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Have an idea on what could be changed? Do you have ideas for new traits? Submit them here! I read all submissions and will take them into consideration if need be! Thank you if you do! :D
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Please read the responses below in the event that you have an idea that may have already been submitted!


CONSTRUCTIVE WARNING:
Please leave constructive criticism if you will be giving negative feedback. If you are leaving something negative while complaining it's too hard because your friends never leave the van, that is your own issue and instead doing these challenges, TEACH THEM HOW TO PLAY GAME AND OVERCOME THE FEARS!

Seriously, the amount of times I've gotten feedback similar to mentioned above is annoying. Due to this, if you submit anything similar to that, it will be ignored and any future submissions you input will also be ignored. Remember, this challenge is merely optional. You and your friends simply do not have to do it. It's for those who want more of a challenge than what the game offers. 

Feedback Responses:

Click on the names to expand their feedback submissions as well as Destiny's response.

NOTE:
It may take upwards of a month (or more) before Destiny responds to your submission. Much like everyone in life, he's a very busy person so please be patient. There may also be times where he will not respond to your submission. In the event this happens, sorry. He either doesn't have a response, or your submission wasn't constructive/explained enough.
Rockygraves

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
"​Love these challenges. Seriously love it. So much fun. I have a few suggestions that we have been using to spice it up more. It is good as it is, and I love the idea but feel free to steal any of the ones we added.

Archeologist - they cant do anything until another player picks up the bone but they may only talk with their lips together to say what they are doing and where the bone is.

Asthmatic - ... and have to cough loudly on mic if anyone else uses the stick for 5 coughs after it is used.

​Backpain - crouched and may not lift their head beyond always seeing the floor.

If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Drug pusher- Must say they are doing liar and then when no one is around must take any bottles of sanity pills and hide them somewhere outside. If anyone finds a bottle drug pusher must follow them demanding payment on mic until the other player gives them an item.

Backwards - player must walk backwards the entire round.

Hoy ya - anytime this player see's a teddy bear they must yell 'can I get a Hoy ya' and all other players must reply with a Hoy ya. Even during a hunt.

Cursed maniac - player must say they drew liar, and as soon as the cursed object is found they are to run to where it is and mess with it in the quickest way possible (Ouija- turn it on and then run away, Tarot- pull all the cards quickly and throw, music box- start playing and throw, mirror- watch until breaks, voodoo- push pins all quickly)

​Seizure - player may only flick the torch on and off not leave it on."

RESPONSE:
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words! The fact you guys are taking your own spins (no pun intended) on the already existing traits is awesome enough! Though I try to make all the traits as simple and straight forward as possible as not to confuse any new players.

I have taken your suggestions for new traits into consideration and love the "Seizure" one in specific and have added it with the exception of changing the name to "Flasher" due to feedback..

As for the rest of the traits, unfortunately, we will not be adding "Backwards" due to it being too complicated during our playtesting phase. For "Cursed Maniac", that's already similar to an existing trait, "Sabotage" so that won't be added. "Hoy Ya" already exists to a degree with "Marco Polo," so that's also out. Sorry!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Lunchboxpi (#1) - 

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
The challenges are fun! I like how it gives us different motivation rather than just the little bit of money you can earn.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Collector - This player must find the cursed object and put it in the van. The cursed object must be unused and stay in the van at the end of the round. If the cursed item is a summoning circle, they must take a 3 star photo of it. *If someone in the party has sabotage, spin again... or race.

RESPONSE:
Thanks! That's was the whole idea of the traits challenge, to bring a new way to play the game instead of doing the same thing over and over again. Much appreciated!

​Your trait idea is a good one! I have thought about adding it and will definitely take it into consideration on adding new traits!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Brandon C

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Defintely could use a map wheel!!! that would be amazing plzzzzzz


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Scooby - must stay in the van the whole mission

RESPONSE:
Adding a random map wheel was taken into consideration and partially fulfilled with the "Bonus Wheel". However, with a future update of Phasmo teasing they're adding a random map button, I've since scrapped the idea.

