Text is confusing and yet clear as black and white. We are all victims of our emotions sometimes, yet our uncontrolled desire to type the right thing makes us feel good.
We all want the same same. : A nice -- feel good -- trusted -- UT.org forum That is our horizon.
So here is an attempt, in response to Jacks topic ' new mapper classes'
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So let me be the first, to say.
I may have a plan and a possible solution for this, Jack.
I'll present it as soon as I can.
As I is too, trying to post a solution to increase the experience more happy-way-like.
1. "Index users"
Admins / mods should gather a small list of people that are mapping, coding, designing stuff. Make a big fat obvious link of this in the top bar with links.
Also, people should sign up for this, if they are not on it. So people know who to contact.
Providing also content, in a few sentences like:
FeraliDragon created the great NaliWeapons series! A must have mod for any UT genre.
NogarDilaref created the amazing Kullrena! Check it out!!!! amazing map!
JacKGriffin is a great coder ! Ask him any any question concerning coding!
Higor " is a great coder ! Ask him any any question concerning coding too!
PaperCoffee is a die hard vetaran mod, admin and great desiger in all form of art!!
Terra creates a lot MH ......
Sektor is a god almighty when it comes to PC STUFF AND CODING AND BACKBONE stuff,....
etc....
etc....
These are just suggestions..... , BE KNOWN FOR YOUR SKILL!
2. Make the forum more graphical.
Add a simple image gallery, also add plugin like a 'online whiteboard' or 'shoutbox' were people can draw things on and leave it behind.
Entering the website and not only seeing TEXT, will attract players more to stay longer and check out things. The whiteboard may be misused but this should be experimented with first
Present this nicely. ---> SHOW CONTENT!!!
3. Skins
Allow users to change skins of the forum board. This is a nice and clean one but offer the public a couple of skins!
This is optional of course.
4. Use a post confirmation
This one might be when seeing it, but it may help when it says: Are you sure your post is positive? Don't start any fights. Yes, or No.
People think twice.
5. Provide more content
We people should provide more content.
If people are too busy, perhaps more topics with existing stuff that people should share and try out!
This motivates people more to fire up the programs! like UED!
6. The game is from 1999
We are TOGETHER THE CONSCIOUSNESS that expand the life of UT.
Either be part of it, or go away .
Share any negativity to your BRICK WALL, OR YOUR PEN. Not in your posts.
7. There are not stupid questions
Answer any questions nicely, regardless of existing topics or posts. Don't be a smartass.
Be patient and be ready to LISTEN.
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My fingers hurt of the typing, and tried to share my mind with the purest , honest and fine intentions.
I hope this plan helps, and works out. If not, Let me know what you think of this.
Discuss!