Newb problem

[Cipher7071]

As a mere corporal in this outfit, I may perhaps be closer to this problem than some of you who are much more familiar with it's ins and outs. The FAQ as it stands is a great source of information if you have some patience. It has, however, a rather encyclopedic quality to it, and perhaps would be better labeled as an SEIV encyclopedia. A FAQ, on the other hand, should contain the most common questions and problems. Add to the encyclopedia all you want, but try to keep the FAQ to frequently asked questions.

Perhaps the FAQ could consist of links to appropriate parts of such an encyclopedia (this is starting to sound like work). That way people would get more used to using it.

Again, thanks to Slick for his time and patience in answering my questions.

[Slick]

Asmala, you actually hit on something I am putting together right now. I am making a section about newbie mistakes. Possibly if I have time, I will better organize the actual "questions". It is true that there is less Q&A with more general info, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it could use some improvement in its organization.

Perhaps the FAQ could consist of links to appropriate parts of such an encyclopedia (this is starting to sound like work). That way people would get more used to using it.

Sorry, but as much as this would be cool, but we have discussed this before and Ruatha and I agree that it isn't going to happen soon if ever. We agree that it is more convenient to have a sticky thread here on these forums than an external document with html links. Also, there is an older Version of the FAQ that someone converted to html (on Fyron's site I think).

Slick.

[ January 12, 2004, 18:26: Message edited by: Slick ]

[Ed Kolis]

Sorry, but as much as this would be cool, but we have discussed this before and Ruatha and I agree that it isn't going to happen soon if ever. We agree that it is more convenient to have a sticky thread here on these forums than an external document with html links. Also, there is an older Version of the FAQ that someone converted to html (on Fyron's site I think).

What ever happened to the Encyclopedia Malfadorica?

[Slick]

I'ts still there Last time I checked about 2 wks ago. link in FAQ.

Slick.

[Fyron]

Keep in mind that you can use HTML in UBB Posts, so you could still have the in-text hyperlinks and have it a post in the thread.

[Slick]

The other thing about questions is that any of the existing paragraphs can be turned into a question/answer format.

If there currently is a paragraph about what a spaceport (for example) does, I could add a question above it saying "What do I need to know about Spaceports?"

I just don't see the value added in doing that.

Slick.

[Fyron]

Well then the argument would go that maybe it should be called a "guide." "FAQ" directly implies that it is written in question/answer format. I don't personally care what you call it, just pointing that out.