nuanced enough that the reader can understand the character at a reasonably high level after reading the guide.
    • Frames, MV/s, ICD, and EGT do not need to be included unless that info is crucial to comprehension.
    • On the other hand, do not overexplain things so much that it results in confusion, redundancy, or patronization.
  • Viability
    • Please check and verify any claims about the efficacy of the character’s kit, Constellations, artifacts, weapons, teammates, and team compositions.
    • Are their best playstyles, builds, and teams mentioned?
    • Are suboptimal options explicitly stated as such?
    • Are niche playstyles and cases mentioned succinctly or in passing?
  • Inclusivity
    • TC info and recommendations for a variety of circumstances must be present. Make sure that any reader at any point in their Genshin Impact journey can obtain the necessary info to use the character effectively.
    • Free-to-play vs. low spender vs. whale
    • Investment level
    • Available equipment
    • Available teammates
    • Sweatiness
    • Mobile vs. PC vs. Console

3. Find Answers​

As a TC verifier, you are not expected to know absolutely everything about the game. At times, you may come across information you are uninformed about.

  • If you come across something you are unable to verify, you can do the following:
    • Check the TC Resources: Seek out the information in the Theorycrafting Library if applicable. Peruse the character’s Evidence Vault if necessary. Check reputable and verified spreadsheets and documents. Double-check with the character’s mastersheet.
    • Check With Peers: Ask other reputable theorycrafters about any information you have doubts on and cannot verify yourself.
    • Ask the Author: Sometimes Authors omit info from guides unintentionally. Ask them if they have any more evidence to support their claims.
    • Test In-Game: If you aren’t sure whether something can work in-game, test it! Ask others to help test it, too. Wangsheng Consultants and Theorycrafters can test and record anything that needs it.

Infographic Requests​

Our new infographics are ready to get started. We will work on 10 characters at a time until we are done. This list of characters will be prioritized and announced in waves. Design staff are not incorporated into our ClickUp, so we will use the TCT Queue until all characters have updated infographic formats.

  1. Join the KQM Media Server. Join through this Discord message.
  2. Update the New Infographic Tab in the TCT Queue as you go along.
  3. Make a copy of the KQM GI Character Infographic Request Template.
  4. Create a forum post under #art-design-request.
  5. Please title the forum post in this format “GI [Character] Infographic 4.2”.
  6. Share your infographic request form in the channel and pin it.
  7. Fill in the information in gold in your infographic request form.
  8. Ping for @QC Content (GI) and @QC Grammar (GI)when you are done writing.
  9. Ping for @Designer when the content is verified.
  10. Ping for @QC Design (GI) when the infographic design is finished. The Designer usually does this.
  11. When ready for uploading, ask a Publisher to upload it for you to the website.
  12. Make sure the Status in the TCT Queue is set to On Site when it is.

KQMB​

The KQM Bulletin (KQMB) seeks to publish high-quality articles that demystify the theorycrafting world/KQM for casual players. It releases weekly articles from dedicated staff writers and occasional volunteers on a variety of topics related to anything and everything gameplay-related.

KQMB is slowly kicking off. Expect more direction on this in the coming weeks.

  • Here are the current KQMB Standards.
  • Here is the KQMB Article Template.
  • Articles are submitted and reviewed in the forum post #kqmb-articles.
  • Staff and authors may discuss KQMB-related topics in #kqmb-discussion.
  • If you have suggestions for KQMB, please direct them to #kqmb-suggestions or @kolvii.

Guide Staff Points of Contact​

  • Editors: @irokei, @kolvii, @chasing_haze, @nikatosaurus
  • Publishers: @irokei, @chasing_haze
  • Consultants: @vladutsu, @kolvii, caramielle.
  • Translators: @irokei
    • Specific Languages: @irokei or the Managing Translator
  • Guides: @irokei, @kolvii, @chasing_haze, @nikatosaurus, caramielle.
  • Infographic Requests: @irokei, @chasing_haze, @kolvii
    • Infographic Design: @icedsquid and the KQM Design staff
  • The Bulletin (KQMB): @kolvii
    • KQMB Committee: @kolvii, @irokei, @chasing_haze, @nikatosaurus, @emiliabyss
  • Website
    • Website Content: @irokei, @chasing_haze
    • Webmasters and Site Admin (Push/Functionality/Access): @bubbleteas.moe, @reens
    • Frontpage: @irokei, @chasing_haze, @nociii, @reens
    • New Website Development: @irokei, @neia, @nyteshadows, @kol, @reens
  • Socials Requests: @irokei, @chasing_haze
    • Socials Posts: @reens (temporary)
  • Onboarding: @irokei, @chasing_haze
  • ClickUp: @irokei
  • Calcs: @vladutsu
    • Vlad's Sheet: @vladutsu (Additional Help: @Calc Monke)
    • kol's Sheet: @kolvii, @nikatosaurus (Additional Help: @luno_)
    • Sims: @chasing_haze (Additional Help: @.athene., @rarepossum, @Mr. Pillow, @charliex3000)
  • New Characters: @nikatosaurus, @chasing_haze, @irokei, @kolvii, @caramielle. and WFP TC Staff
  • HSR: Defer to HSR Team

Consultant Resources​

KQM GI Guide Staff ClickUp

Contact: @irokei

Description: Internal project management software for all KQM Genshin Impact guide projects.

  • Contact irokei for access if you haven’t already.
  • Keep track of your projects using Statuses.
  • Follow a basic tutorial here.

KQM GI TCT Queue

Contact: @irokei, @kolvii, @chasing_haze, @nikatosaurus

Description: Previous project management spreadsheet which is now only used for a few purposes.

  • Staff Directory - contact information for TC staff
  • Changelogs - extended guide, quick guide, and infographic changelogs for Publishers
  • Guides & Quick Guides - old mastersheets archived for reference; use the ClickUp instead now
  • Artist Responses - documenting previous artist response to permission requests

Editor Calendar

Contact: @irokei

Description: Calendar with important dates. If you would like access to a color-coded version with edit permissions, DM @irokei.

  • Guide-Related Project Release Dates
    • TENT means that the release is tentative and subject-to-change.
    • These dates are entered on the ideal date, but can change as needed.
  • Version Updates
  • Character Releases
  • 5-Star Character Banners
  • Character Birthdays
  • Anniversary and Other Events