Future of CDZ? - Page 2

Socrates · 11-09-2007, 21:48

The frontpage. IMHO we don't need one ! Do we need to attract new players through the frontpage ? Do we need to forever expand ? I don't think so. Having only the forum to care about should be good enough.

The ladder. When I joined here, I quickly found out a ladder wasn't that fun anyway, and that this wasn't the purpose of the site. I'd rather come here, have a cookie, engage in one game now and then, have a chat with people, etc... (like in CDZ meetings

) rather than trying to beat everyone at the ladder. But then, if enough people really want it...

CDZ own Pitboss server. Why not ? PitBoss is not my cup of tea anyway.

Tournaments. Too time-consuming for me.

IRC chat server. Why not if enough people are interested ? Could be an alternative, since I'll end up leaving MSN (and everything related to M$) quite soon.

Featured articles. Why not.

This was just my half a cent. I haven't played Civ for a few months and don't plan on resuming anytime soon. But I like it here. Besides, I've always been for a forum change, but these days I don't mind if we make the move or not (I waited too long). Nevertheless, I've studied computing recently and I'm now working in IT, which means I could be helpful (ahem). Even if I'm not a top dog like Meli eg., dealing with PHP sounds appealing.

Pastorius · 11-09-2007, 21:57

<html>
Krys is a poopy head
</html>

Edit: I don't think we need any frontpage, unless someone makes a nice application to add text to with little effort.

Pitboss server - good idea
Tournaments - probably also a good idea
Ladder - meh
new forum language - good idea

Good discussion so far.

BTW - does the future of CDZ come as snitz, phpbb or IPB?

Beam · 11-09-2007, 22:05

When is Paal going to play Civ again?

Pastorius · 11-09-2007, 22:10

Paal plays civ. But my current computer is not very good at it though (placement of keys on a laptop being a big hindrance). I do play c3c single player, but I ve had quite a pause, so I am not very good at it at the moment (playing regent, about to move back up on to monarch)

When we move, I ve got green light for a new desktop, and optimizing for civ play is on my todo list.

On the other hand, baby will probably take up mucho time (I ve seen from others on here)

Shabbaman · 12-09-2007, 09:08

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Paalikles

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BTW - does the future of CDZ come as snitz, phpbb or IPB?

Propain bought a vB license. We need someone to convert the database. Where's dr. A when you need him? [cookie]

Markstar · 12-09-2007, 10:36

Hmm, what is the advantage of vB?

phpBB is free and if you google for it, there seem to be plenty of converters out there.

mauer · 12-09-2007, 13:49

Redesign of the page
Doesn't bother me any, but when I first came here I thought it was a hole in the wall operation. Who knew I'd be right

Bring back the ladder!
I'd probably participate if it were active, but....

CDZ own Pitposs server/featured MP games
That would be good.

- Tournaments
I think ID is working on this already, but mostly for CFC I believe. Sounds like a good idea anyways.

- IRC chat server
I wouldn't use it. Besides there's only 2 or 3 of you that will talk to me anyways...lol

Featured articles
meh

The reason I come here is the reason I sent Klammi and failedreality here. A small group of guys....er people, no offense Furiey

, that are easy going (for the most part) and quite dependable. I like SPAM as well. CFC might be prettier, but you have to deal with goobers over there en masse. To be honest, I might go to CFC like once a week or less.

socralynnek · 12-09-2007, 13:54

Some fresh people could be nice ( but I don't know if we'll get enough to make a ladder, but it might be worth a try)
OTOH, I like that it is not too crowded here and I guess that most people here are reliable for PBEMs.

I don't think that IRC is needed but I do agree that some special events would be nice like having a pitboss server with short games.

And I think that a forum transition should include having access to old content (i.e. spoilers). But a new software could be nice...although the spambots have become less....

Matrix · 12-09-2007, 14:09

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

Propain bought a vB license.

He did?

Wasn't that a bit premature?

Simple Machines is free and has a converter from Snitz to SMF. I've converted from IPB to SMF and converting was quite simple.

But I'd find it hard to believe vB doesn't have a battery of converters too...

Furiey · 14-09-2007, 01:04

The spoilers are great, I don't have much time for Civ3 at the moment and my PC is useless for 4 so the spoilers allow me to get my civ fix. They are what brought me to this site. Plus it's great not having to worry about what I say in case I offend a young child. So mostly I just occasionally spam.

The front page wasn't what brought me here, if there is one it needs to be updated and nicely laid out, but if the forums are the focus why not just go straight there?

