A New Stickied thread Please?

[CaptainMattJ.]

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]

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?

[Takeda Shingen]

Bear in mind that the moderator's guidlines reccomend no more than 5 stickies per forum. If I pull some down, I won't be putting new ones up.

I've said it before: I'll never understand people's obsession with stickies. They clutter up forums, make them visually unappealing and difficult to read. As you noted, they grow long and unwieldy, making their use questionable. And what is the solution offered every time? Make another sticky. Months later, we have the same problem again, but with 12 stickies this time. We have a search function that can get you any and all information with the click of a button. I suggest using that instead.

I'm not trying to sound mean, but I've already told you I wasn't going to do it. However, I will be pulling down Fix My SH5 after we get word one way or another. Regarding the other threads, they were stickied because the owner of this website wanted them there. I won't be touching them.

[CaptainMattJ.]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Bear in mind that the moderator's guidlines reccomend no more than 5 stickies per forum. If I pull some down, I won't be putting new ones up.

I've said it before: I'll never understand people's obsession with stickies. They clutter up forums, make them visually unappealing and difficult to read. As you noted, they grow long and unwieldy, making their use questionable. And what is the solution offered every time? Make another sticky. Months later, we have the same problem again, but with 12 stickies this time. We have a search function that can get you any and all information with the click of a button. I suggest using that instead.

I'm not trying to sound mean, but I've already told you I wasn't going to do it. However, I will be pulling down Fix My SH5 after we get word one way or another. Regarding the other threads, they were stickied because the owner of this website wanted them there. I won't be touching them.

yes, but the anwsers will be specific, and using that search button is about the most time consuming thing you can do. the search gives you a bunch of useless posts or threads and you have to dig for so long by the time your done youll be a certified archeologist. and with all due respect i dont think 1 more sticky will make this site any less appealing. i know other people also ask for stickys but i think that the People in the forums should also have a say in whether or not a thread gets stickied for if enough people agree, the benefits will significantly outweigh the VERY low (in my opinion) cost. at least its not another screenshot or sticky that tells you about a book. it a thread with the idea of helping people and cutting the need for the same question being asked over and over. and its specific in the content so that people wont have to sift very long. the compilation of different sightings would make the awnser less hard to find and SOOOO much more helpful.
however, this is only my stance.

[Takeda Shingen]

Actually, I find that the search function is far more efficient than reading through 50 pages of sticky, a length that is common for threads placed at the top of a forum. Sticky threads are inherently inefficient, and you cannot remedy inefficiency with more inefficiency.

I get between 10 and 15 requests for new stickies a week. Everyone wants their pet topic or project put at the top of the forum, which I guess is only human nature. If it were up to some people, this forum would be nothing but stickies. If it were up to me, there would be none. I think that the current 11 (soon to be fewer) are a nice compromise.

In any case, I'll say no more on the matter. I've given my answer four times. This thread could go on for another 10 pages and the answer would still be 'no'. However, I do thank you for taking the time to make suggestions. I may not agree or implement them all, but it is good to know that the membership takes an interest in SubSim and it's future.

EDIT: Off-topic, your signature is cool, but could you reduce it in size, please? SubSim doesn't allow for signatures more than 120 high by 400 wide and less than 100KB. Many thanks.

[CaptainMattJ.]

EDIT: Off-topic, your signature is cool, but could you reduce it in size, please? SubSim doesn't allow for signatures more than 120 high by 400 wide and less than 100KB. Many thanks.

in the edit signature box i made the pictures Very small, i dont know what happened to them after i saved o.O

[Takeda Shingen]

It's based on how large the actual file is, not how large you make the box in the signature window. You'll need to resize the via a graphic editor program, then upload it to your server.