Newcomers Please Read - Page 2

Regicide · 16th February 2009, 05:52

Thanks for the confirmation Lightsaber. I was unsure earlier on what to do because there was technicly proof for both sides.

Meos · 16th February 2009, 08:08

OP +1 rep.

I was thinking of making a similar post but thankfully i you were less lazy than i am. ^_______^

This would deserve a super sticky... Something that makes it fly in every ones face every time they open the forums.

Mats Persson · 16th February 2009, 08:13

Thanks. Stickied.

Infernalic · 16th February 2009, 08:14

Oooooh, a sticky from the man himself.

And now they will see this "GET YOUR BETA KEY" at the top of the page. Man, they won't be able to miss it.

Though I think I might underestimate the complete lack of brains in the noob-community.

Meos · 16th February 2009, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernalic

Oooooh, a sticky from the man himself.

And now they will see this "GET YOUR BETA KEY" at the top of the page. Man, they won't be able to miss it.

Though I think I might underestimate the complete lack of brains in the noob-community.

Its not just the noob community. -___-'
Sadly... And yeah, im afraid your underestimating them. We will see.

LightsabeR · 16th February 2009, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mats Persson

Thanks. Stickied.

Thanks Mats.

I encourage all members to make suggestions on how to make the OP better both content wise and visually, I'm sure Regicide will be happy to edit and modify it.

Meos · 16th February 2009, 09:02

At the end it might be good to include some encouragement for quality posting.
Perhaps a little cleanup of the underlined and bolded text could be in order to make the post a bit easier to read. Only bolding or underlining the most necessary of the necessities.

Add: Feck i originally posted something that was included in the OP -___-'
*facepalm*

VinnieSP · 16th February 2009, 09:48

Nice initiative. Really. We're already dealing with senseless and repetitive threads...

Regicide · 16th February 2009, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightsabeR

Thanks Mats.

I encourage all members to make suggestions on how to make the OP better both content wise and visually, I'm sure Regicide will be happy to edit and modify it.

Yep, keep the comments coming. This has gotta be bulletproof before the oncoming wave of dissapointed forumfall'ers.

And thanks for the sticky.

Also, out of curiosity, who gave me negative feedback saying that the title wasn't "valid"? Is that supposed to be a sarcastic joke or are you serious?
1. If it was a sarcastic joke: touché
2. If you were serious: as long as you read the post, I win

catmorbid · 16th February 2009, 19:54

You were probably negatively repped, because you falsely promised beta keys. Poor thing

But you should however, probably link this thread to the part actually saying about the beta testing, because it's the only available info regarding it, and I didn't see it in your OP.

Edit: Sorry, I just noticed you had it linked. However, it should be something like this: "And finally, all the available information on how to actually get into the BETA is found HERE!"

Oh, and +rep =)

Lachrymose · 16th February 2009, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regicide

Also, out of curiosity, who gave me negative feedback saying that the title wasn't "valid"? Is that supposed to be a sarcastic joke or are you serious?
1. If it was a sarcastic joke: touché
2. If you were serious: as long as you read the post, I win

lol, sounds like someone was pissed about not getting a beta key. oh well, promising beta keys is probably the only way to get new posters to read the stickies..

kelthazan · 17th February 2009, 00:36

D: Omg theres no classes!!!?...but I wanted to play a hunter class...like on wow....

Zigkirby · 17th February 2009, 01:14

What's This? +3 Mace Of Fireball Spell?

Huntar Weapooooon

Syl111 · 17th February 2009, 04:56

GIMME DA KEY!!

jk, though I did click this because I saw beta key, this is a great post for those who like to just go starting topics all willy nilly like.

K'el · 18th February 2009, 14:36

Just for the record, I was mostly not fooled with the title of the thread..mostly..

