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Suggestions for the Boards
« on: April 30, 2008, 10:49:39 PM »
Two new sections come to mind.

'Shameless Plugs' (ala Fear the boot) and 'Gamer Connections' (for people looking for games of any kind or gamers).

Might be good.
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Re: Two sections come to mind
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2008, 11:16:57 PM »
Might I suggest the use of sub-forums (I think SMF's default name for them is Child Boards), so that there is less of a need to scroll down 'below the fold'.

I've already collapsed my header (as a bonus I don't have to be reminded how long I've spent here every time) so I can see more of the boards at a glance.
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Re: Two sections come to mind
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 11:29:57 PM »
I think all of the sections are collapsible so that is similar to parent/child forums.  I think child forums tend to get lost, so I'd like to try it the way it is, but if we really see the need, it can be changed.

I love suggestions for new boards! I think the gamer-finder may be a bit premature for us right now, but definitely something to keep in mind.  Shameless plugs however is doable!

Keep 'em coming!
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Re: Two sections come to mind
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 11:48:04 PM »
Quote from: Meg on April 30, 2008, 11:29:57 PM
I think the gamer-finder may be a bit premature for us right now, but definitely something to keep in mind.

Depends on if you are paying for each individual board.  It is also something that may get more people to find these boards when they are looking for a gamer/game.
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Re: Two sections come to mind
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2008, 01:16:34 AM »
Quote from: logan9a on April 30, 2008, 11:48:04 PM
Quote from: Meg on April 30, 2008, 11:29:57 PM
I think the gamer-finder may be a bit premature for us right now, but definitely something to keep in mind.

Depends on if you are paying for each individual board.  It is also something that may get more people to find these boards when they are looking for a gamer/game.

No, it's just bandwidth.  The board software is free.  Good point about the visibility though-- anything that can get our name out there is a good thing!
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2008, 02:35:48 AM »
Quote from: Meg on April 30, 2008, 11:29:57 PM
I think all of the sections are collapsible so that is similar to parent/child forums.  I think child forums tend to get lost, so I'd like to try it the way it is, but if we really see the need, it can be changed.
But if I collapse them, then I'll never see them.  Talk about getting lost.  Sub forums at least show up on the main page without getting lost in a collapsed section.

I'm sure once the influx of new people settles out, certain boards will show themselves to be leaders of the pack.  Those are the boards that should keep their prominence.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2008, 10:24:07 AM »
A Play-by-post section could help people stick around. When I added one, my forum's membership went up by 133%!

(Of course, I only had three members before that...)
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2008, 04:34:38 PM »
Is it possible to have the notification for new posts in the thread change a little? Maybe bold the word "New" that shows up at the end of thread titles or the like?

Just something to differentiate it a little more than the normal thread title, I've passed over it 5 times in the last 10 minutes :(
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They don't/haven't, was the point. 3.5 is as dead as people not liking nice tits.

Sometimes, their tits (3.5) get enhancements (houserules), but that doesn't mean people don't like nice tits.

Though sometimes, the surgeon (DM) botches them pretty bad...
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2008, 09:22:18 PM »
Quote from: McPoyo on May 16, 2008, 04:34:38 PM
Is it possible to have the notification for new posts in the thread change a little? Maybe bold the word "New" that shows up at the end of thread titles or the like?

Just something to differentiate it a little more than the normal thread title, I've passed over it 5 times in the last 10 minutes :(
I will look into this.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2008, 09:24:27 PM »
Quote from: Prime32 on May 13, 2008, 10:24:07 AM
A Play-by-post section could help people stick around....
i would have to agree.
a PbP section would mean i would have no reason to
be at WoTC ever again.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2008, 10:15:55 PM »
Quote from: DetectiveJabsco on May 16, 2008, 09:24:27 PM
i would have to agree.
a PbP section would mean i would have no reason to
be at WoTC ever again.
River. Cry me one.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2008, 10:19:39 PM »
i have tried that. do you know how hard it is to cry a river?
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2008, 10:33:20 PM »
Depends on the size of your eyes :P
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Quote from: The_Mad_Linguist on July 27, 2009, 01:19:19 PM
A gygaxian dungeon is like the world's most messed up game show.

Behind door number one: INSTANT DEATH!
Behind door number 2: A magic crown!
Behind door number 3: 4d6 giant bees, and THREE HUNDRED POUNDS OF HONEY!
Quote from: snakeman830 on March 30, 2010, 05:19:30 PM
Quote from: McPoyo on March 30, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
They don't/haven't, was the point. 3.5 is as dead as people not liking nice tits.

Sometimes, their tits (3.5) get enhancements (houserules), but that doesn't mean people don't like nice tits.

Though sometimes, the surgeon (DM) botches them pretty bad...
Best metaphor I have seen in a long time.  I give you much fu.
Quote from: Solo on July 31, 2010, 12:42:07 AM
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Seven for the Barbarian-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Monks doomed to die,
One for the Wizard on his dark throne
In the Land of Charop where the Shadows lie.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2008, 10:55:29 PM »
Quote from: DetectiveJabsco on May 16, 2008, 10:19:39 PM
i have tried that. do you know how hard it is to cry a river?
Well, in the Soviet Russia rivers cry you...
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2008, 11:36:13 PM »
to inform you on how right you are, Once when i was in Soviet Russia, i was cried by a river. IT HURTS. Like being thrashed through a giants tiny tear ducts.

EDIT:
Also, i would be cool to see what thread a member is viewing in the personal profile.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2008, 06:15:36 AM »
Quote from: DetectiveJabsco on May 16, 2008, 11:36:13 PM
EDIT:Also, i would be cool to see what thread a member is viewing in the personal profile.
Ugh, uber-stalkerish.  I'm gonna have to say no to that one.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2008, 06:22:48 AM »
Quote from: McPoyo on May 16, 2008, 04:34:38 PM
Is it possible to have the notification for new posts in the thread change a little? Maybe bold the word "New" that shows up at the end of thread titles or the like?

Just something to differentiate it a little more than the normal thread title, I've passed over it 5 times in the last 10 minutes :(

I know you said you'd look into it, Josh, but I figured I'd second this idea. I'd suggest either making it bold as McPoyo said or using an icon/symbol.
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2008, 06:23:23 AM »
Do yall have any interest in mafia?  We're kind of trying to drum up interest at our place, and its a fun way to kill a week or two.  :P
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2008, 06:40:46 AM »
Quote from: Clayc on May 17, 2008, 06:23:23 AM
Do yall have any interest in mafia?  We're kind of trying to drum up interest at our place, and its a fun way to kill a week or two.  :P
Ooh, I love that game, though I must admit I've never played it on forums. I assume it would use private messages or private threads during "night time." Is that correct?
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Re: Suggestions for the Boards
« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2008, 06:51:39 AM »
Yeah.  I got into outside wotc, but tons of people are still there.

I assume it won;t be long before cm decides mafia is not something they feel wholesomely represents hasbro.   :eh
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