To Neal and the moderators: SH4 major mods homepages

[maerean_m]

I think subsim forum lacks an essential feature: a homepage for all the major mods for SH4, American and/or German side.

When someone browses subsim.com and the subsim forum there should a clear link to those homepages that should contain links for the download and also credits for the mod creators (maybe even with pictures; it would be nice to get to know all those talented moders).

What do you think?

[AVGWarhawk]

Attempts are made to create one sticky thread for the mods. Inside the thread contains the links. As of late, the mods fly out faster than I can post and update the stickied thread. For a while there I was getting PM's from the creators that they need the link posted but it has stopped. Therefore, to keep a one click stickied thread to all the mods, assistance is needed in a form of a PM with link to the thread within the body of the message. It takes less than a 30 seconds to get it posted. Currently, we sticky the major mods but the one guy who creates the smallest mod that does the greatest good gets moved down to page 3 in a matter of minutes with all the posting going on. I do not know of a better way to handle it at the moment. As usual, I'm open for suggestions. I know the most major mod creators have links in the sig area.

[maerean_m]

I was thinking of a homepage that would be maintained by the author(s) of the mod.
This way:
* moders have a (standardized) way to publish their work
* subsim only has to facilitate the technical problem (space on the server). there's no need for the moderators to keep track of all the versions of the mods
* people know exactly where to look for updates

As you can see, many people come to the forum and ask (over and over again) about the mods and where to get them from.

[AVGWarhawk]

Good point! I know GWX has their own webpage. RFB has done the same as a forum but can provide the links to filefront and such on that forum. Some of the guys who make skins have their own webpage. I will see if I can get them together over the next week and assemble them on one thread. Sounds good to me.

[longam]

Let’s face it; forum software is too limited to accomplish what is needed.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by longam

Let’s face it; forum software is too limited to accomplish what is needed.

Sadly, so am I. Any suggestion will be looked at for sure. Execution is something all together different.

[aanker]

From a users (and learners like I am) perspective, having the Mods forum and their discussion in a centralized location like the Subsim Mods forum is/was great even though it isn't perfect.

The forum search function or search site + google etc can easily find things here that are not listed in a sticky topic. I enjoy reading the process of a mods development and have learned a lot.

Now some of the mods are splintering off to separate locations which is too bad. Just my opinion... (sorry)

Art

[CDR Resser]

Originally Posted by aanker

From a users (and learners like I am) perspective, having the Mods forum and their discussion in a centralized location like the Subsim Mods forum is/was great even though it isn't perfect.

The forum search function or search site + google etc can easily find things here that are not listed in a sticky topic. I enjoy reading the process of a mods development and have learned a lot.

Now some of the mods are splintering off to separate locations which is too bad. Just my opinion... (sorry)

Art

Having a "one stop shop" for mods is much preferred to having to search all over for various mods. I wouldn't use nearly as many of these mods if I had to search all over. As some of the seperate mod websites and forums locations are not widely known, it's better that they are all here. By the way, where is the independent RFB Forum, or is it verboten to ask.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

[aanker]

Originally Posted by CDR Resser

... By the way, where is the independent RFB Forum, or is it verboten to ask.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

See post:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=267

Guess it's not verboten
http://forum.kickinbak.com

Art

[maerean_m]

Originally Posted by aanker

See post:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=267

That's what I'm talking about: an URL like showpost.php?p=790802&postcount=267 is not very user friendly.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by aanker

See post:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=267

Guess it's not verboten
http://forum.kickinbak.com

Art

All can look at the forum for RFB. Swdw always wanted a open source. When a beta is ready he will post it up on Filefront and all can fool with it if they want.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by maerean_m

That's what I'm talking about: an URL like showpost.php?p=790802&postcount=267 is not very user friendly.

User friendly in what respect? The link you have maerean_m does not work but I guess the link you have is refering to the link in the quote you have? Normally, Swdw will post the link for Filefront for the beta in the RFB thread. As far as links to homepages in one thread only, that it is up to Neal. I will inquire with Neal on that matter.

[THE_MASK]

Maybe on the subsim front page change the left column to subsim mods instead of subsim news .

[CDR Resser]

Originally Posted by aanker

See post:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...&postcount=267

Guess it's not verboten
http://forum.kickinbak.com

Art

Thanks, I found it.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Well, I did start a Subsim Wiki, but the provider I chose might not be the best one. Maybe if the modders who wanted to post something could use a Wiki template for their mods, and have it in various categories. e.g.

• Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific
  • Supermods
    • Trigger Maru
    • RFB

That way, mod creators can post the readme's, installation instructions, highlight pictures etc. without people having to hunt through pages and pages of threads to find various things.