Forum Suggestions

[Dovahn]

(I'm not entirely sure where to put this, but here's as good as any)

I was just wondering if the administrators could make some different forum divisions (when they got around to it, of course). It seems as though there should be a separate section for a showcase of art, music, and graphics, and the discussion of the general topic.

That's just my opinion, of course, but I think it would be convenient.

Dovahn

[Guild of Writers]

Ask and ye shall receive

There is a Showcase subforum in the Builder section; and while it would be appropriate to have one in the Artist section as well, that wouldn't leave much in the main forum
As concept Art turns into a project, relevant threads will probably be moved or copied to the project forum for convenience.

I also like the idea of a suggestions thread

[Dovahn]

Thank you! That was very prompt!

Yeah, I also figured that there should be a thread for this, not just a random topic.

[Whilyam]

The color scheme is a bit hurtful on the eyes (particularly when writing a post). Any way we could lighten it a bit?

[belford]

I also have trouble with light text on dark backgrounds. But it's the whole site color scheme, really.

What I'll probably do is figure out how to tweak my web browser to ignore site colors completely.

[Guild of Writers]

User Control Panel -> Board Preferences -> My Board Style

The current theme is "guildofwriters", but you have the option of using the default "prosilver" theme as well.

[belford]

Oh, gosh, look at that. I have only to wish and it happens. :)

Thanks. I looked through all the preference options when I signed on, but I didn't spot that.

[Whilyam]

User Control Panel -> Board Preferences -> My Board Style

The current theme is "guildofwriters", but you have the option of using the default "prosilver" theme as well.

/doh

I never look before I ask, do I?

[Lanen]

Could there be a stickied post on here indicating meeting times? I never know when the meetings will be (or if they happen) and can't pop on every day. I can however plan to be in the cavern for something at a certain time. Having a topic listed here that says when the next meeting will take place would be very helpful!

[JulyForToday]

I'm also going to chime in and say that I think there should be a few more divisions on the boards too. I'm thinking that each of the 'Department Discussions' sub forums should be made into their own categories. They''ll get too big and mixed up the way they are now.

Ideas for how to set up more specific divisions, and some subforums:

News:
(don't see a reason to change much here)

GoW Facilities Department: Site and Forums
-feature testing
-feedback and requests

General Discussion
- Watercooler/personal stuff
- GoW internal discussion
- The other guilds and their projects

Story Department
-project proposals

Art Department
-concept art

Construction Department
-help
-tips and techniques
-projects

Sound Department
-music
-sound effects

Programming Department
-plasma
-plugin
-tools
-scripting

ShowCase Gallery
-completed Ages/projects
-WIP

Project Forums (this area is going to get messy no-matter how you cut it...)