Suggestion For Stickie

SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
<div class="IPBDescription">"Teaser" thread</div> 9 out of 10 threads started lately is:
<!--c1--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->ns_whatever - look at screenies<!--c2--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->
and it is kind of flooding the page. Any chance of these being phased into another thread/sub-forum? I mean, this is the Mapping Forum, not the Pimping Forum, right? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->

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  • MendaspMendasp I touch maps in inappropriate places Valencia, Spain Join Date: 2002-07-05 Member: 884Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Gold, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Retired Community Developer
    and what should we discuss here then?
  • OlmyOlmy Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16142Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, NS2 Developer, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond
    It would be nice if there was a more effective way to showcase maps. I think maps that slip off the front page generally don't get as much attention as they deserve to.
  • SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
    edited February 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin-Mendasp+Feb 27 2004, 12:37 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mendasp @ Feb 27 2004, 12:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->and what should we discuss here then?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Um... mapping?
    Dunno, I may be wrong but I think:

    * Mapping = Mapping Forum
    * Pimping = Pimping Forum (Mapping Sub-forum)
    * Mapping Help = Mapping Help and Troubleshooting Forum (Mapping Sub-forum)

    And what do I mean by "mapping"?

    Sources of inspiration, cool techniques you found and want to share, ideas, etc. Basically anything that is not:

    a) a release/teaser/progress thread
    b) a request for help with a mapping problem.

    <!--QuoteBegin-Edgecrusher+Feb 27 2004, 12:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Edgecrusher @ Feb 27 2004, 12:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->It would be nice if there was a more effective way to showcase maps.  I think maps that slip off the front page generally don't get as much attention as they deserve to.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Thus, the Pimping Forum. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    [AD]
    <span style='color:gray'>Ya want a release thread to go with that .bsp?
    Wanna tell people you are 45% done with MS?
    Got a hankerin' for posting a ScreenShotOfTheDay?

    Get Pimping... In the </span><span style='color:orange'>Pimping Forum!</span>
    [/AD]
  • Lt_GravityLt_Gravity Join Date: 2003-04-28 Member: 15909Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Pvt.Mulligan+Feb 27 2004, 12:48 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Pvt.Mulligan @ Feb 27 2004, 12:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mendasp+Feb 27 2004, 12:37 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mendasp @ Feb 27 2004, 12:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->and what should we discuss here then?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Um... mapping?
    Dunno, I may be wrong but I think:

    * Mapping = Mapping Forum
    * Pimping = Pimping Forum (Mapping Sub-forum)
    * Mapping Help = Mapping Help and Troubleshooting Forum (Mapping Sub-forum)

    And what do I mean by "mapping"?

    Sources of inspiration, cool techniques you found and want to share, ideas, etc. Basically anything that is not:

    a) a release/teaser/progress thread
    b) a request for help with a mapping problem.

    <!--QuoteBegin-Edgecrusher+Feb 27 2004, 12:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Edgecrusher @ Feb 27 2004, 12:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->It would be nice if there was a more effective way to showcase maps.  I think maps that slip off the front page generally don't get as much attention as they deserve to.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Thus, the Pimping Forum. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    [AD]
    <span style='color:gray'>Ya want a release thread to go with that .bsp?
    Wanna tell people you are 45% done with MS?
    Got a hankerin' for posting a ScreenShotOfTheDay?

    Get Pimping... In the </span><span style='color:orange'>Pimping Forum!</span>
    [/AD] <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I dont agree.
    I simply dont agree.

    how many sub-forums do we need till you guys stop complaining?

    so lets point out:
    - some poeple call themselves mappers
    - some people ARE mappers
    - the mappers want to share their techiques
    - the mappers want to help other mappers
    - the mappers want to see screenshots of other maps
    - the mappers want to present their own maps

    so what the problem?

    I agree that some maps dont get the attention... thats why some finished maps got "lost".
  • SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Lt.Gravity+Feb 27 2004, 03:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Lt.Gravity @ Feb 27 2004, 03:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->how many sub-forums do we need till you guys stop complaining?


