Class sub-forums..

[Extunarian]

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.

[laughinghorse]

This would be a huge improvement to the forums. I know the P99 wiki is off to a (insert yer own adjective) start and could technically host this, but for now, this info batch needs its own arena and would be easiestly(word?haha) Handled here.
Any good reasons why not?

[Dantes]

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]

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

[Tork]

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]

Originally Posted by Tork [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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!

[Lazortag]

Originally Posted by Tork [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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.

[Tol]

I want these so much, people could contribute threads of spell listings/cost/locations, common gear, and other useful class info threads so we dont have to hunt all over the internet of 10 years ago to find that stuff.

[Ravhin]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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.

Don't know what you're talking about...

It is a wiki after all people!

[Taluvill]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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.

This.

And As someone said above, I'll be contributing everything I can manage to make the druid part the best it can be, spells, information, where to do things, How to _____ Videos, etc.

Originally Posted by Tappin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm still for this. lets get a poll going!

Taluvill, PM me that druid guide! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's like 5 pages yo. and I need to finish the quad kiting section before anyone see's it lol.