A New Stickied thread Please?

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 07:02 PM

Well, ive been thinking and i believe there should be.

you see the help Sticky thread is So extensive and the posts and threads so numerous that finding awnsers in that sticky might take a looong while.

i believe we should have a new sticky thread about patrols and main objectives. the thread would mainly be full of screenshots/accurate descriptions on sightings of Task forces that contain objectives (i.e Where you saw a Task force in the med containing a battleship from force H). screenshots of this convoy/where you first saw or encountered them. there are plenty of threads started on "where do you find the carrier" or how do you know when the merchants are AMC?

this thread would be a nice compilation of multiple sightings of multiple main objectives, and can even include just some very large convoy or task force so people can make informed decisions on where to patrol and where to stake out so they can complete that objective with some time to spare.

if you dont want to upload a screen shot, you could give a detailed explanation about the grid coordinates and a basic description of where its at like uhhh between 36 and 37 Latitude lines, southeast corner of the grid, battleship with 4 escorts sighted, Main objective or something. i find that if the mods create this thread that even if it grows to large proportions that people will still pretty easily find multiple Sightings and answers quickly, and decide the best spot to camp it out until that main objective comes steaming along

Im not sure if any1 else has suggested this, but in any case it should be a moderator made sticky thread. Thank you for considering.

Takeda Shingen · 08-13-10, 07:06 PM

I'll tell you what I tell everyone that asks for yet another sticky: We have too many stickies already. Members should not have to scroll to read the latest posts.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

I'll tell you what I tell everyone that asks for yet another sticky: We have too many stickies already. Members should not have to scroll to read the latest posts.

well theres not THAT many, but there is a few.

Takeda Shingen · 08-13-10, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

well theres not THAT many, but there is a few.

There's 11 of them. That's a lot.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 07:46 PM

yes but quite a few of those are so general its actually hard to find a specific answer, and since not many people read that thread often enough, posting is going to take a while to get a response.

and people have to scroll down anyway, because when you go into the forum your at the top of the page and, with all due respect, i dont see why people cant spend a fraction of a second more scrolling down the page another millimeter to see new threads. and this thread will most likely eliminate quite a few of those where to find threads. theres even about 3 right now that are on the first page. it seems to me that collective knowledge on one subject would be alot more helpful then the giant Super-thread for help because people arent really reading anymore and if you want an awnser your gonna have to go dumpster diving or wait a few days or even a week most likely before someone can awnser.

however while i may find this idea to be helpful, it is just an opinion, and while it is for the most part up to you, i believe that if enough people consider it that it should be made reality.

robbo180265 · 08-13-10, 11:09 PM

I have to say that I think it a good idea, especially since the search option is such a chore nowadays.

Perhaps we could do away with the Easter Egg thread? It would appear to me that there aren't any Easter Eggs in SH5?

Sailor Steve · 08-13-10, 11:30 PM

The captcha has been removed from the Search page for several days now.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robbo180265

I have to say that I think it a good idea, especially since the search option is such a chore nowadays.

Perhaps we could do away with the Easter Egg thread? It would appear to me that there aren't any Easter Eggs in SH5?

so true. why was that made a sticky anyway?

robbo180265 · 08-13-10, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The captcha has been removed from the Search page for several days now.

Just found that out myself from reading another thread - thanks for the heads up though matey

Still I think it a valid point that the "Easter Egg" thread is a wasted sticky, and the kind of thread that Mattj is talking about would be quite useful.

I'd be interested in what others here think.

Sailor Steve · 08-13-10, 11:44 PM

I agree about the Easter Egg thread, but a thread where everyone can post what they saw and when? Why not just start such a thread. If people post there alot it should stay on page 1, and if not then maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-13-10, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I agree about the Easter Egg thread, but a thread where everyone can post what they saw and when? Why not just start such a thread. If people post there alot it should stay on page 1, and if not then maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all.

well, yea but it may experience highs and lows, and maybe one day a low will come for like 4 days and lots of people post new threads and bam it will most likely sink, and new people wont know about the thread. and really its for them and people who just cant find anything. i mean look at all the sticky threads now. theres not much activity anymore. not as much as there was. the help thread is too extensive and not alot of people visit that thread As often anymore so asking something there might take a few days Or just and hour or it may never be awnsered.

robbo180265 · 08-13-10, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

i believe we should have a new sticky thread about patrols and main objectives. the thread would mainly be full of screenshots/accurate descriptions on sightings of Task forces that contain objectives (i.e Where you saw a Task force in the med containing a battleship from force H). screenshots of this convoy/where you first saw or encountered them. there are plenty of threads started on "where do you find the carrier" or how do you know when the merchants are AMC?

this thread would be a nice compilation of multiple sightings of multiple main objectives, and can even include just some very large convoy or task force so people can make informed decisions on where to patrol and where to stake out so they can complete that objective with some time to spare.

^^ Mattj's idea

This isn't really about posting anything though - this is about the numorous "How do I?" threads concerning the campaign objectives and where to find them. If done in a simlar way to the FAQ's thread (which in itself is huge and takes a fair amount of time to wade through nowadays) It would cut down on the amount of searching newbie members have to do.