    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You don't agree. That's cool by me <b>but</b> ...

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->how many sub-forums do we need till you guys stop complaining?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I honestly cannot answer that one.
    I CAN tell you, however that NO amount of sub-forums will stop me from <b>suggesting</b> things...

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I agree that some maps dont get the attention... thats why some finished maps got "lost".<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Ok... A "Finished maps" thread? <span style='color:gray'>*gasp*</span>
  • MoconnorMoconnor Join Date: 2002-07-26 Member: 1004Members
    I also dont agree with another sub-forum,it will just get annoying havin to keep digging deeper and deeper through the mapping section. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    But i do agree that alot maps dont get the attention they should, that for one should be sorted out!!!

    moconnor
  • BelgarionBelgarion Join Date: 2002-07-19 Member: 973Members
    i think a "pimping" sub-forum would be interesting, but ultimately would make the 'mapping forum' almost useless. 90% of the posts in the mapping forum are of maps people want to get opinions on. take that away and we've got very little to offer for the mapping forum. people will go straight to the pimping forum and then our "main" forum will simply be overlooked.

    good idea, but not quite worth the effort.
  • SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
    Ok, I guess you may be right.

    Still, the "Finished Maps" thread (Sticky?) might save a lot of maps from oblivion...
  • CageyCagey Ex-Unknown Worlds Programmer Join Date: 2002-11-15 Member: 8829Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Pvt.Mulligan+Feb 27 2004, 03:06 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Pvt.Mulligan @ Feb 27 2004, 03:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Still, the "Finished Maps" thread (Sticky?) might save a lot of maps from oblivion... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Flayra and I talked a bit about the idea of having a map showcase on the ns webspace, but after tossing some ideas around we'd basically conceptually recreated <a href='http://nsworld.ns-central.co.uk/Main.php' target='_blank'>NS World</a>. It doesn't make sense to create any redundant resources when someone from the community has already supplied the necessary time and energy, so we dropped the idea.

    I <i>can</i> see the possibility of sticky directory of links to final map threads / map entries on NS World; I don't want to end up with too many sticky threads though... 7 is already pushing it IMO. I may take down some of the ones that haven't seen traffic in a while and link them through the FAQ.
  • SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-XP-Cagey+Feb 27 2004, 06:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (XP-Cagey @ Feb 27 2004, 06:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I don't want to end up with too many sticky threads though... 7 is already pushing it IMO.  I may take down some of the ones that haven't seen traffic in a while and link them through the FAQ.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I see your point. Might I suggest that many of the stickies in place can be gouped under the heading "Mapping Resources"?

    I realize that while that might make it a bit more "tidy" on the face of it, it might also make it more difficult for newcomers to find, eg. the latest compile tools.

    I don't know if it can be done in a clever fashion to avoid confusion... You tell me! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • CageyCagey Ex-Unknown Worlds Programmer Join Date: 2002-11-15 Member: 8829Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Pvt.Mulligan+Feb 27 2004, 03:49 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Pvt.Mulligan @ Feb 27 2004, 03:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I realize that while that might make it a bit more "tidy" on the face of it, it might also make it more difficult for newcomers to find, eg. the latest compile tools.

    I don't know if it can be done in a clever fashion to avoid confusion... You tell me! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->


    <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Well first off the poll is coming down soon - it's served its purpose <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    I'll think about the rest... I've been doing some bug fixing in the forum software over the last few days, and if n-s.org gets a full IPB license I may start making bigger changes in how things are displayed.
  • brute_forcebrute_force Join Date: 2003-10-04 Member: 21433Members, Constellation
    Cagey, the #nsmapping thread can probably be un-stickied too. Just write in the FAQ something like "If you'd like to ask a question and have a fast answer, go to #nsmapping (irc.gamesurge.net)" or something. Just a suggestion.
  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    Thing's slipping off the front page too fast? Here's a simple solution, hit "My Controls" at the top there, then go to "Board Settings", and then change the "Number of topics to show for each forum page" drop down so the number is higher than the default. Problem solved.
  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    Why post here? When you got the "Post Your Screenshots Thread" ?
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