Strategy or multiplayer discussion?

Shabbaman · 14-09-2005, 11:03

So we got ourselves a new forum to spa... err... use. IMO the civ3 GD subforum didn't generate that much traffic that a new GD forum needs to be split. We actually have a civ3 SP strategy subforum with a total of 114 posts! So what are we going to use this for? Propain (apparently

) suggested the strategy forum, but with this being a multiplayer forum predominantly and all I'd say we need a multiplayer discussion forum. Or should that just go into GD as well?

I guess we need more subfora in the future for mods, SG's, opponent finding and mapmaking once civIV is actually in stores.

Matrix · 14-09-2005, 11:13

For my part strategy and multiplayer discussions can all go in general discussion.

Shabbaman · 14-09-2005, 11:15

OK... what do you suggest we use this one for then?

ProPain · 14-09-2005, 11:19

I created the Strat forum because I though we might actually need one for Civ IV. When we started CDZ Civ3 strat wasnt a real issue as most of the Civ3 inner workings were known already. When Civ IV is released the process of decomposing the game in the seperate formulae starts all over. I for one prefer to discuss civ4 start on CDZ rather than on CFC so SD shoudl be usefull for that.

Socrates · 14-09-2005, 13:17

I voted "strategy discussion".

I agree with PP : CDZ wasn't there when Civ3 started, and we all learned to play the game elsewhere. With Civ4 it will be different, and so a forum about strategy discussion (ie. stuff that can apply to either solo or multi) is needed, if we want to discuss things here.

ProPain · 14-09-2005, 13:57

I;m thinking both strat and MP fora can be made. but that's up to you mr. Mod

Shabbaman · 14-09-2005, 15:20

Meh.

What's against discussing strategy in GD anyway? "That other site" has the same distinction, but it's pretty unclear what belongs where. Besides, nobody enforces it (but that's where the whip comes in, muahaha

).

For instance, a discussion about a (previewed) unit in GD will eventually turn into a strategy discussion. Pretty obvious, since it's a strategy game.

But if we want to stand out with solid discussions on strategy, than perhaps it is a good idea to keep them seperate, and to moderate it (heavily?) to keep the discussions unspoiled. Idea?

P.S. You know, what would come in handy would be a thread splitting tool, to cut off topic discussion from threads. Is this a possibility with snitz forum?

Socrates · 14-09-2005, 15:29

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

P.S. You know, what would come in handy would be a thread splitting tool, to cut off topic discussion from threads. Is this a possibility with snitz forum?

rotflmao

*buzzer* Another question ?

ProPain · 14-09-2005, 15:44

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Shabbaman

P.S. You know, what would come in handy would be a thread splitting tool, to cut off topic discussion from threads. Is this a possibility with snitz forum?

Sadly not. It is however possible with VB3, anarres is working on migrating the current snitz database to the VB3 format so we can start using VB without losing our current content. Don't know the current status on that however.

I looked at the GD in our Civ 3 forum and it contains a very wide array of topics ranging from 'civilopedia' kinda questions to 'strategy' topics and finally more losely related civ3 stuff like 'do you guys play online'

I think a 'GD' forum and a 'civilopedia and strat' forum would be a nice division.

GD topics:
- do you also think the graphics stink
- whats your highest civ score ever

Civpedia and strat topics:
- anybody knows how that new governor works?
- Great strategy involving gladiator unit.

Markstar · 14-09-2005, 17:21

Both, definitely.

View Poll Results: Strategy or multiplayer discussion?
Strategy discussion (aka STFU n00b)	4	57.14%
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14-09-2005, 11:03	#1
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	Strategy or multiplayer discussion? So we got ourselves a new forum to spa... err... use. IMO the civ3 GD subforum didn't generate that much traffic that a new GD forum needs to be split. We actually have a civ3 SP strategy subforum with a total of 114 posts! So what are we going to use this for? Propain (apparently ) suggested the strategy forum, but with this being a multiplayer forum predominantly and all I'd say we need a multiplayer discussion forum. Or should that just go into GD as well? I guess we need more subfora in the future for mods, SG's, opponent finding and mapmaking once civIV is actually in stores. __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

14-09-2005, 11:13	#2
Matrix Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 4,828	For my part strategy and multiplayer discussions can all go in general discussion. __________________

14-09-2005, 11:15	#3
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	OK... what do you suggest we use this one for then? __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

14-09-2005, 11:19	#4
ProPain Customized Admin :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sailing the seas of cheese. Posts: 5,852	I created the Strat forum because I though we might actually need one for Civ IV. When we started CDZ Civ3 strat wasnt a real issue as most of the Civ3 inner workings were known already. When Civ IV is released the process of decomposing the game in the seperate formulae starts all over. I for one prefer to discuss civ4 start on CDZ rather than on CFC so SD shoudl be usefull for that. __________________ I fed my Dog the American Dream Well, he rolled over and he started to scream He said, I dig the taste of salt but it don't keep me alive yeah, yeah

14-09-2005, 13:17	#5
Socrates Emperor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,946	I voted "strategy discussion". I agree with PP : CDZ wasn't there when Civ3 started, and we all learned to play the game elsewhere. With Civ4 it will be different, and so a forum about strategy discussion (ie. stuff that can apply to either solo or multi) is needed, if we want to discuss things here. __________________ Sent from my Debian

14-09-2005, 13:57	#6
ProPain Customized Admin :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sailing the seas of cheese. Posts: 5,852	I;m thinking both strat and MP fora can be made. but that's up to you mr. Mod __________________ I fed my Dog the American Dream Well, he rolled over and he started to scream He said, I dig the taste of salt but it don't keep me alive yeah, yeah

14-09-2005, 15:20	#7
Shabbaman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa La Haya Posts: 8,493	Meh. What's against discussing strategy in GD anyway? "That other site" has the same distinction, but it's pretty unclear what belongs where. Besides, nobody enforces it (but that's where the whip comes in, muahaha ). For instance, a discussion about a (previewed) unit in GD will eventually turn into a strategy discussion. Pretty obvious, since it's a strategy game. But if we want to stand out with solid discussions on strategy, than perhaps it is a good idea to keep them seperate, and to moderate it (heavily?) to keep the discussions unspoiled. Idea? P.S. You know, what would come in handy would be a thread splitting tool, to cut off topic discussion from threads. Is this a possibility with snitz forum? __________________ "Our spam is backed with COMETS!"

14-09-2005, 17:21	#10
Markstar King Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany. Posts: 1,746	Both, definitely.