Class sub-forums.. - Page 3

Dantes · #21 10-11-2010, 01:18 PM

Actually Rogean chimed in on the last thread about this, he said it might be something to consider. I think as more of these threads pop up, the need for class forums will become more evident.

For me it's just hard to locate specific threads for my class. Often times I will recall a thread about how taunt works or otherwise, but I have to wade through "server chat" forum to find it or hope the search tool works properly. Forum search would be much easier if I could just browse a Warrior forum or filter my search by forum and choose the class I am searching for. When I start a new class, if I do a search for that specific class here to find details - I get mixed results that aren't always helpful.

I could also see a lot of threads becoming stickied in class specific forums that otherwise would not be in the general server chat forum. I think the forum audience is large enough to support it, and in the long run it's a better way to sort the data.

Belleraphone · #22 10-11-2010, 11:34 PM

I support this too, don't see how it could even do any harm.

Tork · #23 10-12-2010, 12:20 AM

I do not support - too many subforums often dilute forum activity.

Active forums generate interest, which generates more traffic - which keeps the playerbase engaged.

Tappin · #24 10-14-2010, 02:19 AM

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I do not support - too many subforums often dilute forum activity.

Active forums generate interest, which generates more traffic - which keeps the playerbase engaged.

True. But class forums would do anything but drive people away. If anything it would do the opposite. Many times I come here looking for specific information regarding druid and can't find it and I'd rather not start a thread for a noobish question in a forum that covers many other topics.

So I end up taking my browser elsewhere, when it could be here, receiving multiple views and replies... of course thats the idea.

I still wish we could add this! BUMP!

Taluvill · #25 10-14-2010, 02:38 AM

I want it. I have a Druid guide that I wrote up for a guild I used to be in that I want to post there. I also want to get feedback from community druids to see how we can make it the best possible guide to help druids do whatever it is that they need to do. I dont want to post it here for the small fact that it may get lost in the clutter, and there is no where to put it.

My only question is that is there a limit to forums/subforums for how much you pay to V-Bulletin? Because if so, that may be holding us back.

Edit: The other thing is that, if the guides are good, and I'm sure a lot of them will be tailored to P99, it will keep more forum activity here, and bring more in on the sole fact that they can stay here to get their guides and shoot the shit about why rangers suck, ect ect.

halbar · #26 10-14-2010, 02:45 AM

You could also post guides on the wiki.

Taluvill · #27 10-14-2010, 02:46 AM

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You could also post guides on the wiki.

Possible....

WTB Class subforums. No offense, just easier and more consolidated here

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I think I've read and commented in just about every iteration of these threads. I still have yet to see any server staff reply. I'm starting to think it's their way of saying no.

I do support class-specific forums, and I hope we could at least get them when Kunark comes out. With such a large expansion of content I'm sure there will be class items or quests that I would miss if people didn't have a place to discuss them.

I want to see them before Kunark, on the basis that It's probably not coming soon. I know its being worked upon daily and its 100x better to do it right and get it right as we only have one kunark launch. I just think it'll give us more time to shoot the shit and keep people on the forums more in the "dark zone" of time before kunark release and some are saying fuck it till release.

Henini · #28 10-14-2010, 10:11 AM

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Why do rangers get their own forum? Not fair [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

^^ this

bump, class forums would be great!

maestrom · #29 10-14-2010, 10:51 AM

This would be pretty sweet. I know everyone already knows everything there is to know about this game but class forums would be a great place for those with memory issues (it's been 10 years you know...) to ask class related questions without spamming the heck out of other forums.

Lazortag · #30 10-14-2010, 11:41 AM

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I do not support - too many subforums often dilute forum activity.

Active forums generate interest, which generates more traffic - which keeps the playerbase engaged.

In this case server chat is actually TOO active for anyone to reliably read, so the wrong threads get the most traffic.

Honestly it wouldn't be hard to just make several subforums that you have to click on a larger forum to be able to see. It doesn't have to be for *every* class since a lot of class discussion is related to other similar classes. Just do Tank/Hybrid/Priest/Caster/DPS, for example. You could have a description under "Tank" that says "Discussion about Warriors, Paladins, and Shadow Knights", under Hybrid that says "Discussion about Bards and Rangers", Priests can be Shamans/Clerics/Druids, Casters are Enchanters/Mages/Necros/Wizards, DPS is Monk/Rogue. I'm willing to take one for the team and have Bards in the same forums as rangers. It makes my stomach turn a little but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to have class sub-forums.

People can quibble all they want over the exact makeup of it, but really I don't mind leaving it to the discretion of the devs. I just want it done because it's so obviously a good idea.

edit: on that note, on wikipedia the breakdown is Tanks, Damage Dealers, Casters, Crowd Control/Utility, and Healers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everquest#Classes). Although I'm a little surprised that rangers are included under damage dealers since they primarily tend to be damage takers.
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edit2: Also this page (http://moestaverne.com/p1999wiki/ind...racter_Classes) has the breakdown as "Knights" (ugh), "Priests", "Melee", "Casters". Rename Knights to Tanks and that would be good too.