Brett C
Frontier
If some forums turn out to be a barren wasteland (more so than previously), will consider the options.
Dangerous Discussion will still remain.
News Forum Downtime - Evening of Sept 25, into morning of the 26th
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If some forums turn out to be a barren wasteland (more so than previously), will consider the options.
Dangerous Discussion will still remain.
Ah that's why, when I went to Unsubscribe from this thread, instead I had "Subscribe to thread". Had to go dig into my settings > subscriptions to take care of it (and will again after this post now).
So racing event threads are now in Elite Media ... errr, OK ... if you're sure.
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/168568-Buckyball-Racing-Club-presents-The-A*-Challenge
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...-present-the-Okinura-Station-Sprint-Challenge
P.S. where have smileys gone? (or is that just this thread) - do we have to go old school now ;-)
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/168568-Buckyball-Racing-Club-presents-The-A*-Challenge
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...-present-the-Okinura-Station-Sprint-Challenge
P.S. where have smileys gone? (or is that just this thread) - do we have to go old school now ;-)
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If I'm understanding thirstyfish correctly, he's referring to this:
Normally after reading a thread and refreshing this page, it will be removed from the "Subscribed thread with new posts" section.
Robert Maynard
Volunteer Moderator
Also noticed the missing smilies.
Testing:
Edit: No smilies.
It's a per-forum setting - smilies are also disabled in the bug reporting forums, for example.
Who can help with moving some threads to proper places? (or can be used report function?)
PvP or Guides:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...ects-of-weapon-special-effects-complete-table
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...silver-s-Top-Tips-Beginner-s-Guide-VR-PvP-Vid
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/246086-Official-FDev-Damage-Stats-for-Every-Weapon
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...aw-for-Every-Ship-in-Game-Official-FDev-Stats
PvP
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/341107-Truesilver-s-Top-Tips-No-3-Gimballed-Duelling (please unlock that one too)
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...s-No-2-Beginner’s-Guide-Courier-v-FdL-PvP-vid (please unlock that one too)
... Nice new forum structure! @BrettC
PvP or Guides:
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...ects-of-weapon-special-effects-complete-table
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...silver-s-Top-Tips-Beginner-s-Guide-VR-PvP-Vid
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/246086-Official-FDev-Damage-Stats-for-Every-Weapon
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...aw-for-Every-Ship-in-Game-Official-FDev-Stats
PvP
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/341107-Truesilver-s-Top-Tips-No-3-Gimballed-Duelling (please unlock that one too)
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showt...s-No-2-Beginner’s-Guide-Courier-v-FdL-PvP-vid (please unlock that one too)
... Nice new forum structure! @BrettC
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Brett,
Thanks for all the work you and the mods do here.
I'll be straight about my worry for the future.
Dangerous Discussion is subbed, 'Discuss anything relating to Elite Dangerous.'
However, I'm worried that it will be ruined by having loads of new threads zealously moved out into the sub-category forums.
This is a small community. If everything's going the way of sub-categories, it would be like asking 12 people to your house for a party and then dividing them amongst 8 rooms. Not much discussion, not much fun, not many people come to the next party.
Anyway, like I say, that's my concern. I hope it's groundless!
Cheers,
Truesilver
Thanks for all the work you and the mods do here.
I'll be straight about my worry for the future.
Dangerous Discussion is subbed, 'Discuss anything relating to Elite Dangerous.'
However, I'm worried that it will be ruined by having loads of new threads zealously moved out into the sub-category forums.
This is a small community. If everything's going the way of sub-categories, it would be like asking 12 people to your house for a party and then dividing them amongst 8 rooms. Not much discussion, not much fun, not many people come to the next party.
Anyway, like I say, that's my concern. I hope it's groundless!
Cheers,
Truesilver
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Brett C
Frontier
Think of those particular forums for use of longer lived threads. In DD, those threads would sometimes fall off the front page and simply get all discombobulated in the mix.
I don't believe the mods will make DD a barren waste land of Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved:. Well, so i would hope not that is.
