Ground rules for comments and reviews
These templates are meant for real conversations. They should be edited before posting so the reply matches the exact question.
Disclose uncertainty when a system is not confirmed.
Use one link at most unless someone asks for more detail.
Do not reply to every comment with the same line.
Avoid pretending the fan guide is official.
When a claim depends on footage, link the video or source index instead of writing it as final strategy.
Fast replies for common questions
These are short enough for YouTube, Steam discussions, Reddit comments, or social replies.
Copy-ready reply templates
| Situation | Reply template | Best link |
|---|---|---|
| Someone asks if the game is out | Not yet for everyone. I am tracking the current public release info and source links here so the page can be updated when official details change: https://witchbrookguide.com/release-date | /release-date |
| Someone asks for the best build or route | I would be careful with final rankings before launch. I am collecting confirmed sources now, then I will update the school-week plan after hands-on testing. | /guides |
| Someone asks whether the site is official | No, it is an independent fan guide. I keep the official links and source notes visible so readers can check the original pages too. | /about |
| Someone asks where the images/videos come from | The media page labels what is official, embedded, generated, or used only as visual context. That keeps screenshots, trailers, and guide art separate. | /media |
| Someone complains there are no exact stats yet | Fair point. I am avoiding fake numbers until the game can be tested properly. The current pages are built as launch checklists and source maps first. | /news/official-youtube-source-index |
Positive review response templates
Use these when someone leaves a supportive review, helpful correction, or excited comment.
- Thanks for checking it out. I am trying to make this Witchbrook guide useful without overclaiming anything before launch, so source notes are part of the format.
- Good catch. I will update the page and keep the old wording conservative unless there is an official source or tested gameplay proof.
- I like that angle. It fits the site plan around release and platform tracking, school life explainers, magic class and crafting planning.
- Appreciate the note. If you spot a better official source or video timestamp, the feedback page is the easiest place to send it.
Negative or skeptical reply templates
A skeptical reader can still become a returning reader if the reply is calm, specific, and honest.
Skeptical comment handling
| Comment type | Useful response | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| This is just speculation | You are right to be cautious. The page separates confirmed sources from planning notes, and anything untested is labeled that way. | Arguing that trailer guesses are facts |
| This site is too early | That is fair. The early value is source tracking, media organization, and launch checklists. Detailed strategies will be updated after testing. | Pretending thin content is final guide coverage |
| Where did this image/video come from? | The media/source section lists the origin and whether it is official, embedded, or generated editorial art. | Ignoring attribution questions |
| This information changed | Thanks. I will check the official source and update the last-reviewed date if the page needs a correction. | Defending outdated information |
Video and image replies
When a question is about visible footage, it is better to point readers to the embedded source instead of describing everything from memory.
Good reply pattern: short answer, source link, uncertainty label. That is enough.