​As for the trait idea, originally, that's what the "Scaredy Cat" was. It was changed however due to player feedback finding it extremely boring and too easy to pass. Sorry, but that trait idea has been trialed and will not be added in the future.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Ageofapes

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Phasmophobia gets much funnier again... and more difficult...


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Gotta Get High - This player must smoke two smudge sticks while standing still with another person (player's choice) in any room. After smoking the smudge sticks, the stone players aren't allowed to run any more and every conversation/sentence has to begin with "Whazz Up?"

RESPONSE:
It's so funny watching people play and seeing how much fun (or frustrated) they have when playing! Never thought the community would love it so much, so yeah! I love it!

I'll take your trait into consideration. I do like the roleplay aspect of it and find it rather funny. Will have to play test it and see if it fits or not for a future addition!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Laney

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Love it! Keep it up!


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Reverse Axis - This player can only walk backwards and open three doors.

RESPONSE:
Much appreciated! Will definitely try my best to keep things updated though, no promises.

Sorry, but we did have a trait similar to this in our playtesting phase. Unfortunately, it didn't make it due to it being too complicated for most people. 

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Delaney

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
You should find a way to get a button right below to the wheel to jump to the trait that was given. Would make it A LOT EASIER to read the traits besides scrolling and scrolling to whatever was given.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Thirsty - Collect all the cups and drinks that you can on the map and get them to the truck.

RESPONSE:
I've tried numerous ways to make it easier for players to instantly jump to the trait given to them. Unfortunately, there's not a possible way for me to do it with the current system in place. I've seen most people do "CTRL + F" and search it on the site to make it easier to jump to the traits. That's the only way to do it for now until we come up with a new system.

Your trait, while a good idea, is too similar to a trait that already exists. "Bartender." Sorry, but I'm afraid that will not be added.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
TownTrashPanda

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I love this. It's so creative and fun. But the great thing is that my friends and I already do some of the traits regularly.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Gremilin - You have to open all cabinets and drawers that the player comes across.


Peta - Yoink at least three animal photos cause they are just too cute.

RESPONSE:
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you and your friends are having fun with it, even if you've already got some experience under your belts... You guys are prepared for the worst! Haha!

I seriously love your idea for Gremlin! That's something I'll definitely add in the future at some point! As for Peta... I'm not sure on that, but I'll add it to my considerations. So it may or may not get added in the future.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Falsire

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I would like to see a Cha Cha Slide Challenge included within the game.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Drifter - (No explanation given...)

RESPONSE:
Haha! Adding a Cha Cha Slide challenge would be funny! Don't know how to do that buuuut... we'll think of something...

Drifter?... You didn't give me an explanation so I'm not sure what it would do... Unless you're talking about the Drifter trait that already exists?

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Paul

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
N/A

If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Axis - Reverse axis in the round.

Scholar - Steal notebooks from the house.

Salty - Use one salt can completely first thing in the round.

Alcoholic - Must carry a beer (or coffee cup) with you at all times.

Warrior - Have to do whatever possible to get at least one teammate killed.

RESPONSE:
As I've stated before with previous responses, "Axis" will not be added due to it being too complicated during playtesting. So that will not be added.

For "Warrior" we already have several traits in a similar style where one player must kill another player in some manor. Sorry, but this won't be added.

As for "Scholar", "Salty", and "Alcoholic", those will be taken into consideration for future additions!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
MrHeolsen

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
One time traits such as "Bartender" are pretty boring to get and could use something more.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Stockpiler - If the player spots any dropped equipment in the house not in use, they must pick it up and hide it for later use. Doesn't include "placed" equipment like DOTS, Video Camera, Book, etc.

RESPONSE:
The goal of the "one time traits" is to make it easier for those who are doing the actual trait challenge (if you don't know how it works, read the "About" page). So they're merely buffers for those who are struggling with that. They may get replaced though if enough people do request it.

Stockpiler sounds like an interesting idea! Will definitely give it a try on our playtesting phase and see how it works.. So it may get added!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Melanie Sabbagh

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Thank you for creating this! My friends and I both use the trait and banned items wheel last light while playing Phas and we had an absolute blast! Phas is a great game normally but adding these little challenges made it so much more fun! Thank you so much for this!!