I do like the dungeon for discussions on modes, something that rages on.
I assume the rules are the same?
Think of those particular forums for use of longer lived threads. In DD, those threads would sometimes fall off the front page and simply get all discombobulated in the mix.
I don't believe the mods will make DD a barren waste land of Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved: Moved:. Well, so i would hope not that is.
Thanks Brett for such a swift and positive reply. I can certainly get behind the idea of threads starting life in Dangerous Discussion and if they become longstanding, in due course moving to a suitable sub-forum.
My concern was really over 'forced' moves in the first day or two, when a DD thread not only reaches a wider audience (including those who might appreciate it even though it falls outside their usual areas of interest) but also forms part of the community's daily "headlines" for topical discussion.
Galloping galaxies ... every single one of the above is one of mine! Thanks indeed @Martind, I'm glad you found them helpful.
With one (Engineering) exception they all began in DD. I hope that will still usually be possible as discussed with Brett above, because personally I just wouldn't have been motivated to put the work into them otherwise.
What an excellent list of threads ... I've now added these to a newly renamed "Ship, weapon stat's, combat tips, etc" section in my sticky "Best of forum" thread.
It'll take time to get used to the layout....first look on mobile and it is way confusing...but...time..
However, would have loved for the mobile theme to be adjusted. PLEASE let us have a rep button.
Edit: also...could you look at the bug on mobile that prevents you using the bottom page buttons if the last post on the current page has a spoiler? The page numbers at the top of the page still work but for the ones at the bottom, the spoiler seems to have shifted all the touch points around so you can't tap for next page.
However, would have loved for the mobile theme to be adjusted. PLEASE let us have a rep button.
Edit: also...could you look at the bug on mobile that prevents you using the bottom page buttons if the last post on the current page has a spoiler? The page numbers at the top of the page still work but for the ones at the bottom, the spoiler seems to have shifted all the touch points around so you can't tap for next page.
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Truesilver guides should be pinned on the PvP Sub.. I mean this by it self would make the pvp forum worthy visiting!
could you do it Brett?
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"discombobulated" - ??
My feedback on the changes:
Worlds of Elite - what is it for (there is no description)? Users are able to post at the top level i.e. not restricted to sub-forums, is that intentional? I don't see the point of introducing better organisation (sub-forums) if it's not enforced/encouraged. There are threads in here that would appear to suit the Elite Media sub-forum better i.e. Video, Audio, Art tags.
Lore, Roleplay, Events - does 'Events' refer to in-game events, out-of-game events or both? For example, threads related to Lavecon and BRC events have been moved to Elite Media, which I find odd.
Horizons - disappointed to see this still exists, I really don't see what value it adds.
Overall I think better use is needed of the forum descriptions i.e. the small text under the title, in order to better guide newcomers (I admit that a lot of people probably don't look at them but anyway...)
Apart from the above I like the changes.
Worlds of Elite - what is it for (there is no description)? Users are able to post at the top level i.e. not restricted to sub-forums, is that intentional? I don't see the point of introducing better organisation (sub-forums) if it's not enforced/encouraged. There are threads in here that would appear to suit the Elite Media sub-forum better i.e. Video, Audio, Art tags.
Lore, Roleplay, Events - does 'Events' refer to in-game events, out-of-game events or both? For example, threads related to Lavecon and BRC events have been moved to Elite Media, which I find odd.
Horizons - disappointed to see this still exists, I really don't see what value it adds.
Overall I think better use is needed of the forum descriptions i.e. the small text under the title, in order to better guide newcomers (I admit that a lot of people probably don't look at them but anyway...)
Apart from the above I like the changes.
If some forums turn out to be a barren wasteland (more so than previously), will consider the options.
Dangerous Discussion will still remain.
Brett, thanks for taking time to reply to my posts. You must be busy ! Appreciated ;-)
verb - NORTH AMERICAN - humorous
past tense: discombobulated; past participle: discombobulated
disconcert or confuse (someone).