Regicide · 19th February 2009, 17:08

I got a few things to say about this.
1. I know lying about beta is a bit sketchy and cant really be done but it was the only way for people to read this. "Newcomers Please Read" sounds like a newby instructions on forums post that is very boring. Honestly ive never read them because its always the same for every forum on any website, its boring. The people who actually do take the time to read it were probably good people in the first place and arent prone to spamming stupid threads. I lied because i had to and its one of the only reasons people would be interested in reading a wall of text.

2. Moving to community threads, makes sense but also renders most of the affect useless. I didnt come here when i started here because its only people saying "hello". The General Discussion is where most of the action is and where everyone goes to first to post no matter what the real topic. By moving it here it is less seen by the people who actually need to see it.

I know making these changes is "proper" and should be done to follow the rules and be formal and such but that defeats alot of the reasons why i made this in the first place. I wanted to trick people into actually reading it. Now that it loses its disguise it makes it much less effective. I understand that if it has to stay like this then o well. But i would really like you to reconsider.

rexnar · 19th February 2009, 17:18

Seems Nice

I'll be waiting for a new beta!

Zeno · 25th February 2009, 20:58

I think it's great that this has been stated plainly for new people to understand.

This should hopefully tone down some of the more basic questions and qualms that people often have for new games coming out.

It would be great if there was a way to force this to be the first thread anyone can view when registering on the forums.

I'm also very happy to see that MO is not going to be changing stances on these points because I consider them all very important reasons for me wanting to play MO over existing MMOs out there currently, well done!

TheCarebearOfDeath · 25th February 2009, 23:46

This thread is full of win

Makku · 26th February 2009, 00:06

Nice post, I hope newcomers will read it - but questions will still arise and hope that they will be given the opportunity to be answered by the community. :P

Still, you did alot of work and it's nicely done!

hopefully many will use it!

M

16th February 2009, 05:52	#41 (permalink)
Regicide Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 2	Thanks for the confirmation Lightsaber. I was unsure earlier on what to do because there was technicly proof for both sides. __________________ CLICK HERE FOR ALPHA VIDEO LEAK OF MO.

16th February 2009, 08:08	#42 (permalink)
Meos Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 342 Rep Power: 2	OP +1 rep. I was thinking of making a similar post but thankfully i you were less lazy than i am. ^_______^ This would deserve a super sticky... Something that makes it fly in every ones face every time they open the forums. __________________ In the arena of logic i fight unarmed - Someone on a T-shirt -Click here when i tell you to-

16th February 2009, 08:13	#43 (permalink)
Mats Persson Developer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 322 Rep Power: 11	Thanks. Stickied. __________________ "Is it the sparkling, canned dialog supplied by the NPC when you click on the little talk icon that makes it so interesting?" -Archaaz

16th February 2009, 08:14	#44 (permalink)
Infernalic Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden, Wooooh! Posts: 69 Rep Power: 0	Oooooh, a sticky from the man himself. And now they will see this "GET YOUR BETA KEY" at the top of the page. Man, they won't be able to miss it. Though I think I might underestimate the complete lack of brains in the noob-community. __________________ The only difference between a MMO and Religion is that you won't kill anyone else for playing a different MMO...

16th February 2009, 09:02	#47 (permalink)
Meos Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 342 Rep Power: 2	At the end it might be good to include some encouragement for quality posting. Perhaps a little cleanup of the underlined and bolded text could be in order to make the post a bit easier to read. Only bolding or underlining the most necessary of the necessities. Add: Feck i originally posted something that was included in the OP -___-' facepalm __________________ In the arena of logic i fight unarmed - Someone on a T-shirt -Click here when i tell you to-

16th February 2009, 09:48	#48 (permalink)
VinnieSP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sao Paulo - Brazil Age: 27 Posts: 181 Rep Power: 2	Nice initiative. Really. We're already dealing with senseless and repetitive threads... __________________ In hoc signus vinces.