If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
I'm not sure but something where you'd have to say the name of the ghost every X about of seconds or every time someone did something/entered somewhere? Seems silly I know, but I think it would add some hilarity to games.

RESPONSE:
Your kind words mean so much to me! I'm glad you and your friends enjoyed the challenge a lot! I put too much time and effort into this so reading your response made my day and all of this worth it! Thank you!

I like your idea of a trait. Not sure how we'll come about making it happen, but we'll definitely give it a try and play around with more ideas relating to it.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
XL

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Not applicable? XD

If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Flirt - You must spend the round flirting with the ghost until it either kills you OR you complete all the objectives and discover what the ghost is.

RESPONSE:
HAHA! I LOVE THAT TRAIT IDEA! I'll definitely add it at some point in the future! I can imagine people right now trying to flirt with a ghost that's wanting to twist their little necks!
- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
LunchboxPI (#2)

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I love the challenges and play them often.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Change "Unprepared" to "Naked". Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

RESPONSE:
Thank you! Glad you play them often! As for changing the name from "Unprepared" to "Naked." The trait name is going to stay as is. Though if we come up with a better idea for "Unprepared," then we may change it's title to "Naked."
- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Small potato

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Make the rules more clear, are we supposed to tell each other what trait we get? Example on how to do the Liar Trait properly.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Murderer - Try to kill a teammate no matter the cost. If the teammate dies at your hand, you clear the trait and the teammate will stack a trait the next round. IF you are unsuccessful at killing a teammate before the end of the round, you gain two extra traits.

RESPONSE:
My apologies, I should have made those rules clear in the beginning. Yes, you are supposed to tell your teammates what trait you get.

If you land on the Liar Trait, you tell your friends you landed on Liar. Spin the wheel again to know what your "secret" trait is and perform it. Your friends must then figure out what trait you're doing at the end of the round.

While I do like the idea, it's already too similar to other traits where a player must kill another player. Sorry, but that won't be added.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
d4ddych4z

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
The trait "Useless" I'm unsure how "gathering equipment" is defined. Meaning it has to be actual equipment or like a noun (person, place, or "in this case a thing") So if it means gathering equipment as anything that could discover the type of ghost I believe you forgot to add the Ghost Book/Ghost Writing under this trait. However if it was intentionally left out I apologize. Only just recently found your website with the traits and I think it's a great addition to streams and when playing Phas. Thank you for taking the time and reading this and wish you the best of luck. - Kind regards D4ddyCh4z


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
N/A

RESPONSE:
My apologies, I should have explained it more. Yes, I'm referring to all the "Main" equipment listed in the trait. I completely forgot about the Writing Book, thank you for pointing that out! I've added it into the description! Thank you for kind words and the feedback!
- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Oxblooddragon

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
We absolutely loved this and will be using it a lot more! Though, unsure what to do with some of the traits as some require cursed objects. only 1 cursed object spawns in a time.. We just don't know what to do. do we do a backup trait?​


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Honestly, I don't know! We just started and had a lot of fun!

RESPONSE:
Ah yes, I should have taken the one cursed item spawns into consideration... Sorry about that! I've added alternatives in the event you get a trait where you don't get the required item. Glad you and your friends are having fun with the challenge!
- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
G936

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Amazing and awesome to play, really made the game more fun.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Pharmacist - This player is the only one allowed to have sanity pills and look at the sanity board. They must use all four of their sanity pills on everyone but themselves. You fail the challenge if someone reaches 0 sanity or reaches 100 sanity after consumption.



RESPONSE:
I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge! Thank you!

I like the idea of your trait, though it does sound like a pain to manage everyone's sanity... Will definitely look into it and give it a try during our playtests. 

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Beardinidas

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
No negative feedback to give - these challenges are super fun and make a fun and even more interesting game to play with the additional challenges. Makes for a hilarious outcome at times that has the entire group in tears of laughter


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
(Bonus Wheel) Silence of the Ghosts: No-one can speak on what evidence they have found or cursed objects until the cursed object has been fully used up. These Must all be done whilst also covering the trait Challenge. If there is an overlap the Bonus Challenge Must first be accomplished before the Trait Challenge is completed.

