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 I don't suppose there's a way to create a filter drop down for Wiki use? --[[User:Anidien Dallacort|Anidien Dallacort]] ([[User talk:Anidien Dallacort|talk]]) 15:14, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
+: I'm concerned the table will have too much cognitive load for the end user. Instead of looking to see if a given refiner can match the needs of a user, the user must now keep track of the names in each category and cross reference those names against their needs to get a unified list of potential characters.
+--[[User:Devalt Yotosala|Devalt Yotosala]] ([[User talk:Devalt Yotosala|talk]]) 23:04, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
+== Template Goals ==
+I suspect part of the problem here is that we don't have a clearly defined set of goals for what this template is meant to accomplish. I think there is some merit to discussing what exactly we want to prioritize in the design of the template.
+Some thoughts:
+* Readability - How easy it is for a lay person to get the knowledge needed by reading the page
+* Searchability - How easy it is for a lay person to get the knowledge needed via a browser search function
+* Visual Clarity - How clearly the information is organized and presented
+* Consistency - How consistent each entry will be
+* Maintainability - How easy it will be for future wiki staff to understand and maintain
+* Ease of Use - How easy it will be for refiners to add to the page
+* Recognition vs Recall - How much a user can visually recognize vs need to recall to use the page effectively
+I recognize there may be some overlap here - this is just a list of potential criteria or priorities. Additional criteria or other thoughts are welcome.
+--[[User:Devalt Yotosala|Devalt Yotosala]] ([[User talk:Devalt Yotosala|talk]]) 23:04, 29 July 2022 (UTC)