16th February 2009, 19:54	#50 (permalink)
catmorbid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 770 Rep Power: 5	You were probably negatively repped, because you falsely promised beta keys. Poor thing But you should however, probably link this thread to the part actually saying about the beta testing, because it's the only available info regarding it, and I didn't see it in your OP. Edit: Sorry, I just noticed you had it linked. However, it should be something like this: "And finally, all the available information on how to actually get into the BETA is found HERE!" Oh, and +rep =) __________________ Judgement and Perserverance "There's more to the picture, than meets the eye" Topics of Interest: MO info summary, Great Cat God Felissos, Aegis Imperium, Immersive Damage & Health, Damage and Audio, Artifical Restrictions, Roleplay and You Last edited by catmorbid : 16th February 2009 at 19:59.

17th February 2009, 00:36	#52 (permalink)
kelthazan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Isla Piska Posts: 223 Rep Power: 3	D: Omg theres no classes!!!?...but I wanted to play a hunter class...like on wow.... __________________ Kelthazan:Necrotic Battle-Mage. -Show no mercy. Destroy your enemies completly, leave nothing to chance, otherwise they will strike back again and again. -Tell me whats most precious to you, so I can have the pleasure of taking it away from you.

17th February 2009, 04:56	#54 (permalink)
Syl111 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 97 Rep Power: 2	GIMME DA KEY!! jk, though I did click this because I saw beta key, this is a great post for those who like to just go starting topics all willy nilly like.

18th February 2009, 14:36	#55 (permalink)
K'el Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ..in the darkest corner of your mind Posts: 179 Rep Power: 3	Just for the record, I was mostly not fooled with the title of the thread..mostly.. __________________ "Fell deeds awake. Now for wrath. Now for ruin. And a red dawn!" ..Pk/ PvP player since '87 ^^ Get your MO Beta key here! _________________________________________________ Killer: 8o% \| Achiever: 67% \| Socializer: 4o% \| Explorer: 13%

19th February 2009, 17:08	#56 (permalink)
Regicide Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 2	I got a few things to say about this. 1. I know lying about beta is a bit sketchy and cant really be done but it was the only way for people to read this. "Newcomers Please Read" sounds like a newby instructions on forums post that is very boring. Honestly ive never read them because its always the same for every forum on any website, its boring. The people who actually do take the time to read it were probably good people in the first place and arent prone to spamming stupid threads. I lied because i had to and its one of the only reasons people would be interested in reading a wall of text. 2. Moving to community threads, makes sense but also renders most of the affect useless. I didnt come here when i started here because its only people saying "hello". The General Discussion is where most of the action is and where everyone goes to first to post no matter what the real topic. By moving it here it is less seen by the people who actually need to see it. I know making these changes is "proper" and should be done to follow the rules and be formal and such but that defeats alot of the reasons why i made this in the first place. I wanted to trick people into actually reading it. Now that it loses its disguise it makes it much less effective. I understand that if it has to stay like this then o well. But i would really like you to reconsider. __________________ CLICK HERE FOR ALPHA VIDEO LEAK OF MO.

19th February 2009, 17:18	#57 (permalink)
rexnar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Seems Nice I'll be waiting for a new beta!

25th February 2009, 20:58	#58 (permalink)
Zeno Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 27 Rep Power: 3	I think it's great that this has been stated plainly for new people to understand. This should hopefully tone down some of the more basic questions and qualms that people often have for new games coming out. It would be great if there was a way to force this to be the first thread anyone can view when registering on the forums. I'm also very happy to see that MO is not going to be changing stances on these points because I consider them all very important reasons for me wanting to play MO over existing MMOs out there currently, well done! __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant "Let them hate, so long as they fear" ~ Caligula AC - WoW - Eve - UO - DAoC - EQ - EQ2 - SB - L2 - WAR - DF

25th February 2009, 23:46	#59 (permalink)
TheCarebearOfDeath Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	This thread is full of win __________________ Get owned.

26th February 2009, 00:06	#60 (permalink)
Makku Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Age: 24 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	Nice post, I hope newcomers will read it - but questions will still arise and hope that they will be given the opportunity to be answered by the community. :P Still, you did alot of work and it's nicely done! hopefully many will use it! M __________________ "Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!" - Sun Tzu, the Art of War "Memento Mori" - "remember death, remember you are mortal"