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Should the mapping forums be split into specifc sections?

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Offline AussieJay

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Splitting the Map Forums Up
« on: March 25, 2009, 11:18:28 pm »
I suggest that the map forums (and possibly others) to be split into their own individual forums. So instead of CTF/INF there would be CTF and INF in their respected forums, or sub-forums.

Yes, we could search the forum for each type of map but it produces poor results.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 10:13:10 am »
There are not many Infiltration maps being made, and the ones that are can also be used for Capture the Flag, which is probably why they are combined. 
 Same for the DM/HTF, the same maps can be used for both game modes in each of the Forums.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 02:11:56 pm »
everyone adds ctf_ to their topic and everyone in the topic is like "nice ctf" so if you just search ctf you will get the results narrowed down anyway.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2009, 02:00:23 am »
Obviously you both did not read my topic. I stated that searching produces poor results. You can't prove me wrong. I've done it.

I've also noted that other forums can be split. It's a simple process and it's easier than having all maps in the one forum (or the couple).
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 06:07:44 am »
I've got a feeling that splitting them up will reduce the popularity of the mapping forums. I may be wrong, but if this pulls through, we'll see.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 06:24:15 am »
I'm with jrgp on this, just seems like an unnecessary risk to me.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 07:10:22 am »
Why would splitting up a forum to make it easier to organise them be a risk to popularity? Sorry if I'm a bit slow today but that doesn't make sense.

Of course, I mean not to be rude.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2009, 07:15:14 am »
I agree with aussie what risk would that make to the popularity of mapping forums??? I for one don't get it, even though i know jrgp always has an explanation to his opinions. So what is it?  :-X
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 07:18:28 am »
Because right now pretty much everything you want to see is all in one place and you can get to it easily, without extra clicking / looking, etc.

If they were to be changed into multiple ultra-organized forums, peaple who have gotten used to the way it is now (85% of us) might not want to bother dealing with everything spread out in different places.

I'm sure there are also other reasons. echo_trail, I want to hear the reason behind your opinion.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2009, 07:21:23 am »
ok you got me jrgp. i guess i now back up from my opinion, considering the knew facts, if i knew it would be hard for some guys to re-adapt i would've given it 2nd thought.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2009, 07:23:56 am »
I see your point. It might be hard to "re-adapt" but if it makes it easier than it should be done. Functionality and organisation takes priority in a forum such as this - am I right?
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2009, 07:34:59 am »
Don't know aussie, i agree to jrgp, overall comfort of forum users is preferred to the forum's functionality itself.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2009, 07:43:43 am »
I don't think I can add a poll now, so jrgp can you do the honours?
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2009, 07:56:49 am »
Quote from: AussieJay on March 27, 2009, 07:43:43 am
I don't think I can add a poll now, so jrgp can you do the honours?
..Done.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2009, 08:03:25 am »
The honors lol :D
The great jrgp is in da house!!!!!
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2009, 08:28:39 am »
Well you pretty much said it, Joey. But I've been attending to various other forums as well, on which they've tradet having a few overall subforums for many with specific purposes, and it's just not effective, and it's a pain to look at.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2009, 09:34:14 am »
The poll shows this :(
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2009, 10:19:26 am »
Quote from: AussieJay on March 27, 2009, 02:00:23 am
Obviously you both did not read my topic. I stated that searching produces poor results. You can't prove me wrong. I've done it.

I've also noted that other forums can be split. It's a simple process and it's easier than having all maps in the one forum (or the couple).

Actually, I did read it.
I stick by what I said, Infiltration maps are made to work with CTF mode, and vise versa. Same goes for Deathmatch and Hold The Flag, the maps are used in both modes.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2009, 09:38:10 pm »
Quote from: AussieJay on March 27, 2009, 02:00:23 am
Obviously you both did not read my topic. I stated that searching produces poor results. You can't prove me wrong. I've done it.

I've also noted that other forums can be split. It's a simple process and it's easier than having all maps in the one forum (or the couple).
Obviously you not only ignored what I said, but you also happen to be terrible at using the search function.

Its an easy -yet completely unnecessary- process which will benefit one single person who can't use the search function properly because he's an idiot.

In short, learn to use the search function.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2009, 09:51:56 pm »
Unless I'm mistaken...

 Question: Should the mapping forums be split into specifc sections?
 Yes - 3 (33.3%)
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2009, 09:58:40 pm »
So you're saying you're not the only one who can't search properly?
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2009, 10:17:04 am »
Quote from: AussieJay on March 27, 2009, 09:51:56 pm
Unless I'm mistaken...

 Question: Should the mapping forums be split into specifc sections?
 Yes - 3 (33.3%)
Are you an idiot?
 
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No -  7 (70%)

Looks to me like more than twice the users, though not many total, still dislike the idea.


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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2009, 10:52:55 am »
I quoted the poll standings almost a day before you replied so rethink your question.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2009, 02:33:38 pm »
You guyse, stop being such a**holes, and calling him an idiot, he's still new to the forums alright? i bet you yourself didn't immediately become the wise search function masters in a week...
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2009, 07:41:37 pm »
Quote from: demoniac93 on March 28, 2009, 02:33:38 pm
You guyse, stop being such a**holes, and calling him an idiot, he's still new to the forums alright? i bet you yourself didn't immediately become the wise search function masters in a week...

Actually I ran forums before joining this one, so yes I knew of the search function...
Quote from: AussieJay on March 28, 2009, 10:52:55 am
I quoted the poll standings almost a day before you replied so rethink your question.

Doesn't change the fact that you intentionally posted only the 'Yes' votes, to try and prove a point that wasn't there.
You may have posted a day, or a year before my reply... but that is due to different Time Zones and real life issues.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2009, 08:37:07 pm »
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Actually I ran forums before joining this one,
Actually I continue to run my own forums. However, I have no experience with SMF forums. I never heard of it before joining.

I'm going to let other people decide on this topic, not you since you're obviously blinded by your own superiority?

EDIT: I know you'll like that one.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2009, 09:50:01 pm »
This topic will be much more fun if we let Aussie believe hes got a legitimate argument.
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Re: Splitting the Map Forums Up
« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2009, 01:26:05 am »
No, if we split them up it'd be a pain in the arse to check out new maps.

AussieJ: Stop making silly, untrue arguments when the opinions differ.
Everyone else: Don't flame(much), just state your opinion in a mature not stupid manner, and offer a retort if needed.

Now, I'm locking this before it becomes more of a clusterfuck. Some of you are lucky you're dodging warnings.

And just to settle this:
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Yes - 3 (21.4%)
No - 11 (78.6%)
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