Player Intake — Updated Design

Required in full before joining any game session

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Full intake required before play. Without a complete profile, the matching engine can't place you fairly — and a bad match (like Rick in a queer group when he's straight) wastes everyone's time. All 7 steps must be done. Estimated time: 4–6 minutes.

The 7-step intake flow
1
Account basics
Display name, email, pronouns, age verification (18+). Photo is optional. No legal name required.
Display name Email Pronouns Age (18+ gate) Profile photo (optional) City / region (optional)
2
Relationship identity — who you are now
Multi-select. "Not sure yet" is a valid, first-class answer — never hidden or de-prioritized.
Polyamorous Monogamous Poly curious Relationship anarchist Solo poly In a couple (exploring) Part of a polycule Not sure yet 💭
3
Sexual & romantic orientation
Multi-select. Used to avoid orientation-incompatible matches. These are stored privately — only the matching engine uses them.
Gay / Lesbian Straight / Heterosexual Bisexual Pansexual Queer Homoflexible Heteroflexible Demisexual Asexual (ace) Aromantic (aro) Ace-spectrum / grey-ace Prefer not to say
🤍 Asexual & Demisexual poly: wanting deep emotional, intellectual, or romantic connection in a poly structure — without sexual intercourse — is fully supported. The matching engine respects this as a relationship style, not a limitation.
4
Values & worldview
Helps align compatible values in long-term connection matching. Multi-select.
Religious / faith-based Spiritual (non-religious) Atheist / Agnostic Conservative Liberal / Progressive Politically neutral Values-neutral / open Prefer not to say
5
What you're looking for
Your intent. Feeds the matching algorithm directly. Multi-select — you can want more than one thing.
Nesting / life partner Join or form a polycule Romantic connection (no sex) Emotional / intellectual bond Casual connections Friendship first Community & belonging Expand our existing relationship Still figuring it out
6
Accessibility & needs
Optional but encouraged. Helps match you with people who are thoughtful about these things, and ensures venue/event hosts can accommodate you.
Physical disability Chronic illness / chronic pain Deaf / hard of hearing Blind / low vision Neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, etc.) Mental health considerations Mobility / wheelchair Prefer text-based communication Need extra processing time Prefer not to say
♿ This information is shared only with the game host (so they can ensure the space is accessible) and the matching engine (to surface compatible, understanding partners). It is never shown publicly on your profile.
Anything specific we should know? (optional)
e.g. "I use a power wheelchair and need step-free access" · "I'm autistic and may need extra time to respond during the game"
7
About you — free text
Two short open fields. Your words, your voice. No right or wrong answers.
Tell us about yourself (optional, shown on your profile)
e.g. "I'm a 34-year-old Black queer woman living in Atlanta. I've been in the poly community for 4 years, still learning, and I love hiking and bad reality TV."
What's important to you in a connection? (optional, used in matching)
e.g. "Deep emotional honesty, someone who's done their own healing work, and the ability to laugh at ourselves."
💡 Free text responses are read by the host before sessions and optionally used to improve match quality over time. They are never shown to other players without your consent.

Does this cover everyone who might walk through the door?

Next: let's design the actual screen layouts — the flip-flop player view, the Client Host room interface, and the mobile app.