RESPONSE:
Thank you for the kind words! I love hearing when people are crying of laughter from doing this, really makes me smile with joy hearing it haha!

I like the approach of the Silence until the cursed item is broken... Will think about it and maybe add it sometime in the future!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
LegendaryAlien

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I really have enjoyed this challenge and I this is certainly one of the greatest creations in any gaming challenge I have ever seen. I can see there has been a lot of effort that has been put into this challenge and my only feedback is more traits!

If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Conserver - This player does not like to waste supplies and must retrieve all items inside the map (This only applies to items that are player owned like emfs and video cameras)

RESPONSE:
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have definitely spent too much time working on these than I anticipated but I'm really happy to know that there are people out there like you who appreciate the amount of work I've put into it. Means a lot!

Funny enough, we used to have a trait similar to this in our very first playtest. Unfortunately, it had such a high failure rate that we ended up not adding it. Though, it may be added again sometime if people really want to give it a try. 

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Nala

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I don't have any real issues with it, other that I spin too much for things like "chef" or "painter" which are just bringing things back to the van, but that could just be my own luck.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Athletic - This player has to be sprinting at all times, and must stop moving entirely every time they reach their cooldown. This includes during hunts!

RESPONSE:
Yeahhh nothing I can do about your luck with the rolls. That's all up to the gods of RNG and clearly, they were not in your favor haha.

​I do like the idea of your trait! Will definitely add it to future additions!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Michael withrow

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
I love all of the challenges. Adds a cool element to the game


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
Hoarder - The role of this person is to take everything from the truck and set it down in the ghost room. If any other players drop anything outside of ghost room, you must return it to the ghost room

RESPONSE:
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the challenges! Was fun to put together!

That's definitely going to cause some chaos within some groups ahah! Added to potential future additions!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
Miles!

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
Map wheel would be great! It also feels like the bonus wheel has very much bad things, and we don't feel compelled to use it.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
My friend had an idea for a trait where you have to immediately find and carry a picture of an animal with you for emotional support.

RESPONSE:
Yes, the bonus wheel is definitely "negative" heavy... Eventually, when I do have the time, I would like to completely redo the entirety of it. I'm just waiting until the next major Phas update to come out so we can add custom modifiers to the wheel. 

For the trait idea, we actually do have something in consideration for something close to that idea! So it might be added. Just keep an eye on future updates! I'll be sure to credit you.

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
PrinceVade

What are your opinions on this challenge? What do you think could be changed/improved?
This challenge is great! I have loads to say about this, but honestly the reason I'm leaving this feedback is because I want to get more in touch with you.

I created a Discord bot based off the traits and ideas that you had here and it has taken off. My friends and I will not play Phasmo without it and I have added many new mechanics. (LINK)

I saw your most recent update and wanted to reach out to see if we could engage in some sort of partnership/teamwork to continue the work on this.


If you were asked to add any trait, what trait would it be? What would it do?
I've added quote a few traits in my on implementation of this; probably my favorite is "Pill Popper":

This player is addicted to pills and LOVES it. They must attempt to consume all of the sanity pills without getting caught. This mission MUST have 4 sanity pills.
- There is a 1 minute cooldown between consuming pills.
- Complete Condition: Consume all 4 sanity pills without anyone realizing before they're all gone. 

Conflict items: Sanity Pills.

RESPONSE:
Hey PrinceVade! Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you and your friends enjoy it! It's even better that you've created a discord bot to make it easier for you guys.

Unfortunately, I've already had several people reach out regarding their own discord bots or partnerships in their own ways. I've sadly had to turn down all of them as I've been extremely busy with personal matters. I cannot dedicate a majority of my free time into these traits and usually only update them when I do have the time and means to do so. However, I will take a look into your discord bot as I have with others and see how they stack up. If I do end up changing my mind and manage to get more free time, I'll be sure to contact you!

As for the Trait Idea, that is something that we had in the planning stages, though it hasn't been tested in our group as of yet. Seeing as it has succeeded in your gameplay, it most likely will be added in the future!

- DestinysPowerOfStupidity
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