13. Channel Guidelines

Channel Guidelines

Platform-specific adaptations while maintaining brand coherence-each channel has unique requirements and opportunities

11.1 Social Media

Instagram

  • Format: Cinematic art, behind-the-scenes, realm showcases
  • Captions: 2-3 sentences, atmospheric + CTA, emojis sparingly (⚔️🗡️)
  • Hashtags: #WorldOfKaladan #AgeOfCrowns #StrategyGame (max 10)
  • Stories: Quick tips, polls, realm trivia, countdowns

Twitter/X

  • Format: Strategy tips, lore snippets, community highlights
  • Tone: Concise, strategic, conversational
  • Length: 100-200 characters optimal for engagement
  • Threads: Deep dives into realm lore, game mechanics

Facebook

  • Format: Longer storytelling, community events, announcements
  • Tone: Welcoming, community-focused, narrative-driven
  • Groups: Official community hub with moderated discussions
  • Events: Virtual tournaments, live Q&As, release parties

TikTok

  • Format: 15-60s cinematic clips, strategy reveals, art process
  • Audio: Epic soundtracks, atmospheric ambience (no trending pop songs)
  • Captions: Overlay text in Cinzel for dramatic reveals
  • Trends: Adapt only if thematically appropriate (no forced trends)

11.2 Email Marketing

Subject Lines

  • 40-60 characters optimal
  • Lead with value or intrigue: "New Realm Unlocked: Ardanor Awaits"
  • Avoid all caps, excessive punctuation, spam triggers

Email Structure

  • Header: Hero image (realm art or cinematic)
  • Opening: "Hail, General" or personalized greeting
  • Body: 2-3 short paragraphs, scannable with headers
  • CTA: Single primary button in Elder Gold
  • Footer: Unsubscribe, social links, legal

Design Specs

  • 600px max width for email clients
  • Dark background (#000000 or #0D1A2D)
  • Mist White text, Elder Gold accents
  • Web-safe fonts with Cinzel/UM Grafton fallbacks

11.3 Retail & Packaging

  • Shelf Presence:

    Dark boxes with cinematic hero art, gold foil logo, minimal text on front

  • Back Panel:

    Game overview, key features, 3-5 bullet points, age/player count icons

  • Point-of-Sale:

    Standees with sword icon, demo cards, atmosphere-first presentation

11.4 Events & Conventions

Booth Design

Dark fabric backdrops, cinematic banners, atmospheric lighting (amber/gold), demo tables with realm-themed playmats

Staff Attire

Black shirts with gold embroidered logo, optional realm-colored accents (scarves, pins)

Giveaways

Premium quality only: metal sword pins, lore cards, art prints-avoid cheap trinkets

Demos

15-20 minute strategic showcases, highlight realm diversity, train staff on mythic-but-approachable tone