What is the point of this forum?
Ignore the haters that just want to complain about the format. People hate change, nobody understands that better than me.
That said, having two different boards is a little odd. Especially when we still say things like "if you want to shittalk, you can still use postcount!" That, combined with the fear that your account can be actioned if you "break the rules" here[0] have led to some concern for a late-stage game that can't really afford fragmentation.
I've also seen some attempts to use this board like a ~ticket system[1], where the thread was "closed" after it was "resolved" (which is an anti-pattern for forums, as that mindset can hinder conversation).
So, I'd like to propose something!
- A clear "Code of Conduct" that is easy to read and explains what is / is not allowed.
- A standard enforcement of this CoC that is predictable and reliable.
- Some work to improve the quality of life of the forums (extending the cookies beyond 24 hours, potentially some UI work, etc). I'm happy to volunteer some time to help with these (even if just giving feedback to whoever is working on it).
- Some integrations with daocutils.com -- I'd be happy to work on my end to really make these forums useful for daoc people (yes, I understand this would be self serving, but the goal of daocutils.com is to make daoc more approachable).
I think the only way to solve the "problem" of two forums is to make this one more appealing than the other, rather than trying to rule this one with an iron fist and let that one be the wild west.
You know where to reach me!
[0] One thing I see a lot is "just don't be extra naughty!" etc. Not trying to call Beibs out here, but the "you shouldn't be afraid if you have nothing to hide" argument has been proven to be a really flawed outlook in many different arenas throughout time.
[1] https://forum.darkageofcamelot.com/discussion/367/can-we-get-rid-of-these-quests#latest
That said, having two different boards is a little odd. Especially when we still say things like "if you want to shittalk, you can still use postcount!" That, combined with the fear that your account can be actioned if you "break the rules" here[0] have led to some concern for a late-stage game that can't really afford fragmentation.
I've also seen some attempts to use this board like a ~ticket system[1], where the thread was "closed" after it was "resolved" (which is an anti-pattern for forums, as that mindset can hinder conversation).
So, I'd like to propose something!
- A clear "Code of Conduct" that is easy to read and explains what is / is not allowed.
- A standard enforcement of this CoC that is predictable and reliable.
- Some work to improve the quality of life of the forums (extending the cookies beyond 24 hours, potentially some UI work, etc). I'm happy to volunteer some time to help with these (even if just giving feedback to whoever is working on it).
- Some integrations with daocutils.com -- I'd be happy to work on my end to really make these forums useful for daoc people (yes, I understand this would be self serving, but the goal of daocutils.com is to make daoc more approachable).
I think the only way to solve the "problem" of two forums is to make this one more appealing than the other, rather than trying to rule this one with an iron fist and let that one be the wild west.
You know where to reach me!
[0] One thing I see a lot is "just don't be extra naughty!" etc. Not trying to call Beibs out here, but the "you shouldn't be afraid if you have nothing to hide" argument has been proven to be a really flawed outlook in many different arenas throughout time.
[1] https://forum.darkageofcamelot.com/discussion/367/can-we-get-rid-of-these-quests#latest
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Symfriar (Friar duh)
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Broadsword Online Games
its was quite embarrassing for daoc as a whole for some big new forum launch, that no one uses cuz the rules are made up by some 75 year old lady who thinks we are all 5
As far as I can tell, nothing is *too difficult* for anyone (unless they really just are a huge PITA). That said, the fear of the unknown is what worries people. I.E. how much can you tease / make jokes / etc?
If BS wants to take the forum and potentially action your real game account, it should be clearly stated, and not subjective. I'm fine with either direction, as long as people know what to expect
The adults that can't help but act like kids?
It's not like a new forum gets 10k posts a day 1, when PC opened it was just the same. People wait and see what happens, that was expected.
Broadsword Online Games
Do you mean the question/answer prefix thing? I might turn it off I had a thought on it but never went with it.
Broadsword Online Games
This board needed to happen and it's perfect. It may need improvements along the way but I'm sure broadsword got plans to do that.
Must resist want to reply so badly, but dun want to offend anyone/anything/person/place/thing
https://divoxutils.com/users/user_2ZTPHy8tjVF9LWMgujSZfCY9Mos/characters
Limiting the collective content of DAOC is a huge mistake on "their" part. There are so few left loyal these days, banking on the free to play model for #DAOC long term growth what 17 years into this game is a really really bad business decision, but hey GL
https://divoxutils.com/users/user_2ZTPHy8tjVF9LWMgujSZfCY9Mos/characters
- I would like to see some features on the forum (mentions, more than 24h login etc)
- I would create a trade forum
- I would try to fullfill the forum with the tools that exist for DAoC (but maybe WE can do it on the Ressource Guide forum)
But i don't agree with you on some points
It's clear for me that if you go too far in here you can be actionned ingame, it's clearly written in the coc
It's better than an unofficial forum (and i say that but i was glad when Carol came to our french board) because there will be less trash talk, more attractive topics to discuss
Simple!
Who else will do it ? You?
I mean honestly this is at 17 year old game and I think Carol/Bieb is doing a wonderful job for where the game is at the moment. Again be constructive and you'll get your feedback heard. At the moment telling a Community leader they are useless is the reason you don't get heard.
I didn't mean any disrespect I just love daoc and its hard to see how things are going /shrugs
On the flip side, this forum doesn't offer the same utility that PC offered. I believe there should be a trade forum just like on PC that has feedback on it so people can start to develop feedback here on these forums. That is really my only issue with this forum over the other.
I feel like we are in a real life Portal game and Carol is GLaDOS and we are just the pawns and if we don't perform right we get corrected until we are mindless zombies only saying things that are good about this game
Edit: P.S. if this gets edited I still win because I know Carol has personally read this and that's all that matters
Kinda? They can still read the posts and send feedback directly to Broadsword via the feedback form on the DAoC website.
That's never been the issue. Some of the stuff I've read here (before it was modded) was out of line per the COC, NOT because of the issue they had with the game. If you can't present yourself as an adult and give constructive criticism without resorting to immaturity, you need to take a step back and look at yourself.
Couple of different ways of looking at it.
You have mentioned one way which is how it is to be done per those who have their logo at the top.
Roger that.
But, just for grins, consider another way.
Time and again, it has been shown that BS will do what BS wants to do, at which point, the constructive criticism is reserved for the consequences.
Because of this, when I post, I'm usually frustrated.
My game related criticisms are always reserved for the service, not the player(s).
One could argue these critiques of mine might have bordered on immature but they are no less valid.
I also believe they were way more entertaining.
I play the adult all day at work and when I get home and want to whine about a video game, I want to do it in a less than straightforward way that gets my point across.
It's a game.
Btw,
I have stepped back and looked at myself and I see that my boy gets his good looks from his mom because I still have mine.
Thanks all for your feedback...Hopz, will be in touch but may be a few days.
Broadsword Online Games
Just as a remembrance please guys, keep in mind to stay correct to each other.
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