Well I said we'd be bringing some changes and this is the first of more to come.
This announcement concerns two things so I'm going to break it down into two parts, surprising isn't it?
Necroposting
Something that a lot of people mentioned is the way we handle people posting in topics that are old, well we're dropping this rule from all but a few sections which wouldn't need it. The list will follow. This means that if you've found a topic via a pinned topic then it's fine for you to continue that discussion (Like topics from a Theory and Design Discussion) if a script submission is something you've always wanted then you're free to reply giving loads of praise for their hard work, also topics within general/serious that have some more points you'd like to bring up or even reply to previous points made, sometimes topics within the Game Lounge fall down the list and people are still interested in them then don't fear bringing them back and getting people talking about it again is now fine. Just remember to add relevant content into your post and not simply 'bump' these topics up.
Now I mentioned forum sections which are exempt from this, necroposting is still in effect - though it's going to be extended, within the following sections:
Don't revive topics from
Introductions and Farewells
Site / Forum Feedback and Help
Games Under Construction
RPG Maker VX
RGSS2 Script Requests
RGSS2 Script Support
RPG Maker XP
RGSS Script Requests
RGSS Script Support
RPG Maker 2000 / 2003
Game Maker
Resource Requests
Fun and Games
Noteworthy Topics
Topic Disposal
Ad Plaza
So it's basically the help/support/instant sections which don't need bringing back from the dead.
Spam We're now also going to be more relaxed on what we consider to be spam. Sometimes in the past people have pointed out that moderation has been too harsh and warnings served, so we're going to ease up and allow general conversation along the lines of the Original Topic without warnings - though a moderators duty will be in place to inform people when to get back onto topic if it drifts.
General comments for a topic are now also fine, by this we mean if someone is offering to do music tracks for people and someone posts saying how great they are and recommends them, this wouldn't be spam. Praise, Thanks, C&C, general responses like this are fine.
This can be used as a dual announcement because finding that script/resource/tutorial you've liked then you can freely comment and thank the original creator without fear of the bluenames
Use common sense, don't be an idiot.
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People generally don't read rules. How are people going to remember which forums necroposting is allowed in? There are like 40 various forums and subforums, and now 15 don't allowed necroposting. Also, you didn't define necroposting in your post at all, is it a specific period of time or does it vary?
This post has been edited by Rob_Riv: Jul 1 2011, 03:49 PM
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People generally don't read rules. How are people going to remember which forums necroposting is allowed in? There are like 40 various forums and subforums, and now 15 don't allowed necroposting. Also, you didn't define necroposting in your post at all, is it a specific period of time or does it vary?
It's a guideline based on common sense. I assume Long demos don't count the same as Games Under Construction, since they may have update notices. Likewise, necroposting period is common sense. If it's halfway down the page for a game in construction (that is, a game which has less than 30 minutes) then it doesn't need updating since any updates are kinda weak.
Though this assumption is based on the fact that I haven't gotten banned for necroing my thread whenever I get an update.
This post has been edited by bulmabriefs144: Jul 12 2011, 07:18 PM
People generally don't read rules. How are people going to remember which forums necroposting is allowed in? There are like 40 various forums and subforums, and now 15 don't allowed necroposting. Also, you didn't define necroposting in your post at all, is it a specific period of time or does it vary?
It's a guideline based on common sense. I assume Long demos don't count the same as Games Under Construction, since they may have update notices. Likewise, necroposting period is common sense. If it's halfway down the page for a game in construction (that is, a game which has less than 30 minutes) then it doesn't need updating since any updates are kinda weak.
Though this assumption is based on the fact that I haven't gotten banned for necroing my thread whenever I get an update.
Right, I'm not sure that the period is "common sense" though, I believe there are specific numbers, hence my question.
Also, you are allowed to update your own thread. If your game is halfway down the page of Games Under Construction, of course you can update it.
This post has been edited by Rob_Riv: Jul 13 2011, 04:50 AM
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---------------------------------------------- Unknown, The History of Lurra, Prologue
Right, I'm not sure that the period is "common sense" though, I believe there are specific numbers, hence my question.
Also, you are allowed to update your own thread. If your game is halfway down the page of Games Under Construction, of course you can update it.
Well, the next update after a long pause on Under Construction would probably be enough to turn it into a short demo. If it isn't, it would definitely be considered necroposting. Hence, Under Construction is on the list of "don't necro."
Example:
You have one map with a few townspeople, a dog and a cat. If you add enough to make it worth a half hour of gameplay, you'd probably be able to bump it to a Short Demo, in which case you shouldn't be in Games Under Construction anymore. If on the other hand "oh look, I also added a parrot" nobody cares. And they'd think you were a bit of a spammer for updating over something that small.
This is what I mean by guidelines based on common sense. If you majorly revamped stuff or posted a new version of your game, talk about it. But if you haven't even posted it to somewhere like mediafire, and it's all on your computer, and it's an insignificant upgrade to boot, nah...
Well, the next update after a long pause on Under Construction would probably be enough to turn it into a short demo. If it isn't, it would definitely be considered necroposting. Hence, Under Construction is on the list of "don't necro."
You are always allowed to update your own thread. Necroposting doesn't apply to the developer of the project.
QUOTE (bulmabriefs144 @ Jul 14 2011, 04:57 PM)
You have one map with a few townspeople, a dog and a cat. If you add enough to make it worth a half hour of gameplay, you'd probably be able to bump it to a Short Demo, in which case you shouldn't be in Games Under Construction anymore.
Games with short demos should be in Games Under Construction.
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