Does anyone know if there is a plan to modify the 150 character limit in Scenarios in Rise? Or...I have to ask, does anyone know a way around it?
Using Scenarios is wonderful but 150 character max extremely limiting since scenarios are ideal for things like knowledge checks and scenario role plays.
This is really limiting my use of what could otherwise be a great tool.
Hi there, Brian. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We want the scenario text bubbles to look great on every device, so limiting the character count helps keep everything sharp within the interaction.
We don't have plans to bump up the limit right now, but we'll let you know if that changes!
Same. This has been really frustrating to work with so few characters. Please give us the option to expand it. I understand that responsiveness is important, but this scenario block is hard to use to simulate any real-life situation.
I understand the need to limit the character count so it looks visually appealing on smaller devices but is there a way to remove the restrictions for users who choose to only use desktop mode? I can echo the same feedback from the above people where I find scenarios extremely beneficial however the limited characters make it difficult to practice real life conversations.
We do translations for many multi-national companies that use RISE. These 150 character limits REALLY dont work well. Our clients regularly use 140-150 characters in English, which when they come back from translation can be 200+ characters. Right now our translators are pulling their hair out, cause in one scenario, the client used 149/150 characters, and they simply CAN NOT make it fit in 150 in multiple languages without information loss that is leading to it being harder for learners to know what the right answer is.
While I understand the need for multi-device and platform support, this design decision is having a real-world impact and I'd encourage Articulate/RISE to find solutions (even if it's something like limiting it to 150 unless a "check box" in RISE is checked to add scroll bars. Let the designers on our end decide what is more preferable because "clear and concise" understanding HAS to be more important than "looks".
Thanks for sharing your insight, Matt. I can understand how the character limit is a roadblock for you. We'll let you know if we make a change to this limit in the future.
I agree, this limitation is frustrating. I am personally challenged since our English courses are translated into French, and there is never enough characters. Typically the french translation is longer...so it is causing me to rewrite and it changes the purpose of the exercise. Any chance to increase the limit to 300 or more? Thanks
I understand your concern, Ingrid. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'll be sure our team sees your feedback, and we'll let you know if we make a change to the character limit in the future.
Yes, I agree the character count needs to be bumped up! It really limits what we can do in the scenarios. If you want the bubble to look good, give us the chance to decrease the font size.
The character limit renders this feature entirely useless to us! If we had the option of more bubbles or text boxes, that would be an easy fix. I don't mind dividing the scenario text into several bubbles or boxes. Further, it would be very helpful if learners had a way to review the full scenario with each question presented. Sometimes it's necessary to revisit the details, but I don't see anyway to go back once the questions begin.
Yes. I just was working with the free trial. I LOVE this program. But it is unusable because the character limit is too small. I'm using it for medical case scenarios for teaching, and it is impossible to provide all the necessary info. If you allowed repeat bubbles, I could just have the person/patient say more bubbles in a row. But as is, I cannot buy this. Even the comment/explanation bubbles are too short. It's a much better program than the competitor, but it just won't work.
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Hi there, Brian. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We want the scenario text bubbles to look great on every device, so limiting the character count helps keep everything sharp within the interaction.
We don't have plans to bump up the limit right now, but we'll let you know if that changes!
Yes, please bump it up.. I really need it for simulation real conversations, and these conversation has never been 150. It should be at least 300.
Please open it up, so people can decide by them self :)
Hi, I second this suggestion. The character limit is too limiting for our needs. Such a shame!
Same. This has been really frustrating to work with so few characters. Please give us the option to expand it. I understand that responsiveness is important, but this scenario block is hard to use to simulate any real-life situation.
I understand the need to limit the character count so it looks visually appealing on smaller devices but is there a way to remove the restrictions for users who choose to only use desktop mode? I can echo the same feedback from the above people where I find scenarios extremely beneficial however the limited characters make it difficult to practice real life conversations.
Thanks for adding your voices, everyone! We hear you, and I'll let you know if we make any changes.
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Same here. The limitation of 150 words do prevent me from presenting cases and conversations.
I'd also like to see a bump up. Even to 250 words.
We do translations for many multi-national companies that use RISE. These 150 character limits REALLY dont work well. Our clients regularly use 140-150 characters in English, which when they come back from translation can be 200+ characters. Right now our translators are pulling their hair out, cause in one scenario, the client used 149/150 characters, and they simply CAN NOT make it fit in 150 in multiple languages without information loss that is leading to it being harder for learners to know what the right answer is.
While I understand the need for multi-device and platform support, this design decision is having a real-world impact and I'd encourage Articulate/RISE to find solutions (even if it's something like limiting it to 150 unless a "check box" in RISE is checked to add scroll bars. Let the designers on our end decide what is more preferable because "clear and concise" understanding HAS to be more important than "looks".
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Thanks for sharing your insight, Matt. I can understand how the character limit is a roadblock for you. We'll let you know if we make a change to this limit in the future.
I agree, this limitation is frustrating. I am personally challenged since our English courses are translated into French, and there is never enough characters. Typically the french translation is longer...so it is causing me to rewrite and it changes the purpose of the exercise. Any chance to increase the limit to 300 or more? Thanks
I understand your concern, Ingrid. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'll be sure our team sees your feedback, and we'll let you know if we make a change to the character limit in the future.
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Yes, I agree the character count needs to be bumped up! It really limits what we can do in the scenarios. If you want the bubble to look good, give us the chance to decrease the font size.
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I agree. The learning content is more important in most cases than responsive design. It should be moved up to at least 250.
The character limit renders this feature entirely useless to us! If we had the option of more bubbles or text boxes, that would be an easy fix. I don't mind dividing the scenario text into several bubbles or boxes. Further, it would be very helpful if learners had a way to review the full scenario with each question presented. Sometimes it's necessary to revisit the details, but I don't see anyway to go back once the questions begin.
Yes. I just was working with the free trial. I LOVE this program. But it is unusable because the character limit is too small. I'm using it for medical case scenarios for teaching, and it is impossible to provide all the necessary info. If you allowed repeat bubbles, I could just have the person/patient say more bubbles in a row. But as is, I cannot buy this. Even the comment/explanation bubbles are too short. It's a much better program than the competitor, but it just won't work.
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+18, for my team and I. :)