I think at the time I'm posting there are two such threads in this forum now - asking the same questions that have been asked since the release of the game.

If Mattj's idea were implemented - all the posters would have to do is search that one thread instead of the whole forum.

Dunno - just seems like a good idea to me.

JScones · 08-14-10, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by robbo180265

Perhaps we could do away with the Easter Egg thread? It would appear to me that there aren't any Easter Eggs in SH5?

And, "'Fix My SH5' Issue Compilation Thread" seems to have turned into a pipe dream.

The blog thread doesn't need a sticky; indeed, what is it even doing in the SH5 forum, let alone stickied?

"Modders to the rescue" and "SH5 easter eggs" are, IMHO, less useful than the thread the OP proposed. As SS said, if such threads become popular, they'll stay on page 1 (although looking at the last posting dates, I doubt it)...

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by robbo180265

^^ Mattj's idea

This isn't really about posting anything though - this is about the numorous "How do I?" threads concerning the campaign objectives and where to find them. If done in a simlar way to the FAQ's thread (which in itself is huge and takes a fair amount of time to wade through nowadays) It would cut down on the amount of searching newbie members have to do.

I think at the time I'm posting there are two such threads in this forum now - asking the same questions that have been asked since the release of the game.

If Mattj's idea were implemented - all the posters would have to do is search that one thread instead of the whole forum.

Dunno - just seems like a good idea to me.

it is, but the posts would be helpful too. give every1 a good idea of where they REALLY travel often and not some map with routes drawn on them, cause half of the time that map is wrong and you could spend a month + searching for 1 convoy or even just 1 ship. especially to find a main objective, but if people share where they saw it you can get an idea of the BEST place to camp for him. kills 2 birds with 1 stone, it eliminates the need for those threads and the noobies and unlucky people who cant find main objective ships get what they need. win win

JScones · 08-14-10, 07:55 AM

I remember there was an SH3 Wiki Community Manual a few years ago. It died back in 2008 (server costs combined with lack of interest keeping it up to date), but as a basic overview of the game it was pretty good value. Perhaps someone might want to consider something similar for SH5?

08-13-10, 07:02 PM	#1
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	A New Stickied thread Please? Well, ive been thinking and i believe there should be. you see the help Sticky thread is So extensive and the posts and threads so numerous that finding awnsers in that sticky might take a looong while. i believe we should have a new sticky thread about patrols and main objectives. the thread would mainly be full of screenshots/accurate descriptions on sightings of Task forces that contain objectives (i.e Where you saw a Task force in the med containing a battleship from force H). screenshots of this convoy/where you first saw or encountered them. there are plenty of threads started on "where do you find the carrier" or how do you know when the merchants are AMC? this thread would be a nice compilation of multiple sightings of multiple main objectives, and can even include just some very large convoy or task force so people can make informed decisions on where to patrol and where to stake out so they can complete that objective with some time to spare. if you dont want to upload a screen shot, you could give a detailed explanation about the grid coordinates and a basic description of where its at like uhhh between 36 and 37 Latitude lines, southeast corner of the grid, battleship with 4 escorts sighted, Main objective or something. i find that if the mods create this thread that even if it grows to large proportions that people will still pretty easily find multiple Sightings and answers quickly, and decide the best spot to camp it out until that main objective comes steaming along Im not sure if any1 else has suggested this, but in any case it should be a moderator made sticky thread. Thank you for considering.

08-13-10, 11:30 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The captcha has been removed from the Search page for several days now. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-13-10, 11:44 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I agree about the Easter Egg thread, but a thread where everyone can post what they saw and when? Why not just start such a thread. If people post there alot it should stay on page 1, and if not then maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-13-10, 07:06 PM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I'll tell you what I tell everyone that asks for yet another sticky: We have too many stickies already. Members should not have to scroll to read the latest posts.

08-13-10, 07:46 PM	#5
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	yes but quite a few of those are so general its actually hard to find a specific answer, and since not many people read that thread often enough, posting is going to take a while to get a response. and people have to scroll down anyway, because when you go into the forum your at the top of the page and, with all due respect, i dont see why people cant spend a fraction of a second more scrolling down the page another millimeter to see new threads. and this thread will most likely eliminate quite a few of those where to find threads. theres even about 3 right now that are on the first page. it seems to me that collective knowledge on one subject would be alot more helpful then the giant Super-thread for help because people arent really reading anymore and if you want an awnser your gonna have to go dumpster diving or wait a few days or even a week most likely before someone can awnser. however while i may find this idea to be helpful, it is just an opinion, and while it is for the most part up to you, i believe that if enough people consider it that it should be made reality.

08-13-10, 11:09 PM	#6
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	I have to say that I think it a good idea, especially since the search option is such a chore nowadays. Perhaps we could do away with the Easter Egg thread? It would appear to me that there aren't any Easter Eggs in SH5?

08-14-10, 07:55 AM	#15
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I remember there was an SH3 Wiki Community Manual a few years ago. It died back in 2008 (server costs combined with lack of interest keeping it up to date), but as a basic overview of the game it was pretty good value. Perhaps someone might want to consider something similar for SH5?