Thread Tags

Gizzmoe · 03-18-07, 01:42 AM

Please use the following tags when you start a new thread:

[WIP] for work-in-progress mods
[REL] for released mods
[REQ] for mod requests
[TEC] for technical discussions

A few examples:
[TEC] How can I edit .sim files?
[REQ] More deck gun ammo
[WIP] Skin repaint for Gato class

One advantage is that you can search for those tags using the forum search, this make it possible to, for example, get a list of all released or WIP mods.

Safe-Keeper · 03-18-07, 04:20 AM

As long as people stick to this and you moderator(s) do a good job updating thread tags (from [WIP] to [REL], for example), and tagging threads made by people who overlook or forget about this system, this should work just great and be a great tool for all of us. It could even replace the "List of mods" sticky if done right, as all you'd have to do would be search for threads with "[REL]" in their topic header.

Good idea, Gizzmoe.

Gizzmoe · 03-18-07, 04:50 AM

Regarding the updating of thread tags from [WIP] to [REL], people need to inform us when that needs to be done.

AG124 · 03-21-07, 02:12 PM

I didn't see this sticky when I started my Shipping thread here yesterday, and as a result I neglected to use a tag.

I will be sure to use the system from now on - but for now, I see that the thread title has been changed appropriately by a moderator.

sh3rules · 03-22-07, 03:59 PM

This is a great idea; it will significantly simplify the process of searching for files

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geetrue · 03-24-07, 09:39 PM

You have probably already thought of it, but shouldn't the tag REL be a sticky?

Then you can pick from among the finished mods for the one you want ...

Gizzmoe · 03-25-07, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geetrue

You have probably already thought of it, but shouldn't the tag REL be a sticky?

You can use the forum search to find all released mods, simply search for [REL].

Onkel Neal · 03-26-07, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

Please use the following tags when you start a new thread:

[WIP] for work-in-progress mods
[REL] for released mods
[REQ] for mod requests
[TEC] for technical discussions

A few examples:
[TEC] How can I edit .sim files?
[REQ] More deck gun ammo
[WIP] Skin repaint for Gato class

One advantage is that you can search for those tags using the forum search, this make it possible to, for example, get a list of all released or WIP mods.

Genius

Did you come up with this on your own? Or is this some kind of standard? Makes finding stuff much easier.

thanks
Neal

castorp345 · 03-26-07, 12:31 PM

and to think we've all gone lo! these many years in such a sorry state of disorganization!

what a terrific improvement this is!!

Gizzmoe · 03-26-07, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Did you come up with this on your own?

No, I saw it the first time like a year ago on Elderscrolls.com and immediately liked the idea, it´s very helpful in different ways.

Gizzmoe · 03-27-07, 02:59 PM

Please use the [MIS] tag for Mission Editor threads, until we get a separate ME forum.

BBury · 04-08-07, 10:18 AM

NM>

sqk7744 · 04-13-07, 11:14 AM

Sorry for the question, just had a thought...
Is there a "calling all cars/general broadcast message ability when logging in to the boards as an added Heads-up for stuff like the new tagging convention or other stuff?

I know the default is to read the stickies and then Pass Go.

Sometimes I'll log on and click my run-down list of threads I posted to.

Just a thought, I'll leave quietly.

Onkel Neal · 04-13-07, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqk7744

Is there a "calling all cars/general broadcast message ability when logging in to the boards as an added Heads-up for stuff like the new tagging convention or other stuff?

There isn't, but thanks for the suggestion. We will see if we can find a good solution for that.

Neal

sqk7744 · 04-13-07, 03:20 PM

Thanks Neal, just a thought.

I find log-on messages very helpful for spreading the word when doing system maint. announcements.

* Great Forum and folks here

cheers,
-Alex

03-18-07, 01:42 AM	#1
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Thread Tags Please use the following tags when you start a new thread: [WIP] for work-in-progress mods [REL] for released mods [REQ] for mod requests [TEC] for technical discussions A few examples: [TEC] How can I edit .sim files? [REQ] More deck gun ammo [WIP] Skin repaint for Gato class One advantage is that you can search for those tags using the forum search, this make it possible to, for example, get a list of all released or WIP mods. Last edited by Gizzmoe; 04-11-07 at 01:04 AM.

03-18-07, 04:20 AM	#2
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	As long as people stick to this and you moderator(s) do a good job updating thread tags (from [WIP] to [REL], for example), and tagging threads made by people who overlook or forget about this system, this should work just great and be a great tool for all of us. It could even replace the "List of mods" sticky if done right, as all you'd have to do would be search for threads with "[REL]" in their topic header. Good idea, Gizzmoe. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

03-18-07, 04:50 AM	#3
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Regarding the updating of thread tags from [WIP] to [REL], people need to inform us when that needs to be done. Last edited by Gizzmoe; 03-31-07 at 12:30 AM.

03-21-07, 02:12 PM	#4
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Thread Tags I didn't see this sticky when I started my Shipping thread here yesterday, and as a result I neglected to use a tag. I will be sure to use the system from now on - but for now, I see that the thread title has been changed appropriately by a moderator. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

03-24-07, 09:39 PM	#6
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You have probably already thought of it, but shouldn't the tag REL be a sticky? Then you can pick from among the finished mods for the one you want ... __________________

03-22-07, 03:59 PM	#5
sh3rules Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sailing the Seas of Lies Posts: 393 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	This is a great idea; it will significantly simplify the process of searching for files .

03-26-07, 12:31 PM	#9
castorp345 Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of Cambridge Posts: 379 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	and to think we've all gone lo! these many years in such a sorry state of disorganization! what a terrific improvement this is!!

03-27-07, 02:59 PM	#11
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Please use the [MIS] tag for Mission Editor threads, until we get a separate ME forum.

04-08-07, 10:18 AM	#12
BBury Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	NM>

04-13-07, 11:14 AM	#13
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	NOTAMS? Sorry for the question, just had a thought... Is there a "calling all cars/general broadcast message ability when logging in to the boards as an added Heads-up for stuff like the new tagging convention or other stuff? I know the default is to read the stickies and then Pass Go. Sometimes I'll log on and click my run-down list of threads I posted to. Just a thought, I'll leave quietly.

04-13-07, 03:20 PM	#15
sqk7744 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ~About 60' below Posts: 1,150 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thread Tags Thanks Neal, just a thought. I find log-on messages very helpful for spreading the word when doing system maint. announcements. * Great Forum and folks here cheers, -Alex