Awesomemod Manual or Help Text? Anyone? - Wiki Edits in Progress!
OpiumGirl:
EDIT: Here is a link to some "awesome" mod info that has been gleaned from people in this thread (big thanks to Chaos for a ton of tips and getting the ball rolling, Simius too) and other awesome-type people, at the suggestion of Kyna (who suggested the already present Wiki page as a good place to start). Anyone (non-retardos only please) can add info to this. Thanks to Witch, for no reason at all.
http://wikka.moreawesomethanyou.com/Awesomemod
Original Post:
Probably we've all wished there was one at one point or another and, although there's a really great little section in the "tips" thread, the only real comprehensive "manual" is found by digging through hundreds of pages. Lots of times, these questions are redundant due to 1. The answers not being covered in the .rtfm 2. The answers being covered somewhere deep within the recesses of one of the many threads for Awesomemod 3. Lazy-ass people
Though we don't care about number 3, it may be nice to avoid so many number 2-heads that are number 3's...e-hem...by having a more comprehensive guide to the many functions that are frequently asked about. I know many things are obvious but, some are definitely not and must be sought out outside of the rtfm.
I don't have the knowledge to do this.... I wish I did, but perhaps there are those who'd be willing to pool together and put in one tip or another into it's own thread where it could be filtered and stuck into a single area (even text file or html) to be referred to. Something a little more comprehensive than the rtfm which is helpful for basics but usually becomes elaborated on later via a question on said subject.
Anyone 1. Know of something like this that I'm missing?
2. Think it would be possible and like to to it on in some way?
What's the best way to begin something like this?
coconnor:
I think your idea is a good one, but I'm not really sure how to go about it either. Of course, starting a new thread would work, but then we don't know all the answers, I'm sure. And, even if we could find all the posts which purportedly clarify things, we do not have the power to move them into this new thread. Also, what would prevent people from posting new (and sometimes redundant) questions in the thread being created to clarify, so it would need to be locked. Therefore, a moderator would have to be involved to move the appropriate posts into the thread, and then lock it to prevent anyone from "muddying the waters", so to speak. Thirdly, Pescado would likely need to review the posts to make certain the facts are correct, because no one knows better than him on the subject-matter.
However, as you said, it would certainly make it easier for people to see if the question has already been answered before posting, "eh-hem"! I would be happy to compile this into a file which could then be downloaded, complete with LOLcats and Trogdorstrikesagain, et al. Maybe even include some waffles and pancake bunnies ...! Oh, and Grammar Cats - I love the Grammar Cats! And Cheese with some "Whine"! The file could then be updated as Pescado evolves the mod. We'll see if there is any interest on the part of the moderators and Pescado.
It might save a lot of aggravation that seems to be rampant here. Well, illiteracy does get annoying after awhile, especially from people who really ought to know better. It seems some of them are doing this JUST to be irritating. Either that, or they really are 12. And even then they should be more literate than much of what I've seen. Ugh! Then again, this is the most posting I have ever done on any Internet forum, so I'm not used to it. Can't say that I disagree with those who have been here a long time on just how tiresome it can/has become.
On the other hand, sometimes I find it very entertaining to see the reactions and the ensuing "MOAR Fight". It seems that almost every day there is a new "prisoner" in Retardo-Land! I don't know whether I feel sorry for them or am on the verge of joining the attack, but, on the bright side, I LOL a lot more these days! In any event, I digress. Tl;Dr :P
chaos:
I just write down info as I come across it. It's not very high-tech, but it works for me. Still, I agree that a single post or thread, in list format, that's stickied to the beginning of a forum, would be quite handy.
coconnor:
Quote from: chaos on 2009 July 24, 03:30:08
I just write down info as I come across it. It's not very high-tech, but it works for me. Still, I agree that a single post or thread, in list format, that's stickied to the beginning of a forum, would be quite handy.
Well, if they agree then perhaps you could give me/us a copy of any notes you've taken, because to tell you the truth I have not written anything down. I've just gotten used to the things I mainly use in the game and do it almost without thinking about it. Then if anything new appears, you try to find the method.
OpiumGirl:
Quote from: coconnor on 2009 July 24, 03:12:30
I think your idea is a good one, but I'm not really sure how to go about it either. Of course, starting a new thread would work, but then we don't know all the answers, I'm sure. And, even if we could find all the posts which purportedly clarify things, we do not have the power to move them into this new thread. Also, what would prevent people from posting new (and sometimes redundant) questions in the thread being created to clarify, so it would need to be locked. Therefore, a moderator would have to be involved to move the appropriate posts into the thread, and then lock it to prevent anyone from "muddying the waters", so to speak. Thirdly, Pescado would likely need to review the posts to make certain the facts are correct, because no one knows better than him on the subject-matter.
However, as you said, it would certainly make it easier for people to see if the question has already been answered before posting, "eh-hem"! I would be happy to compile this into a file which could then be downloaded, complete with LOLcats and Trogdorstrikesagain, et al. Maybe even include some waffles and pancake bunnies ...! Oh, and Grammar Cats - I love the Grammar Cats! And Cheese with some "Whine"! The file could then be updated as Pescado evolves the mod. We'll see if there is any interest on the part of the moderators and Pescado.
It might save a lot of aggravation that seems to be rampant here. Well, illiteracy does get annoying after awhile, especially from people who really ought to know better. It seems some of them are doing this JUST to be irritating. Either that, or they really are 12. And even then they should be more literate than much of what I've seen. Ugh! Then again, this is the most posting I have ever done on any Internet forum, so I'm not used to it. Can't say that I disagree with those who have been here a long time on just how tiresome it can/has become.
On the other hand, sometimes I find it very entertaining to see the reactions and the ensuing "MOAR Fight". It seems that almost every day there is a new "prisoner" in Retardo-Land! I don't know whether I feel sorry for them or am on the verge of joining the attack, but, on the bright side, I LOL a lot more these days! In any event, I digress. Tl;Dr :P
Yes, you're right about the thread being a relatively difficult thing to accomplish for any non-moderator. That's why making a file for download would be the preferable way unless, of course, (on the off chance) a moderator would wish to take on this project. So, a good place to start would be to ask Simius for permission to post the tips he/she put together (which was kindly make upon my humble request) in this document and then get to gathering more tips into a document.
If anyone wants to share some sort of tip or small tutorial on anything, it'd be awesome. I don't mind putting this together with the help of you, coconnor, and anyone else that wants to do some research or gathering of information or even posting of tips.
Edit: Ah, just notice the last two posts above...Yes, Chaos, if you have the tips together, that would be awesome for all of us.
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