11-09-2007, 21:48	#11
Socrates Emperor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,946	The frontpage. IMHO we don't need one ! Do we need to attract new players through the frontpage ? Do we need to forever expand ? I don't think so. Having only the forum to care about should be good enough. The ladder. When I joined here, I quickly found out a ladder wasn't that fun anyway, and that this wasn't the purpose of the site. I'd rather come here, have a cookie, engage in one game now and then, have a chat with people, etc... (like in CDZ meetings ) rather than trying to beat everyone at the ladder. But then, if enough people really want it... CDZ own Pitboss server. Why not ? PitBoss is not my cup of tea anyway. Tournaments. Too time-consuming for me. IRC chat server. Why not if enough people are interested ? Could be an alternative, since I'll end up leaving MSN (and everything related to M$) quite soon. Featured articles. Why not. This was just my half a cent. I haven't played Civ for a few months and don't plan on resuming anytime soon. But I like it here. Besides, I've always been for a forum change, but these days I don't mind if we make the move or not (I waited too long). Nevertheless, I've studied computing recently and I'm now working in IT, which means I could be helpful (ahem). Even if I'm not a top dog like Meli eg., dealing with PHP sounds appealing. __________________ Sent from my Debian

11-09-2007, 21:57	#12
Pastorius Custard used tile Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Opening a can Posts: 3,158	<html> Krys is a poopy head </html> Edit: I don't think we need any frontpage, unless someone makes a nice application to add text to with little effort. Pitboss server - good idea Tournaments - probably also a good idea Ladder - meh new forum language - good idea Good discussion so far. BTW - does the future of CDZ come as snitz, phpbb or IPB? __________________

11-09-2007, 22:05	#13
Beam c00l b33r Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beat 'm up Scotty!. Lives in the Lands that are Nether. Posts: 5,094	When is Paal going to play Civ again? __________________ That was a pretty good gamble. -- Scotty, The Galileo Seven, stardate 2821.5, Episode 14 Linux never looked this good!

11-09-2007, 22:10	#14
Pastorius Custard used tile Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Opening a can Posts: 3,158	Paal plays civ. But my current computer is not very good at it though (placement of keys on a laptop being a big hindrance). I do play c3c single player, but I ve had quite a pause, so I am not very good at it at the moment (playing regent, about to move back up on to monarch) When we move, I ve got green light for a new desktop, and optimizing for civ play is on my todo list. On the other hand, baby will probably take up mucho time (I ve seen from others on here) __________________

12-09-2007, 13:54	#18
socralynnek Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USS Defiant Posts: 3,827	Some fresh people could be nice ( but I don't know if we'll get enough to make a ladder, but it might be worth a try) OTOH, I like that it is not too crowded here and I guess that most people here are reliable for PBEMs. I don't think that IRC is needed but I do agree that some special events would be nice like having a pitboss server with short games. And I think that a forum transition should include having access to old content (i.e. spoilers). But a new software could be nice...although the spambots have become less.... __________________ Being without a signature since November 2004.

12-09-2007, 10:36	#16
Markstar King Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany. Posts: 1,746	Hmm, what is the advantage of vB? phpBB is free and if you google for it, there seem to be plenty of converters out there.

12-09-2007, 13:49	#17
mauer King Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,033	Redesign of the page Doesn't bother me any, but when I first came here I thought it was a hole in the wall operation. Who knew I'd be right Bring back the ladder! I'd probably participate if it were active, but.... CDZ own Pitposs server/featured MP games That would be good. - Tournaments I think ID is working on this already, but mostly for CFC I believe. Sounds like a good idea anyways. - IRC chat server I wouldn't use it. Besides there's only 2 or 3 of you that will talk to me anyways...lol Featured articles meh The reason I come here is the reason I sent Klammi and failedreality here. A small group of guys....er people, no offense Furiey , that are easy going (for the most part) and quite dependable. I like SPAM as well. CFC might be prettier, but you have to deal with goobers over there en masse. To be honest, I might go to CFC like once a week or less.

14-09-2007, 01:04	#20
Furiey King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedfordshire UK. Posts: 1,031	The spoilers are great, I don't have much time for Civ3 at the moment and my PC is useless for 4 so the spoilers allow me to get my civ fix. They are what brought me to this site. Plus it's great not having to worry about what I say in case I offend a young child. So mostly I just occasionally spam. The front page wasn't what brought me here, if there is one it needs to be updated and nicely laid out, but if the forums are the focus why not just go straight there?