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Michael S
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 07:28
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I wanted to make a few requests although Im not really sure who I would be sending them to anymore since Rich isnt really affiliated with TGC and hes the Webmaster/Admin.


Anyway I was wondering if it was possible to get some sort of thing that says if a user is online or not. Like in their mini profile in threads.
This is what I mean:



Another thing I was thinking about is an old timer board.
Something like this:

Where members from years past can come and chat. Like a special board for people who have been here over 2-3 years.
Would be useful for keeping members here that don't necessarily make games anymore but still want to stay in touch with the community.


Thats all I got for now.
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Thraxas
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 11:53
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Not exactly what you're after but if you go to http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum#5 It lists users who are online at the bottom of the page.

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MSon
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 12:23
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The only thing i think needs improving on the forumz is an errir it seems to add, make a Code Snip like this



If i where to now edit this post, it will automatically go into the Code Snip and remove all occurances of "\", This is a pain if you've posted lots of code.

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BatVink
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 16:59 Edited at: 17th Jun 2008 17:00
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As Thraxas says...



There used to be a private forum for the more serious users, but it was abandoned some time ago. I guess it was somewhat elitist.

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SunnyKatt
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 20:06
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There should be an entire locked topic where we store all the old wonderful memorable threads in. Easy access to "I hate book".

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MSon
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 22:11
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i think there is a "Locked Board", but we mere mortals dont have access to it

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tha_rami
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 23:32
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I agree with the topic started, though. It is almost standard for forums to have that functionality nowadays.


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Michael S
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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 23:36
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While where throwing things out there, why not display a users post count below their name as well?

There are lots of things that are standard on most forums that TGC lacks.
There hasnt been much of an upgrade in a few years now.
I think rich did something back in 06 but it was little details.

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Thraxas
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 02:27
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Quote: "why not display a users post count below their name as well"


I like the fact that post count is not displayed here. It stops people posting rubbish just to up their post count...

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Michael S
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 03:22
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Your logic doesnt make sense.
People will post BS no matter what.
Being able to see your post count doesnt make you post crap.
You can still see your post count if you go to the right URL.

The only real reason I can think of is that it prevents people from being cocky and saying Im better than you because of my PC.

Oh and thats for pointing out the obviouse earlier. I have been here almost 3 years I know you can see whos online on the home page.
Thats not what I meant at all.

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tha_rami
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 03:24
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I do agree with Thraxas on the post count, some people see it as their ultimate purpose in life to outpost others. The online thing would be good, though, really.


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Michael S
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 03:29
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I can see where she is coming from but I think there are other reasons than that.

Also does anyone else agree on having an old timers forum?

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soapyfish
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 03:49 Edited at: 18th Jun 2008 03:52
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Meh, I'm pretty happy with the forum as it is. It serves it's purpose. There used to be a notepad icon under each post that you could click if you found that post helpful and wanted to keep it for future reference but that was removed, that's the only feature I can think of that would be helpful. EDIT:: On second thoughts, I'm not sure if this feature did actually exist but I think it did. My memories farting.

There is an old timers board, but only people who have been here for 3 or more years can see it. Ok maybe not.


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Insanity Complex
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 03:52
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The only thing I kinda like is the old timers forum idea cause I've been around here a while but seems like I don't contribute in any way anymore, I'm like dead weight


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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 04:41 Edited at: 18th Jun 2008 05:03
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I honestly think this Forum is great. The only thing that would be nice to see is a thread view history/favorite thing (which has been brought up before), without having to have your address flooded with emails. But I think the post count will inspire competition and therefore mindless posting.
The online user notice already exists as BatVink has already pointed out.


BatVink has caught me in the act of my daily browse.

"Dooooh you!" <shakes fist in an Oliver Hardy sort of way />

I do tend to browse a lot more than I post. Wish I could be some use more often.
Perhaps provide a daily etching of the shenanigans in Liverpool, or not... your choice really.

But I digress...... carry on.

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Jeku
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 05:35
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We *used* to have a visible post count but it was disabled because people were posting crap to get their numbers higher. Accept it.

Also, an old timer's forum doesn't really make sense. What's the point? We have Geek Culture for keeping in touch.


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I think the forum is fine the way it is. I've been to other forums, but usually it ends up being cluttered by accessories people don't really need.

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RalphY
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 13:44
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Only feature I would want added is that when you hover over a thread title it displays the first sentence of the first post so you can get a better idea of what the thread is about before clicking it.

Example of what I mean can be seen here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=602e37680b58a5d40eacb0ae53b28a49&f=2.

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Diggsey
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 16:35
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A way to search only threads which we've posted in or viewed would be good (Often when I have a problem I remember that I saw a solution to it somewhere, but because there is no way to see threads that we've posted in or viewed before I can never find it again)

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MSon
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 17:07 Edited at: 18th Jun 2008 17:10
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The search requires you to be precise about the title, it should work like General Web Searches
IE:
Quote: "Sprite+Alpha"

You cant do this here, if somethink is labeled "Change alpha of a Sprites", then a search of "Sprite Alpha" will not find it, thats quite annoying, sometimes when you've seen a thread, you wont remember te exact title, but a word or two that was in it.

Also a Search By Title/Contents/Source like you can in the Codebase would be good

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Sid Sinister
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 20:28
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+1 for bleach

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tha_rami
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Posted: 18th Jun 2008 23:39
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The little green online dot would be good and easy to implement.


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