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Malehizen

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The 'How To' forum
« on: May 27, 2008, 01:56:57 am »
 :)           The would be a forum where player could write 'How-To's so other players who don't want to ask dumb questions or if they just want to know how something is done in-game. There'd be a format which players would have to write their 'How-To's or add 'How-To' processes to an already done topic. This would be the 'wiki' of Planeshift. Topics could be removed or edited by moderators at any time. (More specifics at the bottom)

Example:

Topic: How to Mine

Specific Statement: This will guide a player in the act of mining.

Requirements: A pick, a place to mine with available resources, and sufficient mental and physical stamina.

How to:
1) Find a location to mine by asking other players or by finding one yourself. Finding one yourself can be very hard and tedious, and without prior experience, is nearly impossible.
2) When a mine is found, equip the pick in the right hand slot on your character.
3) Dig for the appropriate mineral available by typing /dig iron. You can replace the iron with any other mineral that can be mined.*

Hints and Tips
1) You will not always get the mineral you are trying to mine. In truth, you actually have a low chance of getting the desired mineral on the first try so don't give up. You can raise your chance of getting a mineral by increasing your mining level. Also the more precious the mineral, the less chance you have of obtaining it.
2) You will only be able to mine as much as you can carry and if you go over you will have to get rid of items or the some of the mineral to move again. You can trade though, so if you are planning to sell the minerals, then you can get rid of weight by selling.



(end of example) Ok, as you can see, it will need to be a full 'How-to'. Although this is nice for those who just don't get it, it will need some discretion so that it will still leave fun in finding out some of this to the player. Vague and hints are suggested in the 'How-To' but please make it good enough that it's not just some riddle or that only experienced player know what is being talked about. There are some helpless newbs that need some help but don't want to ask, or are being ignored. So please consider this as a possible forum. :thumbup:
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Malehizen

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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2008, 02:01:49 am »
hmm... it seems that a sort of wiki is already started. Although a 'How-to' bit would be nice. :oops:
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Dajoji

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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2008, 02:23:51 am »
Well, there is already a Guides and Tutorials board. Perhaps the format you suggest can be used in there. It would take some cleaning up to avoid redundant information but it can make it easier to access.


neko kyouran

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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2008, 06:17:29 am »
I'd think that'd b a perfectly good spot for them.  You could even label new threads as "How To: [do whatever]".

I'd be easy moderation if things followed a standard format like that.  :)

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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2008, 01:26:08 pm »
Wouldnt this be information your supposed to learn in game?
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neko kyouran

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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2008, 03:46:51 pm »
I consider it more of a way to keep the players guide updated better. 

If you look in the section of the forum, you will already see a few "how to" guides, one that comes to my mind at the moment, being from the devs on a basic summary on how to craft stuff.
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Re: The 'How To' forum
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 04:21:13 pm »
Well you have more experiance than me in these matters.
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